Blue Knob State Park

Blue Knob State Park is a mountain park in Bedford County with 2,480 acres (1,000 hectares) of rugged terrain and a peak elevation of 3,146 feet (959 meters), Pennsylvania's second highest point. The park offers camping sites with electrical hookups, multiple picnic areas, and numerous hiking trails through forested ridges.

German settlers established communities in the region after the American Revolution, building distilleries, sawmills, and gristmills in the surrounding area. These early industries shaped how people used and developed the mountain landscape for generations.

The mountain trails follow former railroad tracks that once moved timber through switchbacks during Pennsylvania's extensive logging era.

The park is accessible by secondary roads and has parking areas near picnic zones and the camping facilities. Spring through autumn offers the best conditions for hiking and exploring the trails, while winter transforms the site into a snow-covered recreational area.

The area receives approximately 3 meters (10 feet) of snow each year, transforming the landscape into a winter playground with skiing opportunities. This seasonal shift creates a stark contrast between the green ridges hikers enjoy in summer and the snow-blanketed terrain in winter.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: 1945

Website: http://dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/blueknob.aspx

GPS coordinates: 40.27860,-78.58140

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48