page_title: Blue Knob (Pennsylvania)
section_title: Vegetation
hierarchical_section_title: Blue Knob (Pennsylvania) / Vegetation
caption_attribution_description: English: Salvage Operation on Blue Knob, photo taken on Chappel's Field Photo by; Joe Calzarette
context_page_description: Blue Knob is a Pennsylvania summit with a broad dome that is the northernmost 3,000-footer in the range of Allegheny Mountains. It is the highest point in Bedford County.
  The mountain is the site of 5,874-acre Blue Knob State Park and contains approximately 18 miles of hiking trails and numerous overlooks. A ski area is located on the mountain's north slopes. The towns of Johnstown, Altoona and Bedford are located within 25 miles of the mountain. The towns of Pavia and Claysburg lie at the foot of the mountain.
context_section_description: Eastern Hemlock trees are located along streams of the mountain's lower slopes, and the drier east and southeast face of the mountain is predominantly a Red and White oak and maple mix, with grapevines and some exotic invasive species where there are holes in the canopy. The north and west faces of the mountain contain Tulip poplar, American Beech and other associated hardwoods due to the richer soils. The upper slopes of the mountain have Black Cherry, Striped Maple, Scrub Oak and a forest floor of blueberry and fern. Over the 3,000-foot (910 m) contour the trees are distinctively stunted due to the winds and fierce weather.
  In September 2004, during Hurricane Ivan, strong winds streamed through the saddle between Herman Point and Blue Knob. Many of the larger trees were blown down, opening holes in the forest canopy.
caption: Salvage operation after 2004 wind storm
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