Moderate hike to an awesome piece of history hidden in the woods. Pretty cool.

A fascinating and well preserved part of history. A valuable community resource. Great for photography and exploration.

I’m ashamed to say that I never knew how close this nature preserve is to Birmingham and had no clue of the beauty it holds. My kids and I will be visiting all the time, now!

Very interesting piece of history

A short hike from the Nature Center with modest changes in elevation brings you to Ore Crusher #3. This gyratory crusher looms over the old railbed and I claim that it resembles a Dalek when you are first see it through the trees while winding down into the valley. Walking up behind the crusher brings you to an old cistern -operations were steam engine powered - the foundations of an winch that pulled carts, and the entrance to mine #2. The army Corps of Engineers secured the mine entrance, good, but left an ugly gravel road behind.

Its an amazing place, great views, i had a good time.

It was a nice hike to get to the ore Crusher. It is very off the beaten path, but worth it. Interesting historical place.

Nice hidden site with the old blocked off mine shaft. Ore crusher atill stands and is huge. Iron ore is everywhere which the kids found awesome.

Great hike and cool history!

Neato daddyo

Loved it.

Good hike and quiet

Really cool piece of history!

Great trails