Events

Clarion River Boating Program: Arroyo Bridge-Spring Creek

01-09-23 All day
https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/clarion_river_boating_program_arroyo_bridge-spring_creek
Cook Forest Park - Cooksburg Canoe Launch Parking Lot
Phone:814-744-8407
Website:https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/CookForestStatePark/Pages/default.aspx
Address: 113 River Road, Cooksburg, PA 16217

Cook Forest State Park will be conducting a 5.4 mile interpretive guided float down the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River from Arroyo Bridge to Spring Creek. This section of river is rich in local history and contains the most challenging set of rapids on the river, “THE X,Y,Z”. We will be passing remnants of the Arroyo Tannery and have lunch along the abandoned Clarion River Railway near the Lilly Pond. This is a true wilderness experience. Fishing is excellent here so don’t forget your poles! Only experienced boaters permitted. Please meet at the Park Office where we will drive to the starting point. Please pack a lunch and bring plenty of water. Boats provided to those who register by 8/28 by contacting the Park Office at (814)744-8407. Registration limited to 10 boats. Cost is $40/boat payable by cash, check, or money order made out to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Prior Cook Forest kayak training participants receive a 50% discount.

Friday, September 1 at 8:30am to 4:30pm

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

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