Winter Activity Guide

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Winter Activity Guide
Winter Activity Guide
Brought to you by the members of WCNY
Winter Activity Guide
Get out and enjoy the winter season with our 19-county
Winter Activity Guide featuring skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling!
Cross Country Skiing
and Snowmobiling
Brookfield State Forest
West Edmeston, NY 13485
607-674-4036
This 130-mile horse and
snowmobile trail system
navigates across 13,000 acres
of Beaver Creek, Brookfield
Railroad and Charles E. Baker
State Forests. Cross country
skiers, and snowmobilers can
relish in the interesting terrain
and variety of wildlife!
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
lands/8243.html
Cross Country Skiing
CAYUGA COUNTY
Snowmobile Clubs
Cato Trail Blazers
PO Box 192
Cato, NY 13033
Cayuga County
Snowmobile Association
2318 Turnpike Rd.
Auburn, NY 13021
Finger Lakes Trail Runners
PO Box 177
Moravia, NY 13118
Poor Folks Snowmobile Club
1845 Parkhurst Rd.
Sterling, NY 13156
Port Byron Snow Panthers
PO Box 324
Port Byron, NY 13140
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Sterling Trail Tamers
PO Box 155
Sterling, NY 13156
CHENANGO COUNTY
Snowmobiling
Weedsport Winter Wanderers
PO Box 748
Weedsport, NY 13166
Snowmobiling,
Snowshoeing,
Cross Country Skiing
Finger Lakes Trail
Finger Lakes Trail Service Center
6111 Visitor Center Road
Mt. Morris, NY 14510
607-334-3872
Sterling Lake Shore Park
and Nature Center
15730 Jensvold Rd.
Sterling, NY 13156
During the snow season, all trails
are open to cross country skiing,
snow shoeing, and hiking. The
1,400-acre nature center has
more than 10 miles of hiking
trails and two miles of lakeshore.
http://www.ilovethefingerlakes.
com/recreation/naturecenterssterling.htm
Rasmussen Snowmobile Rentals
4371 S Lebanon Rd.
Earlville, NY 13332
Rentals are available, and guests
can enjoy guided tours.
http://www.snowmobilerentalsny.
com/
The main trail is 562.9 miles
long and extends from the New
York-Pennsylvania border from
Allegany State Park in northwest
Pennsylvania to Catskill Park
in eastern New York. There is
an additional 236 miles of trails
which branch off from the main
trail, including a 12-mile stretch
known as the Interloken Trail.
http://www.fltconference.org/trail/
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Cross Country Skiing
and Snowshoeing
Pharsalia Wildlife
Management Area
NY Route 23
South Otselic, NY 13155
607-753-3095 ext. 247
The 4,625-acre Pharsalia Wildlife
Management Area has cross
country skiing and snowshoeing.
A section of the Finger Lakes Trail
travels through this popular place.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
outdoor/70693.html
Pharsalia Recreational
Vehicle Trail
607-647-5739
18.2 miles of marked trails are
available for cross country skiing.
Cross Country Skiing
Whitney Point, NY 13862
Snowmobiling,
Snowshoeing,
Cross Country Skiing
Bowman Lake State Park
745 Bliven Sherman Rd.
Oxford, NY 13830
607-334-2718
Enjoy 660 acres to snowmobile,
or snowshoe.
http://www.nysparks.com/
parks/76/details.aspx
Snow Shoeing
The Finger Lakes Trail
Conference, Inc.
Downhill Skiing
Greek Peak Mountain Resort
2000 NYS Rt. 392
Cortland, NY 13045
800-955-2754
This ski resort features a vertical
drop of 952 feet. Greek Peak
offers day and night skiing,
featuring 32 trails with varied
terrain. It also has six lifts, two
magic carpet lifts, and a tubing
center with a tubing handle tow.
