Traphill — Rockhounding in Wilkes County, North Carolina

Traphill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Reported finds include moss agate, jasper, chalcedony. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Wilkes County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Traphill Mill Road
Postcode: 28685
Coordinates: 36.33557, -81.03207

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 Traphill

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Traphill FAQ

Where is Traphill?+

Traphill is in Wilkes County, North Carolina, at 36.33557, -81.03207. Nearest road: Traphill Mill Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Traphill?+

Traphill is reported to produce Moss Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony.

Is collecting allowed at Traphill?+

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 Traphill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.33557, -81.03207 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Traphill Mill Road.

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