Ruby Rapids ID: Salmon River garnet sands

Where: West · North America · approx. 45.4, -116.2 (vicinity only)

Why this spot: Rockhounding locality: garnet-rich sand bars on the Salmon River east of Riggins, where almandine concentrates in visible ruby-red streaks

What turns up: almandine garnet sand, small waterworn garnets, black sand, occasional gold colors

Access: Open / legal.

Casual hand collection of garnet sand from public river bars along Salmon River Road; no dredging, and check for active placer claims before working new bars

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