Eden: Asbestos & Vesuvianite Rockhounding in Lamoille County, Vermont

Updated June 2026

Eden is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lamoille County, Vermont. Reported finds include asbestos, vesuvianite, serpentine, garnet, epidote, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lamoille County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: Old Mines Road
Coordinates: 44.76789, -72.54453

Geology at Eden

This spot sits on Belvidere Mountain Structural Complex - coarse-grained amphibolite, mapped as amphibolite that formed roughly 1000 to 485 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this is where garnet, staurolite, and kyanite typically grow as the rock recrystallizes under heat and pressure.

Mapped unit: Belvidere Mountain Structural Complex - coarse-grained amphibolite
Age: 1000–485 Ma (Neoproterozoic to Cambrian)
Rock types: amphibolite
Elevation: 2,390 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 Eden

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 72°F in midsummer and 20°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 3°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, EDEN 2 S station (7 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 Eden

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Eden.

Across the state line from Eden

Eden 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.

Eden FAQ

Where is Eden?+

Eden is in Lamoille County, Vermont, at 44.76789, -72.54453. Nearest road: Old Mines Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Eden?+

Eden is reported to produce Asbestos, Vesuvianite, Serpentine, Garnet, Epidote, Diopside, Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Eden?+

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 Eden?+

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 Eden?+

The most comfortable months at Eden are April to October.

How do I get to Eden?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.76789, -72.54453 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Mines Road.

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