Coal Mine Experience Tour

Registration Required
2024 Nov-Dec|#53627

Nov 30, 2024
7 yrs +, Mixed
Mine ToursAll Ages
Activity locationBlack Diamond Mines (Antioch): Greathouse Visitor Center

Description

BLACK DIAMOND MINES REGIONAL PRESERVE -

In the late 19th century, people from around the world arrived in the Mount Diablo Coal Field in search of a new life and new opportunities. Discover the stories of miners who toiled underground as you experience a replica coal mine. We’ll discuss the dangers of working deep in the layers of the Earth and explore the area’s fascinating geology.

All participants must be age 7 or older, and parent participation is required. Hard hats are required and provided. Underground spaces may feel claustrophobic for some people. Please bring a jacket; you will be underground in the mine, where temperatures are in the mid-50's year-round.

Arrive at least 15 minutes early, to allow enough time for parking and walking to the Greathouse Visitor Center, located ¼ mile from the parking lot. The walk from the parking lot and includes some steep and uneven terrain.
Park in the upper parking lot, 1 mile past the kiosk. Once parked, continue up the hill, following signs to the Greathouse Visitor Center.

Each tour is limited to 15 total maximum participants.
Cost is $3 per person.
$5 per vehicle parking fee applies when kiosk is attended.
Registration Required.

Black Diamond Mines (Antioch): Greathouse Visitor Center
http://goo.gl/maps/vU21u

Activity meeting dates

Nov 30, 2024
Sat3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Instructor

Interpretive Staff

More Information

SupervisorPia Loft
Number of sessions1

Registration dates

Oct 1, 2024 9:00 AM to Nov 27, 2024 4:00 PM
$3.00
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