The staff at Panama Rock was friendly and helpful! My husband and I were visiting while celebrating our 23rd anniversary. We were so amazed by the continuous rock formations that had crevices of over 30feet deep in some places. My husband really enjoyed climbing through the endless crevices! Like a kid in the candy store! We are from the catskill mountains of NY with similar rock formations but none so concentrated like this was on a one mile walk! At the end we purchased quality merchandise, some handmade from the proprietors. We will be back!! read more

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The park is a great adventure! From lost gold to counterfeit cash operation in its history! read more

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Amazing hike!!! Can be easy or as hard as you'd like!! So much fun going through the rocks and caves!!! Must try!! read more

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Feels like a long time ago, yet pretty close to the Jamestown metro area. Great family hiking and exploring spot.

A very fun walk that allows you to explore as much or as little as you want! Aged 2-61 enjoyed the trails.

What a well designed, equipped, and operated attraction. I was very impressed! The walk through the woods is gorgeous. There are well worn easy paths, but the ability to take the trek through the rocks is exciting. This is a beautiful beautiful place. The geological features are a wonder to the eye and a balm to the soul. read more

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Fun way to spend a few hours. $10 admission. Some challenging trail (though you can choose an easier route). The cliff and drop-offs are not marked or guarded (so use extreme caution if bringing children) We had fun and will return when we're in town again. read more

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We loved this hike as you can make it as challenging as you want to make it. It is absolutely gorgeous! We hiked in a big group from ages 2 to 65 and we all had a blast. Highly recommend and the kids can have fun reading clues to find the treasure. There are some deep crevices so you have to keep a close eye on the little ones. read more

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Nature is beautiful and Chautauqua is such a beautiful place. Panama rocks is one of the local treasures. Standing around these huge boulders you realize how small we are and how short our existence is in comparison. A cool place to check out and think. Wear sneakers, use a rest room before you get there, and charge your phone. read more

Wow! This was a cool hike. Not a boring trail at all. The Panama Rocks Trail is a on private property. I am really glad that the owners share there beautiful property for a small fee. If you stick to the trail I would give it an easy rating. if you are feeling adventurous and craving a little more of a challenging hike, there are areas where you can step off the trail and discover something amazing and magical. The owners does a great job in making it a learning and fun experience. Throughout the trail you will see signs posted at points of interest giving a little history lesson, or interesting facts on the landscape and creatures in the area. Another fun twist the owners added to your experience. They offer a free treasure hunt. Follow the clues and find the treasure chest. But you also have to figure out the password to open it. Sadly, we didn't find the treasure chest. I will have to try again next time. I would give your self 2 hours for this trail. Though it is short, there is so much to see. If you want to make a day out of it you can reserve a time slot for the axe throwing that is also in the property and could be booked on their website. Note: due to Covid restrictions. It is best to make reservations for your Panama Rocks experience. One last thing, due to safety concerns no dogs allowed :( read more

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What a nice family owned park - perfect adventure for a day trip! Similar to Rock City Park in Olean NY, park admission is $8.25 (they recommend going online to pick a time slot due to the COVID social distancing guidelines) to explore the rocks and caves on this gorgeous property. There are 12 points of interest to take pictures, and it's about a 1 mile loop around. (I would consider this a moderate hike) Tons of opportunities for fun poses and unique pics. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable, this is fun for the whole family! Side note- check out Southern Tier Brewing Company for a cold brew that is only 15 minutes away! read more

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A nice day trip from Buffalo! Due to COVID, they recommend making reservations and signing waivers online. This was done easily and relatively quickly even on a mobile device. Masks are required at check-in but not within the park as long as you can socially distance. The check in was very quick and easy, and the owner was super nice and helpful, giving us tips on which areas would be the easiest/most fun for the us and the kids (adult male, me = pregnant, 5 year old, 3 year old, and a senior). He took his time to really let us know what to look for and how to best enjoy the park by going off trail and exploring the rocks safely. The trail was easy to follow with signs tacked up to explain the park and also the rock formations, and the rock themselves were so cool! There were many cracks and crevices to climb and explore. There were other people on the trail but everyone was very respectful and kept a good distance and took turns exploring the rock formations. One added benefit also was that it was so nice and cool within the park... a great pro during the muggy summer days! I would definitely come back and enjoy on another day when not pregnant and more able to explore! read more

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Amazing-highly recommend! Really nice people. Trail is well marked with some history and told you about each of the rock formations and even the different trees on the way. I hiked in the rain so just had to be careful of some puddles, but it was so peaceful and amazing. I would return read more

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What a fun place! Stopped for a hike during our girls' weekend and enjoyed the scenes. A very good and challenging climb if you go off the trail. If you want an easier hike, stay on the trail. Side note: 'Fat Man's Misery' is no joke!! For extra fun, grab the scavenger hunt :))) read more

