Horse Mt (Chromite) — Rockhounding in Humboldt County, California

Horse Mt (Chromite) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Humboldt County, California. Reported finds include chromite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Humboldt County
State: California
Nearest road: Horse Mountain Road
Coordinates: 40.87530, -123.73003

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Horse Mt (Chromite)

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Chromite

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Horse Mt (Chromite) FAQ

Where is Horse Mt (Chromite)?+

Horse Mt (Chromite) is in Humboldt County, California, at 40.87530, -123.73003. Nearest road: Horse Mountain Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Horse Mt (Chromite)?+

Horse Mt (Chromite) is reported to produce Chromite.

Is collecting allowed at Horse Mt (Chromite)?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Horse Mt (Chromite)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.87530, -123.73003 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Horse Mountain Road.

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