Today I convinced my younger brother Mark and his fiance (both Manhattan residents) to journey with me to the highest point in Manhattan. It is the most densely populated borough of New York City. Yes, this particular area in the city of New York is well-known for its stunning tall buildings and high lookouts, but the particular spot we sought was the highest natural point created by Mother Nature. :)

How To Get There: This one is easy. A map search on Google with the keywords "James Gordon Bennett Park" and "Manhattan" will give you a decent map. Bennett Park is a square park in northern Manhattan surrounded by W. 183 Street, Pinehurst Ave., W. 185 Street and Fort Washington Avenue. The neighborhood is generally known as Washington Heights, although the west side of the island is termed "Hudson Heights" by some. Walk just two blocks west of the park to enjoy a grand view of the Hudson River and George Washington Bridge as well.

Special thanks to Mark and Wendy for driving me up there. This was their first high point and I think my high pointing enthusiasm rubbed off on them a little! :)

Enjoy the photos and video below!

-Steve

	The Walk To Bennett Park - Manhattan's High Point In some respects, this really did feel like a hike! We parked near W. 181 St. and Cabrini Boulevard and while it was hardly rigorous, an ascent was unmistakable along the two blocks to the high point. This was the westerly view at the point we began. We could see the George Washington Bridge sticking its head out there.
	We walked up a lengthy staircase and reached a cul de sac on Pinehurst Avenue.
	We arrived at Bennett Park and saw the marker aside this black fence. There it is! The highest point in Manhattan is this large rock! You can climb over the fence or you can walk around to the entrance gate.
	All of my visits to high points are special and this was definitely a memorable visit. I marveled over the fact that among the millions of people all over Manhattan, that I was standing above all of them on this natural high point! LEFT: Mark and Wendy pose at the high point. They enjoyed themselves a lot and Mark stated he might be interested in visiting the highest points of the four other boroughs of New York City: Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. (Note: The highest point in the entire city is located in the Todt Hill area of Staten Island.)
	An assortment of photos of Manhattan's high point. This is my first non-U.S. state high point. Below are my state high point visits: 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 Iowa Highest Point Minnesota Highest Point Wisconsin Highest Point
	One last photo of this beautiful high point.

Extra Photos At Bennett Park In Manhattan, NY Bennett Park is located in a very pretty and quiet neighborhood. The children's garden (bottom photo) inside the park was very charming. Mark and Wendy are getting married on Saturday in lower Manhattan (near sea level) and although they love living down there, they are interested in buying a home. They engaged in a conversation with a local about real estate and the neighborhood.

Pigeons! Many local New Yorkers call them flying rats ... and for good reason! Many pigeons were stationed in Bennett Park. In Colorado, the most common mountaineering hazards are altitude sickness (including extreme dehydration), being struck by lightning, getting lost or tumbling perilously down a ridge or cliff. However, while high pointing in New York City, getting a pricey parking ticket or having a pigeon "drop a bomb" on your head might be your greatest hazards! :p)