Gore Mountain, North River NY: garnet

ROCKHOUNDING PERMISSION REQUIRED DOCUMENTED

Where: East · North America · approx. 43.7, -73.9 (vicinity only)

Why this spot: almandine garnet (NY state gem)

What turns up: The Barton garnet mine in the Adirondacks holds the world's largest garnets (almandine) in amphibolite; the open pit runs guided fee tours with collecting.

Access: Permission required.

Fee-dig site: pay to dig and keep what you find. Call ahead for hours, prices and what tools are allowed.

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Satellite view, historic-map overlays, tide/flow context and field notes are in the app. Exact research detail is part of Pro.

Pins are approximate by design. This page is historical research, not permission to dig. Check ownership and local law first.