Field Trip Intinerary
On Friday, October 9, there is a field trip to the scientific research facilities in Huntington Forest. There will be presentations on atmospheric deposition, ecosystem acidification, nitrogen cycling, and watershed research in this integrated forest study site. A $45 fee will cover round trip bus service and a box lunch. Departure is planned for 8:00AM from the hotel with return to the hotel by 5:00PM.
Agenda
Leave hotel at 8:00 a.m.
Huntington Forest NTN and MDN sites.
Arbutus Lake
Fishing Brook research site where the USGS is doing a study on mercury in stream ecosystems
Lunch
After lunch, you will have a choice of two activities:
- Visit the Adirondack Museum or
- Hike up Goodnow Mountain. On a nice day, the view from the fire tower on Goodnow Mountain is one of the best in the Adirondacks. The start of the trail, up some steps, is one of the steepest portions of the trail. It can also serve as a self-guided nature trail. The distance to the summit is about 1.9 miles with an ascent of a little over 1000 feet. The most prominent mountain seen from the summit tower is Santanoni, but many of the other High Peaks are also visible. Views of the great forest preserve stretching out to the south are also available without climbing the tower.
Return to Saratoga Springs by 5:00 p.m.