Hurt — Rockhounding in Pittsylvania County, Virginia

Hurt is a mapped rockhounding spot in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Reported finds include blue quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Pittsylvania County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Meadow Trail
Postcode: 24563
Coordinates: 37.09248, -79.32501

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 Hurt

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Hurt.

Across the state line from Hurt

Hurt is close enough to the Virginia border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Hurt FAQ

Where is Hurt?+

Hurt is in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, at 37.09248, -79.32501. Nearest road: Meadow Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hurt?+

Hurt is reported to produce Blue Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Hurt?+

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 Hurt?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.09248, -79.32501 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Meadow Trail.

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