Blue Knob
Blue 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. Locally, it belongs to Pavia Township. A drive of 25 mi reaches Flight 93.
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A ski area inside Pavia Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 38" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Pavia Township
Blue Knob is inside Pavia Township, which has 5 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
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Blue Knob
Blue 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).
- Type
- Ski area
- Terrain
- 24 runs · 1,007 ft vertical · 5 lifts
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.4K a year
- Official site
- blueknob.com
Overnight near Blue Knob
Lodging nearby is in Pavia Township (5) and Richland Township (13).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Blue Knob | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavia Township 28% vacation homes | in town | — | 5 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 282 | $124K | — |
| Richland Township | 15 mi west | 25 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 motel | 11,936 | $190K | C− |
| Bedford Township | 17 mi south | 25 min | 14 8 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 5,088 | $192K | — |
| Allegheny Township | 12 mi north | 20 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 campground | 6,561 | $169K | C− |
| Napier Township | 16 mi south | 25 min | 12 4 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 2,042 | $216K | — |
| Greenfield Township | 3 mi northeast | 5 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,688 | $163K | B+ |
| Altoona | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 8 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 42,347 | $120K | C |
| Logan Township | 18 mi northeast | 25 min | 8 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 12,147 | $165K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
Also within 70 miles are these.
Big draw55 mi MuseumFallingwater
Big draw125 mi National MemorialFlight 93 National Memorial286K visitors a year
Big draw51 mi Stadium & arenaBeaver Stadium
212 mi DamSouth Fork Dam
69 mi Theme parkKennywood
48 mi MountainMount Davis
311 mi National Historic SiteAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site163K visitors a year
31 mi LakeRaystown LakePhoto credits
Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Flight 93 National Memorial: James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Beaver Stadium: Sbvr6 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · South Fork Dam: Ernest Walter Histed, Public domain · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Mount Davis: Wikiuser100, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site: Matthew A. Lynn; Original uploader was Mosamiazaz at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Raystown Lake: Tex Jobe, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain
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What people ask about Blue Knob
Is Blue Knob in Pavia Township?
Yes. It’s inside Pavia Township, PA.
How far is Blue Knob from Pittsburgh?
About 75 miles west of Pittsburgh, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Blue Knob?
Altoona Blair County (AOO), about 13 miles away. The nearest big hub is Pittsburgh (PIT), about 89 miles.
Where should I stay near Blue Knob?
Pavia Township (in town, 5 places to stay), Richland Township (15 mi, 13 places to stay) and Bedford Township (17 mi, 14 places to stay).
Tips from Pavia Township
Ask a question, or answer one, in Pavia Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.