Unknown on Blue Ridge Trail

## Overview Tucked along Blue Ridge Trail Road near Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, this unmarked public drinking spring sits quietly in the wooded hills of Luzerne County. Located just a short distance from the intersection with Alden Mountain Road, the spring has long been known to locals who travel the route toward Lily Lake. Though it carries no official name or signage, it has historically served as a convenient roadside water source for area residents and passersby. The spring emerges in the Blue Ridge region of northeastern Pennsylvania, an area shaped by ancient geological forces that pushed sedimentary rock into long, folded ridges. These formations create natural aquifers that feed countless small springs throughout the Appalachian highlands. The water here flows from the hillside on the right side of the road, a quiet but steady source that has been visited by locals for generations. ## Directions 1. From the Nanticoke area, take **Nanticoke Road** heading toward the mountain. 2. Continue until you reach **Alden Mountain Road** and follow it uphill. 3. Turn **right** onto **Blue Ridge Trail Road** (the road toward Lily Lake). 4. Drive just a **few hundred yards** after making the turn onto Blue Ridge Trail Road. 5. Watch for the spring on your **right-hand side** of the road. **Note:** The spring is **not marked** with any signage, so keep a close eye on the right shoulder of the road shortly after the turn. GPS coordinates (41.160043, -76.011025) can help pinpoint the exact location. ## What to Expect This is a simple, unimproved roadside spring — there are no facilities, signs, or designated parking areas. The water flows from the hillside directly alongside Blue Ridge Trail Road, making it easy to access without any hiking. Visitors have historically stopped here to collect water, though the spring is entirely unmarked and easy to miss if you're not watching for it. Because the spring sits at a relatively low-traffic stretch of road in a rural, forested area, the surroundings are peaceful and wooded. The nearby route to Lily Lake makes this a convenient stop for those exploring the Back Mountain region of Luzerne County. As with any wild or unmonitored water source, the water has not been officially tested or certified — visitors who have used it over the years have reported it to be a reliable flow, but conditions can vary seasonally.