Glitter Mountain *Updated with new map! | St. George | Roadtrippin'
***************When The Salt Project originally wrote about Glittler Mountain, years ago, we did our homework. There was no claim on this mine. We called the BLM in Arizona to verify. Since then, it appears there is a claim on the mine. (We've also called and haven't been able to verify the claims.) Either way, if there are signs up (which there were not when we went) follow the RULES. We are not responsible for your actions. Yes, we when went, we used giant tools and had a bucket, but again, there were no rules at the time that we were aware of. You'll want to do your own homework, we are not responsible for your actions.***************
Here's a direct link to the owner's requests about Glitter Mountain.
Glitter Mountain, Glitter Pit, Sparkle Mountain, Crystal Mine, it doesn't have an officially name but we opted for Glitter Mountain.
We went in the evening right before a storm, so the hills weren't as sparkling as they could have been in full sun.
We recommend going on a sunny day for the full effect.
We parked by the hills and just walk down into the pit and let the kids hack away.
Glitter Mountain was an old mineral mine once upon a time .
There are no shafts there today, only a large pit and hills of rock and mineral deposits.
The crystals are gypsum, a mineral that easily splits into sheets and forms distinct crystals.
For the littles, we just walked around and let them pick up crystals on the ground.
The kids (ages 2-15) thought this was truly magical! They even begged to go back again the next day.
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We left with a bag of treasures for cousins and friends back home.This place is definitely worth the drive and getting a little lost.
Check out our map below! We don't have the exact address.
***************When The Salt Project originally wrote about Glittler Mountain, years ago, we did our homework. There was no claim on this mine. We called the BLM in Arizona to verify. Since then, it appears there is a claim on the mine. (We've also called and haven't been able to verify the claims.) Either way, if there are signs up (which there were not when we went) follow the RULES. We are not responsible for your actions. Yes, we when went, we used giant tools and had a bucket, but again, there were no rules at the time that we were aware of. You'll want to do your own homework, we are not responsible for your actions.***************
We were following 2 sets of directions that we found on-line. I think the roads have changed a bit, so we drew our own map.
We've had mixed comments about the map. Luckily, one of our readers let us know about Google Maps Directions! Let us know!
Tips:
WE DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS AN UNCLAIMED MINE. YOU NEED TO RESEARCH BEFORE YOU GO.
Bring a pick axe, or hammer and chisel.
Bring bags or buckets to bring home your treasure.
Be careful, it can have sharp edges and it can brake easily. There were little shards of crystal in the bottom of our bucket when we got home.
Go on a sunny day.
The pit is not wheelchairs or stroller friendly. (covered in loose rocks)
Sharp crystal shards not suitable for furry friends.
#TheSaltProject when you go on your adventures.
Thanks for the directions -
Thanks for the directions - it was no sweat following them.
It never was a free site.
It never was a free site. Feller Stone has owned the claim since they dug the pit 20+ years ago. until the internet made it popular with sites like these the owners did not mind a few people a year going there. It has gotten out of control with as many as 200 people a weekend going there stealing. not to mention it has become extremely dangerous because people have undercut the side on the pit and large rocks are now falling. a few weeks ago a small child was almost hit on the head by a large stone falling from above.
I was planning on visiting
I was planning on visiting this place with my kids. But I'm glad I did looked into it a little more before I did. A quick google search brings up an article that explains that this place is someone else's claim.
Maybe you should consider taking down this post showing that you were mining on someone else's claim. You probably didn't know, but I think that it would be helpful if you prevented other people from doing the same.
Ok, my husband and I went out
Ok, my husband and I went out to glitter mountain and got a bucket of glitter. On our way out there was a ranger who saw the bucket in the back of our truck. It is not a free for all, we could have got a ticket but the ranger let us take it back. The mine is active and owned by Feller Stone, do not take tools or the glitter unless you want a ticket for theft.
I think you should remove the
I think you should remove the map or make it completely clear what the owner said. It’s irresponsible to promote this mine as a fun activity to still do. Mr Feller has asked people to NOT MINE his claim. I saw you’ve put a small disclaimer but still have all the info. As a local, we don’t want the hoards of people continue to abuse the lands we have. We have no more secrets or hidden gems. Please help by be responsible about what you post. Thank you.
The signage talking about no
The signage talking about no hammers, picks, etc, only went up in about July 2017. The place was free, so-to-speak, to mine until then. Feller Stone, who pays fees for their claim to the feds, state, and county, felt they were losing too much money and have now made it a "pick-up-off-the-ground" project.