It's free! Nearby cities include Cisco, Westwater. Also, it is super hot and many of the vegetation was cleared out a year or so ago I think so Id prepare for that as well. Were headed back out soon for a short summer S.Utah rockhounding trip and noticed the spot at Twisted Forest (which weve snowmobiled over a dozen times in the thick of winter!) Since those dont look like very good directions to Brian Head, you might want to change it to Agate Hill You can delete this log, but I just wanted to let you know about the copy/paste error. Thanks for your postings and tips on where to seek rocks and minerals in beautiful Utah. Once we parked we walked westward up a couple of hills on a wash and were soon met with the smooth, black rocks especially on the left hand side away from ESR. 83). Cerussite, Bornite, Calamine, Cerussite, Chalcopyrite, Gold, Gypsum, Limonite, Malachite, Pyrite, etc. amzn_assoc_linkid = "449ea551b1326ba1099098f322f2d915"; Turn left (East) onto UT-20 E and drive 20.5 miles to US-89, 3. On the way back we met a couple of hikers who informed us that we had taken a wrong turn and ended up the wrong canyon. Its October and Im thinking Id like to go before the snow. I went there last Tuesday with the person in our club that heard about the new road. In the depression, one road goes east, the other goes north. Drive South on I-15 for 178.4 miles until exit 95 toward US-89/Panguitch/Kanab, 2. The area with the most rockhounding locations to check out is south of I-70, offering specimens of many minerals including carnotite, chalcedony, agate, selenite, barite, and pyrolusite. Follow the dirt road for 1.4 miles to its end. Our cottages are on our one acre garden property. Sometimes, you might even find conjoined ones which are always fun to cut open. Follow that road 17 miles to the Denderite site. Hi Jason! Hey Jess! When you have gone 31 miles youll come to a road that heads southwest. There are both public and private quarries, so make sure you know where you are. Drive South on I-15 for 178.4 miles until exit 95 toward US-89/Panguitch/Kanab 2. Northeastern Utah is a great spot for rockhounding. 1594 West North Temple, Suite 3110 Is this still a good spot to find these rocks:) I am wanting to make a list of places to try for this summer we started today geode beds in dugway beautiful place! Drive on Redwood Road for one mile to Main Street/Highway 73 and take a left (West) at that light, 5. I live in Idaho and Id like to head down that way, but not if its for nothing. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. $24.95. 4. Algonquin (384 pp.) There are many rockhounding clubs in Utah so you can choose one that works best for you. We found loads of great agate there, and if you take a 4 wheeler ride up casto wash, you will find agate the entire way, but not in the quantities that you find on agate hill. Just spent 2 great collection days here at lovely agate hill, & what a view too. Delta, Utah 84624 Drive Hwy 257 south from Deseret for about 43 miles, until you come to a sign identifying a road that heads east. We are easy walking distance to downtown Mantiou enjoy restaurants, shopping, art galleries,microbreweries, wine shops and the old fashioned Manitou Acrade . Took me a few tries, but I found it! (435) 864-4294 FAX Antlerite, Bornite, Fluorite, Hematite, Limonite, Magnetite, Pyrite, Cerussite, Galena, Quartz, Barite, Chalcopyrite, Chrysocolla, Malachite. Garnet (pyrope, Arizona Rubies), Chlorite, Corundum, Rutile, Spinel. People work old abandoned mining claims for placer gold, and people actually find small quantities. Drive to the end of the spur road and then start looking for fossils in the wash and on the mountainside. I was wondering if the jasper there had a specific name so Im glad you shared that. The colors most seen are clear, white, purple, and pink (I really like the pink ones for some reason). Again, as with many of the other locations I have been to and mention on this site, the directions to this place were completely off-base in the other books and references I was using so I have corrected that below. It is located just northwest of Notch Peak. A couple of things.googlemap shows more roads than still exist. To make things easier, Ill break the state up into several areas and discuss the rockhounding sites and anything noteworthy in each region. To get to the