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Coal and Corn Driving Tour Coal and Corn Driving Tour Travel time without stops is 3 ½ hours. It is approximately 98 miles when Traveled as outlined. From Exit 120 of I-80 travel SR 879 West towards Curwensville. The route travels along sections of the Susquehanna River, with access points to parking at Rails to Trails (4.8 M and 7.6 M). Scenic views and photo opportunities abound along Rails to Trails. Just after the first stoplight and underpass in Curwensville, the Strawberry Tree will be on the left. They have a variety of gift items and local history information. At the second light, turn left. Proceed South on SR 453 1.1 M to Irvin Park. It’s a great break and photo opportunity, seated along the banks of the West Branch. Continuing south on SR 453, 1/2 M south will be a plaque for Curwensville Dam and a view of Curwensville Lake Recreation Area. Note: This is not the park entrance. Continue another 1.5 M and turn right on Lake Drive to go to the park. Turning left at that intersection will bring you to Bloomington Cemetery, which has many Civil War era headstones. CLRA has boating, picnicking, camping, scenic views, and birding and wildlife viewing opportunities. Bressler’s Bait and More is on the right as you proceed to CLRA. Returning to SR 453, turn right, passing the Curwensville Dam Inn. After about 4 miles, farm and woodland views provide photo opportunities. Bloody Knox Historical Site and Museum is on the left as you enter Kellytown, and from there Madera is another 6.2 M, with the road winding along Clearfield Creek for much of the way. There are pull-offs at several points. Upon reaching the intersection with SR 53, turn right. (You may wish to take a detour to the left and see the Veterans Memorial and interesting old homes on some of the side streets). Turn left at the intersection of SR 729 S in Glen Hope. Proceed 2.3 M to Hegarty’s Mansion. For more information about this historic site, call 814- 672-3355. During the holiday season, we recommend traveling 1 more mile on SR 729 S to see the animated light displays of K&F Wood Products’ and throughout Beccaria, and then returning to tour the Mansion. Otherwise, turn right at Hegarty’s Mansion and travel 0.8 M, where you will see a Christmas Tree farm and more panoramic views. At the next main intersection (2.5 M) go straight through. At the next intersection, turn right on Dillon Road. There are plenty of photographs waiting to be taken along this highway. Dillon Road T’s into SR53. Turn right and travel 1 M to Coalport’s Historic District. Turn right at the sign for the Coalport Coal Museum, and then left on Forest Street. The museum will be on the right. Continue on Forest Street. It will jut right and then left, until you come to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Go straight through (you are again on SR 53N). After you pass Regal Mart and Clearfield Creek, you will be in Irvona. Turn left at the stop sign onto Rose St. Go 1.7 M and turn left on Black Elk Road. Gertie’s General Store will be at the intersection of Black Elk and Punkin Ridge Roads (3 M). Turn right. Keystone South Golf Club will be ¼ M ahead. Some long-distance scenic views can be seen to your right just after Rabbit Hill. Travel one more mile and you will be entering some of the most beautiful woodlands in Appalachia. Reaching LaJose Road, turn left, then right at Cecil Hurd Highway (0.3 M). The historic LaJose Hotel will be on your left. Continue to Mahaffey (3.3M) Turn right at the intersection of US 36 and US 219 N. Wendell’s will be on your left (.8M). There is a pull-off 0.3 M ahead with a view of the West Branch. Mahaffey Camp and more spectacular river views are another 0.6 M ahead. Camping is available at Chest Falls Campground (1.7 M). Continue on 219 N to Curry Run and Bells Landing (3.1M). Continue towards Grampian. Elaine and Friends Gift Shop is on the right. Go straight at the Grampian light on SR 879E. Aletta’s Farm Market will be on the left (3.4M). Curwensville is less than 1 M ahead. At the first light, those enjoying wineries may turn left on Filbert Street and go to Bailey Road. Turn right and go to Starr Hill Winery; 1.1 M from the turn. For winery info call 814-236-0910 or 814-236-0913. Once back in downtown Curwensville, follow SR879 E back to Clearfield. Gas: Clearfield, Curwensville, Glen Hope, Coalport, Mahaffey, Bell’s Landing, Grampian. Food: Clearfield, Curwensville, Madera, Glen Hope, Coalport, La Jose, Mahaffey, Bells Landing, Grampian. Emergency Medical Assistance: Clearfield Hospital, 814-765-5341 Calling 911 is recommended to obtain EMS assistance in all other areas. Lodging: Clearfield, Coalport, Mahaffey Camping: Curwensville, Mahaffey