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Dugway (UT Site 25)

by JerryApril 10, 2012 Gem Trails by State

Directions: We drove from Delta and Mitchell’s mileages are generally accurate. You should be able to find the site. The road he shows going north from Delta is Jones Rd, ending at UT 174 at the power plant. On the way we stopped at the Delta Rock Shop where they were very helpful and provided [...]

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Geronimo Trail Geodes (NM Site 60, AZ Site 75)

by JerryMarch 8, 2011 Arizona

Directions: We came in from Animas on the NM side and had no problems finding the locale. We had directions to a dig site that were not listed in the book. At 8 miles from the start of Geronimo Trail, turn left (south) on a side road marked by a sign “Black CCC Dam.” Bear [...]

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Acton (SoCal R4, Site 66, Site C)

by pshiromaSeptember 6, 2010 California - Southern

Directions: Map will get you there without issue.
Date: September 6, 2010
Notes: On Hubbard Road, approximately 3/4ths of a mile from Escondido Canyon Road there is a dirt road leading north from Hubbard road into the low hills. At least one rockhounding site I visited indicated that this dirt road is passable for standard passenger [...]

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Rabbit Springs Nodules (NV Site 15)

by JerryMay 5, 2009 Gem Trails by State

Note: The information for this site is taken from the May 2009 issue of Rock & Gem by Robert Beard.
Directions: Rabbit Springs is actually over the border in Idaho. The Gem Trails directions appear adequate.
Google Map
GPS: 42 03.765, 114 40.217
Date: March 2008
Notes: Refer to the Rock & Gem article for details. Note that site is [...]

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Richardson’s Ranch (OR R1 Site 9)

by JerryMarch 11, 2009 Gem Trails by State

Directions: You will have no trouble locating Richardson’s following the map. There are also signs along the highway. Take the Hay Creek Rd turn and go a mile to the ranch. They are still providing free overnight camping for customers at Richardson’s.
Google Map
Date: August 2007
Notes: Richardson’s will not disappoint. There are numerous egg beds and [...]

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Gold Basin (S CA Site 7)

by JerryMarch 7, 2009 California - Southern

Directions: Mitchell’s directions will get you to Site A and Site C, but we don’t think Site B exists. There simply is no road to the east of CA SR 78 at the indicated mileage, nor for a mile in either direction. At Site A we chose to park below the steep hill and walk [...]

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