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Longfellow Trail

The Longfellow Trail in Cook Forest State Park, PA, is a great easy 1.4 mile one-way hike through an old growth forest called the Cathedral Forest.

This trail leads into parts of the Cathedral Forest with just evergreens and moss across the forest floor. Some trees grow over and on top of massive boulders, with roots reaching into the ground below.

This is just a very unique trail and one of the best hiking trails in Cook Forest State park.

Pets: Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste must be carried out.
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Know Before You Go

  • Longfellow Trail is an easy, 1.4-mile one-way hike in Cook Forest State Park, PA.
  • The trail showcases the unique old-growth Cathedral Forest, featuring evergreens, moss-covered ground, and trees growing on large boulders.
  • Leashed dogs are permitted, but owners must remove their waste.
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Distance
1.4 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
42 min
Elev. Gain
258'
Rating
0.0
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March 19, 2016
Updated
August 23, 2020

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Total Change
269'
Ascent
258'
Descent
303'

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    41.346401, -79.219101
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  2. Main Trailhead

    41.346521, -79.218154
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For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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