Hike 28: Coal Creek Park

This hike is literally in our backyard! A couple blocks away up Coal Creek Parkway is a beautiful greenbelt that provides a pleasant walk through the forest, and down the creek itself.

Coal Creek

The interesting thing about this hike, is there is actually some history around this trail.

Back in the 1800s, and early 1900s, our neighborhood was actually the site of a coal mining operation, hence the name. Trains carrying coal used to travel along a track that existed in this park.

Old photo on an interpretive sign

Several old relics dot this trail including a very old U.S. Postal vehicle!

An old mail truck: possibly 1930s?

I love living here, and I am so thankful such natural beauty and history exist so close to where I live! I will never take this for granted.

Brookie on a bridge!