Red Ash Community and Mining Ruins

Red Ash Community and Mining Ruins

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The mining community of Red Ash was established in 1891 to accommodate its namesake mine, as well as others in the area, including Rush Run and Kaymoor. The stone wall and piers of the Red Ash tipple are just off the right side of the trail.

In 1900, Red Ash experienced a mine explosion that killed 46 workers, many of which were buried at the Red Ash cemetery. Similar to Brooklyn, Red Ash was abandoned by the 1950s after the mine closures.

NOTE

From this point until stop 7, there will be several spots where ruins stand on both sides of the trail, including stone piers, retaining walls, foundations and chimney stacks. Because of their proximity to one another and state of deterioration, it is hard to determine which belonged to Red Ash and which was Rush Run. 

CAUTION

Park regulations prohibit the possession, collection, removal, destruction, or disturbance of both natural and cultural objects and structures on public land. (16 U.S.Code 470aa-470mm).

Climbing, sitting, or walking on walls and other constructed features weakens them. Please leave historic structures and artifacts as you find them, where they help tell the story of the past.

The railroad track at the end of Southside Junction is an ACTIVE line and private property; do not walk on or cross the tracks!