An Official Field Trip of the Gem and Mineral Society of Lynchburg Virginia, Inc. (Host)

An Official Field Trip of the Knoxville Gem and Mineral Society

Children above the age of 12 are permitted
No pets
And the collecting is FREE

Contacts: Steve Gordon: (804)-929-1524
E-mail: SSDTGORDON@aol.com

Our club has been collecting here for many years and just like any other Quarry if you are there at the right time we have found some very nice Calcite Buttons along with Dolomite Crystals.  Also there is some Pyrite Cubes ranging from 1/8 inch to 1/2 inch.  There are veins of Pink Marble and some small samples of Sphalerite and Greenockite.  We have never been disappointed when we visit this location.  The people that run the site are very friendly and have always greeted us with open arms.  It is also close to historic Appomattox and could be tied in for a very nice Weekend trip.

Special Conditions: Because of the small size of the Quarry we will have to limit the number of people. If you want to attend you will need to call or e-mail Steve Gordon no later than 30 days in advance. For more info please contact Steve with any questions at the above phone # or e-mail.

You will need to bring study shoes suited for climbing on rocks (no tennis shoes please), Hardhat, hammers, chisels, safety glasses and gloves.

We will meet at the Jumbos Restaurant on Route 460 just east of Lynchburg and leave by 8:00 AM.

From Lynchburg you just get on 460 and go east for about 3 to 4 miles or about 2 miles out side of the city limits.  Jumbos will be on your right hand side of the highway.  If the number of visitors gets too large we might have to move some of the visitor down to another parking lot and rejoin before embarking on the trip.

Lynchburg is about 60 miles east of Roanoke and travel from Roanoke to our meeting place is roughly 1 hour and 20 mins.

If you would like a map please E-mail Steve Gordon at the above address.