Logslide Trail

Parker Dam State Park

Length:  0.5 miles
Rating: Easy
Blaze: Orange

By the trailhead is an authentic reproduction of a logslide, used at the turn of the 20^th century to haul logs out of the forest. A display shows other logging tools. Look along the trail for places where the Civilian Conservation Corps cut stone in the 1930s to build Parker Dam. The trail connects with the Stumpfield Trail via a gas line and is part of the Quehanna Trail - blazed in orange and blue.

Directions:

Parker Dam State Park is in northern Clearfield County. From Interstate 80, take Exit 18 onto Route 153 North for 5.5 miles. Turn right onto Mud Run Road, and then drive 2.5 miles to the park.