This past weekend we decided to include a mine into the agenda before climbing to the peak of Mt. Marcy, New York's tallest mountain. While not a particularly large mining operation nor commercially important, the Rock Pond Mine is very interesting nonetheless. Nestled within a beautiful wilderness area including small ponds, towering pine and white birch trees, and a backdrop of mountains, the mine is worth a visit if just for the hike itself. The mine was operated only briefly in the early 1900's but is still archeologically relevant and well preserved with a very notable artifact being an intact steam boiler.
Enjoy the photos!
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