The Town of Ashford, NY is the northern gateway on Route 219 to the beautiful Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State. Ashford is located in Western New York State in the north-middle of Cattaraugus County.
The Town of Conewango is located on the western boundary of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County. The west town line is the border of Chautauqua County.
From the easy cross country ski (XC-Ski) trails around the golf course to the slightly-more difficult trails near the top of the mountain, there are various combinations of XC-ski trails at Holiday Valley Resort.
The Enchanted Mountains is home to Holiday Valley Resort and HoliMont.
Hike the trails at Griffis Sculpture Park, that's located on 450 acres, to discover 250+ steel sculp
Discover the history of Allegany State Park- January 1, 2024. New York's State Parks and Historic Sites celebrates our Centennial in 2024, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of our parks and sites system. Help us kick off this yearlong celebration and get your New Year off to a great start with a hike in Allegany State Park along the newly finished Quaker Run Area Multi-Use Trail.
Ready to Roll? Grab your fat bike and join in for a series of Friday night fun rides this winter at Allegany State Park! These casual group rides are the perfect way to get outside, meet other riders, and enjoy the parks beautiful winter trails under the stars!
Ride Details:
Beat the winter blues and join us for a winter filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities. Allegany State Park and the Pat McGee Trail will be bustling with activities provided by the Allegany Region Environmental Educators.
Pat McGee Walk meeting at Elkdale State Forest parking lot at 1:00 p.m. Join environmental educators on a nature walk and discover all the activity still happening even in winter.
Ring in the New Year with a refreshing first day hike at Pfeiffer Nature Center! Join them for a peaceful winter walk with fresh air, quiet trails, and community connection.
Discover the history of Allegany State Park- January 1, 2026. This year’s First Day Hike is an easy trek featuring historical and environmental tidbits of information about the features found in this area of the park. Your hike will take you along the Quaker Multiuse trail that conveniently has an entrance at Camp Turner.
At 11:30 a.m. join park educators for a guided hike at Science Lake and learn the history and interesting historical figures of the park. The Historical Society will have the Quaker Museum open from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join Royal Fern Nursery, LLC on Saturday, August 30th from 2-5pm for an immersive outdoor experience!
Explore the trails and learn about native plant identification, ecology, and traditional uses with expert guides. Browse a selection of native flowers, grasses, trees, and shrubs to enhance your outdoor space.
Plus, support the Nature Center - a percentage of the proceeds will be donated. Mark your calendars and come connect with nature!
Join Next Level Mountain Biking for the first "bike" of the year!
Meet at Camp Allegany at 11am on January 1st, 2026. The pace and length of the ride will be moderate or determined by the riders. Participants may split into two different groups so that no one gets left behind.
Fat Tire bikes are advised, given the conditions of the trails that may be present.
Beat the winter blues and join us for a winter filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities. Allegany State Park and the Pat McGee Trail will be bustling with activities provided by the Allegany Region Environmental Educators.
Beaver Pond Hike- Meet at 1:00 p.m. at Camp Allegany and hike to the Bova beaver ponds and learn more about these industrious creatures.
For more information, please contact the Environmental Education/Recreation Department at 716-265-8366 or 716-379-6941.
Beat the winter blues and join us for a winter filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities. Allegany State Park and the Pat McGee Trail will be bustling with activities provided by the Allegany Region Environmental Educators.
Winter Wetland Walk will start at 1:00 p.m. at the Redhouse Wetlands. Even in the depths of winter, activity is still abundant.
For more information, please contact the Environmental Education/Recreation Department at 716-265-8366 or 716-379-6941.
Explore the forest of Pfeiffer Nature Center with a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forester on Thursday, June 12th from 10am until 12pm.
A NYS DEC Forester will lead the way as you explore the woods, learning how to identify common trees, shrubs, and invasive plants found in Western New York. You'll hear how foresters balance tree harvesting with the needs of wildlife, recreation, and long-term forest health. This guided trail walk is perfect for curious minds of all ages!
