Camelback Mountain (Big Pocono)
- Camelback Mountain (Big Pocono)
Infobox Mountain
Name = Camelback Mountain (Big Pocono)
Photo = 2bigpocono.jpg
Caption = Camelback Mountain from Spring Lake
Elevation = 2,133 feet (650 m)
Location = Pennsylvania, USA
Range = Appalachian Mountains, Pocono Mountains
Prominence =
Camelback Mountain or Big Pocono is a conspicuous mountain on the Pocono Plateau. The Pocono Plateau, known as the Pocono Mountains, is an area of gently rolling low hills. Camelback's distinctive shape, hence it's namesake, and 1,000 ft. prominence above the country side can be seen from miles away.
Camelback Mountain is home to a ski area and Big Pocono State Park. The park lies on the summit of the mountain, where there are hiking trails and picnic tables. The many views from the summit are extensive. On a clear day the Delaware Water Gap, High Point (New Jersey) and the Catskill Mountains in New York State can be seen.
References
*cite web
url = http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/StateParks/parks/bigpocono.aspx
title = Big Pocono State Park
access date = 2007-03-10
publisher = Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
External links
* [http://www.skicamelback.com/ Camelback Ski Area]
* [http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/outdoors/local/USPA1621?from=search_city Camelback weather; Tannersville, Pennsylvania]
* [http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/StateParks/parks/bigpocono.aspx Big Pocono State Park]
* [http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=41.0419&lon=-75.3458&datum=nad27&u=4&layer=DRG25&size=l&s=50 Camelback Mountain Topo Map]
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