Winter Wonders Await in the Enchanted Mountains
The Enchanted Mountains offer a snow-covered playground filled with adventure, cozy charm, and unforgettable experiences!
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is a great winter-time hiking activity and a terrific cardio workout! There are dozens of areas filled with trails to enjoy snowshoeing.
Check out a couple of Enchanted Mountains more popular places to snowshoe:
Pfeiffer Nature Center
Pfeiffer Nature Center offers miles of trails surround the area just waiting to be explored. The trails are well-groomed and kept clean all winter long.
Rentals at Pfeiffer Nature Center
They have a limited number of snowshoes to rent at any time.
Allegany State Park
The "Bear Paw Snowshoe Trail" was designed to be specific for snowshoeing, as it is not allowed on the Art Roscoe Trail System, in 2016. This 2.3 mile trail will take you around the Summit Area and Stone Tower. Featured in the map download are interesting animals, plants, and trees that you will see along this trail. The Park no longer rents snowshoes.
Ellicottville Area
Try snowshoeing the trails in Ellicottville! Nannen Arboretum has an approximate mile long trail around their pond and is open year 'round. There's also snowshoeing in the area State Forests.
Rentals in Ellicottville
Mud, Sweat and Gears rents out snowshoes! Atlas brand Snowshoe Rentals are also available at The City Garage in the village.
Holiday Valley Resort
If you're tired of the traditional skiing and snowboarding activities at Holiday Valley Resort, try some snowshoeing around the resort. Snowshoeing is also available on the lower slopes and on the golf course, just be sure to stay to the side of the cross country tracks. Learn more about snowshoeing at Holiday Valley Resort.
Rentals at Holiday Valley Resort
Snowshoe Rentals at Holiday Valley Resort are available to rent from the High Performance Shop. Visit HV's Rental Equipment page for more info.
Upcoming Events
The City Garage Ski Shop
A full service ski shop, offering sales, demos and service.
The Boardroom
WNY's premier snowboard shop.
Slopeside Ski Shop at HoliMont
Forgot some gear or looking for something new?
Pfeiffer Nature Center's Eshelman Tract
This trail system is composed of the main Eshelman Loop and 5 connecting trails
Map of Bear Paw Snowshoe Trail at Allegany State Park
Trail map of the Bear Paw Snowshoe Trail at Allegany State Park
I Love New York Winters 2010
This list of activities to enjoy in the Winter was created in 2010.
Ahhh the holidays! Whether you are looking for relaxation or excitement with the holidays we'll have some activities below.
HoliMont
North America's largest private ski area devoted to family skiing, mountain biking, and outdoor adventures.
Holiday Valley Resort
A resort in Western NY for mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, golfing, zipline adventure park and more!
Dobbins Memorial State Forest
Explore 1,000 acres of natural beauty!
Deer Lick Conservation Area
A National Natural Landmark of old-growth forest and gorge with trails in the Zoar Valley area
Avoid the Winter Blues
Check out the events happening around the Enchanted Mountains in February!
Avoid the Winter Blues
You may think that the winter in the Enchanted Mountains is only for skiiers and snowboarders, but it's not! Check out the variety of events happening for you to enjoy without skis or a snowboard.
Allegany State Park's Group Camp 5
The perfect camping place for your group to get together!
Allegany State Park Trails
Allegany State Park has many beautiful trails that you can hike, bike, cross-country ski, rollerblade, ride horseback, mountain bike, snowmobile and more. Most of the trails are used throughout the entire year such as the groomed snowmobile trails that double as horseback riding trails in the summer.
Allegany State Park Map
Map of trails, campsites, POIs and more places at Allegany State Park
Allegany State Park
With over 65,000 acres, this is the largest state park in New York State and is open year 'round with a multitude of outdoor activities for every season and every taste.