So wish I had a scenic route like this within walking distance of my house. Really jealous here. As far as the old coal mine. Maybe they could turn it into a local park. The stip pits into lakes for birds and fish. Trails where the trucks used to travel and so forth.
There's definitely tons of trails all around it. Definitely think a lake in order but not enough water to fill it - there's an issue with the aquifers I think but idk. Yes, we are sooo blessed here.