On top of steep hill: Fluorite & Garnet Rockhounding in Yavapai County, Arizona

Updated June 2026

On top of steep hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Yavapai County, Arizona. Reported finds include fluorite, garnet, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Yavapai County
State: Arizona
Nearest road: Stanton Road
Coordinates: 34.15368, -112.76366

Geology at On top of steep hill

This spot sits on surficial deposits, mapped as gravel and sand that formed roughly 4 to 0 million years ago. Loose deposits like these are float-collecting ground: erosion keeps moving durable rocks and minerals into gravel bars, cutbanks, and washes.

Mapped unit: surficial deposits
Age: 4–0 Ma (Late Pliocene to Middle Pleistocene)
Rock types: gravel and sand
Elevation: 3,140 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 On top of steep hill

Best months: October to May. Typical highs run 100°F in midsummer and 62°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 30°F. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, WICKENBURG station (12 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 On top of steep hill

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On top of steep hill FAQ

Where is On top of steep hill?+

On top of steep hill is in Yavapai County, Arizona, at 34.15368, -112.76366. Nearest road: Stanton Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at On top of steep hill?+

On top of steep hill is reported to produce Fluorite, Garnet, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at On top of steep hill?+

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 On top of steep hill?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

When is the best time to visit On top of steep hill?+

The most comfortable months at On top of steep hill are October to May. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to On top of steep hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.15368, -112.76366 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Stanton Road.

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