Peg Leg Mine GeoVenture

Join Roan Mountain State Park on Friday, August 15th at the Visitor Center from 2:00-4:00PM EST for a geology adventure hike to the Peg Leg Mine. Your host, Ranger Phil Hylen, will take you back into the late 1800s as you take on the role of iron miners exploring the ridges of the mountains for traces of iron ore. Along the way, we will learn the geology of Roan Mountain and why it is so unique. After exploring the Peg Leg Mine on a 1.2-mile hike (moderate-difficulty natural terrain trail), participants will get to crack open geodes and iron ore to keep.

This program will begin and end at the Visitor Center. This time of the year is potentially hot and rainy, so be sure to dress in layers appropriate for the temperatures and wear good hiking shoes. Bring plenty of water and any snacks you may need. This program is limited to 20 participants and has a $10.00 fee per head.

You may also like the following events from Roan Mountain State Park:

• This Friday, 8th August, 02:00 pm, Snakes of Appalachia in Roan Mountain
• This Saturday, 9th August, 09:00 pm, Senses of the Night Hike: Tom Gray Trail in Roan Mountain
• Next Monday, 11th August, 09:00 pm, Perseids on the Roan Star Party in Roan Mountain

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