The highest point in Kansas! Mt. Sunflower, located in far western Wallace County, is less a mountain and more like a rolling hill on the vast Kansas plains. In fact, according to literature at the high point, a mountain can only be called such if there is a 2,000-foot altitude difference within a 10-20 mile radius. Whatever you want to call it, the Kansas High Point is a very pretty spot and well worth a visit.

Directions: We came from the south and those directions are simple. Approximately two miles west of Weskan, KS on Highway 40, turn north on a dirt road. There is signage for the turn. Continue north on the dirt road for eleven miles, then make a left (west) on another dirt road with signage. Travel for one mile and you will see the Mt. Sunflower entrance on the right. If you are coming from the north (such as Burlington, CO, Kanorado, KS or Goodland, KS), sorry ... I don't have directions as of yet.

Kansas sometimes gets a bad rap. People equate it with flat and boring plains... a vast sea of nothingness. Driving across Kansas* on I-70 can understandably give one such an impression! Yet I really enjoyed my visit to the Kansas High Point - one has a view of the wide open terrain in all directions. Mt. Sunflower is located on private property, and the special welcome given by the Harold Family (in written form and deeds) was quite evident. If you happen to be in the area, you really must visit the Kansas High Point!

Lastly, special thanks to Kyle and Lindsey for joining me in this memorable visit!

All the best,
Steve

* - I created a group on Facebook for those of us who have accomplished the feat of driving across Kansas. Check it out and/or join if you are on Facebook! :)

	Approaching the Kansas state line on I-40 eastbound.
	It was 265 driving miles one way from my home in Buena Vista, CO to reach the high point. Once we crossed into Kansas, the excitement and anticipation grew ... to its highest point. How's that for a play on words? ;) TOP: The view after initially turning north from Highway 40. MIDDLE: Ahhhhh ... ya gotta love rural Kansas dirt roads! :) BOTTOM: The entrance to Mt. Sunflower.
	And there it is! The Kansas High Point.
	Notice the sunflower is made of railroad spikes. Also the sunflower on the right is made of some kind of machinery chain. Very impressive artwork!
	Standing at the high point, this is the view facing west. See the fence approximately 750 yards going horizontally across the photo? That is the border between Colorado and Kansas.
	There is a log to sign inside the mailbox and literature about the high point. Click on either of the adjacent photos to see them at a larger size.
	One table with a roof is nearby. If it is not too windy on the plains, this would make a great place to have a picnic.
Mt. Sunflower - My 15th High Point I really should have captured more views of the plains, but at least one can see the view to the northeast. I smiled and looked so happy as I stood above the masses who live in Kansas.	My other high point pages: New Jersey High Point Florida High Point Colorado High Point Connecticut High Point Pennsylvania High Point Maryland High Point West Virginia High Point Delaware High Point Iowa High Point Minnesota High Point Wisconsin High Point North Dakota High Point South Dakota High Point Nebraska High Point

Extra Photos From The Day The view of Mt. Princeton as I traveled east toward Trout Creek Pass at 7:35 a.m.
I picked up Kyle and Lindsey and Hartsel, CO. We were hungry and couldn't resist a visit to the Dunkin Donuts in Colorado Springs. You can watch my YouTube video from out visit here.
As we returned from Kansas, the sunset over Pikes Peak was beautiful!
To celebrate, Kyle, Lindsey and I dined at the Texas Roadhouse in Colorado Springs. This was my beautiful steak dinner! This was my beautiful 12-ounce ribeye with mashed potatoes and green beans. Not included in the photo were the delicious hot buns and complimentary peanuts while we waited.