Hyndman Peak: Tourmaline Rockhounding in Blaine County, Idaho

Updated June 2026

Hyndman Peak is a mapped rockhounding spot in Blaine County, Idaho. Reported finds include tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Blaine County
State: Idaho
Coordinates: 43.73665, -114.13339

Geology at Hyndman Peak

This spot sits on Quartzite, calc-silicate rocks, and schist (metasedimentary rocks), Pioneer Mountains metamorphic core complex, mapped as quartzite, calc-silicate rock, and schist that formed roughly 1600 to 1000 million years ago. Metamorphic belts like this often host pegmatite dikes, the coarse-crystal bodies that typically carry beryl, tourmaline, and sheet mica.

Mapped unit: Quartzite, calc-silicate rocks, and schist (metasedimentary rocks), Pioneer Mountains metamorphic core complex
Age: 1600–1000 Ma (Mesoproterozoic)
Rock types: quartzite, calc-silicate rock, and schist
Elevation: 9,830 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.

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.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Emerald Creek
Idaho Geological Survey
Spencer Opal Mines (fee-dig operator)
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Hyndman Peak

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Hyndman Peak FAQ

Where is Hyndman Peak?+

Hyndman Peak is in Blaine County, Idaho, at 43.73665, -114.13339.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hyndman Peak?+

Hyndman Peak is reported to produce Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Hyndman Peak?+

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 Hyndman Peak?+

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.

How do I get to Hyndman Peak?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.73665, -114.13339 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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