hill, drive northeast from Delta on US Hwy 6/50 to the Brush Wellman Road (about 11 miles). we teach about any where we can get people to listen. Pull-off at the top should have plenty of room to turn a trailer around. Drive Hwy 257 south from Deseret for about 43 miles, until you come to a sign identifying a road that heads east. As always, make sure to gain permission from any landowners or claim holders before collecting on their property. Take that left (West) toward the town of Faust for 13.6 miles, 7. Follow it for about 3 miles, to where a dirt road forks south. Proceed to I-25 taking I-25 north to exit 141. The second location we decided to visit this weekend was on the other side of Highway 143 near the town of Panguitch (the Gateway to Bryce Canyon National Park). It's located in Utah, United States.I got this container for my birthday! Specimens can be found within yards of your car, or you can hike up the hills. Turn left (South) onto North Main Street for 1.2 miles, 3. I may have a trailer on the truck and would hate to not be able to turn around. Disappointed about that aspect. Kanosh: Turn east onto the dirt road and travel about 6 miles to the sign for Black Spring. I have been given a bunch of polishing stuff and bucks of rocks from a find that his father pass-away . The goal was to fill up some buckets with agate to stare at and play around with while we remain cooped up all winter. 801-539-4001, Lynndyl and Fish Springs 1:100,000-scale topographic maps, Topaz Mountain East 7.5-minute topographic map. Deseret: Obsidian can be found west ofBlack Rock. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The ground this day was lightly dusted with snow and the creek was mostly frozen over, but we bundled up and braved the wind and the cold for a day of nice hunting. Let us know how they polish up , Hello Yang, I have two tumblers and a vibratory polisher, I would be happy to sell one of the tumblers, so you can polish your agates, you can contact me at my email address [emailprotected]. So come and enjoy some quality time with your friends and family collecting these exquisite Opals! Vast meadows and snow capped peaks with rolling hills of red rocks around the horizon. Were you able to drive right up to the location or did you have to hike around? We are working to try and get our claims back but for the time being it is now free for all public to go get as many geodes as you want. The mines are almost too numerous to count but offer a large selection of rocks and minerals. Previous Image. Fossils include fusulinacea (fossil shells which can have either one or multiple chambers, some quite elaborate) and stromatoporoids (fossilized sponges). Just a few ATVs on the roads. amzn_assoc_title = "Some of my favorite rockhounding gear from Amazon:"; I went about 3 months ago and it was safe enough for my 2 year old as long as I held on to his hand there is really only one steep hill you have to go up and down the up is easy going down you need good shoes because it is very slippery. Take the main trail from the road and hike just barely over 1 mile and you will see thedigs up on the mountain to your left about 180feet from the trail, 8. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Agate Hill Inn Corner of Spencer and Cave Avenues Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829 Phone: (719)685-0685 . Agate, chert, and jasper are varieties of microcrystalline or cryptocrystalline quartz (quartz having crystals that are too small to be detected with a hand lens) that have either a waxy or a dull luster. 1. Drive another 10.4 miles to the four way stop in the town of Francis and go straightonto UT-35 East/W Main Village Way, 6. Turn left (East) onto East Center Street (turns slightly right and becomes Highway 143) for 14.9 miles until Brian Head Peak Road, 4. Thank you for sharing this site! As such, this truly is an agate-lovers paradise with multiple colors, multiple varieties, and an abundance of material. