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Leggett Peak: Agate & Amethyst Rockhounding in Catron County, New Mexico

Public access3 mineralsCatron County, New MexicoUpdated June 2026
Minerals reported
3
Elevation
7,210 ft
Best months
Year-round

Leggett Peak is a mapped rockhounding spot in Catron County, New Mexico. Reported finds include agate, amethyst, quartz cluster. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Nearest road
US 180
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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 Leggett Peak

Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 52°F in winter to 87°F in summer. At about 7,210 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

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

Geology at Leggett Peak

This spot sits on ground mapped as Lower Pueblo Creek Formation that formed roughly 56 to 34 million years ago. Tough silica like agate and jasper typically survives weathering and collects as float in drainages and gravel.

Mapped unit
Lower Pueblo Creek Formation
Age
56–34 Ma (Eocene)
Elevation
7,210 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.

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Found at Leggett Peak

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Leggett Peak.

  • Luna (agate area)Catron County, New Mexico · 8 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
  • LunaCatron County, New Mexico · 9 mi awayGeode, Amethyst
  • San Francisco RiverCatron County, New Mexico · 10 mi awayAgate, Banded Agate
  • Elk Horn ParkCatron County, New Mexico · 17 mi awayAgate
  • Apache Creek CampgroundCatron County, New Mexico · 18 mi awayChalcedony, Agate
  • Lee Russell & Kerr CanyonsCatron County, New Mexico · 19 mi awayAgate
  • Lee Russell CanyonCatron County, New Mexico · 20 mi awayAgate
  • Sand Canyon AgateCatron County, New Mexico · 20 mi awayChalcedony, Agate

Across the state line from Leggett Peak

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

  • Both sides of Mule Creek RoadGreenlee County, Arizona · 43 mi awayChalcedony Geode
  • Foothills of Sunset PeakGreenlee County, Arizona · 46 mi awayAgate, Blue Jasper, Black Jasper
  • Canyon to N of road 1 mi. S of Apache Nat. ForestGreenlee County, Arizona · 47 mi awayBlue Agate, Carnelian
  • N of Mulligan PeakGreenlee County, Arizona · 49 mi awayPurple Agate
  • W of Mulligan PeakGreenlee County, Arizona · 49 mi awayNodule
  • Limestone GulchGreenlee County, Arizona · 49 mi awayAgate

Leggett Peak FAQ

Where is Leggett Peak?+
Leggett Peak is in Catron County, New Mexico, at 33.71513, -108.90404. Nearest road: US 180.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Leggett Peak?+
Leggett Peak is reported to produce Agate, Amethyst, Quartz Cluster.
Is collecting allowed at Leggett Peak?+
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 Leggett Peak?+
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 Leggett Peak?+
Leggett Peak is workable year-round. At about 7,210 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.
How do I get to Leggett Peak?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 33.71513, -108.90404 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 180.

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