The Best Spelunking Trails in United States

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Sunk Mine

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near Dennytown, New York (United States)

HikingLou

Distance

3.91mi

Elevation +

528f

TrailRank

53

It was said that Sunk Mine, which is located at Clarence Fahnestock State Park, east of Cold Spring N.Y., provided iron for Civil War cannons at West Point, steamship boilers, and the first locomotive built in the United...

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Hope Mine and Peter's Mine

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near Skylands, New Jersey (United States)

koji999

Distance

4.78mi

Elevation +

850f

TrailRank

34

Start at Ringwood parking. Follow Blue blaze(0.2 mi) then yellow blaze. Accross High voltage towers. Photo#3 is branch(Right:Hope mine. Left:Peter's mine) For Hope mine, Leave road and start climbing just before forest. ...

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HoganCamp, PineSwamp, SureBridge & GreenWood Mine

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near Fountain Head Mobile Home Park, New York (United States)

koji999

Distance

7.66mi

Elevation +

1293f

TrailRank

32

Starting from Lake Skannatati parking lot. Follow blue paint(Photo#1;go along with lake)for 1.7km(1.1mi) Follow yellow trail west for 0.3miles. Hogan camp mine(41.24283 -74.12067) is right hand side. Return to yellow tra...

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Cranberry Mine & Lewis Mine Hike

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near Baileytown, New York (United States)

HikingLou

Distance

1.52mi

Elevation +

105f

TrailRank

30

Cranberry Mine This is relatively short and adventurous dangerous hike. The Lewis Mine is not so impressive. However the Cranberry Mine replaces all disappointment and will have you leaving the site in a wow! This impre...

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Nickel Mine and Hasenclever Mine

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near Fountain Head Mobile Home Park, New York (United States)

koji999

Distance

5.48mi

Elevation +

705f

TrailRank

30

Stop car at parking in Lake Tiorati picinic area. Walk Tiorati Brook Road west to Nickel mine starting point of trail(Photo#2) Missing large cairn but triangle wood(Photo#3) and small cairn with swamp(Photo#4) For Hasen ...

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Pine Swamp Mine

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near Arden, New York (United States)

HikingLou

Distance

2.95mi

Elevation +

568f

TrailRank

29

This is a moderate day hike. Once you’ve parked at the Lake Askoti parking lot, take the A-SB R Trail until you reach the intersection with the yellow trail. You will make a left. As you continue you will see old ruins a...

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Boston Mine & Garfield Mine

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near Arden, New York (United States)

HikingLou

Distance

9.23mi

Elevation +

1562f

TrailRank

28

This is another advanced adventure that starts at the Lake Skannatati/Askoti parking lot. Starting on the Turquoise/Aqua Trail, you will pass some familiar views before finding yourself in complete seclusion. A waypoint ...

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Warwick Mine

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near Rocky Hill, New York (United States)

koji999

Distance

2.86mi

Elevation +

256f

TrailRank

28| 3.33

Roadway(Private road)to the mine is well built(It can be seen on Google earth) But I did not use them. At the end of roadway, there is tripod branch(Photo#3) Mine entrance(41.22579 -74.343) 355m

Very enjoyable hike.
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Surebridge Mine & Greenwood Mine

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near Arden, New York (United States)

HikingLou

Distance

8.02mi

Elevation +

1453f

TrailRank

27

Your adventure to the Surebridge and Greenwood Mines starts at the Lake Skannatati/Askoti parking lot. Take the red triangle-white-blazed trail and follow the waypoints to their destination. There are eight mine openi...

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Harris Mine,Boston Mine,Garfield Mine

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near Arden, New York (United States)

koji999

Distance

9.43mi

Elevation +

1647f

TrailRank

27

Harris Mine(41.26862 -74.13072) 256m: ArdenValley Rd. East 1.6mi from Parking area. After water fall and swamp. Boston Mine(41.2466 -74.1457) 312m Garfield Mine(41.25377 -74.14283) 269m

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Edison Mine, Cornell Mine, Herbert Mine

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near Doodletown (historical), New York (United States)

koji999

Distance

7.97mi

Elevation +

2241f

TrailRank

27

Follow Blue trail. Edison Mine is right by mining trail accrossing Blue trail. Cornell Mine is just before sumit of bold mountain. Photo#2 is Cornell Mine view from Red Trail.

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Doodle Town Mine

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near Doodletown (historical), New York (United States)

koji999

Distance

2.12mi

Elevation +

52f

TrailRank

26

In 2010, I took picture that had ghost on the water(See Photo #6) Doodle Town Mine (41.2919 -74.00438) 164m

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Sunk Mine

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near Dennytown, New York (United States)

koji999

Distance

0.43mi

Elevation +

112f

TrailRank

26

Gate closed in winter season(12/22-04/01) Leave car at parking(entrance of Sunken mine Road) But it take just 15minutes to starting of climb point. Other than winter, car can park many place along with Sunken mine Rd. L...

