Skis, Snowshoes & Fat Bikes
Skis, Snowshoes & Fat Bikes
Allegany State Park offering guided outdoor adventures all winter long!
SALAMANCA - Explore the woods and various points of interest at Allegany State Park by taking part in any one of their guided winter tours. Snowshoe hikes, cross country tours, and fat bike fun rides are great activities to keep your body moving during the colder months.
WINTER SNOWSHOE HIKES
Park Naturalists will lead interpretive snowshoe treks or hikes (even if there is no snow) each Tuesday evening at 4:30pm and Saturday morning at 11:00am through the season.
Witness a breathtaking winter sunset, hike along a quiet creek, visit a secret beaver pond or historic site. Meeting places and hikes will vary. Be sure to dress for the weather, bring a flashlight, water, a snack, and a sense of adventure. Need snowshoes? No problem! The park has several pairs to rent for FREE during the program. Call to reserve snowshoes by 10:00am the day of each hike.
The remainder of the January calendar is as follows:
January 15th: Meet at the Administration Building - Hike Red Jacket
January 18th and 22nd: Park near Red House Toll - Hike Hemlock Hollow
January 25th and 29th: Meet at Camp Allegany - Hike Nature Trail
February hike locations will be announced soon.
For more information and the location of the weekly hikes, please contact the Environmental Education/Recreation Dept. at 716-354-6232 or follow Allegany State Park on Facebook. (Programs and times are subject to change.)
CROSS COUNTRY SKI TOURS
Take a ski through the woods of the Art Roscoe Ski Touring area with an ASP Naturalist every Friday from 10:30am-noon through January and February. Learn about the winter landscape while getting some exercise! All levels are welcome.
Each event will start with a small “learn to ski” clinic and tips will be provided throughout the program. Please dress for the weather and bring water and a snack. Ski Equipment is available to use during the program, however, supplies are limited. Please call 716-354-6232 in advance to reserve equipment. If there is not enough snow, the program will be cancelled. Meeting place is at the Summit Warming Hut.
For more information about the ski touring events, please contact the Environmental Education/Recreation Dept. at 716-354-6232 or follow Allegany State Park on Facebook. (Programs and times are subject to change.)
FAT BIKE FUN RIDES
The Allegany State Park Environmental Education and Recreation Department and the Western New York Mountain Bike Association (WNYMBA) are excited about hosting another year of Fun Fat Bike Rides on Friday January 14th, February 18th, and March 18th. The 5 to 8-mile fun ride is for all levels and will last up to 2 hours, depending on the weather. Riders will wind through the Red House area of the park. If there is no snow, any bike is welcomed.
Those interested in joining should meet at 6:30pm at Camp Allegany, with the rides to start at 6:45pm. Bring warm clothes, a helmet, head light, and a sense of adventure! Although pre-registration is not required, if you are interested in borrowing a bike for the evening, please call 716-354-9101 ext 232, as bike availability is limited.
For more information contact the Environmental Education and Recreation Dept. at 716 354-9101 ext. 232 or email AlleganySP@parks.ny.gov.
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