A cross country Nordic center
features 10 trails.
http://www.greekpeak.net/
1186 Daisy Hollow Rd.
Dryden, NY 13053
607-339-6325
Enjoy five trail sections running
through Chenango County,
totaling 77.9 miles. Activities
include cross country skiing
and snowshoeing.
http://fltconference.org/
2 miles southwest of New Berlin
New Berlin, NY 13411
607-674-4017
Enjoy 50 acres of campsites and
plenty of spots to cross country ski.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
lands/8195.html
CORTLAND COUNTY
Whaupaunaucau State Forest
Norwich, NY 13815
607-674-4036
Enjoy 1,188 acres to cross country
ski on. The forest is located
between Chenango County
Routes 12 and 29 in the town of
North Norwich. A 13-mile cross
country ski trail winds through
natural forests and plantations.
Most trails are designed for skiers
with a beginner or intermediate
skill level.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
lands/8096.html
Snowmobile Clubs
Marathon Snowdusters
235 Quail Hill Rd.
Marathon, NY 13803
Seven Valley Snow Goers
PO Box 122
Preble, NY 13141
Trailhounds Snowmobile Club
351 County Route 12
Pitcher, NY 13136
Truxton Snowmobile Club
4072 West Cheningo Road
Truxton, NY 13158
Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club
PO Box 1004
Educate. Entertain. Inspire.
James B. Kennedy State Forest
607-753-3095, ext. 217
About eight miles south of
Cortland, this high elevation
area features a series of trails and
unplowed roads. Most hills are
moderate steepness but there are
some steep sections.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
lands/8192.html
Tuller Hill State Forest
Cortland, NY 13045
607-753-3095 ext. 217
Tuller Hill State Forest
encompasses 2,440 acres. It’s
a popular area for a variety of
recreational activities, including
hiking, cross country skiing,
and snowmobiling.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
lands/37111.html
Cross Country Skiing
Lehigh Valley Trail
Cross Country Skiing
Hunt’s Pond
Snowshoeing
Labrador Mountain
6935 New York 91
Truxton, NY 13158
607-842-6204
Labrador Mountain is located
about 30 minutes south of
Syracuse. Voted #1 for several
years in the running, Labrador
Mountain is one of Central New
York’s finest and largest family
ski areas. Labrador offers 22
varied slopes and trails for all
level skiers and snow boarders.
http://labradormtn.com/
Cross Country Skiing
and Snowshoeing
Lime Hollow Nature Center
338 McLean Road
Cortland, NY 13045
607-662-4632
Stretch and relax your mind on
these new cross-country ski and
snowshoe trails. Lime Hollow
offers several sets of cross-country
skis and snowshoes for rent. Trails
are open dawn until dusk every
day, free of charge, and trail maps
can be found at the Visitor Center.
http://www.limehollow.org/
338 McLean Road
Cortland, NY 13045
607-662-4632
This diverse, all-seasonal,
recreational trail network is
open to hikers, joggers, and
cross country skiers.
http://www2.monroecounty.gov/
parks-lehighvalley.php
FULTON COUNTY
Snowmobile Clubs
Fulton Area Snow Travelers
Inc. (F.A.S.T.)
PO Box 434
Phoenix, NY 13135
The club’s mission is to promote
the safe and lawful practice of
the sport and to influence others
to act responsibly. The club also
holds raffles, steak bakes and trail
rides year round, both to raise
funds for trail maintenance and
activities, and just for fun.
http://www.fastsnowclub.org/
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Snowmobiling
Fulton County Snowmobiling
2 North Main Street
Gloversville, NY 12078
518-725-0641
This club uses 400 miles of trails
for snowmobiling.
http://www.44lakes.com/info/
Snowmobiling/Fulton_County_
Snowmobiling
Downhill Skiing
Royal Mountain
3072 State Hwy Rte 10
Caroga Lake, NY 12032
518-835-6445
Thirteen trails range from easy to
very difficult, and three chair lifts
move 3,000 skiers per hour.
