Northfield Mountain — Rockhounding in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Northfield Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Franklin County, Massachusetts. Reported finds include garnet. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Franklin County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: Four Mile Brook Road
Postcode: 01360
Coordinates: 42.62611, -72.43721

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 Northfield Mountain

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Garnet

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Northfield Mountain FAQ

Where is Northfield Mountain?+

Northfield Mountain is in Franklin County, Massachusetts, at 42.62611, -72.43721. Nearest road: Four Mile Brook Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Northfield Mountain?+

Northfield Mountain is reported to produce Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Northfield Mountain?+

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 Northfield Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.62611, -72.43721 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Four Mile Brook Road.

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