Overview

Hype:

Topaz Mountain is a great place to collect topaz. Single colorless crystals can be found in the washes around Topaz Mountain. Larger amber crystals can be found by breaking open the white rhyolite to find cavities.

Time:

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Features:
  • No Drinking Water
  • Mountains
  • Road Access is Dirt - Low Clearance
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible

Links: geology.utah.gov

Getting There

Navigate to 39.693756, -113.092224.

Location

Closest City or Region: Juab County, Utah

Coordinates: 39.693756, -113.092224

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June 27, 2009 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Greg Dye, Laura Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Zac Dye, Belknaps,

Pictures

April 1, 1998 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Greg Dye, Anthony Dye,

Story

Anthony went to Topaz mountain for a field trip, and Dad went with him.

Pictures