Round Hill: Green Aventurine Rockhounding in Rutland County, Vermont

Updated June 2026

Round Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Rutland County, Vermont. Reported finds include green aventurine. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Rutland County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: Cold River Road
Postcode: 05759
Coordinates: 43.56141, -72.92409

Geology at Round Hill

This spot sits on Biotite-quartz-plagioclase gneiss, mapped as gneiss that formed roughly 1600 to 1200 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Biotite-quartz-plagioclase gneiss
Age: 1600–1200 Ma (Mesoproterozoic)
Rock types: gneiss
Elevation: 1,520 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 Round Hill

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 77°F in midsummer and 26°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 5°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, RUTLAND station (5 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 Round Hill

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Green Aventurine

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Round Hill.

Across the state line from Round Hill

Round Hill 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.

Round Hill FAQ

Where is Round Hill?+

Round Hill is in Rutland County, Vermont, at 43.56141, -72.92409. Nearest road: Cold River Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Round Hill?+

Round Hill is reported to produce Green Aventurine.

Is collecting allowed at Round Hill?+

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 Round Hill?+

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 Round Hill?+

The most comfortable months at Round Hill are April to October.

How do I get to Round Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.56141, -72.92409 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cold River Road.

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