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    Karen Lee Ensley
    Photo Date: 
    02/23/2022
    The parking area has a map, picnic tables and a bench overlooking the river.
    Karen Lee Ensley
    Photo Date: 
    02/23/2022
    Hikers must walk past the Shickshinny Borough Wastewater Plant to reach the trail system. There is pedestrian access around the gate.
    Karen Lee Ensley
    Photo Date: 
    02/23/2022
    There are trail markers, but no maps at the trailhead.
    Karen Lee Ensley
    Photo Date: 
    02/23/2022
    Follow the trail marker with the large E.
    Karen Lee Ensley
    Photo Date: 
    02/23/2022
    A rock is painted with arrows at an intersection leading to the ruins.
    Karen Lee Ensley
    Photo Date: 
    02/23/2022
    The trail includes views of rock outcrops and coal mining ruins.
    Karen Lee Ensley
    Photo Date: 
    02/23/2022
    The ruins are from a coal mining operation.
    Karen Lee Ensley
    Photo Date: 
    02/23/2022
    There are remnants from several buildings.
    Karen Lee Ensley
    Photo Date: 
    02/23/2022
    The ruins are alongside the trail.
    Karen Lee Ensley
    Photo Date: 
    02/23/2022
    Portions of the trail are topped with pieces of coal.
    Karen Lee Ensley
    Photo Date: 
    02/23/2022
    The trail is mostly wide and leads through forest.
    Karen Lee Ensley
    Photo Date: 
    02/23/2022
    Enormous mounds of tailings can be seen from the trail.

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