Winter Hike Programs at Genesee County Park

A Winter Wonderland Hike will be held at the Interpretive Nature Center at the Genesee County Park and Forest on Feb. 12  from 1-3 p.m. There will also be a Winter Fun Night Hike on Feb. 12 from 7-9 p.m.; the group will meet at Pavilion A. 

Hikes will go, snow or no snow. Snowshoes may be used, weather permitting, and are available for rent or you may bring your own. Snowshoeing lessons are provided, and no previous experience is needed. The rental is included in the price. 

The Winter Wonderland hike is recommended for ages 3 and up, and the Night Hike is for individuals 18 years old and older. 

Space is limited and pre-registration is required- call 585-344-1122 to reserve a spot. Masks must be worn whenever unable to maintain 6 feet of social distance.  

Residents can also make a memory this winter with their own Private Group Snowshoe Hike! A Naturalist guides your group through peaceful woodland trails and open meadows. Listen to winter’s quiet beauty and find signs of wildlife in this 431- acre park. 

Private hikes are available on Saturdays in January and February from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. by reservation only at the Interpretive Nature Center. No previous experience is needed. Call 585-344-1122 to book your own adventure!

 For more information visit http://www.co.genesee.ny.us/departments/parks/, or contact Shannon Lyaski at Shannon.Lyaski@co.genesee.ny.us or (585) 344-1122.

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