North Mountain (Pennsylvania)
| North Mountain | |
|---|---|
North Mountain (background) and northern Columbia County (foreground) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,584 ft (788 m) |
| Coordinates | 41°19′10″N 76°33′14″W / 41.31944°N 76.55389°W |
| Geography | |
Location of North Mountain in Pennsylvania | |
| Location | Davidson Township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. |
| Parent range | Allegheny Mountains |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Road to fire tower |
North Mountain is a 2,584-foot (788 m) ridge primarily located in Davidson Township of Sullivan County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its summit is that county's highest point, the 10th highest among the state's 67 counties. Portions also extend into neighboring Lycoming, Luzerne, and Wyoming counties.
The mountain has a topographic isolation of 57.99 miles (93.33 km). U.S. Route 220 passes near the mountain. The mountain once had a prolific population of animals, including grouse, deer (including white deer), and bears.
Historic industries on and around North Mountain include lumbering and ice cutting. Pennsylvania Route 487 goes over North Mountain. The mountain is home to the North Mountain Fire Tower.