Highpointing
Jerimoth Hill, the highest natural point of elevation in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. | |
| Characteristics | |
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| Type | Recreational activity |
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| Country or region | Worldwide, most popular in the United States |
Highpointing is the activity of ascending to the point with the highest natural elevation within a given area, known as the highpoint. Those who pursue the activity are known as highpointers.
Highpointing has been considered a subset of peak bagging, the goal of which is to reach the summit of every mountain on a certain list.