Lord Hill Mineral Collecting Area
Lord Hill is a granite pegmatite that was mined commercially for feldspar at one time. Over 50 different minerals have been found at Lord Hill. The more common minerals found are varieties of feldspar, quartz, topaz, phenakite, and garnet. Most mineral collecting activity takes place in the larger of the 2 quarry pits. From the open ledge behind the upper quarry, a blazed trail goes north-east a short distance to a scenic overlook of Horseshoe Pond and surrounding mountains.
General Information
Mineral Collecting Tips
The Lord Hill mine is an open depression in the top of the hill. The mine area is covered with small pieces of rock. Search for minerals in these rock fragments or in the walls of the mine.
A mineral collection permit is required to collect mineral specimens at Lord Hill
- No fee required for permit.
- Permits can be obtained at the mineral collecting site.
- Permits are valid for 1 day at one mineral collecting site.
- Please read and comply with the conditions stated on the permit.
Getting There
Directions
Lord Hill is located in Stoneham, Maine. It is accessible from either the north or south by hiking trails.
From the North: Follow Deer Hill Rd. (FR9 - closed seasonally) 4.7 mi from NH 113 to the Horseshoe Pond Trail. This is a small parking area at a curve in the road. From Deer Hill Rd., the trail descends moderately past the Styles grave, which is on the right of the trail, then enters a gravel road and turns right onto it.
The trail follows this road, keeping straight at a junction in 100 yd. At 0.3 mi., just before the gravel road ends, the trail turns right. The trail is a gradual uphill climb to the intersection with the Conant Trail. Go left onto the Conant Trail and follow the trail for 0.3 miles to the Lord Hill summit.
At the summit go left for a great view of Horseshoe Pond. Take the Mine Trail to your right to the abandoned mine.
From the South: From Maine Route 5 in Lovell, Maine turn west onto West Lovell Road and cross the narrows at Kezar Lake continuing to the right for approximately 2.75 mi. Turn left on to Foxboro Road staying right for 2.1 mi.
At the junction with Horseshoe Pond Road (right) continue straight on the Mine Road approximately 0.5 mi. to the trailhead. Park your vehicle then hike up the Mine Road approximately 1.0 mi. to the mine.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.