Rock City Park

I visited Rock City Park over Columbus Day weekend with a large group. We ventured down to Rock City from Allegany State Park. At first I thought to myself, how is this going to be any different from Thunder Rocks at Allegany? Well let me tell you, Rock City Park puts Thunder Rocks to shame.
As we walked into Rock City we were given a sample of the freshest apple cider I’ve ever had the privilege of tasting… so good. We also passed by a food truck and a little farmers stand as well. Although we were in a large group, no group discount was given due to the holiday weekend. Normally there is a group discount available. At $ 5 a person, it was a fair admission price. We walked through the Rock Show that was happening that weekend and made our way outside.
We climbed down the stairs and I instantly felt like some kind of troll immersed in a magical land surrounded by massive rocks all around. Although you are not supposed to climb the rocks, I grew up climbing Thunder Rocks and had my fair share of fun attempting to climb these giant rocks. Had I followed along on the map/​brochure, I’m sure I would have learned a lot of history but I was having too much fun running around, taking pictures, and processing the grandiosity of these rocks.
We were at Rock City for a little over an hour. If I ever find myself at Rock City again, I would pump the breaks a bit and spend more time exploring. The views from the top of the rocks were absolutely breathtaking. The Autumn colored leaves were the perfect backdrop for several of my pictures. This would be a great spot to take kids whether for a school field trip or just to spend the day exploring as a family.

Rock city ! Wow! This place makes thunder rocks (located in allegheny state park) look like pebbles in a field. For $ 5.00 you can explore these massive rock formations. Lots to do and see as well as a massive gift shop filled with… well as rocks. Rock city also offers food and drink and fresh cider. After an semi intense hike and climbing rock (which you’re not allowed… Shhhhh) we needed some grub. As for the food it’s mainly quick fast food burgers and dogs and chicken sandwiches. Would like to go back again and explore a little more next time.

This is by far one of the coolest parks I have been to in awhile. I went yesterday and from the moment you go beneath the rocks it’s just an amazing experience. I really enjoyed crawling between rocks and following the path.
Their trail was labeled great so you can’t really get lost at all. Its really quite beautiful. I would recommend this to everyone looking for a cheap little adventure. The only thing that might need to be updated is their store haha it looks like a store and then at the same time it looks like someone’s dining room with random things. It was interesting to say the least. Overall though I am coming again!

Really cool place to explore on a summer day! The rock formations are amazing and it’s a easy hike along the trail. Like another reviewer mentioned, it is a bit of a long drive from Buffalo, but totally worth it! Even just driving up, the scenery is beautiful.

This is one of the coolest places I’ve ever been.
The park was technically closed for the season when I went a couple of weeks ago, but that didn’t stop my sense of adventure. Following a long two mile walk down into the park region, we came across a sign that pointed us toward the beginning of the rock formations.
When you first step out onto the formations, you’re overlooking the path that you’ll eventually end up taking. It’s like an intricate maze. Think Harry Potter Goblet of Fire when the camera looks down at the maze they have to go through. You can see your fate before you even get down there. Pretty neat feeling.
It was a warm day when we went down there, but despite it being warm, the huge rock formations block out the sun so you have huge ice blocks wherever you walk. It can prove quite dangerous, especially when walking across the ice. We probably didn’t choose the right time of year to go down there, but it was no less amazing.
The twists and turns of the maze of rock formations leaves you wondering what’s around the next corner. It is also quite eerie to know these rock formations formed hundreds of years ago. This is only proven when you reach a wall of signatures and dates from when people etched their name into the formation. You can clearly see dates that stretch back to the early twentieth century.
If you have a need to explore and see beautiful things, you won’t be disappointed by Rock City. It’s a bit of a drive from Buffalo, but well worth it.

Walk on top of the megalithic glacier rocks that have formed the Enchanted Valleys. They are stacked from how they melted out of the glaciers. At times you walk between them and feel their presence as it is a tight walkway in one spot. Great interaction considering their rocks. Follow the Indian rock stairwell out of the lower half of the nature walk in the woods. Low key natural type of activity. Be sure kids listen as it could be dangerous with the open cracks visible to the rock cleavage below when you start out. Not a place for strollers. Great look over the valley. A must for people who want to see Olean from a distance or check out the nature in our area. Doesn’t require physical stamina.