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Alice Mine (Lost mine)

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near Laurel Ridge, New York (United States)

koji999

Distance

0.99mi

Elevation +

302f

TrailRank

25

Park car at entrance of HOGBACK trail; It takes 0.6mile from Ironwood rd. east end. Ascending the trail north another 0.6mile. Just before going downhill, leave the trail and turn right(Photo#4) Go to mountain summit. Al...

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Cornell Mine/ Hike To Bald Mt.

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near Doodletown, New York (United States)

HikingLou

Distance

4.96mi

Elevation +

1329f

TrailRank

25

A nice day hike! This hike is another great find along the Hudson River, taking you up to the famous Bald Mountain. From the top you can see the Hudson River and Bear Mountain Bridge. If you venture off trail you will...

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Bradley Mine & Hike to Hogan Camp Mine

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near Arden, New York (United States)

HikingLou

Distance

9.37mi

Elevation +

2034f

TrailRank

24

Upon reaching the long open trench in the hillside you might begin to wonder what is to come. The Bradley Mine is an im- pressive structure, however since it is close to the road and within walking distance from high tra...

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Tilly Foster Mine

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near Tilly Foster, New York (United States)

koji999

Distance

0.88mi

Elevation +

112f

TrailRank

23

Tilly Foster Mine(41.41279 -73.64265) 97m. The Largest man-made hole in the world. Public Parking(South side of intersection of Route6 and Tilly Foster Rd) is available.

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Cranberry Mine

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near Baileytown, New York (United States)

koji999

Distance

1.20mi

Elevation +

269f

TrailRank

23

Starting point for climb is 1km(0.6mi) east from Silver lake picnic area. 2nd green arrow(Photo#3) painted on the road after passed comfort station(Photo#4) There is river across seven lakes drive. Go north along with r...

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Spanish Mine

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near Bulsontown, New York (United States)

koji999

Distance

1.43mi

Elevation +

174f

TrailRank

23

Parking at visitor center(book store) on palisade pkwy. Go south along with pkwy. There is starting climb point at milestone(Photo#1) Go west 1km(0.6mi). There are 2 shafts(41.28359 -74.03931),(41.28411 -74.03984) but no...

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Augusta Mine

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near Tuxedo Park, New York (United States)

koji999

Distance

1.01mi

Elevation +

59f

TrailRank

23

Augusta Mine coordinate(41.19373 -74.17512) 850ft. Difficulty=heavy slope using installed rope. Following white paint on the trees. Reach forest road follow for 250feets to north. Then climb up perpendicularly(Refer Phot...

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Daters Mine

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near Tuxedo Park, New York (United States)

koji999

Distance

0.97mi

Elevation +

404f

TrailRank

23

Start at parking(Photo#3);north dead end of Johnsontown road. Follow B trail(Blue painted on trees) for 0.9km(0.55mi), leave B trail(Photo#4) and go straight north. Dater Mine(41.18447 -74.1755) is northwest direction. B...

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Green Mine(Wawayanda state park)

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near Willow Brook, New Jersey (United States)

koji999

Distance

1.63mi

Elevation +

118f

TrailRank

22

Follow Blue trail,make right at T-junction. Walk Wawayanda rd. for 0.4miles. Green mine main entrance is right after bridge. Main entrance Coordinate (41.20984 -74.39603)

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Black Ash Mine

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near Tuxedo Park, New York (United States)

koji999

Distance

1.79mi

Elevation +

679f

TrailRank

22

Tuxedo parking $2 (Accept only $1 bill & Quarters) Free for Weekend & holiday. Starting point of trail is Photo#1. Follow red trail for 1.9km(1.2mi) Photo#2;View of Black Ash Mine from red trail. Black Ash Mine coordinat...

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Spanish Mine

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near Baileytown, New York (United States)

HikingLou

Distance

5.89mi

Elevation +

1030f

TrailRank

22

The hike to the Spanish Mine on Black Mountain is a moderate hike and is about six miles. There are no reliable water sources so be sure to bring at least four liters of water, along with the right food. Park towards ...

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Edison Mine

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near Doodletown, New York (United States)

HikingLou

Distance

0.62mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

21

Years prior to this mine’s existence, Thomas Edison had de- veloped a device for producing high quality magnetite iron ore which was found at the Sunk Mine. This is also know as the Edison Device. The Edison Mine cons...

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