When I was growing up in Delta Colorado, us kids used to hunt for Mica and sell it to the Rock Shop. We didn't get much but enough for candy and the movies 😎 It cost 25 cents to go to a movie sometimes 10 cents they would show kid movies on a Bus.😎
The Gorgas Run Trail is open as of September, 2020. It runs from Gorgas Lane (street parking only, no lot) to the Forbidden Drive on the west bank of the Wissahickon Creek. The Wissahickon Schist Formation dominates this section of Philadelphia and can be found as far south as Maryland. It is strictly metamorphic and approximately one-half billion years old. It is highly unlikely that significant gold deposits exist in it. The sparkly mica flecks and the schist are the product of clay silt being baked at high temperatures at great depths for millions of years. On Google Maps the mine is marked as "Gorgas Creek Cave", up the north bank of the Gorgas Creek. IMO it's not worth the attempt to crawl in - Mother Nature is relentlessly filling it with silt and leaves. What IS interesting is the geologic folding that is obvious at the mouth of the cave - it is clear some of the metamorphic layers are curling under themselves. There are other places along the Forbidden Drive facing the Wissahickon Creek where this folding is also evident.
The buried mine shaft goes in about 20 feet and makes right angle turn to the left and goes for another 15 feet. The tunnel never gets higher then 4 feet. It has been buried for 25 to 30 years
This so much for showing this place. Those rocks in the creek bed are awesome. I have a picture of my grandmother standing in front of a decaying old building in wissihickon in 1914. Did you come across any old buildings on this trail? They may have fallen down by now. Loved all the info you gave.
The views of the rocks came out great! I believe Mica was used as a window on round kerosene heaters so that the operator could see the quality of the flame and to let light out from the heaters
Glad you didn't squeeze into that other entrance by yourself. Sets a sensible example I reckon. Love the mica. Makes me want to find some myself :) Lovely to see so many people out enjoying themselves walking along the road there. Thanks for sharing.
Nice have been where you are many times took my kids to the caves fished the creek right there you can get there off of henry ave.below sauls fields at the. Baseball field go to back lot down rocky trail to where u r at the creek.thanks for the memories showed my son video he remembers its been 10plus years oh b careful of them coobie holes wildlife such as foxes,racoons,etc.live in them
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When I was growing up in Delta Colorado, us kids used to hunt for Mica and sell it to the Rock Shop. We didn't get much but enough for candy and the movies 😎 It cost 25 cents to go to a movie sometimes 10 cents they would show kid movies on a Bus.😎
Beautiful city hike
So many interesting things in valley green the indian statue the hermits cave the covered bridge loved going there with my kids when they were younger
Cliff, you're a smart cookie, now you know dowsing rods don't find gold, they find water.
I curious about the buried tunnel. It's possible you could dig it out in go in?
The Gorgas Run Trail is open as of September, 2020. It runs from Gorgas Lane (street parking only, no lot) to the Forbidden Drive on the west bank of the Wissahickon Creek.
The Wissahickon Schist Formation dominates this section of Philadelphia and can be found as far south as Maryland. It is strictly metamorphic and approximately one-half billion years old. It is highly unlikely that significant gold deposits exist in it. The sparkly mica flecks and the schist are the product of clay silt being baked at high temperatures at great depths for millions of years.
On Google Maps the mine is marked as "Gorgas Creek Cave", up the north bank of the Gorgas Creek. IMO it's not worth the attempt to crawl in - Mother Nature is relentlessly filling it with silt and leaves. What IS interesting is the geologic folding that is obvious at the mouth of the cave - it is clear some of the metamorphic layers are curling under themselves. There are other places along the Forbidden Drive facing the Wissahickon Creek where this folding is also evident.
Really enjoyed that thanks. Glad you didn’t go in alone always best to have someone watch your back. Thanks for taking me along
Your Vids are the best! Gets me excited for my hiking trips
Another interesting name....Wissahickon....
Cool. I never knew about these old mines.
The buried mine shaft goes in about 20 feet and makes right angle turn to the left and goes for another 15 feet. The tunnel never gets higher then 4 feet. It has been buried for 25 to 30 years
You can still get in there. It's been years since I crawled in, but it is just as you described. The tree that marked it's location is gone.
Thanks for doing the video and sharing this information. Greatly appreciate your efforts.
This so much for showing this place. Those rocks in the creek bed are awesome. I have a picture of my grandmother standing in front of a decaying old building in wissihickon in 1914. Did you come across any old buildings on this trail? They may have fallen down by now. Loved all the info you gave.
There are a number of foundations scattered along the trails
The rock so cool, wish I was close I would to collect a few of them.
Amazing caves...would be alot of fun to rock hunt here. Such a beautiful park.
I go there often. Pennypack park has great rocks too.
I noticed the fires were laid but not lighted.Maybe left for next adventurer?
The views of the rocks came out great! I believe Mica was used as a window on round kerosene heaters so that the operator could see the quality of the flame and to let light out from the heaters
Glad you didn't squeeze into that other entrance by yourself. Sets a sensible example I reckon. Love the mica. Makes me want to find some myself :) Lovely to see so many people out enjoying themselves walking along the road there. Thanks for sharing.
Nice have been where you are many times took my kids to the caves fished the creek right there you can get there off of henry ave.below sauls fields at the. Baseball field go to back lot down rocky trail to where u r at the creek.thanks for the memories showed my son video he remembers its been 10plus years oh b careful of them coobie holes wildlife such as foxes,racoons,etc.live in them
wish I knew you were there Saturday I'm from Philly would have liked to say hi. have you ever checked out the pennypack Creek and park?
Have not been to pennypack yet. Someday maybe.
Love Pennypack. I find Rick art all around Fox Chase farm.
Good idea not to venture deep into the cave alone. Have you been to Kelpius cave in wissahickon park?
I looked in that place to find a part layered in red candle wax. I left worried that it was used as some kind of ritual cite
Never understand people leaving trash or graffiti 😡
That's Philly.
Great videos. If you don't mind me asking, what camera do you use? The quality is very good!
I'm currently using a Canon SX60
Cool . 👍. NC MOUNTAINS,❤
I live in mayfair near the sandy run of pennypack, i hope i might get to see you by chance
hey brother,u ever in altoona look me up will go out to a couple places down here.
Great video!!!!
PA has some funny named areas..
yu need to find some deeper shafts lol