Posted in Buffalo November 25, 2018 by

The Easy 1-Mile Winter Hike In Buffalo That’s Positively Bewitching

As tempting as it may be to stay inside bundled up all winter long to avoid going stir crazy and missing out on all of winter’s beauty, it’s best to find a way during this frigid season to get outdoors and enjoy the season. While we love to walk the streets of Buffalo and gaze upon the cityscapes when they are freshly covered in snow, Western New York’s more rural scenery is absolutely stunning and definitely should be explored as well. When you’re looking for the perfect place to go for a winter stroll, head to this Erie County state park that is filled with trails that you’ll absolutely love.

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Less than a half hour outside of Buffalo, Knox Farm State Park is one of the most charming parks that you'll find in all of Erie County.
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The entire state park spans across over 630 acres and looks like a real-life snow globe every time the winter weather rolls around.
Within the state park, you’ll find a variety of trails for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, biking, and even horseback riding.
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The interconnecting trails range in length from 0.3 miles to 2.5 miles and take you around the outer perimeter of the park.
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No matter which of these trails you choose to follow, you can be certain that enchanting winter views are waiting for you.
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As you make your way along the short and easy to navigate trails of Knox Farm State Park, you'll find that some of these paths take you through the quiet secluded forest, while others follow along creeks and other waterfront views that you'll love to see frozen over with ice and snow.

Knox Farm State Park is located at 437 Buffalo Rd., East Aurora, NY 14052 and is open all year long from dawn until dusk. To find out more about this state park and to view the official trail map, click here.


Where’s your favorite place to go for a winter hike around the city? For other ways to get outdoors, read about how you should Take This Buffalo Tube Ride For An Epic Winter Adventure!