page_title: Cresco, Pennsylvania
section_title: Nature and Wildlife
hierarchical_section_title: Cresco, Pennsylvania / Nature and Wildlife
caption_attribution_description: English: Cresco Heights (elevation: ~1,719 feet) is a hiking spot with views of the Pocono Mountains and the Delaware Water Gap.
context_page_description: Cresco is a village in Barrett Township, Monroe County in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
  Cresco is located in the Pocono Mountains. The ZIP Code is 18326. Area Code 570, Exchange: 595.
  Other nearby villages include Buck Hill Falls, Canadensis, Skytop, and Mountainhome. Due to the small size and proximity of the surrounding villages, locals often colloquially refer to the area by the township name, Barrett, instead of the village name.
context_section_description: Cresco is home to a variety of wildlife including white-tailed deer, American black bears, and foxes. Streams, forests, and wetlands make up the local geography. The Brodhead Creek runs through Cresco and the surrounding villages. It is a popular spot for trout fishing. Pennsylvania fishing licenses are required. For more info on trout fishing in the area see the Brodhead Trout Chapter. The Brodhead Watershed Organization is a local resource for hiking maps, local parks, and birdwatching in the area. Rattlesnake Falls and Cresco Heights are popular hiking spots.
caption: Cresco Heights (elevation: ~1,719 feet) is a hiking spot near Rattlesnake Falls with views of the Pocono Mountains and the Delaware Water Gap.
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