Second Peak in Four Peaks: Amethyst Rockhounding in Maricopa County, Arizona

Updated June 2026

Second Peak in Four Peaks is a mapped rockhounding spot in Maricopa County, Arizona. Reported finds include amethyst. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Maricopa County
State: Arizona
Coordinates: 33.67096, -111.32245

Geology at Second Peak in Four Peaks

This spot sits on quartzite, mapped as quartzite that formed roughly 1800 to 1600 million years ago. Metamorphic terrain like this typically carries quartz veins and sweats, and weathered crystals tend to end up in the soils and streams below.

Mapped unit: quartzite
Age: 1800–1600 Ma (Paleoproterozoic)
Rock types: quartzite
Elevation: 6,050 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 Second Peak in Four Peaks

Best months: August to June. Typical highs run 91°F in midsummer and 53°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 29°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MORMON FLAT station (11 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Second Peak in Four Peaks

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Second Peak in Four Peaks FAQ

Where is Second Peak in Four Peaks?+

Second Peak in Four Peaks is in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 33.67096, -111.32245.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Second Peak in Four Peaks?+

Second Peak in Four Peaks is reported to produce Amethyst.

Is collecting allowed at Second Peak in Four Peaks?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Second Peak in Four Peaks?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Second Peak in Four Peaks?+

The most comfortable months at Second Peak in Four Peaks are August to June.

How do I get to Second Peak in Four Peaks?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.67096, -111.32245 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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