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Mountain Top, Pennsylvania
Mountain Top is a community of 11,850 people in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Mountain Top
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 13 parks and trails, 28 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Haystack Mountain and Ashley Planes.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Mountain Top
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mountain Top
Mountain Top is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 11,489. If Mountain Top were an incorporated municipality, it would rank 4th out of 76 in Luzerne County (in terms of population), just ahead of Hanover Township.
From the Wikipedia article Mountain Top, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks1
Ashley Planes
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Former cable railway in Pennsylvania
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
Fairview Township Memorial Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Park with ball fields, soccer fields, basketball court, pond and a beach.
28 Memorial Park Road, Mountaintop
American Legion VFW
Park · 2.3 mi
VFW club, restaurant, bar, baseball field, disc golf course, playground, pavilion rental
D&L Trail Black Diamond Trailhead
Park · 1.9 mi
576 Woodlawn Avenue, Mountain Top
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes28
Brass Buckle Restaurant
Restaurant · 2.0 mi
27 South Main Street, Mountain Top
Mo-Th,Su 08:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-22:00
Bloomin Bagels
Restaurant · Coffee Shop, Bagels · 2.7 mi
123 North Mountain Boulevard, Mountain Top
Mo-Su 06:00 - 03:00
Adelina"s Restaurant & Pizzaria
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.3 mi
166 South Mountain Boulevard, Mountain Top
Butcher Bob's
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.0 mi
10 South Mountain Boulevard, Mountain Top
Moon Shadows Coffee Express
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
273 South Main Road, Mountain Top
Myst Hibachi Steakhouse
Restaurant · Japanese, Hibachi · 2.1 mi
12 kirby Ave, Mountain Top
16 more on the map.
History
The first white settlers utilized the region's thick forests for logging. They erected several sawmills in the area.
Dorrance Township was officially formed in 1840, when it broke away from Newport Township. By 1860, over five hundred people lived within the township. In 1865, the community had several sawmills, gristmills, and at least one tavern.
On April 12, 1851, Wright Township was formed from a segment of Hanover Township. The new township was named after the Hon. Hendrick B. Wright of Wilkes-Barre.
In September 1888, the court appointed several commissioners to examine and report whether dividing Wright Township would be feasible. The men reported in favor of division. The court approved the report, and a referendum on the question of division was held in 1889. On May 6, the court — in accordance with the affirmative vote — ordered for the division of Wright Township. The new territory was named Fairview Township.
Rice Township was officially established in 1928 from another section of Wright Township. In the 1920s and 30s, a major industry in Rice Township was the harvesting of ice, which was sold in both Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton. The ice industry faded with the growing popularity of the electric refrigerator.
From the History section of Mountain Top, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Citgo Mountain Mart
Gas station · 1.6 mi
96 South Mountain Boulevard, Mountain Top
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare4
Geisinger ConvenientCare Mountain Top
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
35 South Mountain Boulevard, Mountain Top
Triangle Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
89 South Main Street, Mountain Top
Map of Mountain Top
69 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 16°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 17°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 67°F | 45°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 54°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 58°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 56°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 49°F | 5.2 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 38°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Francis E Walter Dam (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Luzerne County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hazleton Regional Airport (HZL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Kingston 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Hazleton 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Berwick 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Dunmore 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Bloomsburg 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Fullerton 41 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Allentown 44 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bethlehem 45 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Easton 47 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Emmaus 47 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Blue Giant Meadow Lake 2, Jakec, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crestwood High School, PA (2), July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crestwood High School, PA (1), July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 309 sb, Wright Twp., July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 309 sb, Fairview Twp. (2), July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Reading & Northern 2102 Kirby Avenue, Fan Railer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS065-E-432915 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-11634 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- PA 309 sb, Fairview Twp. (1), July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 437 sb past PA 309, Sept. 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-10-18 17 39 52 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 437 (Woodlawn Avenue) at Pennsylvania State Route 309 (North Mountain Boulevard) in Fairview Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Reading & Northern, Penobscot, chief_huddleston, CC BY 2.0
- PA 309 sb at PA 437, Sept. 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 437 sb in Gracedale, Fairview Twp., PA, Sept. 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pennsylvania State Route 309, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ashley Planes in 2009 2, Russ Nelson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ashley Planes in 2009 1, Russ Nelson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Van Avenue nb, Nuangola, PA, Feb. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
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