Follow along with the videos below to take the self-guided tour at the Uihlein Maple Research Forest in Lake Placid, New York.
The following series of videos gives an overview of the maple production process at the Cornell University Uihlein Maple Research Forest. The videos also explore novel ways for consumers to use maple products, and syrups that can be made from other tree species. Although these videos focus on the Uihlein Maple Research Forest, the production process is very similar at most commercial maple production facilities. The Uihlein Maple Research Forest can be visited in-person in Lake Placid, NY by calling to schedule a visit or stopping by the facility. Maple & birch products are available for purchase.
Maple Nature Trail: For a close-up view of the maple forest where we tap our trees and carry out applied research, visit the Uihlein Maple Research Forest and hike the Maple Nature Trail. This moderate 0.9 mile loop trail follows a meandering pathway through the sugarbush. On this trail you can view the trees we tap along with the tubing network used for connecting 7,000+ trees and transporting the sap down to our collection tanks for processing.
Video 1: About the Cornell Uihlein Maple Research Forest
