Coal Mine Experience

Registration Required
2025 Jan-Feb|#54254

Jan 18, 2025
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 here in search of a new life and new opportunities. Deep beneath the surface was a rock that would power the young state of California. Discover the toils, triumphs, and tragedies embedded in these hills as we explore a replica coal mine.

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.

The walk from the parking lot includes some steep and uneven terrain.

Arrive early, at least 15 minutes, to allow enough time for parking and walking. Park in the upper parking lot, 1 mile past the kiosk. Walk past the gate where the Historic Marker is. Continue up the hill past the picnic area and meet at 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.

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

Registration Required.

Activity meeting dates

Jan 18, 2025
Sat3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Instructor

Interpretive Staff

More Information

SupervisorPia Loft
Number of sessions1

Registration dates

Dec 3, 2024 9:00 AM to Jan 17, 2025 11:59 PM
$3.00
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