Lake Looping Project

Lake: Red House Lake

Location: Salamanca, NY (Allegany State Park)

Date: 1/4/ 2026

Distance: 10.28 miles

Time: 1:40:59

Laps: 4

Event: Solo Adventure Run

⭐ Why I Ran This Lake

I was looking for a smaller lake to loop for my 10-miler during my cutback week. Wanted something scenic and this was about an hour and a half drive from home.

🏃 The Run

Winter miles around Red House Lake meant enjoying the winter fun all around me. Dog walkers bundled up, snowmobilers passing through, and cross-country skiers gliding along nearby trails. Snow underfoot, steady movement, and that feeling of being a part of it rather than hiding from the season.

🌅 Scenery Notes

Snow-covered ground, frozen water, and a lot activity of around the lake. Even someone ice fishing on the lake! A winter park doing what winter parks do best.

🗒️ Notes for Next Time

This would be a great lake to revisit in different seasons, but winter adds its own energy. The Allegheny Park restaurant was also literally right there, which makes post run meals very easy!

🗺 Map

🍽 Post-Run Refuel

Crispy chicken sandwich at the Allegany State Park restaurant, followed by a couple of Blue Lights.

Life is good.