Glendale: Anhydrite & Gypsum Rockhounding in Kane County, Utah

Updated June 2026

Glendale is a mapped rockhounding spot in Kane County, Utah. Reported finds include anhydrite, gypsum. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Kane County
State: Utah
Nearest road: Glendale Bench Road
Postcode: 87429
Coordinates: 37.32176, -112.58840

Geology at Glendale

This spot sits on ground mapped as Slumps, landslides, and colluvial deposits that formed within roughly the last 129,000 years. Loose deposits like these are float-collecting ground: erosion keeps moving durable rocks and minerals into gravel bars, cutbanks, and washes.

Mapped unit: Slumps, landslides, and colluvial deposits
Age: < 1 Ma (Late Pleistocene to Holocene)
Elevation: 6,030 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 Glendale

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 46°F in winter to 89°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ORDERVILLE station (4 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: April 1, 2026

BLM Utah — Rockhounding overview
Utah Geological Survey — collecting guidelines
SITLA — surface use rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Glendale

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Glendale FAQ

Where is Glendale?+

Glendale is in Kane County, Utah, at 37.32176, -112.58840. Nearest road: Glendale Bench Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Glendale?+

Glendale is reported to produce Anhydrite, Gypsum.

Is collecting allowed at Glendale?+

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 Glendale?+

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 Glendale?+

Glendale is workable year-round.

How do I get to Glendale?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.32176, -112.58840 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Glendale Bench Road.

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