SEARCHERS FIELD TRIPS
See the Searchers Bulletin Archive for detailed information on club trips. The Searchers have field trips every single month of the year except December. Steve Duncan and Robert Burson have been leading field trips all over California the past few years but the club has also gone to California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon on long trips. Dont fret because we also have day and weekend trips as well. Longer trips are usually limited to the summer months starting late May. The longest trip the club has taken together was about 2 weeks where we covered Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and South Dakota. Of course with high gas prices now these long trips would be less likely. For some tips and thoughts on our field trips please click here.
For field trip information contact: Steve Duncan, V.P. Field Trips, Searchers Gem and Mineral Society, (714) 724-7102 (cell) or wsd@iteris.com.
PLANNED FALL 2010 / SPRING 2010 TRIPS
MULE CANYON FIELD TRIP DETAILS (SEPTEMBER 25 - 26)
The September trip will be led by Robert Burson to the Calico Mountain area in the Mule Mountains. The Calico area is special.
Walter Knott patterned his western theme park after the mines, buildings and terrain of the Calico area. It is a rugged collorful topographic area that has a unique feel.
The roads wind through this area making it an off-road paradise. Miners quarters can be seen dug into the hillsides.
Camping here is a worthy experience. Collecting can be a bit more of a challenge. Material consists of fossil plant (petrified palm), silver onyx, jasper and some excellent agate. Some surface collecting is available , but hard rock extraction may be more productive. So in addition to your standard rock pick and spray bottle you may want to bring hard rock mining tools tools (sledge, gad, digging bar etc) . It most likely will be hot so plan accordingly.
DIRECTIONS:
Take I15 north to Barstow, then take old 58 to Irwin Rd. Go north on Irwin Rd for ~ 7 miles, then turn left (north) on Copper City Rd. Go about a mile then turn right on the power line road and follow it around the hill. There should be Searcher signs starting at the power line rd. This will be a dry camp, bring everything you need, don't forget water, sunscreen and hats. We will have our usual potluck on Sat night. For those that don't want to camp there are many motel accommodations in Barstow, reservations seldom are needed. If you come Friday you be able to explore the area around the camp. This is a limited area, but some great material can be found near camp.
For questions call Robert at 562-706-4892, or Steve Duncan at 714-724-7102.
TRIP REPORTS
Summer Extended Trip - July 2010
Lavic Siding - May 2010
Reyes Creek - April 2010
Baxter Wash - March 2010
Cadiz - February 2010
Sandy Wash - January 2010
Lavic Siding - December 2009
Burrow Creek - November 2009
FIELD TRIP IMAGES
SUMMER TRIP, JULY 2010
LAVIC SIDING, MAY 2010
REYES CREEK, APRIL 2010
BAXTER WASH, MARCH 2010
CADIZ, FEBRUARY 2010
SANDY WASH, JANUARY 2010
LAVIC SIDING, DECEMBER 2009
WILEY'S WELL, NOVEMBER 2009
AFTON CANYON, OCTOBER 2009
CADIZ TRILOBITE MOUNTAIN, MAY 2009
PALEN MOUNTAINS, APRIL 2008
BISHOP GARNET, AUGUST 2007
MILFORD COPPER PIT, UTAH, 2007
GOLD PANNING IN ARIZONA, 2007
CRYSTAL RIDGE, 2006
QUARTZSITE, 2005
LUDLOW/LAVIC SIDING, 2005
PETRIFIED WOOD, ARIZONA, 2004
Members: please email the webmaster with photos of trips so we can start to populate this page with activity photos from more past and present trips. Thanks.
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