Record SL-658410 · Wikidata Q18642163
Central Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
685
m
2,247 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
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Coordinates
41.3001° N,
76.3463° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaCentral Mountain is a mountain in Columbia County, Sullivan County, and Luzerne County, in Pennsylvania, United States. Its elevation is 2,247 feet (685 m) above sea level. The mountain is part of the Allegheny Front. Rock formations on the mountain include the Pocono Formation and the Duncannon Member of the Catskill Formation. It was historically known as North Mountain, but it was renamed Central Mountain (after the village of Central) in the late 1800s. The mountain is one of the most important sites on the Columbia County Natural Areas Inventory and it is inhabited by dozens of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. Numerous birds and several amphibians and mammals are also found in the area.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimneystack Rock | 684 m | E 102° | 0.8 km |
| Red Rock Mountain | 721 m | NE 57° | 2.1 km |
| Grand View | 745 m | E 73° | 3.3 km |
| Fritz Hill | 367 m | S 198° | 3.7 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Dollar in your Pocket | Pervatious B | V2 | 5.2 km |
| Rock Hard | Pervatious B | V1 | 5.2 km |
| Slippery when Wet | Pervatious B | V-easy | 5.2 km |
| Project Arete | Pervatious B | V1 | 5.2 km |
| Can I put my Hand in here?? | Pervatious B | V2 | 5.2 km |