This article describes just one of several approaches to the summit of Brown Mountain in Allegany State Park, on which you will find a USGS benchmark and two reference markers, along with a metal witness post. Mt. Brown is in the southwest corner of the park, bordered by the state line on the south, the Reservation on the...
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Slide Hollow is located on the north side of ASP 3. It starts at the end of the Creekside Cabin trail. It is bordered by Mt. Seneca on the west and Mt. Onondaga on the north and east. This guide describes a hike on the “U” shaped ridge surrounding Slide Hollow. The entire hike is between 4.5 and 5...
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Erie County Forest –The Non-Trailed Western Portion The Erie County forest on Genesee Road in the town of Sardinia has several well-known official trails, including portions of the Finger Lakes/Conservation Trail (FLT/CT). Those trails are generally in the eastern and northern half of the forest. Go to this link for a trail guide for the official trails in the...
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This is a link to a G4Map of the trails in Hunter’s Creek Park. You can change the underlying base map from the drop down menu in the top left hand corner of the map. Trails in Hunter’s Creek Park Please be responsible and follow the park rules: PARK RULES 1. Park Hours: 7am -Dusk (Winter Hours: Labor Day...
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This guide describes a bushwhack approach from the intersection of Quaker Run Road and Cain Hollow Road, a roundtrip of 6.5 miles. This approach can be used when the gate across Quaker Run road is closed, preventing vehicle access to the Quaker Beach House (usually from December 1 to April 1, depending on the weather.) An earlier article describes...
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Bear Mountain in Allegany State Park was at one time thought to be the highest point in the Park (as notated by the USGS in the notes for the Bear benchmark which state the elevation is 2,303 feet.) However, it appears that there are at least 2, and possibly as many as 4, places in Allegany State Park...
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April 9, 2013 For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Megan Gollwitzer (716) 851-7201 DEC Investigation Leads to 54 Misdemeanor Charges for Chautauqua County Man in Unusual Deer Jacking Case New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Police charged a Chautauqua County man with 54 misdemeanor charges following an investigation of a deer jacking case, the agency announced today. In addition...
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There are 223 distinct locations in Allegany State Park with elevations of more than 2000 feet. Here is link to topographical map showing them in numbered order, from highest to lowest: Allegany State Park 2000 Topo Map You might want to download the map for viewing on your computer. It will take some time to display in your browser...
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Perhaps you remember seeing the white or tan blotches on the trees last summer and fall. Those are gypsy moth egg masses. They are causing significant defoliation of trees in Allegany State Park. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (which has jurisdiction of Allegany State Park rather than the Department of Environmental Conservation) will treat several...
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Contact: Lori Severino - (518) 402-8000 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance on preventing conflicts with coyotes and nuisance bear encounters. With the onset of warmer weather, New York’s black bear population will be on the move and coyotes are setting up denning areas for soon-to-arrive pups. Conflicts with people...
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The New York Department of Environmental Conservation recently released the following information about the 2012 black bear harvest, showing where the bears are in WNY: DEC: 2012 IS ONE OF THE HIGHEST BEAR HARVESTS ON RECORD IN NEW YORK New York bear hunters took 1,337 black bears during the 2012 hunting seasons, making last year the third highest bear...
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Here are ten essential things you should know before you venture into the woods. You plan for a day hike but always prepare for an unexpected night in the woods. They won’t look for you if they don’t know you are missing. A first aid kit is useless if you don’t know first aid. A survival cell phone isn’t...
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Hiking to the Eternal flame in Chestnut Ridge Park is very popular. You can get more detailed information at this link: Eternal Flame Falls – Chestnut Ridge Park, Orchard Park, NY. However, the Erie County Sheriff and the Erie County Parks Department want to end parking at the trail head on Seurfert Road. Instead, hikers should park at the...
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A warming fire in a wood stove inside a cabin in the woods after a long day of snowshoeing or x-country skiing is a great way to end the day. If your wood is dry and seasoned then you won’t need much more than some newspaper to get your fire going. Ball up some of the newspaper, place kindling...
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18 mile Creek Park is an Erie County conservation parks. Below are aerial and topo maps of the trails through the park. Click on either one for a larger picture. A parking lot is located at the end of South Creek Road in the Town of Hamburg. The parking lot also serves as a New York State Department of...
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