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Read moreSkiing Cross Country
Cross Country Skiing for a great cardio workout! Whether you want to take the traditional trails at Holiday Valley, or get off the beaten path at Allegany State Park or other areas of the county, there's several popular options for you and your family.
The Enchanted Mountains offer some of the best cross country skiing options in the entire region. With seemingly endless trails and some entertaining stops and scenic views along the way, Cattaraugus County is a haven for all your winter activity desires.
Try out some of our best available places to cross country ski, or make your own path through our beautiful landscapes and rolling hills. Popular opinion is that the Art Roscoe Trails at Allegany State Park are the best! Check out the latest news on the cross-country trails at AlleganyNordic.org.
Allegany State Park
Allegany State Park offers some of the top cross country skiing accomodations around. One of the most well known trails within the park is the Art Roscoe Ski Touring Aea. Offering over 18 miles of groomed trails for both cross country skiing and skating, the trails, themselves, range from beginner all the way to advanced. So, regardless of your experience, there's a trail for you!
Along with the 18 miles of groomed trails, there's also over 25 miles of backcountry trails. Come check it out for yourself!
Holiday Valley Cross Country Skiing
For even more miles of adventure, visit the Holiday Valley cross country skiing trails. Here, you can cruise the groomed trails or the tracks made by snowmobiles. If that's not enough, circle around the areas around the golf course for some spectacular views and and terrific cardiovascular exercise.
If that's not enough, Holiday Valley offers dozens of miles of trails through the mountains and the backcountry of the resort.
For complete information on pricing and cross country skiing options, check out Holiday Valley's website.
X-Country Skiing at Pfeiffer Nature Center
Go cross country skiing this Winter alone or with a group! You’ll love Pfeiffer Nature Center's 9+ miles of trails. Open dawn to dusk year round, their free trails offer everything from short, level walks to long, rugged climbs. Enjoy deep woods and open meadows, creeks and ponds, and lots of great wildlife habitats.
Skiing Cross Country Trails
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