Loudville: Chalcopyrite & Wulfenite Rockhounding in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Updated June 2026

Loudville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Reported finds include chalcopyrite, wulfenite, cerussite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hampshire County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: Pine Hill Road
Postcode: 01027
Coordinates: 42.28633, -72.72476

Geology at Loudville

This spot sits on New Haven Arkose, mapped as arkose, siltstone, and sandstone that formed roughly 235 to 200 million years ago. Sedimentary rock like this erodes unevenly, so the most productive collecting is typically along fresh cuts, badland slopes, and active drainages.

Mapped unit: New Haven Arkose
Age: 235–200 Ma (Late Triassic)
Rock types: arkose, siltstone, and sandstone
Elevation: 320 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 Loudville

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 85°F in midsummer and 35°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 15°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, WESTFIELD BARNES MUNI AP station (9 mi away).

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.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Loudville

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Loudville.

Across the state line from Loudville

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

Loudville FAQ

Where is Loudville?+

Loudville is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, at 42.28633, -72.72476. Nearest road: Pine Hill Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Loudville?+

Loudville is reported to produce Chalcopyrite, Wulfenite, Cerussite.

Is collecting allowed at Loudville?+

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 Loudville?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses are enough for oxidized copper ground. Look for green and blue staining on weathered rock and in old dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Loudville?+

The most comfortable months at Loudville are March to November.

How do I get to Loudville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.28633, -72.72476 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pine Hill Road.

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