Willow Creek Jasper Mine Field Trip

Field trip

Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) is offering the final field trip of the season on September 20 to the Willow Creek Jasper Mine. These trips have been exceptional and if you haven't been, sign up right away because they sell out quickly.

Trip is limited to 25. Members of the IMMG receive free admission. Non-member fee is $20 plus the Eventbrite fee. Children are free with a minimum age of 7 years. We’ll leave at 8:00 AM, so plan to arrive at Little Gulch Parking area by 7:45 AM to arrange carpooling and hear a short mandatory safety meeting

If you have already been one time this season to Willow Creek, please hold off going again until next year, leaving a place for someone who has not yet been. If you cancel for any reason it's important that you let us know in advance at [email protected]. We appreciate your understanding.

-- Vehicles are limited to 6-8 4WD vehicles, so pack accordingly. If you bring a folding camp chair, make it as compact as possible.

--The Museum has approval from Avimor for motor vehicle access on the specific dates of this field trip as long as weather permits (no muddy roads).

--1st stop will be at Willow Creek Canyon overlook and Sue Newbie Memorial Cross. This will a be short stop-30 minutes-before we come to the mine.

--At the mine your guide will give a short geologic overview. Larry will talk about the mining process and the jasper and thunder eggs. People can buy gem-quality jasper from Larry for cash and pick through the tailings for interesting rocks. So bring cash ($30-$100) if you want to purchase any finished jewelry or other product from Larry. Most of the trip involves searching for jasper and other rocks in the mine tailings piles.

General Information

• · No children under 7 years old.
• · No Dogs or pets, No smoking, no alcohol
• · No running, horseplay,
• · Outhouse available at the mine
• · Attendees will bring water, and lunch or snacks if want to eat something.
• · wear hiking boots or sturdy footwear,
• · bring sun hat, gloves, and eye protection because rock shards fly when hammered,
• Strongly Recommended to wear long pants so not to get hit by rock shards when hammering.
• · bring rock hammer or small sledge hammer, day pack, sunscreen, ·
• ·The Museum will supply you with boxes for your jasper from the mine.
• If you have a 4WD truck or SUV or high-clearance vehicle, please bring it and volunteer to be a carpool driver (20 miles round trip).
• Not suitable for young children under age 7 and anyone with balance issues or serious heat sensitivity.

Directions

• Take Hwy 55 from Eagle up to Beacon Light-2 miles from State Street.
• Turn Left onto Beacon Light and go 1.6 miles to Eagle Rd.
• Turn Right (North) on Eagle Road which is now called Willow Creek Road
• Go 3.3 miles up Willow Creek and pull into the large dirt parking lot area on the right side of the road. This is the Little Gulch hiking/equestrian area. We will be carpooling from this location after signing waivers and safety discussion which is Mandatory.

This should be a fun and exciting field trip. We will have a shade awning, chairs, and extra water set up for your comfort

Willow Creek Jasper Mine field trip is led by Steve Schaps with permission of mine owner Larry Ridley and the offset property owner, Avimor. Thank you, Larry Ridley for making these field trips possible!

This adventure requires a Liability Waiver.

By signing up for this Willow Creek Jasper Mine Geological Field trip you agree to the following: The registered individual accepts and does hereby assume any and all risks for himself/herself and those on his/her ticket, for possible dangers and hazards involved in connection with the field trip designated above, offered by the IDAHO MUSEUM OF MINING AND GEOLOGY (IMMG), and does hereby SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the trip leader(s), IMMG, Larry Ridley and the Willow Creek Jasper Mine, and the adjacent landowner (Avimor). As well as all officers and representatives of IMMG from any and all claims, losses, or damages, including attorney’s fees and costs because of said claims, on account of injury, death, property damage, and inconvenience or loss of money due to delay or other cause that may rise, by reason of my participation in the field trip. I understand that my use of alcohol, illegal drugs, and/or Medic*tion that would impair my judgment, balance, or coordination is not permitted and I will hold the IMMG, field trip leader, Willow Creek Jasper Mine, and Avimor, harmless from any claims arising from my use. I understand I am responsible for carrying my own automobile, life, and health insurance.

I understand that my attendance and participation in the pre-trip safety meeting is mandatory and I will not be allowed on the trip if I fail to attend the safety meeting at the meetup location (Little Gulch Parking Area).

Please contact [email protected] if you have questions.

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