Collecting: Rutile, lazulite, kyanite, prophyllite, goethite/hematite (iridescent), pyrite, muscovite, and ilmenite. For micro collectors, barite, cacoxenite, candallite, gypsum, phosphosiderite, strengite, variscite, wavellite and woodhousesite can be found.
 
Directions: Exit I-20 for Washington, GA SR 78 (SR 10, SR 17). Travel north to Washington, turn right onto SR 378 and drive 11 miles to the Graves Mountain area. The entrance to Graves Mountain is on your right about 8/10 mile past the Lincoln county line. From Lincolnton, Ga., travel east on SR 378 and the entrance to Graves Mountain will be on your left about 5 miles from Lincolnton.
 
Food and Drinks: Bring your own as there is nothing available at Graves Mountain.
 
Meeting Location: Entrance to Graves Mountain.
 
Fees: A donation of $5.00 per person is recommended. Donation will be collected when your liability release form is filled out.
 
Equipment: A transport cart, buckets, backpack, 8-lb sledge, 2-4 lb crack hammer, rock hammer, pry bar, shovel chisels, SAFETY EYEWEAR, and gloves. Hard hat required if you plan to work adjacent to the high wall areas.
 
Children and Pets: Children 12 years and older can participate but must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Pets must be kept under control by owner.
 
Special Conditions: Ladders or power tools of any kind are not allowed. (Hand tools Only)
                                      Stay away from edge of all high walls
                                       No repelling off anything 
                                       No one is allowed to drive their vehicle beyond the parking area
                                       Everyone to be off the mountain by dusk
 
Lodging: The Cullars Inn in Lincolnton, Ga. Tel. (706) 359-6161.
 
Camping: Elijah Clark State Park – approximately 6 miles east of Lincolnton on Hwy SR 378. Reservations (770) 389-7275 or 1-800-864-7275. Park Office (706) 359-3458.

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