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Mount Pisgah: Chrysoprase Rockhounding in Haywood County, North Carolina

Updated June 2026

Mount Pisgah is a mapped rockhounding spot in Haywood County, North Carolina. Reported finds include chrysoprase. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Mount Pisgah in Haywood County, North Carolina

Quick details

Access
Public area
Nearest road
Mount Pisgah Trail

Geology at Mount Pisgah

This spot sits on Ashe Metamorphic Suite and Tallulah Falls Formation; Muscovite-biotite gneiss, mapped as gneiss and mica schist that formed roughly 1000 to 540 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit
Ashe Metamorphic Suite and Tallulah Falls Formation; Muscovite-biotite gneiss
Age
1000–540 Ma (Neoproterozoic)
Rock types
gneiss and mica schist
Elevation
4,990 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 Mount Pisgah

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 74°F in midsummer and 38°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 15°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CANDLER 1 W station (9 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:

Found at Mount Pisgah

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Mount Pisgah.

Across the state line from Mount Pisgah

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

Mount Pisgah FAQ

Where is Mount Pisgah?+
Mount Pisgah is in Haywood County, North Carolina, at 35.42270, -82.75001. Nearest road: Mount Pisgah Trail.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Mount Pisgah?+
Mount Pisgah is reported to produce Chrysoprase.
Is collecting allowed at Mount Pisgah?+
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 Mount Pisgah?+
A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.
When is the best time to visit Mount Pisgah?+
The most comfortable months at Mount Pisgah are March to November.
How do I get to Mount Pisgah?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 35.42270, -82.75001 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mount Pisgah Trail.

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