http://www.royalmountain.com/
Cross Country Skiing
and Snowshoeing
HAMILTON COUNTY
Snowmobiling
Clark’s Marina
PO Box 525
Rt. 28 Fourth Lake
Inlet, NY 13360
315-357-3231
Snowmobile rentals available
at Clark’s Marina.
http://www.clarksmarina.com/
clarks/
Downhill skiing
Oak Mountain
141 Novosel Way
Speculator, NY 12164
518-548-3606
Oak Mountain features a ski and
snowboard school, 22 trails, a
chairlift, 2 T-bars and snow tubing.
http://oakmountainski.com/home/
HERKIMER COUNTY
Snowmobile Clubs
East Herkimer Sno-Riders
Herkimer, NY
http://wwweastherkimersnoriders.
com/index.html
Ilion Snowdrifters
Lapland Lake Nordic
Vacation Center
139 Lapland Lake Road
Northville, NY 12134
Owned and operated by former
U.S. Olympian Olavi Hirvonen and
his family, scenic ski and snowshoe
trails are surrounded by the pristine
southern Adirondack Park.
http://www.laplandlake.com/
Rockwood State Forest
Fulton County Nordic Ski &
Snowshoe Trail System
Rockwood State Forest St.
Rt. 29, Hamlet of Rockwood
Johnstown, NY 12095
518-736-5700
There are nearly five miles of
old roads that are used for cross
country skiing in the winter. The
main feature of this state forest is
the scenic Rockwood Lake.
http://www.cnyhiking.com/
RockwoodStateForest.htm
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Ilion, NY
http://www.ilionsnowdrifters.com/
Ohio Ridge Riders
a challenge. McCauley provides
skiing for all levels of skiers.
http://mccauleyny.com/
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Downhill Skiing
Dry Hill Ski Area
23682 County Rt. 67
Watertown, NY 13601
Dry Hill Ski Area features
snowmaking on 50 percent of
its 11 ski trails, and night skiing.
The ski area is also home to a snow
tubing park, which benefits from
extensive snowmaking. Guests of
the ski area can enjoy the après
atmosphere at the Fireside Lounge.
http://www.skidryhill.com/
Cross Country Skiing
and Snowmobiling
Winona Forest Recreation
Association
Lacona, NY 13083
Winona Forest, located on the
boundary of southern Jefferson
County and northern Oswego
County in Northern New York,
is a 9,233-acre state forest that
offers snowmobiling, snowshoeing,
hiking, cross country skiing,
dog sledding, and more.
http://www.winonaforest.com/
LEWIS COUNTY
Snowmobiling
Flat Rock Inn
4100 Flat Rock Rd.
Martinsburg (Lowville), NY
13367
Enjoy more than 800 miles of
snowmobile trails. Flat Rock Inn
also has ice skating. Guests can
also eat at the Inn’s restaurant
or tavern. Lodging available.
http://www.flatrockinn.net/Flat_
Rock_Inn/Welcome.html
Timberview
5265 Carpenter Road
Turin, NY 13473
Timberview is located in the Tug
Hill Adirondacks region of New
York State, with plenty of winter
snowmobile trails. Lodging, food,
and events also available.
http://www.timberview.com/
Downhill Skiing
Snow Ridge Ski Resort
PO Box 100
4173 West Road
Turin, NY 13473
Snow Ridge is a ski resort located
in the middle of the Tug Hill
Plateau. Snow is mostly Mother
Nature made. The resort offers
six lifts and 22 trails.
https://www.snowridge.com/
Cold Brook, NY
http://www.ohioridgeriders.com/
Salisbury Ridgerunners
Salisbury, NY
http://wwwsalisburyridgerunners.
