Island Spouter Spring - Saratoga Spa State Park, Sarasota Springs, NY
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ripraff
N 43° 03.104 W 073° 48.330
18T E 597280 N 4767252
The mineral buildup is called tufa. This spring is on a half mile loop path, Mineral Springs Trail, with 3 springs. Hayes spring is near the Island Spouter spring. Orenda Spring is the third spring.
Waymark Code: WM11MAE
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2019
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Saratoga Spa Springs brochure (
visit link)
"Private industry had discovered a use for the springs by 1880. Over 200 mineral wells were in operation in the area, mostly for the extraction of carbonic acid gas. The gas was used to carbonate the popular fountain sodas of the time."
Saratoga Spa State Park (
visit link)
Public or Private Land?: Public
Public Land Fees?: 0
Private Land access?: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Please post an original picture of the springs no GPS necessary along with your observations of the spring. What wildlife you saw if any and the condition of the springs. Water level was high, low. The area was clean, trashy ect. Any other knowledge or experiences you have had with this paticular spring that would help document it's history.