Uploaded November 2019 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Allegany 18 Challenge - Art Roscoe (Trails 11 & 18)
This started as a pretty simple "boring" hike on Patterson Trail and turned into a wild goose chase for the golden markers. I missed the marker on Patterson and took it to the end at the Bova Downhill. Then made a climb up the downhill to meet up with the Ridge Run Trail. I was hoping to find the Ridge Run marker at the Lean To, but no dice. I backtracked to Snowsnake Mountain Trail finding the marker on a large Ash Tree. Doubling back, I found Patterson's golden marker hiding in plane sight.
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The Allegany 18 is a collection of the 18 original hiking trails in Allegany State Park, totaling 70 miles. This program began on June 22, 2018 and we have had a great response on this challenge. Individual packets are available for $20.00 (includes tax) at the Red House Rental Office (located in the Red House Administration Building) and the Quaker Rental Office.
Each packet includes 19 maps with interesting information about each trail and a pencil to etch golden trail markers (located on each trail). You can etch on your map, on a blank paper and or just take a selfie with the marker. Once you have hiked all 18, return the completed etchings to the Red House Rental Office or bring them to a Naturalist to receive your custom Allegany 18 water bottle and sticker.
All proceeds go to the Environmental Education Department to further develop this program and others like it.
For more information, contact the Environmental Education/Recreation Department at 716-354-9101 ext. 236.
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Allegany 18 Challenge - Art Roscoe (Trails 11 & 18)
This started as a pretty simple "boring" hike on Patterson Trail and turned into a wild goose chase for the golden markers. I missed the marker on Patterson and took it to the end at the Bova Downhill. Then made a climb up the downhill to meet up with the Ridge Run Trail. I was hoping to find the Ridge Run marker at the Lean To, but no dice. I backtracked to Snowsnake Mountain Trail finding the marker on a large Ash Tree. Doubling back, I found Patterson's golden marker hiding in plane sight.
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The Allegany 18 is a collection of the 18 original hiking trails in Allegany State Park, totaling 70 miles. This program began on June 22, 2018 and we have had a great response on this challenge. Individual packets are available for $20.00 (includes tax) at the Red House Rental Office (located in the Red House Administration Building) and the Quaker Rental Office.
Each packet includes 19 maps with interesting information about each trail and a pencil to etch golden trail markers (located on each trail). You can etch on your map, on a blank paper and or just take a selfie with the marker. Once you have hiked all 18, return the completed etchings to the Red House Rental Office or bring them to a Naturalist to receive your custom Allegany 18 water bottle and sticker.
All proceeds go to the Environmental Education Department to further develop this program and others like it.
For more information, contact the Environmental Education/Recreation Department at 716-354-9101 ext. 236.
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Facebook: facebook.com/outsidechronicles
Instagram: instagram.com/outsidechronicles
Website: outsidechronicles.com
