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Emerson's Mill & Patten's Mill sites in Candia, New Hampshire, are historic, scenic, and quiet industrial ruins located in the East Candia area, offering a glimpse into the town's early 19th-century industrial past. Today, the site is a public, natural area frequented by hikers and nature enthusiasts, featuring stone foundations, a stone dam, and serene pond views.
Situated near the hamlet of East Candia, adjacent to Patten Hill, with access often connected to the nearby Rockingham Recreational Rail Trail.
Visitors can see the remains of the old mills, including significant stone foundations and a stone dam that once supported water-powered operations.
The sites are located around a pond (often referred to as Emerson Pond/Marsh), offering scenic, wooded, and aquatic surroundings.
To log this cache you must complete the following:
Photo (include in log):
1. Take a picture of either yourself or an identifying object with Scott.
Questions (send in message to CO):
- Identify Scott's purpose here.
- What word is carved in the rock by the two blue chairs?
- What color is the ski lift chair that was turned into a swing?
Virtual Rewards 5.0 - 2026-2027
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between February 3, 2026 and February 3, 2027. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 5.0 on the Geocaching Blog.