mariposagoldbag Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hello everyone. I'm heading out to the Rye Patch in Nevada for the first time and was wondering if there is anything I need to know. Are there any places that detecting is not allowed, claims? I'm just looking for a heads up from anybody who knows the area. I've read that one should look for rusty quartz and detect in these areas but thats about all I got. I also read that the bedrock is only a foot or two deep. Is the gold out there on the bedrock, mixed in with the gravel or both? Should I be looking in the washes on the hills or is the gold in the flat areas? I'm trying to find as much info on this place before I visit, so all information is welcome! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariposagoldbag Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Ok, I did some more research and found that there are a lot of claims at the Rye Patch. At this point I'm not exactly sure what area is open to the public for detecting. I read something about there being quartz crystals out there, is this true? Also, are meteorites known to be found in this area? Sorry for all the questions! I'm planning a trip really soon and don't want to miss a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck,tx2 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 That ground has been worried to death, I would hunt where I thought no one has likely to have hunted before,in the bushes, move rocks, up high, down low in the flats, coil slow & low, dig the ticks,& the skips, grid a spotthat has gave up gold before and worry the hell out of it. Gracie wares the last nugget I found there, or did till some guy followed her around in Wall Mart, She wasflattered that she was 87 & still had IT until she realized that ma b it was the 1/10 TH of a gram shy of an ozgold nugget around her neck that he was interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck,tx2 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Like you ,It was the first time I had ever hunted RP & did not know my way around, seen thisJeep coming up the hill & thought it best to hunt the washes till they went by.Down this wash I saw wherea Badger had dug & ran my coil over where he had dug, spied this Crystal with this intrusion in it, lookslike a sage brush growing in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariposagoldbag Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hey thanks Chuck! I hope to find some crystals as well as gold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayray Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Depending when your going you might need a tow truck. They get some serious snow, and could get it tomorrow. Just keep an eye on the weather...Good luck. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whylee Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Make sure you have a spare tire or 2 also, some areas are very rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 X2 what whylee said about spare tires....some of the gravel there will punch right through the tread of a tire....carry at least one spare....two would be better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfinger Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Like you ,It was the first time I had ever hunted RP & did not know my way around, seen thisJeep coming up the hill & thought it best to hunt the washes till they went by.Down this wash I saw wherea Badger had dug & ran my coil over where he had dug, spied this Crystal with this intrusion in it, lookslike a sage brush growing in it.I remember that crystal with the clorite inclusion. Nice looking specimen.Rye Patch has been worked to death but still some finds to be made. Just need to go where no man has gone before... if that's possible...Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolidge Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 X2 what whylee said about spare tires....some of the gravel there will punch right through the tread of a tire....carry at least one spare....two would be better...Are you allowed to ride quads there to get around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Are you allowed to ride quads there to get around?It's been years since I was there so I can't give you a good answer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whylee Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Are you allowed to ride quads there to get around? Yes you can, stay on the dirt roads and stay out of private property and you will be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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