Coal Mining

Difficulty: Easy

Distance: 0.40 miles

Restrooms: Yes

Stroller Friendly: Yes

Wheelchair Friendly: Yes

Playground: Yes

Dog Friendly: Yes

Location: Centerville Community Park

Clues for Your Hike

1. Park in the stone parking area near the basketball court.
2. Start on the path to the left of the parking area, near the “Welcome to Centerville Park” sign.
3. Stay straight on the path, to keep the pickleball courts on your right.
4. Follow the path as it curves right around the playground. Pass the swing set on your right and continue on the path.
5. Continue on the path and take the left as the path goes toward a field and trees.
6. The path will then curve right toward a fence and then curves right again. You are now walking along the fence.
7. The post will be ahead on your left, at the corner of the fence.
8. Stay on the path and keep walking in the same direction. At the top of a small hill, take the left on the path.
9. Continue on the path back toward the basketball court, then turn left to the parking area.

Did You Know?

• Large-scale coal mining developed during the Industrial Revolution, where coal provided the main source of primary energy for industry and transportation.
• Coal mining continues as an important economic activity today but has begun to decline.
• Coal mining dates back over 3,000 years.