Blue Knob
About Blue Knob
A rugged, no-frills Allegheny peak known for its steep vertical drops and a misty, unpolished charm that defies East Coast norms.
Highlights
- Technical glade runs
- High-altitude isolation
- Rustic lodge culture
- Challenging mountain biking
Key Facts
- Altitude: 653m
- Top lift: 960m
- Ski pistes: 10.5km
- Ski lifts: 5
- Lakes nearby: 4
- MTB trails: 32.8km
Ski Area
Zahrnuto v těchto sezonních permanentkách
Weather and 10-day forecast for Blue Knob
- Today: 6 to 12 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3703 m (3530 to 3950 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| čt 24. 9. | 6 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| pá 25. 9. | 6 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| so 26. 9. | 4 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| ne 27. 9. | 6 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| po 28. 9. | 7 / 18 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| út 29. 9. | 6 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| st 30. 9. | 9 / 20 °C | overcast | 10 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| čt 1. 10. | 7 / 14 °C | drizzle | 0 mm rain | 4 h sun |
| pá 2. 10. | 5 / 18 °C | overcast | dry | 12 h sun |
| so 3. 10. | 9 / 12 °C | rain | 8 mm rain | 1 h sun |
Things to do in Blue Knob
Hikes nearby — Blue Knob (6)
6 curated hiking trails around Blue Knob, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Mountain View Trail
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Lost Turkey Trail
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Lost Turkey Trail
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Lost Turkey Trail
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Old Red Blaze
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Lost Turkey Trail
Mountain biking near Blue Knob
- MTB Trail
- Lost Turkey Trail
- Three Springs Trail
- Rock-n-Ridge #4 - MTB Trail
- Sawmill Trail
- Lookout Loop - MTB Trail
- Mountain View Roller Coaster - MTB Trail
- Chappells Field Trail
Getting to Blue Knob
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Altoona Blair County Airport (AOO), 20 km away, about 51 min by road