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. R.O.C.K. The opal is one of those things you really have to see with your own eyes to appreciate the attractiveness of this mineral. Garnet, Azurite, Biotite, Chlorite, Chrysocolla, Epidote, Limonite, Manetite, Malachite, Quartz, Sulfur, Ziosite, etc. 324 South State These sediments eventually became mudstones, sandstones, and conglomerates; cavities in these rocks were later filled in with the quartz. Of course, you dont have to be limited to just agate in this area if you dont want to. Starting in Delta, follow US 6 north about 11 miles to the Brush Wellman Road. Agate, Jasper, Pyrolusite, Rhodochrosite, Chalcedony, Chalcopyrite, Cuprite, Galena, Gold, Hematite, Malachite, Pyrite, Limonite, Goethite, etc. Agate Hill (GC2ZNRF) was created by caleb.osborn on 7/7/2011. Agate is scattered over the top of the large hill to the west. Visit Garden of the Gods, take a driveor tour to Pike's Peak, go zip lining or take a cave tour. Although you can dig for geodes outside of the claim, you will have far better luck getting permission from the claim-owners to collect on the actual claim. They were definitely picture worthy!Reds, yellows, blues, blacks, and whites mostly, but we only explored a small section of the river. We are meeting across the street from the Family Tree restaurant in Santquin at 9:00. You can also read through my free rock identification guide and mineral identification guide which are filled with useful information and tools. Again, as with many of the other locations I have been to and mention on this site, the directions to this place were completely off-base in the other books and references I was using so I have corrected that below. See ourrockhounding mapfor general locations. Road is good. Awesome Steve! A lot of the time I find myself having to go back and track these in Google Earth where I can accurately measure distances, but I cant always remember all the landmarks, signs, etc. The road goes into a kind of a cove and here can be found chalcedony of various colors from purple to pink, black, yellow's, bluish whites, etc. 1: Agate Hill Utah Rockhound Guide One man's ramblings in the deserts and mountains of Utah. Ive actually also heard of some really nice pieces actually coming from inside the mines around the area. I think last weeks rain must have stirred things up because so many specimens were laying in plain site- perfect for my kids. Amethyst, Azurite, Bornite, Carnotite, Chalcocite, Chrysocolla, Limonite, Malachite, Molybdenite, etc. They are from an extinct group of arthropods that lived from the early Cambrian Period until near the end of the Permian Period. Downtown Colorado Springs is just four miles away. The petrified wood is tan and found in small pieces. Cerussite, Galena, Pyrite, Alunite, Autunite, Fluorite, Hematite, Limonite, Garnet, Topaz, Quartz, etc. We are huge fans of Southern Utah and have been for 30 years. The agate and chert at this location are white, gray, green, purple, orange, and red. Wonder if these agates were formed differently than normal (i.e. We did find several specimens, but our enthusiasm to return to this location is off the charts. Bornite, Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Chrysocolla. Now we are trying to find how to polish them and make them shining. Agate Hill near Bryce Canyon - Rockhounding Utah The second location we decided to visit this weekend was on the other side of Highway 143 near the town of Panguitch ("the Gateway to Bryce Canyon National Park"). If you are looking to collect rusty old horseshoes, railroad spikes/nails, and other random bits of metal, this would also be your place. Agate Hill Inn sits at the base of Pikes Peak in the historic district of Manitou Springs. For those of you looking to pan for gold, the San Juan River and Colorado River (as well as their tributaries) are worthwhile destinations for their placer sand deposits. Many other spots also offer good rockhounding opportunities. Enjoy an old fashioned traditional veranda that invites you to sit, relax and enjoy our gardens or the foothills of Pike's Peak. As always, please let me know if you have any new information on ANY of these locations or if I have any incorrect information. Could have driven my car there. I can confirm this. The effort is mostly centered on old claims in the Amasa Valley, southwest of Marjum Canyon. The Antelope Springs area in Millard County is one of the best places on earth to find trilobite fossils. Lots of reds, yellows, blacks, and whites, and then even some purples and blues. Salt Lake City, UT 84114 Depending on the cottage spare bedrooms have either twin or full beds. The first location is just north of a dirt road you