Friday, April 29, 2016

Rockhounding near Nephi

1. From I-15 exit 225 in Nephi, take Hwy 132 esat for 4.8 miles to the Nebo Loop Road turnoff. Follow the NEbo Loop Rd for about 3.5 miles where a fork to the left goes to the Ponderosa Campground. STAY on the Loop Rd. for about 0.2 miles to a parking area on the left. Keep a sharp eye out for it. It is just a little flat down in the trees and seldom used. If you miss it, it is quite a ways to a turnaround. When you are in the parking area, you can see a faint trail/old road heading up the hill on the other side of the little creek. Follow this trail (about a 15 minute hike) to the site, where you will find Calcite Onyx. If you do this in the fall, the Nebo Loop Road is a beautiful drive. (Spring-fall)


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