Take A Memorable Drive To The Top Of Kansas’ Highest Point, Mount Sunflower
By Clarisa|Published December 04, 2020
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Born and raised Kansan, Clarisa has lived in both tiny towns and cities during their time here in the Sunflower State. As a busy mother of one crazy kid, two cats, and two geckos, they write whenever there is spare time.
You might know of some local tall places in Kansas, but have you heard about the tallest bit of natural land here? If you’ve always wanted to visit Kansas’s highest point, you’ll find it out here in western Kansas, ready to visit. Road trip, anyone? Mark this down for your bucket list.
Way out in the wide open skies and endless horizon of western Kansas, you'll find the highest point in the whole state. Can you see it from here?
Here it is! Though we call it Mount Sunflower, we know good and well that it isn't much more than a molehill. Our state is mostly flat as a whole, but sloped in a way that this point near Colorado is our highest bit of land.
It's especially beautiful in the winter or during a stormy day, but make sure you are using a four wheel drive vehicle if you want to brave the weather. These roads aren't the best, after all.
Mount Sunflower is on private land owned by Ed and Cindy Harold, who encourage well meaning visitors anytime. Just respect the marker, and have a good time!
There’s lots to do out in western Kansas! If you come all the way out to our highest point, you should post your photos in our Kansas Nature Lovers Facebook group!
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