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Covered Mine Shaft. This is one of about 7 covered abandoned lead mine shafts here in FDR Park. These are left over from the lead mining days of the late 1800's to early 1900's. The metal grate covers are solid and very reliable. Very interesting history here with many reminders of the past.
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Twisted Trail singletrack. Hard pack dirt base.
Limestone bluffs along the Snake Trail. The trail runs along a small creek at the bottom of the trail
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Brian Vize
Aug 14, 2013 near Asbury, IA
“Covered Mine Shaft. This is one of about 7 covered abandoned lead mine shafts here in FDR Park. These are left over from the lead mining days of the late 1800's to early 1900's. The metal grate covers are solid and very reliable. Very interesting history here with many reminders of the past.”  

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Covered Mine Shaft. This is one of about 7 covered abandoned lead mine shafts here in FDR Park. These are left over from the lead mining days of the late 1800's to early 1900's. The metal grate covers are solid and very reliable. Very interesting history here with many reminders of the past.
Limestone bluffs along the Snake Trail. The trail runs along a small creek at the bottom of the trail
Fun bridge and cool scenery at the bottom of snake
Creek Crossing on Hoot Hollow. Water level varies with high rainfall and shifting rocks.
Hoot Hollow mid-summer!
A ride through the summer foliage on the South Trailhead. Hardpack dirt when dry. Slimy and muddy when wet.
Great singletrack flowing past old growth oak trees.
Twisted Trail singletrack. Hard pack dirt base.
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