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Hunting Hill: Calcite & Diopside Rockhounding in Montgomery County, Maryland

Public access5 mineralsMontgomery County, MarylandUpdated June 2026
Minerals reported
5
Elevation
450 ft
Best months
February to December

Hunting Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Montgomery County, Maryland. Reported finds include calcite, diopside, garnet, opal, serpentine. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Nearest road
Piney Meetinghouse Road
Postcode
20854
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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground in the RockHoundR app, where land overlays show which agency manages the area.

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.

Best time to visit Hunting Hill

Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Best months: February to December. Typical highs run 87°F in midsummer and 42°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 27°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ROCKVILLE 1 NE station (4 mi away).

Geology at Hunting Hill

This spot sits on ultramafic block, mapped as serpentinite that formed roughly 1000 to 510 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit
ultramafic block
Age
1000–510 Ma (Neoproterozoic to Early Cambrian)
Rock types
serpentinite
Elevation
450 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.

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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.

Found at Hunting Hill

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Hunting Hill.

  • Bear IslandMontgomery County, Maryland · 8 mi awayApatite, Epidote, Amphibolite
  • GaithersburgMontgomery County, Maryland · 10 mi awaySerpentine, Steatite
  • Kensington Mica MineMontgomery County, Maryland · 11 mi awayGolden Beryl, Mica
  • BeltsvillePrince George's County, Maryland · 16 mi awayHyalite Opal, Quartz, Silicified Wood
  • ClarksvilleHoward County, Maryland · 18 mi awayMarble
  • Point of RocksFrederick County, Maryland · 22 mi awayPuddingstone
  • FrederickFrederick County, Maryland · 23 mi awayPink Fluorite
  • MarriottsvilleHoward County, Maryland · 25 mi awayQuartz

Across the state line from Hunting Hill

Hunting Hill is close enough to the Maryland border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

  • Potomac RiverFairfax County, Virginia · 7 mi awayApatite, Specularite, Tourmaline
  • ArlingtonArlington County, Virginia · 14 mi awayJasper
  • Loudon CountyLoudoun County, Virginia · 16 mi awayCalcite, Datolite, Epidote
  • ArlingtonArlington County, Virginia · 17 mi awayBlue Quartz
  • CentrevilleFairfax County, Virginia · 22 mi awayAmethyst
  • MinnievillePrince William County, Virginia · 32 mi awayAmethyst, Quartz

Hunting Hill FAQ

Where is Hunting Hill?+
Hunting Hill is in Montgomery County, Maryland, at 39.08273, -77.22043. Nearest road: Piney Meetinghouse Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Hunting Hill?+
Hunting Hill is reported to produce Calcite, Diopside, Garnet, Opal, Serpentine.
Is collecting allowed at Hunting 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 Hunting Hill?+
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 Hunting Hill?+
The most comfortable months at Hunting Hill are February to December.
How do I get to Hunting Hill?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 39.08273, -77.22043 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Piney Meetinghouse Road.

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