Clarion River Boating Program: Arroyo Bridge-Spring Creek

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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    Cook Forest & Clear Creek State Park will be conducting a 7.3mile interpretive float down the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River from Clear Creek’s boat launch to Cook Forest’s   4-mile launch.  Odds are pretty good we’ll see plenty of otter sign.  Along the way we’ll go past remnants of the old bridge, dam, and raft building sites at Clarington, go through the ripple and past rock cliffs of the Hogback, and talk about the rafting tragedy at Maze Gap.  Fishing is good along this stretch, don’t forget your poles!  Only experienced boaters permitted.  Please meet at the Clear Creek canoe launch near the playground.  Participants must pre-register by 7/20 by contacting the Cook Forest Park Office at (814)744-8407.  Registration limited to 10 boats.  Cost is $50/boat payable by cash, check, or money order made out to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  All boats, gear, and lunch provided.  Prior Cook Forestkayak training participants receive a 50% discount.  Register early, available spots go fast.  See you on the river!

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