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 Emmons Pond Bog - Davenport, NY Posted by:  ripraff
N 42° 25.417 W 075° 00.857
18T E 498824 N 4696811
Emmons Pond is a bog created in the ice age
Waymark Code: WMPR4R
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/11/2015
Views: 1
"The history of the pond and bog dates back 11,000 years when the retreat of the last glacier left a depression that was soon filled with water.
From the trail, a somber and striking view – blackbirds, frogs, perhaps a few flowers, dead trees, resulting from beaver activity that raised the water level. The rising water did no damage to the floating bog but killed many trees around it, including the poplars, the beavers’ principal source of food. The resulting lack of food caused the beavers to abandon this site."
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 140-acre
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
This 1.4 mile long trail circles the pond in a counter clockwise direction. When the trail returns to the open meadow, walk to your left to get back to the starting point.
What points of interest are there?:
Bog
What activities are available?:
hiking, bird watching
"With a few exceptions, pets, horses, bikes and motorized vehicles, which can disrupt damage wildlife, are not permitted...No trapping or fishing; hunting is permitted on some preserves.
No camping, littering or fires.
No swimming in lakes or streams.
Collecting plant or animal specimens is strictly prohibited. To inquire about research opportunities or to apply for a special collection permit, contact our chapter office."
Hours of accessibility?: dawn to dusk year-round
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
"To guard against Lyme disease and other tick-borne illness, tuck your pants into socks & wear light-colored clothes and check yourself for ticks."
Dogs Allowed?: No
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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