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COOK FOREST CRUISIN' This ride takes you through Cook Forest State Park and surrounding areas. Plenty of restaurants and souvenir shops along the way. Distance: approximately 76 miles. 1. Begin at the Clarion County Courthouse in downtown Clarion the Home of Clarion University of Pennsylvania. At the Intersection of Main Street (US322) & 5th Avenue (SR1005), go north on 5th Avenue (away from I-80). You’ll cross over the Clarion River as you leave the borough. 2. Continue on this road, which is now called the Miola Road, for about 7 miles. Where SR1004 intersects on the left, there is a historical marker here for Helen Furnace, an old iron kiln constructed in the 1840’s. The furnace is only about a hundred yards down SR1004 and it’s worth a look but be advised; the parking lot and short driveway leading to it are both loose gravel. 3. Go back to Miola Road and continue north for another 4 miles to the intersection or PA36. 4. Turn left (north) on PA36 and go about 3 miles to the village of Leeper.
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Seneca Point. Turn right (north) on PA36 and
go one mile. There is a dirt road on the left and there are signs. Be
advised: this road is one-way for three miles, so once you start you’re
committed. The road is hard packed dirt and gravel so if you are
uncomfortable on this type of surface, or are afraid you’ll get your paint
chipped, give it a pass. If you do want to try it, we highly recommend
this side trip for its view. Once you turn off of PA36, it’s 1.3 miles to
the parking area and then about a two hundred yard walk to Seneca Point.
If you’re ambitious, and not afraid of heights, you can even climb the
fire tower.
10. If you skip the side-trips, turn left (south) toward Brookville at the intersection of River Road and PA36. After about 16 miles you’ll come to the stop light at the intersection of US322. 11. Turn right (west) on US322 and it’s about 16 miles back to Clarion. Or, if you aren’t tired of riding, turn left and stay on PA36 (south) to start the Groundhog Ride. Photo Ops: Anything in Cook Forest, Clarion River, Seneca Point, Helen Furnace |
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During the summer there is a large flea market
held here every weekend.
5. At the light turn right (north) on PA66 and proceed for 11- miles to the intersection of PA899 in the village of Roses. 6. At PA899 turn right (south) and
go 9-miles where you will turn right onto River Road (SR2001). Watch for
the sign that says “Clarion River Lodge”. If you cross the
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7. Follow River Road along the Clarion
River for about 8 miles to the intersection of PA36. There are many places
to pull over if you want to stop and just watch the river. The State Park
Ranger Station is also located on River Road near the intersection of
PA36.
8. At this intersection, you may want to make a side trip to the Sawmill Center for the Arts. If so, turn right and within a couple of hundred yards you’ll come to a “Y” intersection. Turn right and follow the signs. 9. A second side trip from the intersection of River Road and PA36 is to |
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bridge over the Clarion
River, you’ve gone too far. After making the turn you will immediately
come to a “Y” bear left on SR2002.