Ringwood, New Jersey -
Mine Shaft
Horizontal, not vertical. You can walk into it, but not too far. Ringwood was once the iron mining capital of the U.S.
- Address:
- 150 Snake Den Rd, Ringwood, NJ
- Directions:
- I-287 exit 57 onto Skyline Drive. Go north over the mountain toward Ringwood. At end of Skyline Dr. turn left (south) onto Hwy 511. In less than two miles and turn right onto Westbrook Rd (across reservoir). At fork bear left, then take second left onto Snake Den Rd. At fork bear left, pass the yellow "No Outlet" sign. Look for the Weis Ecology Center sign and outer parking lot about one-third mile from this fork. Look on the map for the "Roomy Mine." It's at the intersection of the red and yellow trails.
- Phone:
- 973-835-2160
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