Snowmobiling
If the conditions are right, Snowmobile Trails open the day after hunting season ends.
Snowmobile, in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County, on over 450 miles of trails throughout the county and Allegany State Park, the largest state park in New York State.
Snowmobile at Allegany State Park
Enchanted Mountains is home to the gorgeous Allegany State Park, considered the largest park in New York State and the third largest park in the nation. A number of cabins line the trails and are easily accessible and affordable to everyone - just in case you'd like to extend your stay.
The Group Camp 5 is a perfect place for your snowmobile club to camp at. Houses up to 72 people in 18 newly remodeled cabins complete with table, benches, heater, 4 bunk style beds and space to breathe. Also in Camp is a hall with 14 benches, 3 upright refrigerators, one freezer and everything you need to make your meals. The facilities are worth mentioning as well, 7 individual showers, three of them being handicap accessible. Call 1 800 456-2267.
Whether you're riding through Allegany State Park's popular Thunder Rocks, or you're enjoying the open trails and the serene landscape views, there's days worth of experience and adventure to be had. The park is considered one of the most well-groomed areas to snowmobile and the place to enjoy everything that winter in Cattaraugus County has to offer. So don't miss out!
Need help deciding where to start? Be sure to check out the following items that will help you navigate our snowmobile trails:
Snowmobile Trails Map
The Cattaraugus County Snowmobile Trails Map for the 2023-2024 season is ready to view/download.
Request by Mail
We'll send you a map for free. You just have to request the Snowmobile Trails Map.
Join a Snowmobile Club
If you live outside of NYS please remember to join a NYS Snowmobile club to get the snowmobile registration discount with a NYSSA Snowmobile Club Voucher (see below for more info)!
Join a NYS Snowmobile Club online
The clubs we have in Cattaraugus County are:
Enchanted Mountains Border Riders Club
Western New York Snowmobile Club of Boston
Register your Snowmobile
Information on Snowmobile Registration.
The DMV prefers that you register your snowmobile by bringing your NYSSA Snowmobile Club Voucher to one of the county's DMVs: Little Valley, or Olean.
Get a Temporary Registration for an Out-of-State Snowmobile
Thunder Rocks at Allegany State Park
Pat McGee Trail Map
Pat McGee Trail
You can hike, bike, ride a snowmobile or ride horse on the Pat McGee Trail. This mile multi-purpose 12.2 trail will grow to be a county-wide system but at this time it connects 7 municipalities together (from the Village of Cattaraugus to the City of Salamanca).
I Love New York Winters 2010
This list of activities to enjoy in the Winter was created in 2010.
Ahhh the holidays! Whether you are looking for relaxation or excitement with the holidays we'll have some activities below.
Elkdale State Forest Trails
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.
Allegany State Park's Group Camp 5
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.