Farwell Mountain Northwest — azurite rockhounding site near Northwest Is A Known Mineral Occurrence In Routt, CO
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Farwell Mountain Northwest

Rockhounding site in Northwest Is A Known Mineral Occurrence In Routt, Colorado · Other

Farwell Mountain Northwest is a azurite rockhounding site near Northwest Is A Known Mineral Occurrence In Routt, CO. Fee varies. Best season: Spring through fall.

Typical season: Spring through fall

Key facts

Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.

Specimen type
Azurite
Primary specimens
Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Gold, Malachite, Silver
Fee status
Fee varies
Nearest town
Northwest Is A Known Mineral Occurrence In Routt
State
Colorado
Coordinates
40.83057, -106.86004
Best season
Spring through fall; confirm seasonal road access
Access difficulty
Moderate; remote roads possible
Camping
Dispersed camping may be available nearby; verify land rules
Activities
Rock and mineral collecting
Facilities
Northwest is a known mineral occurrence in Routt area services
Last updated
July 5, 2026

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The experience

  • Best time to visitSpring through fall; confirm seasonal road access
  • AccessModerate; remote roads possible
  • FacilitiesNorthwest is a known mineral occurrence in Routt area services
  • Camping nearbyDispersed camping may be available nearby; verify land rules

Map & location

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Safety notice: Field and weather conditions change with weather, season, and field conditions. Verify current conditions with local land managers before you go. Collect at your own risk — there are rarely rangers or land managers at these sites.