Snow Sports: 6 Ways to Stay Active in Winter
Skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, skating, and tubing are great snow sports to shake the winter doldrums with exposure to fresh air and sun.
Skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, skating, and tubing are great snow sports to shake the winter doldrums with exposure to fresh air and sun.
The paths at Helmer Nature Center, made primarily of wood chip, boardwalk, and hard-pack gravel, are easy to navigate and clearly marked.
The great thing about sledding is that there are no barriers to entry, and Monroe County Parks have the best sledding hills around Rochester!
All indoor ice skating rinks, plus a few outdoor rinks, offer skate rentals. For outdoors, we need an extended forecast of sub 32 degrees.
Both downhill and cross-country skiing around Rochester is as much recreation as it is a social experience, competition, and a tradition.
If you’re looking to spend time outdoors, try snowshoeing! There are places around Rochester to rent snowshoes and learn how to use them.
Venture into one of these New York State Parks within a two hour drive of Rochester and discover what makes them each unique!
In the fall, the Comet Express lift is open Noon-4pm for folks to enjoy a quiet and scenic ride to the summit of Bristol Mountain.
COVID-19 NOTE: Some of the information you find in our articles may currently be inaccurate due to closures and cancellations.
Please follow the most current recommendations from the CDC and New York State for spending time away from your home. The great outdoors can provide a well needed respite & escape during stressful times. Please move quickly through parking lots, trail heads, and scenic areas. If crowded, choose a different park, trail, or time to visit. Please day trip responsibly.