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Made a day drip down to Chautauqua County during COVID times. You had to make a reservation prior to your visit in order to prevent crowding. The process was simple and organized. All the waivers and payment took place online, and you only needed to wear a mask for check-in. I have never been there before, but their indoor facilities and picnic tables were unavailable for the time being. The trail is about a mile long, though the real beauty and fun happens off the trail. None of the formations are too hard to climb, but it is all at your own risk- hence the waiver. Everyone respected each others space, and waited for people to come down before another went up. I would love to visit in the fall to see all the foliage. Such a beautiful park, and worth the admission. General admission is $8 ($8.25 for credit as of now), and the park is funded by guests. Can't wait to come back. read more

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This park is really great and it was so fun to hike there today!!! My friend and I stayed on the trail so it was only about a mile. You can go off the trail and hike more challenging areas, if you're so inclined. They prefer that hikers make their reservation online and sign the digital waiver online, since we're still in a pandemic. It's $8.25 for a credit card online for your reservation but $8.00 if you end up paying at the registration table. You have to wear your mask at the registration table and if you come within six feet of someone but not as your hiking. The family who runs it were so friendly and kind as they were checking us in and explaining the rules. They had fun colored tee shirts and tank tops for sale. We didn't end up buying any. The rock formations are so interesting and neat. One even looks like a face!!! There are signs nailed into the tree explaining what rock formations are coming up and a picture of what it looks like, so you know what you're looking at before you see it. There are also signs nailed into the trees explaining other interesting things too. I enjoyed my hike and would love to return. read more

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Pure natural awesomeness! If you have never been get there asap. If you have been, get back there! Childhood favorite for generations.

Stopped in during a recent special weekend at the Wild America Nature Festival - Art, Animals, Music, Food, & More on July 28 & 29! What a great way to spend a day in the Chautauqua Lake region. we enjoyed the raptor and bird shows, the various vendors crafts and foods for sale. the walk thru the rocks were a bonus at the end of the day. read more

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We had a great time scrambling over the rocks and completing the scavenger hunt. Staff was super friendly and helpful. It was a great stop on our road trip. read more

Panama Rocks Scenic Park - Tree growing on the top of rocks, roots stretching down - Hiking Near Me - Panama, New York

Loved exploring on my own but definitely a place where you can bring kids and have a great photo / exploring time

I have been going here since I was a kid (1980's) and its one of my favorite places for hiking in WNY with many fond memories (my father was a geologist....go figure). I took my friends there all through college in the 90's (Fredonia Alum see pic). Last weekend I took my 4 year old daughter to start the cycle of fond memories all over again (she's still talking about it). The place has not changed at all. Its a miracle it hasn't. The place is an absolute WNY gem. Its privately owned still and only costs around $7 or less per person. Things to bring if you really want to have fun: very good hiking boots, clothes you can get dirty (old jeans), second change of clothes for the ride home, headlamp (or flashlight), some snacks/drinks for after (not allow on the trails) and of course a camera (smaller the better if you plan on really getting dirty, SLR for the scenic shots).....bonus bring someone who's been there before to show the lesser known caves and passages. Kids are cool here.....but watch them closely.....I didn't bring my 2 year old for safety sake. I have not met ONE person that hasn't had a blast here. I've been going here for 30 years and still find new places to climb. Lastly, find "Fat Mans Misery" and go for it.....it starts scary but opens up. read more

Panama Rocks Scenic Park - Hiking Near Me - Panama, New York

About 3 years ago, my girlfriend and I started a summer tradition of visiting Chautauqua County for the day and taking in the (many breathtaking) sites and wonders (Bemus Point for me, every winery within a 3-mile radius of Bemus Point for her). We start each trip by first visiting the Panama Rocks. This place is a beautiful hiking trail accented with moss-covered stones, cliffs, crawlspaces, tunnels, the works. Pulling into the place, it's pretty unassuming-- the main area consists of a few benches and the office. I think this is definitely a private venture, as the office is actually a room in a large estate/mansion on the property, ran by a kind elderly gentleman. The "back yard" of the estate is where the fun begins. The trail is marked by numbers and shapes that correspond to a map each visitor receives. Essentially this is to keep you on the path and to prevent you from falling off one of the (many) steep cliffs and inclines. This place is a photographer's paradise (See the photos I uploaded), with each "interest point" being a ripe opportunity for shots. Very first time we went we were in and out in about 90 minutes. The most recent time was nearly doubled due to my ADHD-like photographic tendencies. If you're in the area and want a bit of exercise to go with your gorgeous views, you can't do much worse than Panama Rocks. read more

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This is a beautiful place to get a little nature walk. The paths are clearly marked. The views are amazing. Watch where you are stepping, but enjoy it. read more

Exceptional beauty! I highly recommend the mile hike through the large rock formations. Stunning photos. A fun place for all ages. read more

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I visited this park today with my boys ages 6 and 8 and we all had a wonderful time! Definitely recommended good hiking shoes or sneakers. They recommend a minimum of 1-2 hours but you could spend many more hours exploring the different caves and passages. You have unlimited access to explore all the rocks. There is a fun scavenger hunt as well. There are picnic tables and camping which gives park has a fun, social atmosphere. When we were there on a Saturday there was a tent where you could buy hot dogs and snacks. read more

Our family went Ax throwing! Had lots of fun . Highly recommend visiting Panama Rocks.

