Mountain Top

Living in the Mountain Top region means access to family-friendly neighborhoods, strong local schools, community parks, and everyday conveniences that make life feel connected and comfortable. The area sits between Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton, offering a central Luzerne County location with direct connections to I-81, I-80, Route 309, and the PA Turnpike for easy travel across the region and the Pocono Mountains.

Stretching across wooded hillsides, farmland, state game lands, and river valleys, the Mountain Top region includes Mountain Top, Wright Township, Foster Township, Dennison Township, Dorrance Township, Fairview Township, Rice Township, Slocum Township, White Haven, Penn Lake, and Nuangola. Residents enjoy Hickory Run State Park, Nescopeck State Park, Pinchot State Forest, the Francis E. Walter Dam, and miles of trails throughout the Pocono Mountains region. Dining ranges from family-friendly favorites to destination restaurants that draw visitors from the surrounding area and throughout Mountain Top, PA.

Community Life & Local Connections

Community life centers around recreation spaces, youth programs, library events, and seasonal celebrations at places like Wright Township Recreation Park. Local municipalities and community organizations maintain active programming that supports year-round recreation, youth activities, and seasonal events. Outdoor programs, holiday gatherings, and warm neighborhood traditions reflect the area’s strong sense of community.

Whether planning a weekend outing, exploring things to do near Wilkes-Barre, or searching for one of Luzerne County’s most inviting suburban areas, the Mountain Top region offers memorable experiences in every season with easy connections to outdoor adventure across NEPA.

Mountain Top, PA, has deep roots in the lumber industry, with early settlements supplying timber to Wilkes-Barre and supporting regional growth. White Haven played a key role as a transportation link during the rise of anthracite mining, connecting the Wyoming Valley to emerging communities across the Pocono Mountains region. Railroads, mills, and natural resources shaped the area that would become today’s Mountain Top region. Historical societies and park educators continue to share this heritage through tours and educational programs at Eckley Miners’ Village and regional trail centers.

Did You Know?

The first iron grate to successfully burn anthracite coal in the Valley was created by Wilkes-Barre Judge Jesse Fell on February 11, 1808 in the borough of White Haven. His invention increased the popularity of anthracite as a fuel source and led to the expansion of the coal industry in Northeastern Pennsylvania.