enter heading West, .7 mile from the exit on route 24. I am a little reluctant to post this since I havent exactly become an expert on this particular area just yet. Little flakes, larger softball size, and some big rocks poking out of the dirt my guess 2-3ft diameter. I havent been here yet, but look forward to going soon. Turn south on U.S. Highway 6 and drive for approximately five miles. Let me know if you are ever in SoCal in the fall or winter and want to go rockhounding out here in the Mojave. We passed a group of young skiers just learning the basics on what little snow had fallen the day before. We know of plenty of spots to find excellent material for cutting and tumbling. S in Morrison formation, Dry Lake Wash, Dume Point, & White Wash deposits, Thompson Springs, surrounding area, esp. Ive met a couple of people from that club and they were good people and it sounded like a great club to join for anyone who is interested. Many people like to combine their trip out to Topaz Mountain with a stop over to the Dugway Geode Beds because of their close proximity to each other. Any information will be very much appreciated. Follow it north about 12.89 miles to a spur road that goes east. Most of the economic mines in the state were after copper-family minerals. Also found at the site are Albite, Biotite, Diopside, Garnet, Molybdenite, Gold, Pyrite, Quartz, Scheelite, Tourmaline, Tremo-lite, Vesuvianite, and Wollastonite. What sets the Salt Lake area apart is the shores of the Great Salt Lake and, of course, the Salt Flats. Azurite, Barite, Chalcopyrite, Goethite, Limonite, Magnetite, Malachite, Pyrite, Quartz, Selenite, Siderite, Stilbite, Tourmaline, Wollastonite, etc. My family plans on rockhounding in Eureka. It is layered and the colors can range quite a bit. A gravel road will branch off of the main route to the left. (From Delta go west on US Hwy 6/50 for about 32 miles to the signed road leading to U-Dig. "A guide to the state's best rockhounding sites!" This book is a 6" x 9" paperback with 205 pages of descriptions, maps, and photos. The sunstones are easy to find on sunny days. Turn right (West) on the dirt road there (NOT the one into the Geneva gravel pit) 6. Downtown Colorado Springs is just four miles away. Loa 1:100,000-scale metric topographic map. Agate Hilloffers excellent agate in many colors. Augite, Azurite, Cerussite, Fluorite, Galena, Malachite. The first place we visited was located near Brian Head ski resort (I do love snowboarding here with the Misses in the rockhounding offseason). The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) is a division of the Utah Department of Natural Resources. Turn Right (West) on W 100 North for 33.2 miles until you hit Highway 6, 4. For those who have been North of Milford, you will already know that the area is extremely windy (Youll pass hundreds of windmills on the way down from Delta). Ill change that pronto! I read some blogs about the rockhounding activity in Eureka, and it seemed that this place happens to have people coming for target shooting. These ornamental rocks are attractive for their colors, shapes, or as mementos of the geologic past. Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Gold, Malachite, Pyrite. Weathering of these rocks has released the agate, chert, and jasper that now are scattered on the terrain. P.O. Agate, Amethyst, Apatite, Fluorite, Chalcedony, Garnet, Topaz, Cerussite, Chalcopyrite, Chlorite, Galena, Hematite, Limonite, Pyrite, Sphalerite, etc. These hard-shelled prehistoric animals lived on the sea floors and reefs for millions of years. Monday through Friday, Easy parking can be found off the road. I thought Woohoo, an undiscovered petrified forest!. Others are larger and yellow in color. We havent been digging out there since we lost the claims so it wont be as easy as it used to be to find geodes.. Almost 70% of Utah is BLM land open for recreational rockhounding. See ourrockhounding map. Find then along a wash about 2 miles south of the U-Dig fossil site. amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; Turn left (South) onto Redwood Road and drive another 8.3 miles to the Dyno Nobel plant turnoff. Early Ordovician fossil-bearing rock from six distinct rock formations roughly 485 to 470 million years old are to be found: the House Limestone, Fillmore Formation, Wah Wah Limestone, Juab