Chestnut Hill Ironmine Preserve - Newark, DE - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

The sign says, "Ion ore was first mined on Iron Hill by Welsh immigrants in about 1710. No trace of the building or ore processing remain there. Mining started here on Chestnut Hill in 1875, and continued until about 1910. Steam engines were used for some of the ore processing operations. Little is known about the methods and machinery that were used here."

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 10 acres Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Dirt/paved/boardwalk What points of interest are there?: Abandoned mines What activities are available?: Hiking geocaching Hours of accessibility?: 24/7 List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Poison Ivy Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: None Please supply the website of the land if available: Not listed

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!

Recent Visits/Logs:

Date Logged Log User Rating   01/04/2017 bluesnote visited it