Stopped by here but unfortunately we were not that impressed. We took it more like a walk in the park. Maybe if my kids were younger they'd be more interested but they weren't at their age. At 8$/ person it's kind of expensive. I'd look somewhere else to hike with the family. read more

Great adventure for our family! It's exciting to climb through these cool crevices in the rocks, squeezing through narrow spaces. You can be as brave or as mild as you want, the adventurous ones had plenty of challenging terrain, with lots of secret places to discover. We loved it - not crowded and really easy to get to. Super family entertainment with no lines or crowds and you even get some exercise. Our teens had fun and even put their phones away. I highly recommend this affordable and family friendly hiking activity! read more

Panama Rocks Scenic Park - Hiking Near Me - Panama, New York

The family went for a hike today at the Rocks for the first time. The path was simple, about a mile long or so, but that's not the point of coming. The formations were gorgeous, and it's easy to see why Panama Rocks has been an attraction for over a hundred years. if you want to simple walk around and look, you can. If you want to climb into some significant nooks and crannies, you can. There were climbs easy enough for a 4-year old, and some good climbs that would have been a challenge for adults...and I didn't even attempt to climb into the deep gullies near the Ice Caves or the Counterfeiter's Den. I'm sure you'd need some skill to get in and out of the harder places. We had a great time, and loved everything about the place. We'll be happy to go back and explore some of the places we didn't get to! read more

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Must-visit natural wonderland in the Southerntier. Panama Rocks is a spectacular natural wonderland of stunning glacier-cut conglomerate rock formations where visitors can hike, climb, and gawk at the beautiful scenery. More adventurous types can squeeze through caves and passageways to get even more unique views of the incredible formations. The hike itself is easy if you don't climb up or through any passageways but visitors are welcome to explore and climb (after signing an "at your own risk" waiver upon admission of course). The upper portion of the trail is very dangerous for young children, as you walk along the edge of the top of the rock formations and you can easily fall through cracks if you're not paying attention. That being said I recently visited the park while being 7 months pregnant and with my 4 year old daughter and we stayed clear of the edge and were totally fine - if you're cautious it's easy. Highly recommend this place for a quick half day trip. They have picnic tables and bathrooms outside of the trail, or you can carry in (and out) your lunch onto the trail and find a boulder to perch on. Or Southerntier Brewery is a short drive away and is a perfect way to close out an afternoon at Panama Rocks. read more

Panama Rocks Scenic Park - Escape to a stunning natural wonderland that feels like a fantasy. - Hiking Near Me - Panama, New York

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I grew up going to Panama rocks. It's a beautiful place to explore, just as I remember from childhood

Have been coming up there for generations now. Many great memories. Love it, miss it, will be back soon.

Great hidden gem. Beautiful natural setting full of rock faces, giant boulders, ferns and other flora. There aren't any guard rails so you can scramble around and explore rocks and crevices. The treasure hunt would be fun for a family with 6-12 year olds. Admission prices were very reasonable too. read more

Panama Rocks Scenic Park - Hiking Near Me - Panama, New York

This is such a great place for such a small cost. You can make it a huge hike or a short one, so it's great for all. We hiked up into crevasse and caves and whatever we could, and this was with a 3, 5, and 7 year old, two of which were free! It's beautiful and amazing. Plus if you do their treasure hunt, they give you a little treasure at the end of you find it. Such a great experience. read more

Spectacular geological formations! A must-see if you Re in Jamestown. Warning: not handicapped accessible unless you go backwards through the park. read more

Panama Rocks is a beautiful place to hike and climb. The rocks form steep cliffs and crevices. It's a fun place to explore and enjoy nature. It is very well maintained -- there is clearly plenty of work done to keep trails clear. They're also scrupulous about litter. There are interpretive signs about wildlife and the rock formations. I first visited Panama Rocks 49 years ago, and still find the place fascinating. It's a great place to scramble over rocks. The rocks form cliffs, with more rocks at the bottom, so it's a place for adults and children who can be careful about not falling or tripping. The area is relatively small, so it is a manageable walk. read more

Great place for people of all ages! Easy hike for the novice hiker. The way the trees appear to grow out of and around the rocks are spectacular. read more

We had heard so many great things about this place so we decided to give it a shot! We loved it --very pretty and scenic! The trail was a little smaller than expected (it's only a little over a mile), but it was definitely worth visiting. Gorgeous! read more

This is an unusual place in an unexpected area. It's got the intrigue of a Utah park, but in a wooded setting in the east. Lots to explore, and totally fascinating. You could easily spend a whole day here, but plan a half of a day at least to get a full sense for it. read more

Liked it for about 1 hour, then became a boring waste of money. It does have unusual crevasses and rock climbing. However, I paid $28 for my family to look at rocks! Not a great value. Was a bit over sold as far as the "caves" went. There are no caves, only crevasses that are about 3 foot holes, for example. For a better value, I recommend hiking in a free venue with old-growth forest. Was a little disappointed because there was no significant water flowing around the rocks. I am an experienced world traveler and have seen much better features for much better economic value. For example, Watkins Glen, NY is much more extensive, has thundering waterfalls for about the same price. read more