Record SL-658058 · Wikidata Q7304918
Red Rock Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
721
m
2,365 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
41.3104° N,
76.3252° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaRed Rock Mountain is a mountain located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. This summit is actually on the North Mountain escarpment. The escarpment in which Red Rock Mountain is located is a part of the Allegheny Plateau. This summit features a firetower, known as "Grandview" all located within the Ricketts Glen State Park. The views from the top of the mountain are impressive and varied. To the south you view the Ridge and Valley Appalachians region, in the other three directions you look out over the deeply dissected Allegheny Plateau. Huckleberry and North Mountain summits may be seen to the west. These mountains are some of the higher peaks in this region of Pennsylvania.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand View | 745 m | E 97° | 1.4 km |
| Chimneystack Rock | 684 m | SW 218° | 1.7 km |
| Central Mountain | 685 m | SW 237° | 2.1 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Dollar in your Pocket | Pervatious B | V2 | 3.3 km |
| Rock Hard | Pervatious B | V1 | 3.3 km |
| Slippery when Wet | Pervatious B | V-easy | 3.3 km |
| Project Arete | Pervatious B | V1 | 3.3 km |
| Can I put my Hand in here?? | Pervatious B | V2 | 3.3 km |