It roughly covered 8200 acres and mined the Pittsburgh coal seam
from 1926 until 1993. It closed in 1993 and is currently in bond
forfeiture status with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection. Currently, the mine is filling with water which is
resulting in an acid mine drainage discharge into Dunkard Creek.
The mine pool in the Shannopin Mine is rising at over one foot per
month. This cache is for industrial ruins lovers. The first two
stages are micro containers that lead to the final.(.30 caliber
ammo box). Use proper judgment while wandering the grounds and
beware of muggles as this area is used as a dumping ground. Please
rehide very well.
i'd like to thank breakfastchief for originally finding this
location