Hexenkopf Hill
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Hexenkopf Hill (German: Hexenkopf, "Witches Head") is a low mountain in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The main peak rises to 646 feet (197 m), and is located in Williams Township, to the south of Easton.
LocationNorthampton County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Parent rangeReading Prong
| Hexenkopf Hill | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) NGVD 29[1] |
| Coordinates | 40°37′16″N 75°14′35″W[2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Northampton County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Parent range | Reading Prong |
| Topo map(s) | USGS Riegelsville, Easton |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Road |
It is a part of the Reading Prong of the Appalachian Mountains.
Toponymy
Hexenkopf Hill is said to have been a shrine for local Native Americans. Early white settlers believed it to be inhabited by witches.[3]
