Hager's Mountain: Kyanite & Pyrophyllite Rockhounding in Person County, North Carolina

Updated June 2026

Hager's Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Person County, North Carolina. Reported finds include kyanite, pyrophyllite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Person County
State: North Carolina
Coordinates: 36.46265, -78.97207

Geology at Hager's Mountain

This spot sits on Felsic Metavolcanic Rock, mapped as metadacite, metarhyolite, and metavolcanic that formed roughly 1000 to 485 million years ago. Volcanic ground like this weathers into rocky slopes and float, and fresh exposures in cuts and drainages are usually the most productive places to look.

Mapped unit: Felsic Metavolcanic Rock
Age: 1000–485 Ma (Neoproterozoic to Cambrian)
Rock types: metadacite, metarhyolite, and metavolcanic
Elevation: 660 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 Hager's Mountain

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 51°F in winter to 89°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ROXBORO 7 ESE 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.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

North Carolina Geological Survey
Nantahala/Pisgah National Forests
Emerald Hollow Mine (fee-dig operator)
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Hager's Mountain

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Hager's Mountain

Hager's Mountain 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.

Hager's Mountain FAQ

Where is Hager's Mountain?+

Hager's Mountain is in Person County, North Carolina, at 36.46265, -78.97207.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hager's Mountain?+

Hager's Mountain is reported to produce Kyanite, Pyrophyllite.

Is collecting allowed at Hager's Mountain?+

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 Hager's Mountain?+

A rock hammer, a sieve, and a small shovel work well for garnet-type minerals, which concentrate as resistant grains in soils and creek gravels.

When is the best time to visit Hager's Mountain?+

Hager's Mountain is workable year-round.

How do I get to Hager's Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.46265, -78.97207 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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