クラリオン郡周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ4

From the trailhead sign: The Forest Cathedral Natural Area contains one of the largest old growth forests of white pine and eastern hemlock in Pennsylvania. Many of these magnificent pine and hemlock trees now exceed three feet in diameter and approach 200 feet in height. Trees of this size are often over 300 years of age; dating to the era of William Penn, the first Governor of "Penn's Woods", and are often referred to as "William Penn Trees". It is perhaps fitting that this forest remains in the midst of an area which saw the greatest logging boom in the history of the Commonwealth - the period of the late 1800s, when thousands of acres of old growth forests were cut for the shipbuilding and constructions industries. The Forest Cathedral is registered as a National Natural Landmark and has been set aside for protection as a State Park Natural Area.

From here you can access two excellent viewpoints over the forest and Clarion River. The fire tower can be a bit intimidating for those with a fear of heights.

Designated as a National Wild and Scenic River, the 110-mile Clarion River drains a rugged portion of the Allegheny Plateau as it makes its way to the Allegheny. Along its course the river passes through multiple state parks and provides access for recreational activities such as kayaking, hiking, camping, and fishing.

Cook Forest State Park cover 8,500 acres and protects some of Northwestern Pennsylvania's last remaining old growth forests. The Forest Cathedral section of hemlock and white pines is a National Natural Landmark. The park has miles of hiking trails, campgrounds, and access to the Clarion River.

This stretch has beautiful views on and off the trail. Worth getting off the trail to see the view of the Redbank River from the bridge, and check out the former fire brick plant.