After your walk, ski or snowshoe, stop in for dinner at the iconic Andes Hotel or for a drink at Dana’s Place. The trail begins at the lovely pergola from the 1907 train depot and meanders through woodlands, fields, along a babbling stream and past the remnants of an old stone mill. Andes Rail Trail offers a similar charm in the old dairy town of Andes.

If you need to rent cross country skis or snowshoes, go for a quick drive across the Delaware County border to Jimmy’s Belleayre Ski Shop. This old railroad route has been beautifully transformed into a wide trail with a slight grade. A beautiful place to adventure is the Catskill Scenic Trail. The lengthy valleys allow for cross country skiing and snowshoeing with a stunning backdrop. After you’ve worked up an appetite, make your way back to Delaware County and enjoy pizza and more at Oakley’s Wood-fired Pizza and Grill.ĭelaware County has mountains and valleys alike. This Mountain has the only high-speed gondola in the Catskills, making learning how to ski or ride accessible and fun. Right across the border of Delaware County is the illustrious Belleayre Mountain. This family-owned mountain is a beacon of small town charm. The diversity of Plattekill offers beginner, intermediate and expert trails, family friendly snowtubing, a variety of dining options, a full bar and an outdoor fire pit. For skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing Plattekill Mountain is a must. The many mountain peaks in Delaware County make for great downhill winter activities. Here you can read about the many winter activities (including cozy ones indoors!) that Delaware County has to offer! Winter walks, hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails, skiing, snow tubing and so much more. Return to READ THE LATEST BLOGS FROM UPSTATE NYĭelaware County is home to some of the best winter activities in the state.

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