Mt. Pisgah (Pennsylvania)
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Mt. Pisgah | |
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Elevation | 2,260 feet (689 m) |
Location | Pennsylvania, USA |
Range | Appalachian Mountains |
Prominence | 1,000 feet (305 m) |
Topo map | USGS East Troy (PA) Quadrangle |
Mt. Pisgah is a peak located in northeastern Pennsylvania's glaciated low plateau region, also known as the Endless Mountains. The mountain peak lies next to a state park named after the mountain, Mt. Pisgah State Park. There is a hiking trail to the summit that has a view of the surrounding countryside, 1,000 feet (305 m) feet below. Stephen Foster lake is also located at the base of the mountain.
[edit] References
Alan R. Geyer (1979) "Outstanding Geologic Features of Pennsylvania", Geological Survey of Pennsylvania
- Latitude and Longitude from Topozone. Topzone.com.