com/
Shu-Maker Mountain Climbers
Little Falls, NY
http://www.shumakerclimbers.com/
Downhill Skiing
McCauley Mountain Ski Center
300 McCauley Mountain Road
Old Forge, NY 13420
315-369-3225
Nestled in the central Adirondacks,
McCauley Mountain’s 633-foot
vertical drop, 21 ski trails, one
double chairlift, two T-bar and
two rope tows make it so you
never have to look hard to find
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MADISON COUNTY
Snowmobile Clubs
Chittenango Polar Bears
Snowmobile Club
PO Box 111
Chittenango NY 13037
Moonlight Riders Club
PO Box 656
Morrisville, NY 13408
Snow Valley Riders
PO Box 104
Cazenovia, NY 13035
South Shore Trailblazers
Box 658
Bridgeport, NY 13030
Cross Country Skiing
Stoney Pond State Forest
Erieville, NY 13061
607-674-4017
Stoney Pond Nordic Ski Trail
is an important part of multipleuse management of the forest.
The 13-mile trail winds through
both natural forests and
plantations and around Stoney
Pond. Most trails are designed
for skiers with a beginner or
intermediate skill level.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
lands/8111.html
Snowmobile Clubs
CNY Snow Travelers
8859 State Route 20
Waterville, NY 13480
EZ Riders Snowmobile Club
PO Box 653
Westmoreland, NY 13490
Lost Trail Snowmobile Club
P. O. BOX 604
Boonville, NY 13309
Oriska Snow Drifters
PO Box 139
Oriskany, NY 13424
Penn Mountain Snow Riders
PO Box 192
Barneveld, NY 13304
Taberg Trail Blazers
Taberg, NY 13471
T.C. Riders
PO Box 136
Camden, NY 13316
Trackside Blazers
10625 Horton Road,
Forestport, NY 13338
Trailbusters Snowmobile Club,
PO Box 193
Lee Center, NY 13363
West Rome Riders
PO Box 1484
Rome, NY 13440
Snowmobiling
White Lake Snow Tours
12973 Route 28
Woodgate, NY 13494
White Lake Snow Tours provides
snowmobile rentals and guided
snow tours. With hundreds of
miles to explore this winter season,
choose White Lake Snow Tours to
see all that Old Forge, Adirondack
Park, Tug Hill, Speculator, and
more have to offer.
http://www.whitelakesnowtours.
com/
Cross Country Skiing
Oneida Shores Park
9248 Mckinley Ridge Rd
Brewerton, NY 13029
315-676-7366
Enjoy cross country skiing on
McKinley Ridge.The trail is
Educate. Entertain. Inspire.
approximately 3/4 mile long,
marked with yellow diamond trail
markers, and travels around the
ridge between the Cicero Swamp
and the McKinley Reserved Area.
It’s a beginner level trail, with only
two small inclines to navigate. Trail
access is from the parking lot at the
West McKinley Shelter parking lot.
Osceola Tug Hill
Cross Country Ski Center
1486 Osceola Rd
Camden, NY 13316
The Osceola Tug Hill Cross
Country Ski Center is dedicated
to cross country skiing. Hundreds
of skis available to rent.
http://www.uxcski.com/
Cross Country Skiing
and Snowshoeing
Black River Environmental
Improvement Association
11903 Potato Hill Road
Boonville, NY 13309
315-942-2299
BREIA (Black River Environmental
Improvement Association) is a
not-for-profit corporation funded
by a private family foundation, as
a gift to the people of New York.
Access to the trails and facilities is
free. BREIA boasts more than 50
kilometers of trails, making it one
of the largest classic ski, snowshoe,
and mountain biking trail systems
in the East. Maps for each system
are available at trailheads.The
BREIA cross country ski trails
are located south of the Village of
Boonville. There are approximately
30 miles of groomed, tracked trails.
