CFMS Field Trip to Cady Mountains North
April 17 - 18, 2010
Adam Dean and Shep Koss, CFMS Field Trip South Co-Chairs - 2010

WHERE: North Cady Mtns near Afton Canyon area, off Basin Road exit by I-15 about 45 miles east of Barstow

WHEN: April 17-18, 2010

MATERIAL: Adam Dean's favorite spots for agate, jasper, calcite, green and purple fluorite, sagenite, opalite and much more.

SPONSOR: California Federation of Mineralogical Societies (CFMS)

PARTICIPANTS: Open to all CFMS members and guests. This trip is an overnighter with dry camping near the railroad side tracks off Basin Road.

DIRECTIONS: Take the Basin Road exit off I-15 about 45 miles east of Barstow. Contact Shep for more info.

USE CAUTION. The campsite can accommodate RVs and tents. This is dry camping with no facilities whatsoever.

BRING: Water, firewood, clothing for any type of weather hot or cold wet or dry, food and a full tank of gas.

HIGH CLEARANCE: and 4WD recommended for all sites. 2WD ok to the camping area if driven with care as many spots may have windblown sand. Roads to some sites may have deep sand.

POTLUCK DINNER: Saturday night - bring a contribution.
You must observe CFMS/AFMS Code of Ethics and sign a consent and assumption of risk waiver of liability form.
Be aware that this is a remote and undeveloped area.
Collect responsibly.

REMINDER: Please help preserve our deserts and pack out what you pack in. Let’s leave it clean for future Rockhounds.

For further information, please contact:
Adam Dean (909) 489-4899 theagatehunter@verizon.net or
Shep Koss (661) 248-0411 (Home Phone) theshepster@webtv.net or freudonetoo@yahoo.com