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Tour group standing in front of historic Mount Hope Furnace

Historic Mount Hope Furnace Tour in Fort Ann NY (Oct 10)

Friends of Camp Little Notch offers guided hikes to the Mount Hope Furnace one or two weekends each month (outside of camp season). Other public tour dates include: 8/1, 9/5, 9/19, 10/3.

When and Where

Date and Time

Saturday, Oct 10, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Address

Camp Little Notch, 744 Sly Pond Road Fort Ann, NY 12827

Cost

Suggested donation of $10/person to help support our ongoing preservation efforts.

About this event

The historic Mount Hope Furnace, hidden deep within the woods of Camp Little Notch where the remains of a 19th-century iron industry still stand—quiet, powerful, and waiting to be explored. Operating from 1836 to 1857, this furnace powered the town of Mount Hope, which once stood where the forest now grows. What feels remote today was once a center of industry, with homes, a store, stables, and a boarding house, all supporting a booming iron business. Today, traces of that town remain scattered quietly through the woods. Please note: The furnace trail takes about 60-90 minutes to complete. Participants should be capable of walking 2.5 miles on a wilderness trail with an overall elevation change of 228 ft. The ground is uneven and not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. Click the Learn More button for more information and tour details.



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