Trap Rock Gap — Rockhounding in Union County, Georgia
Trap Rock Gap is a mapped rockhounding spot in Union County, Georgia. Reported finds include corundum, ruby. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Trap Rock Gap in Union County, Georgia
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Union County
- State
- Georgia
- Nearest road
- Trackrock Gap Road
- Coordinates
- 34.87870, -83.87793
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Trap Rock Gap.
- Gumlog MountainUnion County · 5 mi awayCorundum, Kyanite, Tourmaline
- Hunter KnobTowns County · 7 mi awayGraphite, Muscovite, Quartz
- Brasstown ChurchTowns County · 7 mi awaySillimanite, Kyanite, Biotite
- Chatuge LakeTowns County · 7 mi awayCorundum, Garnet, Kyanite
- Towns CountyTowns County · 8 mi awayAmethyst
- Akin MountainUnion County · 10 mi awayGold, Kyanite
- Bean CreekWhite County · 16 mi awayGold
- Jack Branch & Shoal Branch AreaTowns County · 16 mi awayAmethyst, Quartz
Trap Rock Gap FAQ
Where is Trap Rock Gap?+
Trap Rock Gap is in Union County, Georgia, at 34.87870, -83.87793. Nearest road: Trackrock Gap Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Trap Rock Gap?+
Trap Rock Gap is reported to produce Corundum, Ruby.
Is collecting allowed at Trap Rock Gap?+
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 Trap Rock Gap?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 34.87870, -83.87793 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Trackrock Gap Road.
