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Pocono Plateau

Range TypeHighland or plateau
Highest PointMoosic Mountains High Point (2323 ft/708 m)
CountriesUnited States
States/ProvincesPennsylvania
Area1,966 sq mi / 5,093 sq km
Area may include lowland areas
Extent52 mi / 83 km North-South
69 mi / 111 km East-West
Center Lat/Long41° 11' N; 75° 21' W
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Map of Pocono Plateau
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Allegheny PlateauLevel 4 (Parent)
         Northern Allegheny PlateauLevel 5 (Sibling)
         Finger LakesLevel 5 (Sibling)
         Northeastern PennsylvaniaLevel 5 (Sibling)
         Pocono PlateauLevel 5
         Southern Allegheny PlateauLevel 5 (Sibling)



Major Peaks of the Pocono Plateau

Ten Highest Peaks
RankPeak NameftmRange6
1.Moosic Mountains High Point2323708 
2.Big Pine Hill2260+689+ 
3.Hardwood Ridge2230+680+ 
4.Kistler Ledge2215675 
5.Pimple Hill2212674 
6.Dresser Hill2200+671+ 
7.Lake Mountain2180+664+ 
8.Penobscot Mountain2148655 
9.Camelback Mountain2133650 
10.Pike County High Point2115645 
Sub-peaks are excluded from this list. List may not be complete, since only summits in the PBC Database are included.



Photos of Peaks in the Pocono Plateau

Kistler Ledge
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The ledge is not very cohesive or abrupt (2020-07-04). Photo by Gustav Sexauer.
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Lake Mountain
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Lake Mountain from Big Boulder Lake (2019-06-23). Photo by Frank Sutman.
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Camelback Mountain
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This hike wasn't exactly challenging or anything but it was beautiful and serene (2014-05-25). Photo by Robert Larkin.
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