Mine Hill Preserve in Roxbury
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Remnants of a 19th-century iron-making complex and rock quarry with hiking trails in Roxbury, Connecticut.

📜 19th-century iron-making complex, on National Register of Historic Places.
🔍 Features blast furnaces, rock quarry, and hiking trails.

Why Go

🚶 Explore historical industrial site🌳 Scenic hiking trails (up to 6 miles)🧠 Learn about iron-making history via interpretive signs🐾 Dog-friendly (on leash)🏞️ Views of Shepaug River valley

Why Avoid

⚠️ Some trails closed due to safety/erosion/wildlife🌧️ Can be muddy after rain⛰️ Rocky sections on trails may not be suitable for strollers or wheelchairs

Tips

👟 Wear appropriate footwear, especially after rain.
🗓️ Best time to visit April through November.
🗺️ Download PDF map for trails

Cost

💰 Free entry

Hours

🕒 Open daily, dawn to dusk, year-round.

🅿️ ParkingAvailable on Mine Hill Road.

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