Rockhounding in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
4 mapped rockhounding spots in Westmoreland County. Most commonly produces quartz, amethyst, chalcedony, fossil.
Map showing 4 rockhounding spots in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Minerals reported in Westmoreland County
Spots in Westmoreland County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| DerryMill Street | 40.3488, -79.2681 | Public | |
| GreensburgHorse Trail | 40.3247, -79.4761 | Public | |
| Ligonier | 40.2744, -79.2973 | Public | |
| Mt. PleasantOld 119 | 40.1594, -79.5571 | Permission |
Neighboring counties in Pennsylvania
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Westmoreland County. A natural extension if Westmoreland County is already on your trip plan.
- Armstrong County~33 mi3 spotsTop: Calcite, Barite, Chert
- Bedford County~56 mi3 spotsTop: Calcite, Quartz, Amethyst
- Huntingdon County~73 mi3 spotsTop: Calcite, Quartz, Barite
- Franklin County~103 mi2 spotsTop: Agate, Garnet, Jasper
- Adams County~114 mi4 spotsTop: Chabazite, Copper, Epidote
- Cumberland County~119 mi5 spotsTop: Quartz, Agate Nodule, Amethyst
Across the state line from Westmoreland County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders. These are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Pennsylvania.
- Monongalia County~51 miWest Virginia · 3 spotsTop: Hematite, Opal, Pink Calcite
- Mineral County~67 miWest Virginia · 3 spotsTop: Calcite, Blue Calcite, Celestite
- Morgan County~76 miWest Virginia · 1 spotTop: Calcite, Jasper, Pyrite Cube
- Grant County~92 miWest Virginia · 3 spotsTop: Calcite, Dolomite, Celestite
Westmoreland County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in Westmoreland County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Westmoreland County?+
Spots in Westmoreland County most often produce Quartz, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Fossil, Jasper. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Westmoreland County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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