Cook Forest, Pennsylvania
The 8,500-acre Cook Forest State Park lies in scenic northwestern Pennsylvania. Once called the “Black Forest,” the area is famous for its stands of old growth forest. Cook Forest’s “Forest Cathedral” of towering white pines and hemlocks is a National Natural Landmark. The Clarion River connects Clear Creek State Park to Cook Forest State Park along a scenic 10-mile stretch of river which is popular for canoeing and rafting.
View From The Sky:
The Clarion River
Ah...Cook Forest! One of my personal most favorite places to visit, canoe/kayak, hike, and take a breath of clean fresh air!
I have visited Cook Forest ever since I was born to this Earth, my first outing being all of 5 months old. I have frequented there ever since, every year, with family in cabins by the Clarion River. There is so much to do and see, to be together with family and friends. I love this place!
From the depths of the Forest Cathedral to the heights of Seneca point, the trails of Cook Forest State Park explore diverse landscapes and habitats.
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Cook Forest
Quick Clips:
Clarion River
The Clarion River is a tributary of the Allegheny River, approximately 110 mi long, in west central Pennsylvania in the United States.
It drains a mountainous area of the Allegheny Plateau in the Ohio River watershed, flowing through narrow serpentine valleys and hardwood forests.
View From The Sky:
Seneca Point & Adventure
Two scenic views are in the southeastern corner of Cook Forest State Park. From the rock ledges of Seneca Point Overlook you can see the Clarion Valley. An 80-foot climb up Old #9 Fire Tower gives a breathtaking view of the entire area. On a clear day you can see 15 to 20 miles.
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