Record SL-657487 · Wikidata Q4929311
Blue Knob
No list classifications
Elevation
953
m
3,127 ft
Prominence
244 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
40.2884° N,
78.5617° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaBlue Knob (elevation 3,146 feet (959 m)) is a summit in the eastern United States with a broad dome that is the northernmost 3,000-footer in the Allegheny Mountains. It is the highest point in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The mountain is the site of 5,874-acre (23.77 km2) Blue Knob State Park and contains approximately 18 miles (29 km) of hiking trails and numerous overlooks. An alpine ski area is located on the mountain's north slopes. The towns of Pavia and Claysburg lie at the foot of the mountain, and Johnstown, Altoona, and Bedford are located within 25 miles (40 km).
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Knob | 846 m | N 11° | 2.1 km |
| Stiefler Hill | 551 m | SE 138° | 2.8 km |
| Ickes Hill | 574 m | S 181° | 3.5 km |
| Schaefer Head | 898 m | N 3° | 3.8 km |
| Irvin Mountain | 733 m | NW 328° | 3.9 km |
| Stein Mountain | 736 m | NW 314° | 3.9 km |