North Country National
Scenic Trail
Allegany State Park

In its entirety, the North Country National Scenic Trail slices through seven states and covers a distance twice as long as the Appalachian Trail. It’s truly one of the most impressive trails in the country, and you can enjoy a small sliver of its magic as it passes through Allegany State Park! The trail traverses almost 20 miles of Allegany State Park, traveling through a beautiful forest with gently rolling terrain. To begin, travel to the scenic view and trailhead area four miles south of Red House Campground located along ASP 1. The route is primarily through a forest of ash, maple and hemlock with Julyblooming red elderberry bushes becoming more prevalent on the higher terrain. Fabulous fern understory extends for miles in such a thick covering that at times it appears you’re hiking through a fairy tale forest. Ask about camping options at the park visitor center.

For more information, contact: (716) 354-9121.