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Northwest Hills Planning Region

Mine Hill Preserve

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Northwest Hills Planning Region

Mine Hill Preserve

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Mine Hill Preserve

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    Location: Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

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    1. Mine Hill Preserve – Quarry Bridge loop from Roxbury

    5.45km

    01:36

    160m

    160m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Mine Hill Preserve – Mine Hill loop from Roxbury

    11.2km

    03:16

    290m

    280m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    December 14, 2023

    Explore the extensive history of Mine Hill Preserve, a 19th-century iron-making complex spanning 360 acres and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Self-guiding interpretive signs near roasting ovens and a blast furnace unravel the industrial journey, detailing Mine Hill's peak in 1865-1872 and the intricate process of mining and processing iron ore. Delve into the labyrinth of tunnels beneath with detailed diagrams.

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      Elevation 190 m

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