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West Hazleton

West Hazleton is a town in Luzerne district, Pennsylvania, United States of about 4,503 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lake Choctaw, Broad Run Reservoir and Nescopeck State Park.

40.9587° N, 75.9960° WPop. 4,503

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Within 30 km59 places
Within 50 km84
Must-see176
Notable45
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from West Hazleton

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:24 pm

116 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave West Hazleton
  2. Buck Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Lake Choctawlake · 45 min
  4. Broad Run Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  5. Broad Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Nescopeck State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in West Hazleton
Today’s loopWest HazletonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near West Hazleton?

Lake Choctaw (lake, about 15 km), Broad Run Reservoir (reservoir, about 18 km), Nescopeck State Park (nature spot, about 21 km), Broad Mountain (viewpoint, about 21 km), Buck Mountain (viewpoint, about 22 km), Tuscarora State Park (nature spot, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of West Hazleton?

84 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 forts & heritage, 2 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to West Hazleton?

Broad Mountain, about 21 km by road; Sharp Ridge (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to West Hazleton?

Lake Irena Dam, about 3 km by road; Dam G (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from West Hazleton?

Start in West Hazleton, visit Buck Mountain, then Lake Choctaw, then Broad Run Reservoir, then Broad Mountain, then Nescopeck State Park, and drive back — about 116 km by road in all.