The evocative ruins of an 1868-1876 iron-smelting settlement in the hills west of Cedar City, part of Frontier Homestead State Park. A short interpretive trail passes a beehive charcoal kiln, blast furnace foundations, and chimney remnants left from Utah's second attempt at a homegrown iron industry.
| Category | Point of Interest |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cedar City |
| Top activities | Self-guided interpretive walking trail, Photographing the beehive charcoal kiln, Pioneer industrial history, Quiet picnicking |
| Best time to visit | Spring through fall; the site is exposed, so mornings are best in summer. |
| Entrance fee | Free |
| Permits | None. Last few miles are on a good graded road off SR-56; fine for passenger cars in dry weather. |
Visitor tip: It is about 20 miles west of Cedar City off SR-56 — combine it with Frontier Homestead in town for the full Iron Mission story, and don't climb on the fragile ruins.
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