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Hiking in Blue Mountain: trails, map and practical info

Pocono Mountains • Pennsylvania

3.1 Appreciated by 8 hikers
François Dumaine
By François DumaineContributor since 2013Updated 16/06/2026
Difficulty
Hard
Distance
15 km
Elevation
1,000 m
Duration
6h30
Max altitude
2,256 m
Recommended for :
Intermediate hikers

Ready to explore Blue Mountain? Here's everything you need to know before you go!

Discover the trail

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Trail description

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Recommended gear for this trail

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Elixir Tour Mid WP
Salomon
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Waterproof mid-height boot ideal for rocky terrain
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Trail Ergo Cork
Black Diamond
Trail Ergo Cork
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Comfortable cork grip for long ascents
69.99 $
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Actik Core 625
Petzl
Actik Core 625
4.6 (1893 reviews)
USB rechargeable with 600 lumens for early starts
103.95 $
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Wide Mouth 1L
Nalgene
Wide Mouth 1L
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Unbreakable and BPA-free — a hiking essential
23.11 $
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Daylite Plus 20L
Osprey
Daylite Plus 20L
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Ready to go?

Everything you need to know before you go

Where?

Address
1660 Blue Mountain Dr, Palmerton, PA 18071, USA
GPS coordinates
40.81085, -75.520601
Phone
(610) 826-7700

When?

Opening hours
No information
Varies by season
Best season
Fall
Spectacular colors
Best time
Early morning
Less crowded
Weather (next days)
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How much?

Entry fees
Adult
Not available
Child
What to bring?
Gear
Download the PDF checklist
Water & food
2L minimum
No water point on the trail
Bring energy snacks for a 4h+ hike
Good to know
Park rules
No dogs
Safety
Download the GPX before you go
Limited cellular coverage on the trail
Slippery after rain
Be careful on rocky sections
In an emergency
Emergency
911
Parking GPS
40.81085, -75.520601
Center
(610) 826-7700

Hikers' opinions

3.1
4 Reviews
AS
Amy Sheetz
Sep 24, 2015
It's a real pleasure to go there.
LJ
Linda Jackson
Mar 26, 2015
My favorite place.
TO
Tawny Olin
Jun 26, 2014
You have to see it for yourself
TC
Tiana Coster
Feb 6, 2014
Gorgeous! :)

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know
Hard
1000.00 M
2256.00 M
6h30
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Update : June 2026