Piney Mountain — Rockhounding in Adams County, Pennsylvania

Piney Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include piedmontite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Adams County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Pine Grove Road
Coordinates: 39.96129, -77.39936

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 Piney Mountain

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Piedmontite

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Piney Mountain FAQ

Where is Piney Mountain?+

Piney Mountain is in Adams County, Pennsylvania, at 39.96129, -77.39936. Nearest road: Pine Grove Road.

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

Piney Mountain is reported to produce Piedmontite.

Is collecting allowed at Piney 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 Piney Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.96129, -77.39936 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pine Grove Road.

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