****WATCH FOR POISON IVY! The cache is surrounded by Poison Ivy - be very careful! *** Devil’s Den was the first colonial mining site in America. Lime was mined here in the 1600-1700s, mainly for making mortar. By 1850 it had become a popular spot for locals – Sunday carriage rides and picnics. In the mid twentieth century it was for teenagers to have parties and drink alcohol. Today (2016) it is owned by the Essex County Greenbelt Association, and is used by Merrohawke Nature School for outdoor education programs. The trail borders the swamp and passes by other colonial mine pits. Nearby are also Devil’s Basin, Devil’s Pulpit, and Newbury witch stones. Beware!
GPS signals may be hard here because of the rock and heavy brush.
Cache moved to spot for better signal and farther and above of main cave. CAREFUL! DANGER! Do not approach edge of cliff.
WATCH FOR POISON IVY! The cache is surrounded by Poison Ivy - be very careful!
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