East Fletcher: Pyrite Rockhounding in Franklin County, Vermont

Updated June 2026

East Fletcher is a mapped rockhounding spot in Franklin County, Vermont. Reported finds include pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Franklin County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: Bakersfield Road
Coordinates: 44.72031, -72.83079

Geology at East Fletcher

This spot sits on West Bridgewater Formation, mapped as phyllite that formed roughly 470 to 460 million years ago. Metamorphic terrain like this commonly hosts vein and replacement mineralization, and old workings typically mark the productive zones.

Mapped unit: West Bridgewater Formation
Age: 470–460 Ma (Middle Ordovician)
Rock types: phyllite
Elevation: 470 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 East Fletcher

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 78°F in midsummer and 26°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 6°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, JOHNSON 2 N 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.

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

Found at East Fletcher

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of East Fletcher.

Across the state line from East Fletcher

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

East Fletcher FAQ

Where is East Fletcher?+

East Fletcher is in Franklin County, Vermont, at 44.72031, -72.83079. Nearest road: Bakersfield Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at East Fletcher?+

East Fletcher is reported to produce Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at East Fletcher?+

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 East Fletcher?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

When is the best time to visit East Fletcher?+

The most comfortable months at East Fletcher are April to October.

How do I get to East Fletcher?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.72031, -72.83079 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bakersfield Road.

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