Hike to Scurry Overlook and Henry Run Falls-Cook Forest State Park

This is a great hike with a view, a falls at a unique and beautiful dam, and an incredible hike along the Clarion River.  This hike is about 1.5 miles, one way.  At the small parking area along Gravel Lick Rd, follow the blue blazed North Country Trail (NCT) to the east.  Climb through laurel and reach Scurry Overlook with its nice view of the Clarion River below.  The trail drops and then follows the side hill of the mountain, passing some boulders.

Descend to hemlocks and reach Henry Run, cross over it on a bridge.  Walk downstream to see the unique old sawmill dam with its 10-12 foot falls.  The dam is unique with its large blocks of stone.  The fact that it is still standing is amazing and a testament to its workmanship.  There is a bench to sit on along the Clarion River, below the falls.

We continued along the NCT and the Clarion River to the River Trail, at which point we turned around.  What a beautiful hike along this pristine river, under large hemlocks.  We could hear the rattling calls of the kingfishers across the water.  From there we retraced our steps.

The NCT is an incredible hiking destination across western Pennsylvania, featuring historic towns and diverse scenery.  

Parking is at about 41.320285, -79.245390.

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