Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead: Albite & Beryl Rockhounding in Florence County, Wisconsin

Updated June 2026

Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead is a mapped rockhounding spot in Florence County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include albite, beryl, columbite-tantalite, elbaite, microcline, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Florence County
State: Wisconsin
Coordinates: 45.83963, -88.35597

Geology at Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead

This spot sits on Mafic metavolcanic rocks, mapped as basalt and basaltic andesite that formed roughly 2500 to 1600 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: Mafic metavolcanic rocks
Age: 2500–1600 Ma (Paleoproterozoic)
Rock types: basalt and basaltic andesite
Elevation: 1,320 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 Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 77°F in midsummer and 22°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 3°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, FLORENCE station (8 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.

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

Found at Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead.

Across the state line from Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead

Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead is close enough to the Wisconsin border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead FAQ

Where is Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead?+

Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead is in Florence County, Wisconsin, at 45.83963, -88.35597.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead?+

Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead is reported to produce Albite, Beryl, Columbite-tantalite, Elbaite, Microcline, Muscovite, Triphylite.

Is collecting allowed at Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead?+

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 Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead?+

A rock hammer, a pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses suit pegmatite ground. Work weathered zones and check dump piles; coarse crystals often sit in decomposed rock.

When is the best time to visit Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead?+

The most comfortable months at Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead are April to October.

How do I get to Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.83963, -88.35597 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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