A place of natural, geologic and industrial Heritage. 

• This relatively short Wherigo explores the 19th century iron-making complex by offering visitors a glance into its industrial past. Mine Hill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

• Once you've finished this Wherigo, feel free to continue along the Blue Loop Trail to explore the remainder of the preserve which is a setting of natural beauty with four miles of hiking trails. The trail begins at the industrial site, climbs up the Donkey Trail and passes a reservoir, two mine tunnels and a series of grated air shafts, which now serve as entryways to several bat hibernacula. The trail then continues past massive granite cliffs, eventually descending back to the Shepaug River valley, past an abandoned quarry, and finally returns to the furnace complex.

• Parking is located in a lot off of Mine Hill Road in Roxbury, just west of where Rt 67 crosses the Shepaug River. (for parking coordinates, see Additional Waypoints)

• Begin your Wherigo journey at the info sign titled "Mine Hill Preserve" that is located at the posted coordinates, approximately 200 feet from parking, and on the main trail.

• SPECIAL NOTE on the TERRAIN RATING: only the final container's terrain rating is 3½ STARS, under normal conditions. Leaves, ice, and snow could increase that rating. You may have to spend a several minutes looking to find the exact spot. It is located up a short but steep incline, under an overhanging rock, and within a 10+ foot diameter alcove in the hillside. The cartridge will provide more hints upon arrival.

• Cellphone signal reception here is spotty, at best, so be sure to download the cartridge beforehand.

• TO DOWNLOAD THE WHERIGO CARTRIDGE, CLICK >>HERE<< AND THEN FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE WHERIGO WEBSITE.

• To learn more about the history of this preserve, visit Roxbury Land Trust's webpage at: www.RoxburyLandTrust.org/MineHill.html

 As always, enjoy the adventure.