Event Title: OAMS Field Trip – Red Top Mountain Blue Geode Hunting

Dates: Saturday & Sunday, July 12–13, 2025

Location: Red Top Mountain, Wenatchee National Forest, Washington

Description:

Join fellow OAMS members for an exciting weekend adventure at Red Top Mountain, a renowned spot for agates, geodes, and quartz specimens:

• Explore the prime agate beds, known for chalcedony and geode-bearing pockets.

• Learn field techniques for identifying, digging, and safely extracting geodes, with emphasis on proper tool use and safety.

• Hike short, scenic trails—including the access route to the lookout and collecting areas—with views of the surrounding Cascades.

What to Bring:

• Sturdy footwear and gloves

• Rock hammer, chisels, safety glasses

• Water, snacks, sun/rain protection

• Optional: high-clearance or 4WD vehicle for rough forest roads

Notes:

• Terrain includes rocky roads and short hikes (approximately 0.5 to 1 mile).

• Outhouse available at trailhead; pack out all trash.

• This trip is open to OAMS members only.