Aaron and I had a great time at the highest point in Iowa! I was passing through enroute to Minnesota and Aaron (who happened to hike Mt. Kreutzer with me) was in the area. Feeling adventurous, we decided to visit the high point in Iowa.

How To Get There: This one is relatively easy. From Sibley, Iowa, travel north on Highway 60 and the high point is just right (east) off the highway. There is usually a large sign on each side of the highway pointing travelers to the high point. However, the signs were nowhere to be found during our visit. We later learned this was done by the Iowa State Highway Department due to the construction going on. If the sign does not exist, simply turn east at the Osceola Water Tower landmark. You will likely see the water tower and/or the United States and Iowa flags on a tall flag pole.

Now I will admit I have "had issues" with the state of Iowa. Being an altitude snob, I once broke down sobbing when I thought about Iowans who might live their entire lives in this very flat and scenery deficient state. However, my visit to Iowa's high point changed my outlook on all this. You folks in Iowa ought to be very proud of Hawkeye Point! If you are ever in northwest Iowa, you really ought to visit this special place.

-Steve

P.S. Be sure to watch the four minute YouTube video clip below. ;)

	There it is! Hawkeye Point, the highest point in Iowa. (altitude 1,670 feet) The cornfields surrounding the high point took away from the scenery. When I stood on my tippy toes and looked out, I captured a glimpse of the grand views. The cornfields are pretty, but my suggestion is to visit Hawkeye Point during the non-growing months when the view will be wide open.
	Special thanks to Aaron for coming along with me. This was my ninth state high point. 41 more to go! Below is my list of other state high points I have visited: New Jersey Highest Point Florida Highest Point Colorado Highest Point Connecticut Highest Point Pennsylvania Highest Point Maryland Highest Point West Virginia Highest Point Delaware Highest Point
	The United States and Iowa flags were hoisted on this windy afternoon.
	More views of the high point area and its surrounding farm structures. This small piece of land was once privately owned by the Sterler Farm, a farming family in northwest Iowa. Locals plan to build the high point area into a prettier attraction for visitors. In the future, an artistic structure will be erected at the exact high point. A lookout tower is also in the long-term plans.

Miscellaneous Iowa Photos We traveled north on Highway 60 past Sibley (top left) and could not find the Iowa High Point sign that is in so many other trip reports on the Internet. We were perplexed! We reached a construction road block on Highway 60 (bottom photo) and eventually we asked this friendly gentleman (top right) who sent us in the right direction.
Once again, if the signs are non-existent on Highway 60, turn off at the Osceola County water tower.
I walked inside a nearby cornfield. Aaron informed me this is corn grown not for human consumption or cattle feed, but likely to create ethanol.

Iowa High Point Video A four minute YouTube video created during out visit to Hawkeye Point. I have my own page with video clips here as well.