Take North Road to Route 30 and make a right, go north thru Dorset and make a left onto Route 315 West for 2.4 Miles. Nestled within Merck Forest is the nature Trail. A t the beginning of the Nature Trail, you will want to register and pick up a pamphlet that describes the ten stations along the trail. You will learn about the soil and climatic conditions, control of animal populations and forest life cycles as well as being introduced to many plants, trees and animals that appear in the forest. With a vertical rise of only 400 feet, this trail is a great educational tool for the entire family.
Picnic tables are available by the barn for lunches and get togethers.
The Merck Forest Nature Trail is rated as an easy hike with a total hiking time of one hour. T ake a right out of the parking lot to the end of our street and make a left onto Barnumville Road, take this to the end and make a right into 7A north. Go north approximately 15 miles to the town of Danby. A sigh on the right says Mount Tabor. Take a right there.