Monroe County Highpoint Trip Report

Pimple Hill, Dresser Hill, and Kistler Ledge

Date: April 26, 2008
Author: Don Desrosiers

Started at Pimple Hill because I was pretty much there. Previous directions will get you there easily enough but check the schedule at Poconos Raceway before you go. Parked at the parking lot at the bottom of the hill and walked up the marked trail but should have stayed on the road. High point (with sign) was obvious.

Dresser Hill - Completely avoided the guard at the gate because I could. At the turn from the 423/196 intersection, go south on 196 to the first road with yellow gates BOTH WAYS. Park off to the side and walk up through the neighborhood. Follow the map maybe a shade over 1/4 mile each way. Plan B was to walk through the woods to the north-northeast of the point and come in along the telephone line (which shows up on Google maps as an open area. Plan C was binoculars and a birding book.

Kistler Ledge - Parked near the electric substation the same as everyone else. Walked along the power line to the west side of 196 then northwest through the woods to the point in question. Easy walking this time of the year.