12,968-acre forest with campsites, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. Not only a great place for rock climbing… Coopers Rock State Park also has nearly 50 miles of trails that wind through the forest. One of our more popular trails, the Henry Clay Iron Furnace Trail takes you on a trip back in time. As you round the last bend of the trail, you find a huge stone structure used for producing iron in the 1800s. It is located in a grassy glade in an otherwise undisturbed forest.
Know Before You Go:
The Coopers Rock’s main overlook will be temporarily closed for bridge reconstruction, but visitors can still take in the iconic views from the ADA-accessible overlook just to the left, or by hiking to Raven Rock. The forest—and the scenery—are still very much open. The bridge is expected to reopen in July 2026.
