Mount Ararat, Mountain peak in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Mount Ararat rises to 2,638 feet above sea level, forming the highest point in Wayne County within the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau region.
The mountain appears in geological surveys from 1881, documented by researchers Israel Charles White and John M. Dolph in their comprehensive Pennsylvania studies.
Local hiking groups maintain traditional routes to the summit, marking seasonal changes through organized climbs and environmental monitoring activities.
Access to Mount Ararat requires parking at the base near Pennsylvania Route 670, followed by a one-mile hike along unmarked trails.
The mountain's drainage system splits between the Lackawanna River and Lackawaxen River watersheds, connecting to both Chesapeake and Delaware Bays.
Location: Pennsylvania
Part of: Glaciated Allegheny Plateau
GPS coordinates: 41.79147,-75.45546
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:07
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