Murray County High Point Trip Report
Date: May 27, 2000
Author: Ken Oeser
elevation 1920+ ft
From Pipestone, Minnesota take Highway 30 east toward Slayton. Around 10 miles is the border for
Murray County. After about 1-2 miles, the highway ascends Buffalo Ridge. To the south (right) the
highpoint is visible with a wooden buffalo silhouette about 15 feet high on top, which looks like a few
trees from a distance. Just before the highway crests the ridge, turn right onto a gravel road. Follow this
road for about a mile and turn left onto the first road, a gravel road that states "Road not maintained,
travel at your own risk". Drive to the top of the ridge, about 3/4 mile, and park at the top. Cross under the
fence, avoid the cattle, and approach the second fence around the highpoint and wooden buffalo
silhouette. Cross over or under this and proceed about 50 feet to the highpoint, which has nice views in
all directions. The fences were not posted, so I didn't knock at the farm below the highpoint. It is not
visible from the parking area, but is just visible from the buffalo.