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Hiking in Blue Mountain: trails, map and practical info

Pocono Mountains • Pennsylvania

3.1 Appreciated by 8 hikers

Blue Mountain (Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania) : hard hike, 15.3 km, 1,000 m of elevation gain, summit at 2,256 m, about 6h30. No dogs. Fees and hours to confirm with Blue Mountain Resort, the official website.

François Dumaine
By François Dumaine • Contributor since 2013 • Updated 29/09/2026
Difficulty
Hard
Distance
15.3 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!

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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
—
Fees, tickets and reservations: Blue Mountain Resort
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
Blue Mountain is rated hard.
The elevation gain of Blue Mountain is 1,000 m.
The summit of Blue Mountain is at 2,256 m.
Allow about 6h30 for Blue Mountain (15.3 km).
Tickets, reservations and access conditions are managed by Blue Mountain Resort: that is where the information is kept current.
No, dogs are not allowed on the trails of Blue Mountain.
Blue Mountain is not recommended for young children.
No, Blue Mountain has no visitor centre on site.
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Update : October 2026