Fee:  There is no collection fee, but a request is made to all participants to donate $2 to Clarence Norman, Jr.
You may give you money to the person at the gate

Safety: All Combustion Engineering safety requirements apply.
NO CHILDREN UNDER 12 years of age.
Pets are allowed, but please keep them leashed.
Please be careful of standing surface water.  Due to the chemical nature of Grave Mountain, standing water usually contains sulfuric acid.  Although the concentration is low, it is advisable to stay away from pools of water.  It is recommended that people visiting Graves Mountain wear a hardhat and safety glasses.  Be careful around steep slopes.  There is the possibility of slides on the steep slopes.  Do not work below someone working on a slope. 

Collecting:  Among the minerals that can be found at Graves Mountain are alunite, andalusite, barite, gibbsite, goethite, hematite, gold, limenite, jarosite, kaolinite, kyanite, lazulite, magnetite, paragonite, phosphosiderite, pyrite, pyrophyllite, quartz, rutile, sulfur, svanbergite and topaz. 

Tools:  Depending on the amount of work you want to do, bring the appropriate tools.  It is recommended that people bring chisels; hammers, large and small; shovels and other related digging tools.  Bring a container to place your specimens.  Pyrophyllite is very fragile; special care should be taken if you find pyrophyllite crystals and wish to take them home. 

Bring:  Bring plenty of water.  Dehydration can be a problem when working in the pit even in cool weather.  Bring your own lunch or other snacks.  The nearest fast food restaurant is about 6 miles.  There are also no rest room facilities at Graves Mountain so be prepared.

Security Precaution:
Because of a recent theft occurrence on one of our DMC field trips, 
PLEASE keep your vehicle locked at all times!  DMC