Fairfax Stone Letterbox Clues
Near Thomas, West Virginia
#4 in the Fossil Series
Placed by Squirrel on October 15, 2000
Easy, dogs OK

A long time ago Lord Fairfax followed the Potomac River to its origin and
there he placed a large stone marking the event. Your search begins at that
stone. From the parking lot go to the stone and cross the Potomac River. You
made need a life jacket, but then again, you may not. Cross the field to
where the fence ends. Take the trail up a slight hill and cross another
field. At this point you are crossing a reclaimed strip mine. Under the soil
and grass there is coal. Go thru the center of the field to the crest of the
field and look to your right for a ditch. Go to that ditch and look around in
the slate for some very cool fern fossils. Very nice stuff. When you have
your fill of plant fossils, (leave some for others) return the way you came.
As you go back down the hill into the woods look to your left for some trees.
The letterbox is at the base of one of those near the trail. Good luck!