| Wiley Wells Agate Nodules and Geodes Blythe, CA US Uploaded By Scott (webmaster) Uploaded on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 11:25:28 AM Viewed 14851 times |
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| According to the Travel Channel's Treasure Wiki California Page, it says: "Here, in addition to Geodes and Agate nodules you can find very nice vein agate, jasper, Sardonyx, common opal in a nice shade of orange, and with luck a few pieces of fire agate." Check out the website for more details. The wiki page is now defunct, but here is what it said: "Location #8 Wiley Wells Agate Nodules and Geodes General description - This is the famous Wiley Wells collecting area. Here, in addition to Geodes and Agate nodules you can find very nice vein agate, jasper, Sardonyx, common opal in a nice shade of orange, and with luck a few pieces of fire agate. How to get there: I - 10 west of Blythe, or 29 miles east of desert center. Take the Wiley Well road exit south for 14 miles to the Black Hills Road, and turn west for just over 4 miles. At this point you can take any of the side roads and trails. Look for areas that look like giant golphers have been working. Start digging, and good luck. Grade this location: (A to F): A+++ Handy to bring along: 1: A sturdy shovel to dig in the soft ash 2: A rock hammer or small pick 3: Buckets to carry your treasures in 4: Lots of water. This is open desert, and can get hot even in winter. Helpful notes to newcomers: This is a site for late fall to early spring. There are 2 BLM camp sites in the area with limited water and out houses. The first is the Wiley Well site, 9 miles south of I - 10. The second if 3 miles further south at Coon Hollow. Both offer good, level camp sites. I would highly suggest that anyone new to this area to buy a copy of Desert Gem Trails by Mary Frances Strong. It has excellent maps of the whole desert area. Special Note: There are rattle snakes, mountain lions, and coyotes in this area. Use proper caution. If lucky. you may get to see some wild burrows. Stay clear of dry washes during rainy weather. Flash floods can ruin your day. " | Directions can be found at the Travel Channel's Treasure Wiki California Page. "How to get there: I - 10 west of Blythe, or 29 miles east of desert center. Take the Wiley Well road exit south for 14 miles to the Black Hills Road, and turn west for just over 4 miles. At this point you can take any of the side roads and trails. Look for areas that look like giant golphers have been working. Start digging, and good luck." |