Hibernia — Rockhounding in Morris County, New Jersey

Hibernia is a mapped rockhounding spot in Morris County, New Jersey. Reported finds include apatite, pyrite, pyrrhotite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Morris County
State: New Jersey
Nearest road: Four Birds / Hibernia Brook Trail
Postcode: 07842
Coordinates: 40.94494, -74.49279

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 Hibernia

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Hibernia FAQ

Where is Hibernia?+

Hibernia is in Morris County, New Jersey, at 40.94494, -74.49279. Nearest road: Four Birds / Hibernia Brook Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hibernia?+

Hibernia is reported to produce Apatite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite.

Is collecting allowed at Hibernia?+

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 Hibernia?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.94494, -74.49279 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Four Birds / Hibernia Brook Trail.

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