PGMC members-only field trip · near Orland, CA
BurrisCreek
Jasper, Jasper, Jasper.
About an inch of rain is due Friday. If it washes the dried algae off the creek bed, a whole lot of local jasper is about to light up. Scott calls it a trip with “some potentially great rewards and disappointment.” Let’s go find out.
- When
- Sat, Nov 14
- Meet
- 9:00 AM · Orland
- Or at the creek
- 10:00 AM
- Who
- PGMC members
Burris CreekRec Area · bridge reopened
Red · Yellow · Brecciated
The forecast · Friday, Nov 13
One inch of rain. Two ways it can go.
Right now the Burris Creek area is very dry, and much of the jasper is covered in dried algae. About an inch of rain is predicted for our area on Friday.
▲ The reward
The rain washes it clean
That inch of rain could wash off the algae and reveal some great jasper.
▼ The risk
Too much water
The creek may run too high for us to reach the better spots.
“Safety will be a priority (listen up you punks as I am one of you, and I will be preventing you from getting yourself in difficult situations).”Scott · Field Trip Coordinator
After the rainDry season
Drag the raindrop to see what a good rain does to dusty jasper.
Saturday, Nov 14 · two meeting points
The plan
9:00 AMMeet · leave at 9:30 sharp
Taco Bell / Shell station, Hoff Way, Orland
Just off Highway 5. Search for the Taco Bell by the Shell gas station on Hoff Way and you’ll find us.
Open in Maps ↗10:00 AMMeet · leave at 10:30
Burris Creek Recreation Area
Know the way already? Meet us here instead. Every vehicle can make it this far. There’s a rough restroom here, so bring your own supplies.
Open in Maps ↗The creekLess than a mile away
Truckpool to the primary site
We truckpool the last stretch together. 4WD trucks can cross the creek to the less explored areas, and there’s plenty to search within walking distance if you’d rather keep your car dry.
Look for the Toyota Tacoma with the orange tennis balls on the lumber rack. That’s Scott.
What we’re after
What’s in the creek
This area has an abundant amount of jasper. Here’s what to keep your eyes open for.
Red
The classic. Brightest when wet.
Yellow
Mustard, gold and ochre.
Brecciated
Broken pieces, healed back together. Cab by Dylan.
Jaspagate
Jasper and agate in one stone.
Orbicular
If you’re lucky. See Mitch or Rob to verify.
Photos are members’ jasper finds, to show what to look for.
How it works
Get wet, find more
Any car can reach the Rec Area
All vehicles should be able to make it to the Burris Creek Recreation Area.
Truckpool to the primary site
It’s less than a mile from the Rec Area. We go together.
4WD crosses the creek
Trucks with 4WD can cross the water to the less explored areas. Not comfortable taking your vehicle across? There’s plenty to explore within walking distance.
Need a ride across? Ask Scott.
He’ll be carrying people across the creek in his truck. Please don’t be afraid to ask for a ride.
Be ready to get in the creek
Most areas should be about 1–2 feet deep or less. You’ll have more success if you’re willing to get wet.
Tap each item as you pack it
What to bring
0 / 11 packed
Scott’s tip: sandbags are a great way to store and collect your findings.
Good to know · forecast as of Nov 10
Out at the creek
Saturday’s weather
Low 60s
45% chance of rain, but only about 0.10 inch predicted. The big rain is Friday.
Cell service
Maybe
It depends on your carrier. Know the meeting times before you leave town.
Restroom
Rough but there
There’s one at the Rec Area. Bring your own paper and something to clean up with. Scott never assumes it’ll have a sink.
Why Burris Creek
One of our home sites
It’s relatively close, and the area has an abundant amount of jasper. Let’s go get some of our local jasper.
New bridge. The bridge to Burris Creek was recently rebuilt and reopened.
For members of the Paradise Gem & Mineral Club
Questions? Call or text Scott.
About the plan, the weather, a ride across the creek, or whether your membership is current. Call or text him directly.
207-841-9974“Anyway . . . let’s go have some fun!”Scott Feldman · PGMC Field Trip Coordinator
Members-only trip. Not a member yet? Join the club, then come find some jasper with us.
Please keep the trip details off social media. This one is for members.
This trip replaces the Lassen Lands trip, which the landowner had to cancel.