Limestone, Kanosh Shale, and Lehman Limestone. Follow that road west as if you were going to Topaz Mountain. If you remember, we were coming from the Brian Head location and I noticed we passed several lava flows on Highway 143 while en route to this location. The locations and information contained in this article are primarily derived from academic papers, online resources, and other outside sources. Agate everywhere. Coffinite, Doloresite, Uraninite, Azurite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Cuprite, Malachite, Pyrite, Vanadium, Carnotite, Cerussite, Galena, Fluorite, etc. Email: utmbmail@blm.gov. Turn left (East) onto Brian Head Peak Road and drive .4 miles to the creek that runs right under the road. Drive 21.5 miles and turn left (North) onto US-189 N/Us-40 W/South Main Street in Heber, 4. We just went today, no snow, (2/17/18) it was easy to get there in our truck. Hi Misti! We were able to drive right up only had to move one tree branch out of the way. Agate, Anhydrite, Carnotite, Chalcedony, Gypsum, Jasper, Selenite, Sulfur, Agate, Carnotite, Chalcedony, Chert, Petrified dinosaur bone, Jasper, Silicified wood, Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Opal, Opalized wood, Quartz crystals, Agatized clams, Agatized dinosaur bones, Jasperised dinosaur bone, Jasper, Barite, Calcite, Manganite, Pyrolusite, Rhodochrosite, Actinolite, Calcite, Chalcedony, Chrysocolla, Chalcopyrite, Fluorite, Hematite, Malachite, Limonite, Quartz, Azurite, Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Silicified dinosaur bone, Petrified wood. For more information on the private quarries, contact: U-Dig Fossils A wide variety of rocks, minerals and fossils can be found in our West Desert country. I hope to return to this location in the future, but Im hesitant with the knowledge that it is still most likely under claim. Take Nephi exit 228 and keep right on Main Street (SW) for 2.7 miles, 3. The sunstone here is a transparent, yellowish labradorite (a plagioclase feldspar mineral) found as crystals in volcanic rocks and on the flats surrounding the knoll. Rhyolite formations at Smelter Knoll offer pitted rock suitable for aquariums and flower pots. AboutPressCopyrightContact. Galena, Gold, Pyrite, Silver, Sphalerite, Quartz crystals. Utah; Wyoming; Breadcrumb. Curved, onion-like fractures may form. Drive on a small connector road for about 270 feet before taking a right (North) on the road to the destination for 550 feet. In the town of Panguitch, turn right (South) onto US-89 for 10.1 miles until you get to a dirt road on the left hand side called Casto Canyon Road, 4. Other sources include: Connecticut Rockhounding Location Guide & Map, Massachusetts Rockhounding Location Guide & Map. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can dig pretty much anywhere, but the claim is located near the Northeast corner of the beds and the easiest route to get there is to take the road that wraps wide around the left side and pops out on the North side of the claim. Hi The Dude. Petrified wood is more difficult to find, probably because the larger specimens have already been collected. This Agate Hill is truly a hill made up almost entirely of agatejust about every single rock you pick up will be some sort of agate. Utah is one of the most rugged and beautiful states in the entire country, and its epic landscapes contain a wealth of rocks and minerals that call to rockhounds around the world. Galena, Pyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite, Cerussite, Silver, Hematite, Limonite, Pyrolusite, Pyrite, Barite, Jasper, etc. Actinolite, Barite, Orthclase, Bornite, Chalcopyrite, Galena, Magnetite, Malachite, Pyrite, Cerussite, Limonite, Rhodochrosite, Sphalerite, etc. Agate can be found in many excellent colors at Agate Hill. The ESR green road sign is set back off the road but there to confirm your decision once you have committed to the road. Needless to say, Ive frequented this area quite a bit , From the intersection of 800 North and I-15 in Orem, Utah, 1. I dont want to lead any of you astray! Collection in large quantities or for commercial purposes require a permit, lease or license from the Bureau of Land Management. . The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Recreation and Vehicle Guide to the House Range Resource Area map. Ankerite, Carnotite, Dolomite, Galena, Pyrite, Tetrahedrite, Uraninite, etc. