![]() Nearby Attractions: Catskill Art Society Arts Center and Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum, both in Livingston Manorįive Rivers Environmental Education Center New Scotland (Albany County)Įach winter, thousands travel to this popular nature center near Albany to hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski around its 450 acres of snowy fields, towering trees, icy streams and frozen ponds. Getting There: Get directions to Willowemoc Wild Forest from Google Maps Wildlife and Natural Attractions: Black bear, white-tailed deer and wild turkey, beaver, fisher and coyote Level of Difficulty: Be sure to consider snow depth and trail length when choosing a route to match your abilities. Long Pond Trail, 1 mile one way (snowmobiles also use this trail) Quick Lake Trail, 7.2 miles one way (snowmobile trails intersect and share trail at points) Length: Frick Pond Loop, 2.1 miles (snowmobiles allowed on parts of trail) Surface: Most of the hilly but gentle trails originate from old logging roads. Snowmobiles are allowed on some of the trails, particularly Quick Lake Trail, so take care when cross-country skiing. Trails: Long Pond Trail is particularly good for youngsters and beginners, and the foot trails from the Frick Pond trailhead are especially suited to cross-country skiing. Enjoy more than 40 miles of trails on cross-country skis or snowshoes, and take time to visit picturesque Waneta Lake. Lose yourself in the natural beauty of snow-covered rolling hills and forest in this southwest corner of the Catskill Park. Willowemoc Wild Forest Livingston Manor (Sullivan County) More Information: See and for directions, hours, park amenities and rules and regulations. Nearby Attractions: Belvedere Castle, museums, theaters, dining, shopping and iconic skyscrapers Getting There: Get directions to Central Park from Google Maps Wildlife and Natural Attractions: Overwintering songbirds, squirrels, rabbits As you explore them, it's easy to forget you're in one of the world's most populous cities. Hike the park's 90-acre North Woods or 38-acre Ramble to evoke the feeling of woods in the midst of a metropolis. Trails: The best places to ski are the Sheep Meadow, the Great Lawn and the park's other large meadows. A wonderful place for cross-country skiing, Central Park offers beautiful scenery for snow lovers. This 800-acre swath of trees, meadows, streams, lakes and ponds is an inspiring combination of architecture and landscape design, with a surprising variety of natural habitats. In the heart of Manhattan, Central Park is one of the most enchanting places to enjoy a snowy winter day.
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