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Kinton Knob, Mountain summit in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.

Kinton Knob is a mountain summit in Pennsylvania that marks the northern end of Wills Mountain in the Bedford area. The peak sits at an elevation that allows views across the surrounding mountain ridges and water gaps cutting through the landscape.

The summit has served for generations as a geographical reference point for the Bedford County region. Early surveys and maps documented its location as an important landmark in regional navigation.

Communication towers at the summit represent modern technological infrastructure while maintaining the mountain's role as a regional landmark.

Winter months offer the clearest and longest views from the summit across the surrounding landscape. Plan your visit with sturdy footwear as access conditions vary depending on the season and weather.

The mountain sits at coordinates 40°00′47″N and 78°33′15″W, with Blue Knob to the north and the Allegheny Front visible westward.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 40.01369,-78.55530

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:09

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