Girty — Rockhounding in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

Girty is a mapped rockhounding spot in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include hematite, magnetite, calcite, chert, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Armstrong County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: PA 56;PA 156
Coordinates: 40.63535, -79.40725

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 Girty

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Girty FAQ

Where is Girty?+

Girty is in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, at 40.63535, -79.40725. Nearest road: PA 56;PA 156.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Girty?+

Girty is reported to produce Hematite, Magnetite, Calcite, Chert, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Girty?+

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 Girty?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.63535, -79.40725 in Google Maps. The nearest road is PA 56;PA 156.

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