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Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association Back by popular demand! The M.A.G.M.A. club is planning a rock dig at Graves Mountain to celebrate the New Year! Hours: Friday January 9th starting at 8am to 5pm. Everyone needs to be off the mountain by 4:45pm, the gate will be locked at 5pm. Saturday January 10th starting at 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The gate will be locked at 5pm. The dig starts at 8am Friday and Saturday. Upon arrival, you will need to sign a release form and make a donation for collecting on the mountain. Donations range from $10/day to $100. It all depends on what you can afford. This dig is for M.A.G.M.A. members only. If you are not a member but would like to join us, follow this link to join the club.
Contact me at 828-779-4501 if you have any questions. Special info: No vending or selling on the mountain. This is a club dig, not a show. If you want to swap rocks, do it at the hotel or campground where you are staying. There are no carts driving people around. Be prepared to hike in with your equipment and hike back out to the parking lot. If you cannot walk into and back out of the mine, do not attend this dig.
Graves Mountain Rules/Code of Conduct: No open toed shoes are allowed at the Graves Mountain site. This goes for children and adults. No flip flops, sandals, crocs, etc. All attendees must wear closed toed shoes and boots. Park your vehicle in the designated area at the end of the paved access road. ALL pets must be kept under control and on a leash. Children: This is a private club dig. No children 12 or under are allowed. Children must be at least 13 years old or older. Any children under 18 must be with their parents at all times and supervised. The caretaker, Junior Norman has final and absolute say as to where you may safely work. Ladders or power tools of any kind will not be allowed. (HAND TOOLS ONLY!)
STAY AWAY FROM ALL HIGH WALLS! No one is allowed to drive their vehicle on any part of Graves Mountain beyond the parking area! (The caretaker must accompany anyone driving beyond the parking area!) Please protect our ability to field collect at Graves Mountain! DIRECTIONS: From Washington Georgia, drive east 11 miles on SR-378, look for mine entrance on right. From the Hardees in Lincolnton, Georgia, drive approximately 5-1/2 miles west on SR-378. Look for the sign at the entrance to Graves Mountain on the left side of the road. Motels and Camping:
Cullars Inn, Lincolnton, Georgia, 706-359-6161 Soap Creek Marina, Cabins and Camping. 706-359-4100. 3000 Soap Creek Lodge Road.
Elijah Clark State Park, 706-359-3458 / 800-864-7275
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