This trip will be led by Chuck Borchart (CGMC). 805-551-9946 chuck.cgmctrips@gmail.com

We will be leaving at 8am from the Shell Station located at 16048 Sierra Hwy, Mojave, Ca. The site is a good distance away from any concessions, so remember to bring plenty of water and snacks. (There is a Subway shop located at the Shell station if you want to pick up a snack for the day.)

The first two areas we will be stopping at will be all float material, consisting of Pink Chalcedony, Agate, Jasper, and other nice goodies. The Travertine Onyx site will require some digging in the sandy ground. You should bring along both a long handle and a short handle shovel. A digging bar could prove helpful if you have one in order to help break out the Travertine from the strata it is found in.

A 4 wheel drive vehicle is not necessary, however a high clearance vehicle is highly recommended since there can be some heavy rutting in the roads.

Bring along: Good sturdy shoes, long sleeves, plenty of water, sunblock, good coverage hat, rock hammer, collecting bag or bucket, and plenty of energy!

Digging for travertine: