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Signs of Spring Evening Walk at Allegany State Park

Allegany State PArk

Spring is here! Join an Allegany State Park Naturalist for a "Signs of Spring Evening Walk" explaining Allegany State Park's blossoming spring critters on Wednesday, April 23rd from 6:30-8:00pm. Participants will be treated to some early signs of spring that may include display flight of American Woodcock, chorusing amphibians, newly emerged spring plants and much more. Come early and celebrate Earth Day with making bird feeders using recyclable materials. Earth Day is all about environmental stewardship, and this activity is a meaningful way to reduce waste and support local wildlife.

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Friends of Allegany State Park: Red House Sawmill Sundays

Red House Area Signage
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the rich history of the sawmill at Allegany State Park!
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Facts

Facts from around the Enchanted Mountains

Allegany State Park Trails

Hiking at Allegany State Park

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.

Largest NY State Park

The Largest New York State Park is Allegany State Park which is the 3rd largest in the United States of America with 65,000 acres (97 square miles) and many miles of trails. Allegany State Park has over 35 miles of Cross Country skiing trails, 18 hiking trails and 5.6 miles of paved multi-use trails (horseback riding, snowmobiling and more) around Red House Lake area. 3 campground areas with over 375 cabins.

Johnson's Santa's Forest

Johnsons Santas Forest

Tree farm that allows you to choose and cut your own Christmas trees. They also have pre-made wreaths available. This is a great place to start a family tradition of cutting down a Christmas tree.

Groups

Let us help you plan your groups visit to the Enchanted Mountains!

Chautauqua-Allegheny Tourism Region

Chautauqua County, the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) and the Western NY Wilds (Allegany County) comprise the Chautauqua-Allegheny Tourism Region, which is located in South Western New York State.

Allegany County - Western NY Wilds

Allegany County is known for where nature and art meet, the Wellsville Balloon Rally, the Genesee River, ATV parks and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Museum.

Allegany State Park Equestrian Trails

Horse trail kiosk at Allegany State Park

Trails:

Allegany State Park has set aside 55 miles of trails spread out on 65,000 acres, specifically for summertime equestrian use. The horse trails are on a series of interconnecting loop trails that utilize gravel park roads, abandoned town roads and abandoned railroad rights-of-way. You will ride on hillside, rolling and level trails.

Footing:

Good footing for horses throughout woodland settings.

Markings:

There is an informative free horse trail map that can be obtained in the park rental offices.

Mid-Winter Fun at Allegany State Park

Admin building at Allegany State Park
Beat the winter blues and join Allegany State Park for a week filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities.
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Monthly Fat Bike Rides at Allegany State Park 2024

Fat Bikes along trail in Allegany State Park
Fat Bikers from all over meet at Allegany State Park for Friday night fun rides and you're invited!
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Forest Bathing at Pfeiffer Nature Center

Pfeiffer Nature Center

Join Jessie Lampack Slattery and Pfeiffer Nature Center for Forest Bathing. You'll reconnect with nature through the senses!

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The Centennial 7 Hiking Challenge at Allegany State Park

Winter hiking at Allegany State Park

Allegany State Park, the Wilderness Playground of Western New York, officially opened on July 30th, 1921. One hundred years later, people are still flocking to this vast park with rolling hills, serene lakes, and abundant beauty.

Education in Nature

Path at Nannen
There are plenty of fun and educational activities to do with the entire family in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County.