Join the Friends of Cook Forest to celebrate the New Year with a hike on the Deer Park and Mohawk Trails. We’ll meet at the entrance to Ridge Camp for a 4-mile hike through some of the finest old growth forest in the Northeast. Please be prepared to walk on roots and rocks, and dress for the weather. Friendly, leashed pets welcome.

• First Day Hike: Deer Park Mohwak Trail: Scheduled for Friday, January 1, 2027 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
• Meeting Location: The Entrance of Ridge Camp, Cook Forest State Park, Leeper, Clarion County, PA 16233
• Hike Details: 4-mile hike through some of the finest old growth forest in the Northeast.
• Highlights: While busier trails like the Forest Cathedral Trail draw heavy crowds, the Mohawk Trail offers a more secluded, “hidden-gem” feel.
• Pets: Leashed, people-friendly pets are welcome.
• Preparation: Please be prepared to walk on roots and rocks, and dress for the weather.