Platte County High Point Trip Report
2 areas along a fence southeast of Indian Guide
Date: October 6, 1996
Author: David Olson
History: This is the area where the Nicholls boy was murdered,
reportedly by notorious stock "detective" Tom Horn.
Access: This is private and tough to access legally. Dave Olson
and two others who shall remain unnamed drove in on very poor roads
from the northwest in 1996. They got lost twice on the trip but
managed to find the HP and find their way out. They were not caught
by the owners. Bob Packard attempted to drive in the same way. He
was caught. Bob Packard then got in contact with an owner east of
the HP, paid an access fee and was guided out there by the owner's
son. Back at the ranch-house Bob realized that he hadn't been to
the HP and asked for another trip. He was willing to pay again.
This time he was refused. For his third attempt Bob Packard parked
at some undisclosed location 4 miles away and hiked in without per-
mission, 1998.