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
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Weather and 10-day forecast for Blue Knob
- Today: 10 to 11 °C, drizzle, 0 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3982 m (3870 to 4140 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mar. 22 sept. | 10 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| mer. 23 sept. | 8 / 11 °C | overcast | dry | 4 h sun |
| jeu. 24 sept. | 5 / 14 °C | overcast | dry | 4 h sun |
| ven. 25 sept. | 3 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| sam. 26 sept. | 4 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| dim. 27 sept. | 4 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| lun. 28 sept. | 6 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| mar. 29 sept. | 8 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| mer. 30 sept. | 8 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 7 h sun |
| jeu. 1 oct. | 14 / 25 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 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