If you have never been to Letchworth, get in your car and go! It is beautiful year round with its canyons and waterfalls. They have all kind of guided hikes and events from art fairs to balloon rallies. In 2015 it won the top spot from USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Award for Best State Park. So GO! There are 66 miles of hiking trails and many with awesome views.
For guided hikes go to this link or the visitors center –or call 585-493-3600, to get their mailed quarterly schedule. For a trail map (you also get one when you enter the park). There are 66 miles of hiking trails.
For camping which ranges from $21 to $27 a night, shelters range from $60-$100 a day, and they have several houses and lodges you can rent (check at visitors center or call). Also, new – Glamping- nature but with higher end lodging. (rates might have gone up- check the link)
For a complete calendar of events. Events in 2021 range from the Balloon Rally in May, a National Trails Day Celebration, Blues and BBQ , Concert on the Hill and Classic Car Show, Stone Tool Technology Show – August, and the Letchworth Arts and Crafts Show in October and many more events if you check the calendar.
From downtown Buffalo it is about a one hour and 20 minute drive and well worth it. For directions, click here.
