Patsy's Mine

This trail leads to an interesting mine going straight back into the rock for 150 feet. This was dug by hand and later with steam power at the turn of the century over a 20 year period by Patsy Morley, an Irish prize fighter. He hiked every day from his small back room apartment in the print shop on Main Street, certain he was about to hit a rich silver vein - until one day he mysteriously disappeared.(from Farmington's website)

It depends on the individuals skill level. On All Trails app it is rated Moderate. Going up the south side is steep, but if you go on the north side of the loop and hit the flag first it took me an hour and a half.

No, at least not the main tunnel and the couple rooms we explored. There are two tunnels toward the back that may be different but they had shallow pools of water so we didn't keep going. It was more like a cave than a mine.

It is not recommended unless you are prepared to be hiking in snow. These trails are not maintained. Be prepared for hiking in the snow. Dress warm.