The majority of the trail system
is designed for the novice skier,
although there are trails for all levels
of skiing from novice to expert.
http://www.breiax-countryski.
org/where_we_are.php5
Downhill Skiing
Woods Valley
9100 State Route 46
Westernville, NY 13486
315-827-4721
Woods Valley Ski Area was born
out of a passion for the sport of
skiing. Enjoy two double chairlifts,
several additions to the lodge,
state-of-the-art snowmaking and
grooming, extensive lighting for
night skiing and riding, three
terrain parks, and a new snow
tubing area.
http://www.woodsvalleyskiarea.com/
Cross Country and
Downhill Skiing
Val Bialas Ski Center
1312 Genesee St.
Utica, NY 13502
315-266-0454
Located on the Memorial Parkway
in Utica, this center is one of only
two municipally owned ski centers
inside city limits in the lower 48
states. Named after local three
time Olympian ice skater Valentine
Bialas, this hill is a true asset to the
Utica community. Val Bialas offers
a chairlift, tow rope, night skiing,
new ski chalet complete with snack
bar and double sided fireplace,
five trails at different degrees of
difficulty, and a separate sledding
hill. In addition to skiing, the
winter sports complex offers more
than seven miles of groomed cross
country trails.
http://utica.skibigval.com/
ONTARIO COUNTY
Snowmobile Clubs
Finger Lakes Snowmobile Club
PO Box 101
Bloomfield, NY 14469
Volunteers maintain more than
20 miles of Class “A” (12 ft. wide
trails) in the Finger Lakes region
between Canandaigua and the
Town of Richmond.
http://www.
fingerlakessnowmobileclub.org/
Cross Country Skiing
and Snowshoeing
Honeoye Creek
Honeoye features 717 acres
to enjoy.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
outdoor/31111.html
Snowshoeing
Stid Hill
Stid Hill features 847 acres
for snowshoeing.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
outdoor/24444.html
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Downhill Skiing
Bristol Mountain Ski Resort
5662 New York 64
Canandaigua, NY 14424
585-374-6000
Enjoy many trails ranging from
beginner to advanced. The
mountain has a vertical rise of
1,200 feet. Bristol also offers two
terrain parks and cross country
skiing at the resort’s summit.
https://www.bristolmountain.com
ONONDAGA COUNTY
Snowmobile Clubs
LaFayette Trail Riders, Inc.
PO Box 243
Lafayette, NY 13084
Marcellus Snowmobile Club
PO Box 111
Marcellus, NY 13108
Toad Hollow Trailriders
PO Box 6045
Syracuse, NY 13217
Downhill Skiing
Song Mountain Resort
1 Song Mountain Rd.
PO Box 1001
Tully, NY 13159
315- 696-5711
This ski resort offers more than
20 trails, several lifts, beginner
specials and children’s programs.
http://www.songmountain.com/
Toggenburg Mountain
1135 Toggenburg Rd.
Fabius, NY 13063
Toggenburg has 21 trails, including
two terrain parks, serviced by five
lifts. Check its website for services,
equipment rentals and child care.
The Foggy Goggle Restaurant and
Sports Bar is acclaimed as one of
Central New York’s finer eateries!
http://www.skitog.com/
Ski lessons are available Saturdays
and Sundays, through February.
http://onondagacountyparks.com/
highland-forest/
Cross Country and
Downhill Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
and Snowshoeing
Four Seasons Golf and Ski Center
Beaver Lake Nature Center
8012 East Genesee St.
Fayetteville, NY 13066
315-637-9023
Learn how to cross country
ski Thursday and Saturday by
appointment only. Other times
can be arrange by special request.
The center features skiing, tubing,
downhill and cross country skiing.
http://www.
fourseasonsgolfandski.com/
Cross Country Skiing
Onondaga County Parks
106 Lake Dr.
Liverpool, NY 13088
Onondaga County Parks offers
some of the best opportunities for
cross country skiing in the region.
See the website for a complete list
of parks and opportunities.
http://www.
onondagacountyparks.com/
Skiing and Snowshoeing
Highland Forest
1254 Highland Forest Rd.
Fabius, NY 13063
315-683-5550
Enjoy the forest on our 1 mile,
2 mile, 3.6-mile, 7.75-mile, and
nine-mile trails. Highland Forest
also offers 30 miles of ski trails,
19 of which are groomed daily.
During ski season the AdirondackStyle Skyline Lodge serves food
and drink on weekends.
