RED HOUSE — Allegany State Park will host a series of treks into the sunset every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. this winter with its annual snowshoe hikes program.
Beginning Jan. 8, Park Naturalists 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 or hike along a creek.
Meeting places and hikes will vary. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring a flashlight, water bottle, a snack and a sense of adventure.
Need snowshoes? No problem. The park has several pairs to use during the program for free. Please call the Environmental Education/Recreation Department at (716) 354-6263 to reserve snowshoes by noon on the day of each hike or for additional information.
Snowshoe hike schedule:
● Jan. 8 – Camp Allegany. Meet at Camp Allegany.
● Jan. 15 – Bear Paw. Meet at Summit Warming Hut.
● Jan. 22 – Bridal Falls. Meet at the parking lot of the tent and trailer store.
● Jan. 29 – Camp Allegany. Meet at Camp Allegany.
● Feb. 5 – Quaker Bike Path. Meet at Quaker Rental.
● Feb. 12 – Bear Paw. Meet at Summit Warming Hut.
● Feb. 19 – Red Jacket/Campground. Meet at the Administration Building.
● Feb. 26 – Hemlock Hollow. Meet at the Hemlock Hollow trailhead, near the Red House toll booth.
