From the crossing, walk north mile and you will be rewarded with excellent views at the McKeever Bridge over the Moose River. Again, it takes time to walk in so plan your shot accordingly. Also bear in mind that once the southbound local goes over McKeever, it will then run around the train at Otter Lake and pass over the bridge again within the next half-hour, allowing good views of the locomotive and train in both directions. McKeever Bridge is a good photo location throughout the day including the north and southbound runs of the Utica train. Utica based trains represent the best action for the Adirondack Scenic since their morning northbound and late afternoon southbound schedule make for well-lit photo opportunities.
Good opportunities exist at many public crossings from Snow Junction north.
Locations yielding acceptable views north of Snow Junction include State Road, Dayton Road, Forestport Station, Little Woodhull Creek, Big Woodhull Creek Trestle, Woodgate, Otter Lake, McKeever, and Thendara. The bridge over Kayuta Creek is an excellent photo location for both morning and afternoon trains from the appropriate sides of the bridge, unfortunately, neither side is easily accessed by public road and views from private docks along the water s edge require advance permission from property owners. While this is an excellent view, photographers are clearly trespassing for any shot, including parking vehicles on private driveways. For the sake of good railroad relations and future railfans, do not attempt these views without first obtaining permission. Forestport Station is an open location allowing a good view of trains in both directions.