8477 E Mud Lake Rd.
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
315-638-2519
Three separate trails, the Northern
Exposure (1.4 miles) and the
Southern Exposure (2.2 miles.)
and The Pine Meadow Trail (0.5
miles). A snowshoeing clinic is
offered on Sundays in January
and February. Registration is
required beginning at 8 a.m.
on the day of the clinic, call
315-638-2519. Let a full moon
illuminate the way during
moonlight skiing until 9 p.m.
http://onondagacountyparks.com/
beaver-lake-nature-center/
OSWEGO COUNTY
Snowmobile Clubs
Fulton Area Snow Travelers
PO Box 434
Phoenix NY, 13135
Mexico Trailer Riders, Inc.
PO Box 564
Mexico, NY 13114
Pulaski-Boylston
Snowmobile Club
5001 North Jefferson St.
Pulaski, NY 13142
Redfield Sno-Rec. Club
Redfield, NY 13437
Square Valley Trailblazers
PO Box 846
Central Square, NY 13106
Vanderilt Snowmobile Club
Constantia, NY 13044
Snowshoeing
Great Bear Springs
Recreational Area
City of Fulton and
Town of Volney
http://friendsofgreatbear.org/
map.asp
Happy Valley State
Wildlife Management Area
Off Co. Rte. 17,
Littlejohn Drive,
Redfield and Boylston
800-388-8244 ext. 251
Oswego County Nature Park
at Camp Zerbe
NYS Rte. 104
Williamstown, NY 13493
315-349-3451
Oswego County Recreation Trail
From Maple Ave. near Fulton to
NYS Rte. 49
Cleveland, NY 13042
315-349-8322
Rice Creek Field Station
at SUNY Oswego
Thompson Rd.
Oswego, NY 13126
315-312-7961
http://www.oswego.edu/
academics/opportunities/
rice_creek_field_station/facilities/
trails.html
Sandy Creek Community Park
Off US Rte. 11
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
Selkirk Shores State Park
NYS Rte. 3
Pulaski, NY 13142
315-298-5737
Three Mile Bay Wildlife
Management Area
Off Toad Harbor Rd.
West Monroe, NY 13167
800-388-8244 ext. 217
Tug Hill Tourathon
Trail Network
Access at intersection of Center
and Wart Roads, Boylston
315-298-6993
Battle Island State Park
NYS Rte. 48
Fulton, NY 13069 (Granby)
315-593-3408
Fallbrook Recreation Center
Thompson Rd.
Oswego, NY 13126
315-342-2557
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Snowshoeing
Chateaugay State Forest
315-298-7467
Chateaugay State Forest covers
an area of 3,465 acres in the town
of Orwell in northern Oswego
County on the edge of the Tug
Hill Plateau. Hiking, cross country
skiing, and snowshoeing are
popular activities.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
lands/63155.html
Cross Country Skiing
and Snowshoeing
Amboy 4-H Environmental Center
Off NYS Rte. 183
Amboy, NY 13493
315-963-7286.
Three miles of ungroomed, marked
trails open to the public daily, from
dawn to dusk, year round. Trails
may be used for cross country
skiing and snowshoeing. Marked
snowshoe trails and rentals.
http://www.
thatscooperativeextension.org/
amboy.html
Snowshoeing
Winona State Forest
315-286-0375
Home to the 2012 Empire State
Snowshoe Championship, Winona
Forest’s more than 50 miles of
groomed, wooded and scenic trails
are a favorite with snowshoers of
all levels. With an average 200-300
inches of annual lake effect snow,
Winona’s premier, pristine trails
and forests are just waiting to be
explored.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
lands/8072.html
OTSEGO COUNTY
Snowshoeing
and Snowmobiling
Gilbert Lake State Park
18 CCC Rd.
Laurens, NY 13796
A lake and three ponds lie
in wooded, hilly terrain in
the foothills of the Catskills,
offers more than 12 miles of
interconnecting trails for hikers,
skiers, snowmobilers and
snowshoers.
ww.nysparks.state.ny.us/
parks/19/details.aspx
Educate. Entertain. Inspire.
