Hill Annex Mine State Park
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Go down in history with a tour of the Hill Annex Iron Mine. On the 1 1/2-hour open pit mine tour, visitors make a spectacular descent into mining's past. Learn about the mine operation, the people who worked here, and where they came from. Discover marine fossils in northern Minnesota. Get a sense of the mine's deep, rich history. Learn how this National Historic Site played an important role in state, national, and world history.
Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape.
Park NotesTours:Hill Annex Mine State Park offers two different tours. Each runs 1.5 hours in length and is offered on Friday and Saturday during the summer season. Fossil Hunt: Hunt for fossils from the Cretaceous era and best of all you can keep what you find! Historic Mine Tour: Board a bus to trace the route miners took to get to work at the mine. Virtual Tour:Take a virtual tour. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park! Gift Card:Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card. Firewood Restrictions Information:Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Learn more and review vendor lists. Birders:Get the Bird Checklist |
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Hours
Best time to contact the park:
Memorial Day - Labor Day: Friday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Spring, Fall & Winter: Call Scenic State Park at (218) 743-3362.
Contact
Hill Annex Mine State Park
C/O Scenic State Park
56956 Scenic Highway 7
Bigfork, MN 56628
tel: 218-247-7215 or 218-743-3362
email: scenic.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
Entrance to the park is on the north edge of Calumet along State Highway 169, halfway between Grand Rapids and Hibbing.