Mount Lebanon Community and Real Estate
Seven miles south of downtown Pittsburgh sits the prosperous town of Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania -- a self-described walking paradise that prides itself on its rich sense of community, outstanding education, and a shared cohesiveness unlike any township in the area.
Here, residents enjoy miles of sidewalk-lined streets framed by mature trees, an Uptown area full of restaurants and shops, and community services that rival any in the area.
Historically this township had been an agricultural mecca for famers looking to settle in the fertile land, but with the arrival of a streetcar system in 1901, the area began to transform from a rural countryside to a modern suburban community. Within a few months of the streetcar's arrival, the first real estate subdivision, the Mt. Lebanon Plan, was laid out, and by 1905, no less than 11 subdivisions had been approved. In the 1920s, the Liberty Tunnels and Liberty Bridge were constructed, providing residents of the South Hills with a direct route through Mt. Washington and over the Monongahela River into downtown Pittsburgh. That is when Mt. Lebanon's population really exploded, and the community became a premier example of the modern automobile suburb.
Through the rest of the 20th Century, the town continued to blossom.
Today, it is considered one of the best places to live in the state with a price range for everyone. From the more elegant Virginia Manor and Hoodridge to the more modest places to live – Mount Lebanon has a place for everyone. Just outside their homes, residents have convenient access to the community’s 15 parks, which span over 200 acres. Some of the parks’ recreational options include an Olympic-size swimming pool and a regulation ice rink. And Mount Lebanon Municipal Golf Course boasts one of the oldest public golf courses in western Pennsylvania.
The neighborhoods that make up Mount Lebanon also include beautiful nature trails and gardens and the municipal recreation facilities include other top-notch amenities.
But the highlights do not stop there. On almost an annual basis the high school is ranked as one of the state's best, reaching the top several times in the last many years.
And with coffee shops, galleries, and boutiques easy to find in Mount Lebanon, patrons have their options too.
So whether you are about to take a drive through Mount Lebanon’s beautifully landscaped neighborhoods, stroll through sidewalk-lined streets or trek along nature trails to see some of the community’s coveted real estate, know that it is without a doubt some of the very best that Pittsburgh has to offer.
Therefore, if you are seeking a true sense of community, where neighbors and businesses alike care, then this town may be the place to call home.
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Jack's Mountain is home to the famous Thousand Steps which are part of the National Heritage Trail. Jacks Mountain at 2,321 feet is quite a large mountain, especially for Pennsylvania. Also, when you consider that the base to summit elevation gain is 1,715 feet, you'll understand that you've got quite a hoof ahead of you. Jacks Mountain is located in PA's central mountain region, also known as the main range of the Appalachians. This area in Pennsylvania is quite rugged and the mountains are a lot steeper and higher than many people realize when they think of PA.
Located between Lewistown and Huntingdon, PA, this mountain affords magnificent views in all directions from its scree slopes. The little former-mining towns of Mount Union and Mill Creek are at its base. Also, the Juniata River cuts this mountain in two and creates one of the more rugged and spectacular areas in the state, known as Jacks Narrows. You almost get a western feel standing at the trail head as the two mountains rise nearly 2,000 feet above you on either side.
The Thousand Steps Trail is not something to be taken lightly. Just doing the steps themselves (going 1/2 of the way up the mountain) is quite a task on its own. You can compare this venture as an hour and a half work-out on a stair master as you will definitely feel it in your legs once you reach the top.
This mountain is also a geological wonder known for its fossils. There is petrified wood everywhere along this trail. Some of the actual steps themselves are made up of huge chunks of the fossils. This area was heavily mined from 1900-1950 which is partially the reason for the unearthing of all these spectacular fossils. The gully that is climbed by Thousand Steps will remind you of the White Mountains or the west when you see its high and steep ravine-like appearance. That is because it is a glacially carved cirque from the last Ice Age which receded from PA about 10,000 years ago. There are plenty of other signs as well of the area's more recent geology such as the scree slopes that exist everywhere.
All the trails that run through this region are beautiful with nice views, but Thousand Steps is the king. The Link Trail is the longest running trail through this area and it is famous for being the link between the Tuscarora Trail and the Mid-State Trail. From the actual Thousand Steps area though you will have plenty of views and beautiful sights to keep your attention. This mountain is well worth a trip because it has every aspect that an interesting mountain should; history, challenge, views, interesting geology, and relaxation.
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