Field Trip 2015: Afton Canyon

Afton Canyon. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

 

Joe, of the Palomar Gem & Mineral Club, is leading this field trip to the Mojave before the weather turns warm.   This field trip is not sponsored by SDMG.

Date:  April 25–26, 2015.

Destination:  Afton Canyon, ca. 40 miles east of Barstow.

Organized by:  Joe, Palomar Gem & Mineral Club

Contact:  Joe at atjrvaughn49@gmail.com

Reservations:  Joe needs to know who is coming, and he needs to be able to contact you about last-minute changes of plan.  Email him if you want to go. 

Material:  Red and yellow jasper, agate, opalite and calcite rhombs.

Camping: Afton Canyon Campground.  This dry campsite is first-come first-served fee area.

Meeting time/place:  Saturday, by 9:00am, at the campsite, at Afton Rd (exit 221) off I-15, about 40 miles from Barstow.

Equipment:  Bring hand tools, including rockhammer, pick, shovel, rake, trowel, gloves, spray bottle, wisk broom, dust mask, rock bucket.

Tote:  Backpack in a sack lunch, extra water, camera, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, boots.

Weather:  We are planning on nice weather, but be prepared for changeable weather.

Safety:  Do not lick the rocks, stay away from rattlesnakes, use bug spray, be aware of flash floods, be extra careful, team up with a buddy and don't get lost.

REMINDER:  Please obey all BLM rules, stay on designated roads and stay away from snakes.  Please help preserve the natural environment and pack out what you pack in.  Let's leave it clean for future Rockhounds.