Cattaraugus County

Cattaraugus County is in the Southern Tier of New York state.

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42°15′36″N 78°42′36″W

Map of Cattaraugus County

42.2494-78.79971 Little Valley — the county seat
42.33-78.86562 Cattaraugus — small industrial town in the northwest part of the county
42.2747-78.67223 Ellicottville — skiers' paradise
42.3369-78.45814 Franklinville — with a picture-perfect Victorian-era village center
42.0825-78.43085 Olean — Cattaraugus County's largest city; one of the United States' first oil boomtowns
42.1622-78.97536 Randolph — along with East Randolph right next door; small-town charm in the heart of Cattaraugus County's Amish country
42.1586-78.71587 Salamanca — gateway to Allegany State Park; home of Seneca Allegany Casino

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42.05-78.721 Allegany State Park — the "wilderness playground of Western New York"
42.4397-78.87332 Zoar Valley — hiking, whitewater rafting, and wildlife spotting

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Pat McGee Trail - Stretching just over 12 miles (about 19.5km) between Salamanca and Cattaraugus, this multi-use rail trail is perfect for those who want an up-close-and-personal glimpse at local wildlife.

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The cliffs at Zoar Valley Gorge can be quite treacherous. Know your limits and be aware of your surroundings. Also, inform others where you're going, and when you expect to return. People have been killed by falling off the cliffs, and rescues can be challenging.

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