Dater's Mine Traditional Cache
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Our first cache stashing. It's located atop of Dater's Mountain, elevation 918 feet. The hike is an upward climb going over some smooth rock ridges toward the top but not too steep. One-way is about 3/4 mile.
Some history: Dater's Mine, is a large OPEN PIT high atop Dater Mountain, just north of Dater Mountain Nature County Park, on PIPC land. Although not much is known about the history of the mine, it was probably associated with Abraham Dater, who operated iron forges on the Ramapo River and Stony Brook in Sloatsburg, N.Y. in first half of 1800's. There's water in the mine and in front of it and IS DANGEROUS!! But it's a gem of a place. It has a great view to the E, SE, S, SW. Note the mine tailings dumped along the edge of the terrace. The cache IS NOT within the open cut so as to preserve the integrity of this historic structure and for safety reasons. (see spoiler for further clues) You can get more information about this mine and other mines in a book called "Iron Mine Trails" by Edward J. Lenik, published by the NY-NJ Trail Conference. DIRECTIONS: The directions given here is an easier approach to the mine than the way it's described in Mr. Lenik's book. Park in the circle at the end of Johnsontown Road near Sloatsburg, N.Y. Take the BLUE DISK trail (blue dot on white), for about 0.40 miles. At this point (sometimes marked by a cairn), the Blue Disk Trail continues to the right, but you will go straight on an unmarked trail. Go up this trail for about 180 feet. Then turn left heading westward up and over several smooth ridgetops until you see SE, S, SW, W views opening up. Continue westward, climbing higher, then walk toward the views of the yonder mountains to the south. BE CAREFUL AS YOU APPROACH THE MINE! Enjoy ! (see spoiler for further clues) Cache contents: As of 3-21-21 Ol’ Darlin’ soap samples and lip balms, necklaces, trinkets
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