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This usually makes for a great adventure and you may want to bring a kite or a pinwheel or something for the kids. Denderite can be found in theAntelope Springsarea. Brucite, Clinohumite, Ludwigite, Szaibelvite. Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Petrified wood, Silicified wood, Petrified dinosaur bone, Agate, Monazite, Zircon, Agate, (common, moss), Chalcedony, Jasper, Petrified wood, Argentite, Gold, Limonite, Pyrite, Fluorite, Garnet, Quartz, Selenium. A locations listing here is not a guarantee of accuracy. Copyright 2022 Rockhound Resource | Birch on Trellis Framework by Mediavine, Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Rocky Mountains, Birch Creek, area (also Western Grouse and Southern Conley), Pilot Range, mines in Lucin mining district, Promontory Point, area washes, draws, and surfaces, Bear River Range, area prospects and mines, Sams Canyon, many area mines and prospects, Soldier Summit, deposits in surrounding area, Park City mining district, many mines and dumps, Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit (Red Creek), Castle Dale, large area E to Green River in washes and draws, Copper Globe and other mines in San Rafael district, Lucky Strike and other mines in San Rafael district, Woodside, 4.5 mi. Monday through Friday, Fillmore: Follow I-15 south to Exit 146 south to Kanosh. Find then along a wash about 2 miles south of the U-Dig fossil site. I should mention that even before finding the actual human digs that we did come across a large hole dug by an animal of some kind. Our cottages are on our one acre garden property. November 19, 2014 3264 1840 Brian Head Agate. Joining up with a local rockhounding club for a group trip can often get you access to otherwise off-limits locations like privately owned mines and quarries. Agate Map The City of Agate is located in Grand County in the State of Utah. The majority of these locations are my interpretation of Robert Bestes A Location Guide for Rock Hounds in the United States. Great Salt Lake's Gunnison and Cub Islands Come into Focus. We found so many awesome agate pieces! Hi Ryan! FGFTRebUNLVMinM-AM-AO-TAPFPTSIwuakor324-41-21-4139Gilbert336-122-41-35214Harkless121-50-02-4142Rodriguez364-120-01-6228Webster150-10-00-0020McCabe316-100-00 . For general questions, booking multiple cottages click here. Follow this gravel road bearing west for approximately 26 miles. We considered state hill on a trip last year, but we missed it. From my limited knowledge on how agates are formed, I assumed that the numerous amount of agate material was due to these large ancient lava beds. Each cottage has a sitting room, kitchenette, private bath and bedrooms with king sized Select Comfort beds, HDTV/DVD, Air Conditioned. However, I have compiled a list of resources here so that you may investigate and obtain permission for any locations (found here or elsewhere) for yourself. Amethyst, Tourmaline, Tremolite, Wollastonite, Anglesite, Aragonite, Cerussite, Chalcopyrite, Galena, Pyrite, Sphalerite, etc. If dealing in agate is your game, then you might want to consider doing some business just Northeast of Eureka. These areas are known to contain several mineral species that you arent likely to find in such abundance anywhere else in the state such as halite, gypsum, and sylvite. Follow US Hwy 6/50 west from Delta for about 54 miles to the Painter Springs Road. Bieberite, Chalcopyrite, Galena, Marcasite, Pyrite, Sphalerite, Uraninite, etc. We parked on the road there and spent the majority of the time on the lower end of the river. It will be tempting to crack them open right there on site with your rock hammer to see what each one contains, but dont fall into that trap. Up to 25 pounds per day plus one piece per person is allowed. Apatite, Biotite, Barite, Cerussite, Limonite, Rhodochrosite, Galena, Magnetite, Hornblende, Prehnite, Pyrite, Quartz, Sphene, Scheelite, Silver, Stilbite, Zircon, etc. Almost all of the mine shafts in this particular area have been covered, but I would still keep a close eye on the kiddos. While there are many old mining districts to explore, there are also tons of more accessible locations to search that produce plenty of collectible material. 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