Lane Trap Rock Quarry — Rockhounding in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Lane Trap Rock Quarry is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Reported finds include amethyst, prehnite, datolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hampshire County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: Notch Link
Coordinates: 42.30124, -72.52708

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 Lane Trap Rock Quarry

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Lane Trap Rock Quarry

Lane Trap Rock Quarry is close enough to the Massachusetts border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Lane Trap Rock Quarry FAQ

Where is Lane Trap Rock Quarry?+

Lane Trap Rock Quarry is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, at 42.30124, -72.52708. Nearest road: Notch Link.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lane Trap Rock Quarry?+

Lane Trap Rock Quarry is reported to produce Amethyst, Prehnite, Datolite.

Is collecting allowed at Lane Trap Rock Quarry?+

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.

How do I get to Lane Trap Rock Quarry?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.30124, -72.52708 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Notch Link.

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