Snowmobiling,
Snowshoeing,
Cross Country Skiing
Glimmerglass State Park
1527 County Highway 31
Cooperstown‚ NY 13326
607-547-8662
Winter sports include tubing,
cross country skiing, ice skating,
snowshoeing, ice fishing,
snowmobiling, and winter hiking.
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/
parks/28/details.aspx
SCHUYLER COUNTY
Cross Country Skiing
and Snowshoeing
Watkins Glen State Park
1009 N. Franklin St
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
The Gorge Trail is closed in winter
and the upper reaches of the
park are frequently used for cross
country skiing and snowshoeing.
Within two miles, the glen’s stream
descends 400-feet past 200-foot
cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls
along its course. The gorge path
winds over and under waterfalls
and through the spray of Cavern
Cascade.
http://nysparks.com/parks/142/
details.aspx#sthash.QyrvFtnj.dpuf
Cross Country Skiing
and Snowshoeing
Finger Lakes National Forest
Burdett, NY 14818
607-546-4470
The Finger Lakes National Forest
encompasses 16,212 acres nestled
between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes
in the Finger Lakes Region of New
York State. The Forest has more
than 30 miles of interconnecting
trails that traverse gorges, ravines,
pastures and woodlands.
http://www.fs.usda.gov/fingerlakes
Cross Country Skiing
and Snowshoeing
Catharine Valley Trail
c/o Watkins Glen State Park
P.O. Box 304
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
607-535-4511
This year round recreation trail
provides visitors the opportunity
to experience the scenic beauty and
historic charm of the glaciallycarved valley south of Seneca
Lake. The compact stone-dust
trail surface accommodates cross
country skiing and snowshoeing.
http://parks.ny.gov/parks/80/
details.aspx
SENECA COUNTY
Cross Country Skiing
Willard Wildlife
Management Area
Enjoy cross country skiing
on 158 acres with scenic vistas.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
outdoor/24448.html
WAYNE COUNTY
Snowmobile Club
Lakeshore Snow Devils
PO Box 334
Alton, NY 14413
http://www.snowdevils.net/
Williamson Drift Riders
PO Box 761
Williamson, NY 14589
http://www.driftriders.com/
Snowshoeing
Montezuma Audubon Center
Snowmobile Club
2295 State Route 89
Savannah, NY 13146
315-365-3588
Snowshoes available to rent.
Seneca Sledders
http://ny.audubon.org/montezuma
www.senecasledders.org
TOMPKINS COUNTY
Cross Country Skiing
and Snowshoeing
Connecticut Hill Wildlife
Management Area
Connecticut Hill
Newfield, NY 14867
Enjoy 1,161 acres of upland cross
country skiing and snowshoeing.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
outdoor/9331.html
Hammond Hill State Forest
1285 Fisher Ave.
Cortland, NY 13045
607-753-3095
Hammond Hill State Forest is
located on 3,618 acres and is
located in the towns of Caroline
and Dryden in eastern Tompkins
County.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
lands/8204.html
Cross Country Skiing
Podunk Cross Country
9147 State Rte. 96
Trumansburg, NY 14886
607-387-6716
Cross country skiing, equipment
sales and rentals are available at
this ski center.
Downhill Skiing
Brantling Ski Slopes
4015 Fish Farm Rd
Sodus, NY 14551
315-331-2365
Family owned and operated, this
winter sports center offers skiing
and snowboarding on 10 slopes
and trails, serviced by six lifts.
Also featured are several camps
and programs.
brantling.com
YATES COUNTY
Snowmobile Club
Yates Snow Travelers Association
[email protected]
http://www.yastaclub.org/
Cross Country Skiing
and Snowshoeing
High Tor Wildlife
Management Area
This area features 6,200 acres
for cross country skiing and
snowshoeing.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
outdoor/24439.html
http://www.visitithaca.com/
attractions/podunk-cross-countryski-center-381
wcny.org
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