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General John T. Wilder purchased this land as part of a 7,000 acre purchase for $25.15 an acre in 1870. One of the mines he started became known as the Peg Leg Mine. The mine was mined for iron ore. The ore was sent to a smelter across the Doe River. The water wheel, similar to the one near the visitor's center, was used to lift and drop a 500-lb hammer and to crush the ore. The ore would then be loaded on to rail cars and sent to Cranberry, North Carolina for further processing before making its way to Ohio and Pennsylvania to a steel mill. | |||
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Revision as of 19:25, 28 September 2015
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Trail Overview
This is part of the Roan Mountain State Park trail system
How to get there
From the visitor center walk between the water wheel building and the bathrooms. Head left and go under the waterwheel flume to begin the hike.
Route Description
Short trail beginning at the visitor center.
| Feet Out | Peg Leg Mine | Feet Back | Elevation (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Trail head at Visitor's Center | 1,596 | 2,714 |
| 198 | Unknown split, continue right for trail | 1,398 | 2,697 |
| 1,015 | Viewing platform | 581 | 2,850 |
| 1,596 | Peg Leg Mine | 0 | 2,909 |
Typical Conditions
Being a TN state park, the dirt and gravel trails are kept in good condition. Some of the trail sections are steep, thus can be slippery after a rain.
Misc. Information
General John T. Wilder purchased this land as part of a 7,000 acre purchase for $25.15 an acre in 1870. One of the mines he started became known as the Peg Leg Mine. The mine was mined for iron ore. The ore was sent to a smelter across the Doe River. The water wheel, similar to the one near the visitor's center, was used to lift and drop a 500-lb hammer and to crush the ore. The ore would then be loaded on to rail cars and sent to Cranberry, North Carolina for further processing before making its way to Ohio and Pennsylvania to a steel mill.
Maps
Photos
History of the mine
View from the platform
Non-meshing gear of water wheel
