North Knob
| North Knob | |
|---|---|
 View from the North Knob of Elk Mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,693 ft (821 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 41°42′53.856″N 75°33′43.020″W / 41.71496000°N 75.56195000°WCoordinates: 41°42′53.856″N 75°33′43.020″W / 41.71496000°N 75.56195000°W |
| Geography | |
  North Knob North Knob in Pennsylvania | |
| Location | Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Parent range | Appalachian Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Clifford(PA) Quadrangle |
North Knob, also known as Elk Hill, is a mountain peak in Herrick Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. North Knob is the highest peak in eastern Pennsylvania, east of the Susquehanna River. It is the highest peak on the Allegheny Plateau. North Knob, also known as Elk Mountain, rises conspicuously above the surrounding landscape. The mountain actually has two peaks, the main summit of North Knob is 2,693 feet (821 m), and the lower summit known as South Knob is 2,602 feet (793 m).[2] North Knob is home to Elk Mountain Ski Area and has a 1,000 feet (305 m) vertical drop and 27 ski trails.
References
- ↑ "Elk Hill, Pennsylvania". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
- ↑ Geyer, A. R.; W. H. Bolles (1979). Outstanding scenic geological features of Pennsylvania. Geological Survey of Pennsylvania. p. 508. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
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