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Cattaraugus County Geology Trail
Many people are surprised to hear of the natural wonders that can be found less than an hour south of the great Niagara Falls in the quiet, rural Cattaraugus County. Rock cities, ancient glacial valleys, vertical-cliffed gorges, and continental divides are just a few of the sights one may see on a day trip through the area.
Fishing Guide to Lakes in Cattaraugus County
In Cattaraugus County, anglers have access to lakes that provide good angling for Trout, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Panfish, and some Northern Pike.
Two Locations in Cattaraugus County named in Top 10 Hidden Hidden Gems of WNY 2011
![Griffis and Rock City](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/201106-wny-aaa-gems_0.jpg?itok=_C-_4Yx9)
In 2011, an article written by Christine A. Smyczynski for the Member Connection, the magazine for AAA Members, two of the treasures of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County have been named in the top 10 Hidden Gems in Western New York by AAA.
An Adventure on the Ellicottville Bike Trails
![On MTB looking up HV trail](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/mtb_looking_up_trail_at_hv-2010.jpg?itok=-WTffsdQ)
The blog was created after the adventure in 2010.
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.
Groups
Snowshoe Hikes at ASP
Education in Nature
Paddling Events for Spring and Early Summer 2024
![A photo of some kayakers on the Tunungwant Creek during the 2021 Tame the Tuna Regatta](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-04/20210814_152648.jpg?itok=BCcwhUAk)
Spring Openings 2024
![Boys on a rock at Rock City Park](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/Rock%20City%20Park-%20Kristin%20Sledge-Whitcomb.jpg?itok=Z-xastHd)
Enjoy the fresh air and wide open spaces that the Enchanted Mountains has to offer with these spring openings!
Hike the trails at Griffis Sculpture Park, that's located on 450 acres, to discover 250+ steel sculp
Ellicottville's Rock N' Roll Weekend
![Cars at Rock N Roll weekend in Ellicottville](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/r%27n%27r%20weekend.jpg?itok=prd5tvnw)
Guidelines for the 2024 Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program
Olean
Olean is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. The name is derived from the Latin word "oleum" due to the discovery of crude oil in nearby Ischua.
Welcome
We are naturally yours to enjoy on the other side of New York State. We are the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State where beautiful scenery displays forested, rolling hills and clean, sparkling lakes.
Location
Located in Western New York's scenic uplands, Cattaraugus County is a panorama of thriving communities, rolling farmlands, forests and picturesque waterways. Its wooded hilltops overlook valleys sculptured by glaciers of the Ice Age.