Taum Sauk Mountain
Continuing with my quest to reach the high point in all fifty states, I came to Taum Sauk Mountain in Missouri. At just 1772 ft, its one of the lower high points in the United States and there is only a short walk from the parking lot to the high point. However, afterwards, there is quite a long hike down to Mina Sauk Falls and another 10 miles or so if you want to hike to Johnson's Shut-in.
The view of the Ozarks was quite good from here though:
And of course, me, laying on the high point plaque and roaring, thereby claiming Missouri for me:
