Rockhounding California by Gail A. Butler

Author:Gail A. Butler
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780762786237
Publisher: Falcon Guides

SITE

26

Lavic Siding Jasper and Agate

(See map on page 82.)

Land type: Desert

Elevation: 1,900 feet

GPS: N34 42.795' / W116 19.408'

Best season: October to April

Land manager: BLM

Material: Colorful jasper and agate

Tools: Rock pick, collecting bag

Vehicle type: Four-wheel drive

Brecciated and ribbon Lavic jasper. PHOTO BY SHEP KOSS

Special attractions: Pisgah Crater volcanic tube exploration

For more information: USGS Sunshine Peak and Lavic Lake

Lore: Warriors carried jasper and agate for strength and courage.

Finding the site: Note: The crossing of Lavic Road over the railroad tracks is no longer available. Continue west on the National Trails Highway from Ludlow for 10 miles to where the railroad tracks cross the highway. Just south of the tracks turn left onto the railroad maintenance road and head east for about 1.5 miles back to Lavic Road, which is the first main graded road to the right. Turn right; travel this road for about 1 mile and park. Do not turn onto any of the side roads unless in a high-clearance 4x4, as many are sandy. Collecting in this area is widespread. Do not travel much farther south than 1 mile on Lavic Road from the railroad tracks, as this area borders an off-limits military base.The military has a large sign posting the boundary. Caution: This base is a weapons test site. Avoid any large cylindrical objects, which may be unexploded ordnance.

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