Allegheny Mountains Facts For Kids

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Quick facts for kidsAllegheny Mountains
View from the top of Spruce Knob, the highest point in the Alleghenies.
Highest point
Peak	Spruce Knob of Spruce Mountain (Pendleton County, WV)
Elevation	4,863 ft (1,482 m)
Geography
Country	United States
States	Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia
Parent range	Ridge-and-valley Appalachians
Borders on	Cumberland Mountains
Geology
Orogeny	Alleghenian orogeny
Type of rock	Sandstone and Quartzite

The Allegheny Mountain Range (also called Alleghany or Allegany) is a group of mountains. You can find them in the eastern United States. They stretch across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. These mountains are an important part of the larger Appalachian Mountains.

Exploring the Allegheny Mountains
- Where are the Alleghenies?
- What is the Highest Point?
- How Were They Formed?
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Exploring the Allegheny Mountains

The Allegheny Mountains are a long chain of peaks and valleys. They are known for their beautiful forests and rugged landscapes. Many people enjoy hiking, camping, and exploring nature here.

Where are the Alleghenies?

These mountains are located in the eastern part of the United States. They form a natural border between different states. The Alleghenies are a key feature of the Appalachia region. This region is famous for its unique culture and history.

What is the Highest Point?

The tallest peak in the Allegheny Mountains is Spruce Knob. It is located in West Virginia. Spruce Knob stands very high, reaching about 4,863 feet (1,482 meters) above sea level. From its top, you can see amazing views of the surrounding area.

How Were They Formed?

The Allegheny Mountains were created a very long time ago. This happened during an event called the Alleghenian orogeny. An "orogeny" is a process where Earth's crust folds and pushes up. This forms mountain ranges. The rocks here are mostly sandstone and quartzite. These are strong rocks that have been shaped by nature over millions of years.

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The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests lie on the eastern slopes of the Alleghenies. The Monongahela NF lies within the central Alleghenies.
Detail of a French map of 1671. The Alleghenies are in the lower center portion.
The Fry-Jefferson Map (1751) prominently features "The Allagany Ridge of Mountains".
A 1775 map of the Allegheny Plateau and Mountain Range.
Actual and proposed routes of the C&O Canal through the Alleghenies.
North Fork Mountain, West Virginia, looking south
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania, the northernmost 3,000 footer in the Alleghenies.
The Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia, has catered to spa enthusiasts since 1766.
Shenandoah Mountain, at the easternmost limit of the Alleghenies.
Laurel Mountain, West Virginia, at the westernmost limit of the Alleghenies.
Allegheny Mountain Tunnel, through Allegheny Mountain, services Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania.
New River Gorge, Section of the cliff at Endless Wall cliff.
Germany Valley, a scenic upland valley of eastern West Virginia.
The grand hotel at The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, was built in 1858.
The Blackwater Canyon, a rugged gorge in eastern West Virginia.
A Norfolk Southern train at Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Cheat Canyon, in Coopers Rock State Forest, northeastern West Virginia.
Dolly Sods Wilderness, West Virginia: View from atop Breathed Mountain.
Eastern entrance to the Paw Paw Tunnel on the C&O Canal towpath in Maryland.
Altoona, Pennsylvania, viewed from atop Brush Mountain.