The Magic of First Snow
There's something undeniably special about the first snow of the season. It’s as if nature herself is hitting the reset button, blanketing the world in a fresh layer of white.
Fat Biking
Challenge yourself with fat biking! A "fat bike" has a mountain bike frame with wide tires, minimum of 3.8 inches, allowing you to go where a normal bike won't take you. Bike through the snowy trails of the Enchanted Mountains.
This is a whole new experience of biking, and lets you bring out the adventure in you!
There are many areas through the Enchanted Mountains to fat bike along.
Allegany State Park
There is a variety of trails through Allegany State Park. This is the perfect place to go if you're new to the fat bike world.
McCarty Hill State Forest and Rock City
McCarty Hill State Forest is one of the most popular areas for the regular far bikers. These trails are groomed regularly and located in the Ellicottville area. These trails are maintained by Western New York Mountain Biking Association.
HoliMont
HoliMont has direct access to McCarty Hill State Forest. Their trails are always open to ride at your own risk.
Golden Hill State Park
2,283 acres that is opened year around in the Great Valley area! The trails for biking are multiple use and most require a high level of skill. These trails are maintained by Western New York Mountain Biking Association.
For more information on trails visit WNYMBA.
New Gear's Eve Bike Ride Allegany State Park
New Gear’s Eve Bike Ride begins at Camp Allegany on December 31 2024 at 6:00 p.m., with the ride starting at 6:30 p.m. Grab your bike and some friends to join Allegany staff and other fat bike enthusiasts for the last ride of the year. Bring lights, wear warm and reflective gear and a helmet. Participants may be split into different paced groups, if necessary. No one will be left behind. There will be a social to follow the ride in the Rec Hall at Camp Allegany. Bring your own snacks.
Monthly Fat Bike Rides at Allegany State Park- 2025
Fat Bikers from all over meet at Allegany State Park for Friday night fun rides and you're invited!
Monthly Fat Bike Rides at Allegany State Park 2024
Fat Bikers from all over meet at Allegany State Park for Friday night fun rides and you're invited!
First Day Bike Ride at Allegany State Park 2025
First Day Bike. Next Level Mountain Biking will be leading a ride in the Red House area. Meet at Camp Allegany at 11:00 am on January 1, 2025. The pace and the length of the ride will be moderate and be determined by the participants. Participants may split into different paced groups, if necessary. No one will be left behind. Fat tire bikes are suggested, given the range of conditions likely to be present, however, use your best judgement for the conditions of the day. Questions: Contact Kristian Reiber at 716-785-2685.
First Day Bike Ride at Allegany State Park 2024
Next Level Mountain Biking will be leading a ride in the Red House area. Meet at the Administration Building at 11:00 am on January 1, 2024. The pace and the length of the ride will be moderate and be determined by the participants. Participants may split into different paced groups, if necessary. No one will be left behind. Fat tire bikes are suggested, given the range of conditions likely to be present, however, use your best judgement for the conditions of the day.
Family Bike Ride at Allegany State Park 2023
Want to work off some of the turkey or treats; or just spend some time outdoors with other biking families? Join us as we take an evening ride along the Red House Bike Path. Meet at Camp Allegany at 6:15 pm with the ride starting at 6:30 pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult and wear a helmet. You do not have to have a fat bike for this ride, but you will need a headlamp or a bike light. Please, no balance bikes, or bikes with training wheels.
Avoid the Winter Blues
You may think that the winter in the Enchanted Mountains is only for skiiers and snowboarders, but it's not! Check out the variety of events happening for you to enjoy without skis or a snowboard.
Avoid the Winter Blues
Check out the events happening around the Enchanted Mountains in February!
Allegany State Park Trails
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.