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September 3, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
FELIX MINE
SEPT. 3,2022
GREEN AND CLEAR FLUORITE CRYSTALS
ONE DAY
Field Trips
Field trips are held monthly, and can be collecting trips, educational trips (both in the field and/or to local museums), or simply to another club’s show. Many times, we join with other clubs to share experiences. For many, going on a field trip is the joy of getting out and enjoying nature. Some field trips will include natural wonders and historical sites along with rock hounding.
YVGMS members and non-members are welcome to join us on any field trip, provided that everyone signs a waiver prior to beginning the trip. Anyone under 18 must have a guardian on the trip who signs the waiver.
To sign up for THIS field trip,
Email Dennis Gibbs at
poppyrocks987@gmail.com.
Please make sure to include your name, telephone number, and any message to the trip organizer.
THE HILL WHERE WE FIND THE FLUORITE CRYSTALS IS LOCATED ABOVE AZUSA, AND ABOVE A FLOOD CONTROL CATCHMENT AREA WHICH IS FENCED OFF. WE WILL PARK IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD AND HIKE UP FOR ABOUT 1 1/2 MILES. IT IS A VERY STEEP CLIMB THROUGH TALL GRASS AND THE FIRST HALF YOU HANG ONTO THE FENCE AND PULL YOURSELF UP! THAN IT IS A DIRT TRAIL TO THE DIG SITE. IT IS A STEEP CLIMB AND A CHALLENGE. I MADE IT UP AND BACK AS AN OLD MAN SO IT CAN BE DONE. YOU NEED TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE AND WITH A STRONG DETERMINATION!.
WE WILL MEET AT THE HOME DEPOT IN FONTANA. TAKE THE CITRUS EXIT OFF THE SR 210 WEST, TURN RIGHT AND THAN LEFT. YOU WILL SEE THE HOME DEPOT. THE ADDRESS IS 16005 SIERRA LAKES PARKWAY. THE MEETING SITE IS IN THE HD PARKING LOT ON THE GARDEN SIDE. WE WILL MEET AT 8:30 AM.
IT IS SUGGESTED YOU CARRY YOUR WATER BOTTLE, ROCK HAMMER, SUN SCREEN, INSECT REPELLENT, AND COLLECTION BAGS IN A BACKPACK SO YOUR HANDS ARE FREE.
Overnight Lodging (trips over one day in length)
Collection Difficulty
8: Difficult trails with difficult access to sites, or difficult collecting conditions at site. Unknown trail or collecting conditions at other unknown sites in the area. Exploration trips for additional sites in rough terrain.
Vehicle Restrictions
1-2: Vehicle access and parking to include busses, RVs, handicap vehicles (with parking)
https://www.yvgms.org/field-trips