Sideling Hill LbNA #8386
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Add Location| Owner: | girlguides  |
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| Plant date: | May 21, 2004 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Hancock |
| County: | Washington |
| State: | Maryland |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Found by: | Bug Bug & Boo Boo |
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| Last found: | Jun 25, 2016 |
| Status: | FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFaOFFF |
| Last edited: | Oct 13, 2015 |
Replaced 6-5-2014
Sideling Hill is one of the best rock exposures in the northeastern United States. Highway construction cut through the mountain exposing almost 850 vertical feet of a textbook example syncline formed nearly 350 million years ago. A noticeable feature when you look at the exposure is the ever-present water flowing from the sides of the hill. Two water-bearing zones, called aquifers, were intercepted by the excavation of the mountain. As the aquifers leak, the evaporating water causes iron oxide, or rust, to be deposited along the sides of the rocks. During the winter months, a beautiful ice cascade can be seen as the flowing water freezes. Several geologic wayside stations help you interpret what you see. The Sideling Hill letterbox is located near the westbound side, but is accessible from either direction of travel on I68. If you are traveling eastbound, you're in for a little bit of a walk, but just cross over to the westbound side via the pedestrian bridge.
Warning:rest stop may be closed in winter months. When it is open, there are restrooms and vending machines available. Unfortunately, the Exhibit Center has been moved to Hancock, to the east, if you'd like to see more displays and history of the area and construction of the highway.
Clues:
Westbound 68
Climb the steps and read about Town Hill Ridge.
Count 6 posts back on the highway side.
Bend down to tie your shoe.
Reach under boardwalk.
Wait until muggles have finished looking at the view.
Email us at girlguides@verizon.net and tell about your travels!
Sideling Hill is one of the best rock exposures in the northeastern United States. Highway construction cut through the mountain exposing almost 850 vertical feet of a textbook example syncline formed nearly 350 million years ago. A noticeable feature when you look at the exposure is the ever-present water flowing from the sides of the hill. Two water-bearing zones, called aquifers, were intercepted by the excavation of the mountain. As the aquifers leak, the evaporating water causes iron oxide, or rust, to be deposited along the sides of the rocks. During the winter months, a beautiful ice cascade can be seen as the flowing water freezes. Several geologic wayside stations help you interpret what you see. The Sideling Hill letterbox is located near the westbound side, but is accessible from either direction of travel on I68. If you are traveling eastbound, you're in for a little bit of a walk, but just cross over to the westbound side via the pedestrian bridge.
Warning:rest stop may be closed in winter months. When it is open, there are restrooms and vending machines available. Unfortunately, the Exhibit Center has been moved to Hancock, to the east, if you'd like to see more displays and history of the area and construction of the highway.
Clues:
Westbound 68
Climb the steps and read about Town Hill Ridge.
Count 6 posts back on the highway side.
Bend down to tie your shoe.
Reach under boardwalk.
Wait until muggles have finished looking at the view.
Email us at girlguides@verizon.net and tell about your travels!