Weird Island

26. MINI EPISODE: The Madman of Jerimoth Hill


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Some people spend months or years trying to visit the highest point in every state. Rhode Island’s is Jerimoth Hill, and it’s the 5th lowest highest point in the U.S. But if you think that means it’s always been easy to get to, think again. 

To Visit: The trailhead is right on Route 101/Hartford Pike, approximately 0.8 miles east of the Connecticut state line. Parking is across the road from the trailhead. Be careful crossing Rt.101/Hartford Pike.

Episode Source Material: 

  • Highest Elevation Points in The United States
  • Visual The Highest and Lowest Elevation of Every US State
  • US Lowpoint Guide
  • Reaching the Highest and Lowest Point in Every State
  • Highest point in Delaware | The Delaware Geological Survey
  • 50 Completers
  • Highpointing
  • 4 Responses to Unofficial List of Highpointing Records
  • The Effort Scale of Highpointing the Fifty US States : Articles
  • 1 Response to The Birth of the Highpointers Club
  • Jerimoth Hill
  • ABQjournal: Why RI's Jerimoth Hill Is Nation's Toughest Summit
  • Jeopardy Champ Ken Jennings Finds the Highest Point in…Rhode Island?
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