Rockhounding Colorado 4th Edition

Rockhounding Colorado, 4th Edition by Gary Warren is the essential field companion for anyone eager to explore Colorado’s spectacular mineral and gemstone-rich landscapes. Whether you’re a weekend hobbyist in Denver or a seasonal visitor to the San Juan Mountains, this updated guide opens the state’s best collecting spots with clear directions, practical advice, and region-by-region insights.

Inside you’ll find approachable site descriptions for Front Range outcrops, the Arkansas River Valley, the Western Slope, San Luis Valley, and high-elevation pockets around Leadville and Crested Butte. Learn where to search for aquamarine, amazonite, smoky quartz, rhodochrosite, topaz, garnet, agates and jaspers, plus tips on reading geology so you find specimens faster and safer. The book also covers access considerations, land-use etiquette, safety in alpine terrain, and responsible collecting practices to protect Colorado’s natural heritage.

Practical and well-organized, this edition refines route guidance and local context to help you plan trips from Colorado Springs to Durango. With user-friendly maps and straightforward language, it’s ideal for solo explorers, family outings, and club field trips alike.

If you want a reliable, regionally focused resource that combines fieldcraft with Colorado-specific knowledge, Rockhounding Colorado, 4th Edition delivers. Grab your hammer, pack layers for changing mountain weather, and let this guide lead you to unforgettable finds across the Centennial State.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.