California Federation of Mineralogical Societies Annual Field Trip-Gold Rock Ranch, Yuma, AZ

California Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Annual Field Trip to
Gold Rock Ranch Area

By Bob Fitzpatrick
CFMS Field Trip Chairman – South, 2006

This trip is open to all rockhounds that agree to abide by the AFMS Code of
Ethics, the directions of the field trip leader, and practice safe
rockhounding.
A Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form must be signed
upon arriving at the campsite.
TRIP LOCATION: Gold Rock Ranch, 12 miles west of Yuma, AZ, on S-34 (Ogilby
Road).

WHEN: December 1, 2, 3, 2006
SPONSOR: CFMS Field Trip, South
MATERIAL TO COLLECT: Dumortierite, petrified palm wood, kyanite and much
more.
LEADER: Bob Fitzpatrick
Please notify the Ranch by 11/29/06, Talk to Bobbie the manager, 928)
919-6220 or 928) 920-0603 if you plan on attending. Feel free to call or email me
if you have any questions or need more information:
Phone: 951) 845-3051 Email: _RURocky2@aol. com_
(mailto:RURocky2@aol. com)
PROPOSED SCHEDULE: Each day we will be going to different collecting
areas. All trips will leave at 9:00 a.m. SHARP (Arizona time) from the
campgrounds. Assemble at 8:45 for details and instructions for each day’s trip.
DIRECTIONS TO CAMPSITE: The ranch is located in California 12 miles west of
Yuma Arizona on
I-8, then north on S-34 (Ogilby Road). Go 9 miles on S-34, then turn left
on Gold Rock Ranch Road, go 1-1/2 miles and you’re there. Please check-in
at the ranch office in the store.
VEHICLES: The roads to the ranch and campgrounds should be okay for most
cars, trailers and motor homes. From the campsite to the collecting areas,
4wheel drive or high clearance vehicles are recommended.
TOOLS: Collecting bags and boxes, digging tools, rock hammers, eye gear,
spray water bottles, etc.
SAFETY CONCERNS: Do not lick the rocks, use sun screen when needed, stay
away from rattlesnakes, use bug spray, be aware of flash floods, be aware of
things around you, team up with a buddy and don’t get lost.
WEATHER: We are planning on nice weather—sunny days; cool, clear, star
filled nights. But remember, it can rain this time of year so be prepared and
plan ahead.
CAMPGROUNDS & FACILITIES: If you want to camp on the ranch, the fee is
$20.00 per night, if we have a large group they will lower the fee to $10.00 per
night, you will have the use of the restrooms, showers and much more. They
have a few cabins for rent (first come first serve). If you plan on staying on
the ranch please call the ranch and talk to Bobbie the manager at 928)
919-6220 or 928) 920-0603; their website is _http://goldrockranc h.tripod. com_
(http://goldrockranc h.tripod. com/) .
You can dry camp just outside the ranch, no water, no services, no toilets,
at no cost, or if you prefer, there are motel accommodations in Yuma, AZ.
ENTERTAINMENT AND FOOD AT THE RANCH: Friday night there will
entertainment at the ranch for us to enjoy,
On weekends they have a Chuck wagon breakfast where you can eat before
heading out on the field trips.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Please come and join us for the day or camp out with
us.
Bring your food, lots of water, cell-phone, walkie-talkies, GPS, first aide
kit, camera, flashlight and lots of firewood.
In the evenings we will all join together and have a good old time around
the campfire, roasting marshmallows, telling jokes and remembering the special
times we’ve shared with friends. Please call the ranch and let them know you
are coming. I should be arriving at the ranch around noon on Friday.
CURocN,
Bob