Livingston County High Point Trip Report

1 small area in SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 (1,230+ ft) - 15-4N-6E

Date: May 17, 2005
Author: Andy Hatzos

I approached the Livingston County highpoint from the east, exiting at I-75 exit 98, driving through Holly, and then taking a number of zig-zags to the south and west to get to Foley road. Foley is a dirt road and is where the entrance to the subdivision containing the highpoint is.

The subdivision's name has been changed since the last trip report. It is now known as Foley Ridge. It doesn't appear that much development has taken place in the past few years, though. I entered the subdivision at Majestic View Drive, and drove north before deciding to take the first right (Grand Summit Drive). I passed a few complete houses, but noted plenty of undeveloped lots on the very steep terrain. At the end of this road was a circular area for turning around, which is where I parked.

From there, it was a rather simple (yet steep) climb to the north. The summit area is well-defined and features great views to the west. The highest point appeared to be on few grass mounds on the east edge of the summit area. It is noteworthy that a trail extends along a ridge to the northeast, towards another high area. This second summit seemed to be nearly as high as the first. Also, I found a number of other trails that led back down to the roads of the subdivision. Obviously, there were many different ways I could have climbed to this highpoint. This should keep the highpoint reachable for many years, even as some of the trails are closed off to development.

After leaving the Livingston County highpoint, I immediately headed for the Genesee County highpoints, which are just a few miles to the north.

PICTURES:
Picture 01 (298 k) - The view from the very top, looking west. The picture shows a trail leading off of the ridge.
Picture 02 (367 k) - This picture was taken from the summit as well, looking northeast. The ridge trail and second summit are evident.
Picture 03 (378 k) - This was my parking spot, at the end of the subdivision's first road. The steep slope shown is just the first section of the climb to the top.


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