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General Description: Mountain biking is a popular activity in Allegany State Park and tops the list of favorite places for a mountain bike adventure in Western New York during the summer months. In the winter it is a renowned cross-country ski center. The park abuts the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania and both are linked via the 4,000 mile North Country National Scenic Trail / Finger Lakes Trail, which travels through New York State and ends in North Dakota. The park is divided into two sections: The Red House Area and the Quaker Run Area. These two developed areas make Allegany State Park the largest in the New York State Park system. Both areas offer camp sites, cabins, beaches, picnic areas, museums, hiking trails and guided nature walks. Located in the northern half of Allegany State Park, The Art Roscoe Ski Touring Area offers some of the finest groomed cross country ski and mountain bike trails in the Northeast. The 25 miles of multi-use trails attract mountain bikers and equestrians in the summer and fall. The wide trails wind through mixed oak and hardwood old-growth forests and offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, forests and Red House Lake. One of the best times to go bicycling here, is during the fall foliage season in October. This area gets a lot of snow, so early in the spring, the trails are just too mushy to ride and during the summer it can get crowded. WNYMBA (The Western New York Mountain Bike Association) contributes a lot of man hours in trail maintenance. If you live in the area and ride here, why not give them a hand? Each June, The Red House Area serves as the host of the popular Annual Raccoon Rally Mountain Bike Festival. If you are here during the summer, cool off with a swim in beautiful Red House Lake after your ride. Walkers and bicycle riders can also take advantage of the 5 miles of paved trails around Red House. Bike Rentals are available at the Summit Mountain Shop. If you are planning a extended bike trip, note that Park campgrounds offer over 400 tent sites and 380 cabins. Almost all the cabins are open year-round. The Red House Tent and Trailer Area is situated along Stoddard Creek. The entrance is located on ASP1, across from the Redhouse General Store. Other interesting features of the Red House Area include the Administration Building for the park, Stone Tower, the Summit Fire Tower and Bridal Falls.
The Trails: PATTERSON TRAIL: 3.3 miles Connects the Summit Trail to the former Bova Ski Area, with parking provided at both areas. Gentle to moderate downhill grades over a former narrow gauge railroad bed. make this a great ride for novice and intermediate riders. RIDGE RUN LOOP TRAIL: 7.7 miles utilizing Ridge Run and Patterson trails. If you start and finish at Bova, add 2 miles to trail length. The grades are generally moderate with several short, relatively steep sections. Although the trail is usable by the beginner its length and difficulty over varied terrain makes it an excellent ride for intermediate level rider. LEONARD RUN LOOP TRAIL: 5.5 miles. The trail accesses a remote area of Allegany State Park using moderate grades and several relatively steep sections around the ridge overlooking Leonard Run. Due to length, remoteness and one steep downhill section (if taken counterclockwise) mountain bikers with intermediate level skills will appreciate this trail. SWEETWATER LOOP TRAIL: 3.8 miles A good exercise trail for the rider with limited time or those who arrive late in the day. Gentle slopes and long, flat traverses make this an excellent trail for the beginner. CHRISTIAN HOLLOW LOOP TRAIL: 3.5 miles Suitable for experienced beginners. The trail follows reopened truck trails and old logging alignments which traverse the ridge overlooking Christian Hollow. A vista, providing a scenic view to the northeast, is located about halfway along the trail. STONE TOWER LOOP TRAIL: 2.3 miles Developed for intercollegiate cross country ski relay races. Designed primarily for "V" type ski-skating, this trail is groomed and packed. SNOWSNAKE RUN: 4.9 miles Physically challenging due to long sustained grades and sharp corners. Intermediate and advanced.
Directions: To Summit trail head: From NY17 take Exit 21. Follow signs to park entrance and take ASP 1 to the Summit Mountain Shop Parking Area. To Old Bova Ski Area: From NY 17 take Exit 19 (Red House
Exit) and follow signs to park entrance.
For more information: Allegany State Park (Red House Area) Phone: (716) 354-9121
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