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
Incluido en estos pases de temporada
Weather and 10-day forecast for Blue Knob
- Today: 9 to 16 °C, overcast, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3880 m (3760 to 4020 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sáb, 26 sept | 9 / 16 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| dom, 27 sept | 9 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 5 h sun |
| lun, 28 sept | 10 / 14 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| mar, 29 sept | 11 / 16 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| mié, 30 sept | 10 / 23 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| jue, 1 oct | 14 / 22 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| vie, 2 oct | 13 / 28 °C | clear sky | dry | 6 h sun |
| sáb, 3 oct | 15 / 28 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| dom, 4 oct | 16 / 26 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| lun, 5 oct | 16 / 22 °C | drizzle | dry | 5 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