Along North Creek Trail: Agate & Jasper Rockhounding in Gila County, Arizona

Updated June 2026

Along North Creek Trail is a mapped rockhounding spot in Gila County, Arizona. Reported finds include agate, jasper, septarian nodules. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Gila County
State: Arizona
Nearest road: North Peak Trail #24
Coordinates: 34.17745, -111.44759

Geology at Along North Creek Trail

This spot sits on ground mapped as conglomerate and sandstone that formed roughly 20 to 2 million years ago. Tough silica like agate, jasper, and chert typically weathers out of beds like these and collects as float in drainages and on deflation surfaces.

Age: 20–2 Ma (Early Miocene to Pleistocene)
Rock types: conglomerate and sandstone
Elevation: 4,030 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Along North Creek Trail

Best months: September to May. Typical highs run 95°F in midsummer and 59°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 29°F. Monsoon storms peak in July and August and can flood washes fast.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, PAYSON station (7 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Arizona — Recreational Mineral Collecting
Arizona Geological Survey
Arizona State Land Department recreation permits
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Along North Creek Trail

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Along North Creek Trail FAQ

Where is Along North Creek Trail?+

Along North Creek Trail is in Gila County, Arizona, at 34.17745, -111.44759. Nearest road: North Peak Trail #24.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Along North Creek Trail?+

Along North Creek Trail is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Septarian Nodules.

Is collecting allowed at Along North Creek Trail?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Along North Creek Trail?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Along North Creek Trail?+

The most comfortable months at Along North Creek Trail are September to May. Monsoon storms peak in July and August and can flood washes fast.

How do I get to Along North Creek Trail?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.17745, -111.44759 in Google Maps. The nearest road is North Peak Trail #24.

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