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WINTER SPORTS OF DIFFERENT SORTS
Outdoor fun does not end with winter in McKean County, it begins...
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Do "The Loop" |
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When it comes to snowmobiling, McKean County is in the loop. More than 140 miles of trails in the county connect with a total
of 360 miles of trails in the Allegheny National Forest, including the beautiful 114-mile Allegheny Snowmobile Loop, and to an extensive trail system in Allegany State Park, New York.
Thanks to some of the higher elevations in Pennsylvania, you can often find snow here when it is scarce elsewhere. Scenery is
awesome, with plenty of nice stops along the way.
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Cross Country Skiing |
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Allegheny Highlands terrain offers something for every cross-country skier. The Westline Cross-Country
Ski Area provides 7.8 miles of trails suitable for beginners - experts. Rimrock Road, 5 miles round-trip, and Tracy Ridge, with 3.5 miles of trails, are suitable for beginner -
intermediate skiers. From your convenient base of operations in McKean County, you are also close to about 30 miles of trails at Allegany State Park.
Lake-effect storms off the Great Lakes often pile the snow deep in the
high country of McKean County, just perfect for snowshoeing. Here, you can wander through more than 160,000 acres of public land.
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Ice Fishing at Marilla Reservoir |
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Blazed hiking trails at Tracy Ridge are a good place to start. The Morrison Hiking Trail is a challenge for hard-core snowshoeing
and winter camping.
Anglers get their share of winter excitement in McKean County. The Allegheny Reservoir is well-known for
big walleyes, northern pike and trout during winter. Some of the first action of the ice-fishing season typically begins near Willow Bay and Chapel Bay. Trout fans can try their luck
with stocked trout at Bradford Reservoir No. 3, also known as Marilla Reservoir. This is usually one of the first stocked trout lakes in Pennsylvania with safe ice.
Want to know more?
Cross Country Skiing in the ANF
Nearby Accommodations
PA State Snowmobile Association
Snow Conditions in the ANF
Snowmobile Trails in McKean County
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