New Historic Oswego Iron Heritage Trail opens in Lake Oswego

History buffs, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone with curiosity about Oregon's past are sure to enjoy the newly unveiled historic Oswego Iron Heritage Trail.

The trail route follows the rail bed of the narrow gauge railroad that transported ore from the mines to the furnace and winds through existing streets and paths in Lake Oswego - including trails in Tryon Creek State Natural Area - taking adventurers on a tour of Oregon's iron industry. Featured sites include:

• The 1866 blast furnace in George Rogers Park
• The site of the 1888 furnace in Roehr Park
• The site of the pipe foundry in Foothills Park
• The Prosser iron mines in Iron Mountain Park (mines are no longer accessible)
• The Worker's Cottage on Wilbur Street
• The Oswego Pioneer Cemetary

When the path reaches Tryon Creek State Natural Area it passes an old Charcoal Pit that once produced fuel for the furnace.


This interpretive sign in Tryon Creek State Natural Area was created and funded by the Friends of Tryon Creek in partnership with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

(For more information and to view the entire collection of panels please visit http://lakeoswego.katu.com/news/community-spirit/455813-lake-oswego-unveils-historical-oswego-iron-heritage-trail)