Hill 60 Rhodonite: Rockhounding in Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia

Permission required1 mineralCowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia

Mineral reported: 1

Hill 60 Rhodonite is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. Reported finds include rhodonite. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

About Hill 60 Rhodonite

Old manganese open pit about 6 km east of Lake Cowichan, known for pink rhodonite. An active mineral claim named Hill 60 has covered the pit since March 2024, so ask the claim holder before you collect.

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Plan your visit

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County: Cowichan Valley Regional District
Province: British Columbia
Coordinates: 48.82444, -123.97167

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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground and access before you head out.

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

Access note: Old manganese open pit about 6 km east of Lake Cowichan, known for pink rhodonite. An active mineral claim named Hill 60 has covered the pit since March 2024, so ask the claim holder before you collect.

Collecting rules in Canada are set provincially and by land owner. Crown land and many public beaches allow casual hand collecting, while provincial and national parks are off-limits. Confirm the rules for this site before you dig.

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Hill 60 Rhodonite FAQ

Where is Hill 60 Rhodonite?+

Hill 60 Rhodonite is in Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, at 48.82444, -123.97167.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hill 60 Rhodonite?+

Hill 60 Rhodonite is reported to produce Rhodonite.

Is collecting allowed at Hill 60 Rhodonite?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Collecting rules in Canada are set provincially, so always confirm with the managing agency before a trip.

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