Guided Snowshoe Hikes Return to Allegany State Park
Tuesdays in January and Wednesdays in February offer rotating routes, park educators, and breathtaking views
SALAMANCA - Join Allegany State Park on Tuesdays in January and Wednesdays in February at 4:30pm for a trek into the sunset. Beginning January 6th, Park Environmental Education and Recreation staff will lead interpretive snowshoe treks, weather depending, or hikes if there is not enough snow.
Witness a breathtaking winter sunset at Stone Tower, visit a secret beaver pond, hike along a creek, or dive into the magical winter woods. Meeting places and hikes will vary. See schedule below. 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 available to use during the program for FREE! Please call to reserve snowshoes by noon the day of each hike. For more information, contact the Environmental Education/Recreation Department at 716-354-6263.
TUESDAYS IN JANUARY
January 6: Camp Allegany - Meet at Camp Allegany facility parking lot. This hike will be low to medium activity level with a variety of location destinations depending on the group.
January 13: Bear Paw - Meet at Summit Warming Hut. This hike will be medium activity with many inclines and declines through the woods.
January 20: Bridal Falls - Meet at the parking lot of the tent and trailer store. This hike will include incline but will be mostly on the road.
January 27: Camp Allegany - Meet at Camp Allegany facility parking lot. This hike will be low to medium activity level with minimal inclines in more open fields and meadows.
WEDNESDAYS IN FEBRUARY
February 4: Quaker Bike Path - Meet at the Quaker Rental Office. This hike will be low to medium activity with minimal incline.
February 11: Bear Paw - Meet at Summit Warming Hut. This hike will be medium impact with many inclines and declines through the woods.
February 18: Red Jacket Campground - Meet at the Administration Building under the porch. This hike will feature some inclines with moderate activity level.
February 25: Hemlock Hollow - Meet at the Hemlock Hollow trail head near the Red House Toll booth. This hike will include inclines, declines and a moderate activity level through the woods.
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