Big Run Mine Geyser in Ashland, Pennsylvania is a roadside attraction where forced water shoots out of an abandoned coal mine ventilation shaft to form a "geyser".
This is not a hike but rather a quick roadside stop in the town of Ashland along Big Mine Run Road. This "geyser" is not a real geyser, but rather a result of high pressured water being forced out of the ground through an abandoned mine ventilation shaft. The water shoots out of the abandoned coal mine to create the geyser effect -- the water itself is no taller than about 3-feet at its highest. This roadside oddity is by far one of the weirdest attractions found in Pennsylvania.
Parking
Visitors will find a parking turnout located at the coordinates provided, along the south side Big Mine Run Road. There's a parking turnout at the geyser, large enough to fit one vehicle, as of November 2023.
Private Property
Note that the surrounding area is privately-owned. Unsure if the parking turnout is privately-owned, but it's smart to not spend much time here to not bother the neighborhood. Either way, seeing the geyser is a quick stop.
This is not a hike but rather a quick roadside stop in the town of Ashland along Big Mine Run Road. This "geyser" is not a real geyser, but rather a result of high pressured water being forced out of the ground through an abandoned mine ventilation shaft. The water shoots out of the abandoned coal mine to create the geyser effect -- the water itself is no taller than about 3-feet at its highest. This roadside oddity is by far one of the weirdest attractions found in Pennsylvania.
Parking
Visitors will find a parking turnout located at the coordinates provided, along the south side Big Mine Run Road. There's a parking turnout at the geyser, large enough to fit one vehicle, as of November 2023.
Private Property
Note that the surrounding area is privately-owned. Unsure if the parking turnout is privately-owned, but it's smart to not spend much time here to not bother the neighborhood. Either way, seeing the geyser is a quick stop.
