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Of the over 10,500 miles (16,900 km) in the New York State snowmobile trail system, about 8,000 miles (13,000 km) are corridor trails. [2] Corridor trails are high-volume primary routes that provide access to high-use areas and large concentrations of snowmobiles. [4]
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The State of New York has a large network of multi-use paths, rail trails, hiking trails, and other facilities. Many are short, local paths, but many are of statewide or regional significance. [ 1 ] In order to be added to this list, a trail must be located in New York and have and its own article, or a dedicated section in an article.
The New York State Snowmobile Association (NYSSA) is a non-profit organization that was organized in 1975 as the NY Snowmobile Coordinating Group. The NYSSA oversees the 232 snowmobile clubs that organize members and steward the approximately 10,500 miles (16,900 km) of trail around the state of New York . [ 1 ]
Permissible activities on New York state forest lands include hunting, trapping, fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-county skiing, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and camping, although some properties prohibit some of these activities. [2] Motorized vehicle use is prohibited except for on specified roads and trails.
The North Country Trail is a 4000+ mile trail that spans through New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and terminates in North Dakota. Allegany State Park's 18-mile (29 km) section of the trail includes 4 lean-tos, two in the Quaker Area, and the other two in the Red House area.
The trail is level and finished with crushed limestone, and is wheelchair-accessible. [2] The trail is open year-round, and allows for walking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. [3] As of 2016, six miles (9.7 km) of the trail are open to the public, with plans for the trail to grow to 12 miles (19 km) in length. [3]
The Greenway is administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP) and the Friends of the Genesee Valley Greenway. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation was a partner in the Greenway's management prior to transferring jurisdiction of their lands to NYS OPRHP in 2010. [ 2 ]