Blue Knob (Pennsylvania)
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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.
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Blue Knob | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,146 feet (959 m) NGVD 29[1] |
Prominence | 800 ft (240 m)[2] |
Coordinates | 40°17′18″N 78°33′42″W[3] |
Geography | |
Location | Bedford County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Parent range | Allegheny Front |
Topo map | USGS Blue Knob |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Drive-up via Knob Road |
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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.[4] 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).