John Mitchell Monument

John Mitchell Monument: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this monument: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit John Mitchell Monument

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting John Mitchell Monument: tips

• Opening hours change with the season; check the last entry time.
• Wear shoes with grip for steps and uneven stone.

How to reach John Mitchell Monument — distance from nearby cities

Nearest towns: places near Scranton (1 km) · places near Dunmore (3 km) · places near Taylor (5 km)

Coordinates: 41.40783, -75.66184. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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