Explore Clarion River Lands: Highland Drive Old Growth Area

26-08-23 All day

https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/explore_clarion_river_lands_highland_drive_old_growth_area

Cook Forest State Park

Phone:814-744-8407

Website:https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/CookForestStatePark/Pages/default.aspx

Address: Cook Forest State Park (Office), 100 Route 36, Cooksburg, PA, United States

Please meet at the Park Office where we will car-pool to our kick-off point for a challenging off-trail hike to the seldom seen Highland Drive Old Growth Area. This small 7 acre stand of ancient trees lies on a steep boulder slope along the Clarion River. Its origin is mysterious in that all areas around it are young forest. Choice hemlocks here likely surpass 300 years of age, with select black birch and chestnut oak to 200. This challenging 3 mile hike is not for the physically unfit. Remember to bring your sturdy comfortable hiking shoes, walking stick, and plenty of water.

Saturday, August 26 at 9:00am to 12:00pm

Cook Forest State Park
100 RT 36, Cooksburg, PA 16217-0120

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