This hike follows a series of woods roads through an important center of the iron industry in the 1800s. Some of these woods roads are unmarked, and although they can easily be followed, those who are not confident of their route-finding ability might wish to choose another hike. The route of the hike traverses both Long Pond Ironworks State Park and Tranquility Ridge County Park.
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I consulted a long-time volunteer who maintains many of the trails in the area, and he replied as follows: "I think that a day tripper hiking in the general area surely qualifies as being within the historic district, which is on both sides of the road. I see no problem with that and park there myself, no hassle. A commuter parked there all day every day would be a more likely target." In other words, the restriction on parking is intended to deter people who are not visiting the immediate area from parking at Long Pond Ironworks. Those who follow the route of this hike are considered to be visitors to the historic district, and their cars will not be towed.