| Hallelujah Junction page 1 -Digging & Visiting info page Updated July 5, 2017 |
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| It is important to note that all crystal bearing land in the Hallelujah Junction area, both the California and Nevada side, is under claim and collecting without permission is not allowed and is in fact, stealing from the claim owner. When I visitied several claims I had permission to do so and in some cases I made a significant donation to work the site under license. The public should be aware that at any time they are on the claims without permission and are stealing minerals that this might result in an arrest as well as prosecution for FELONY THEFT. While trespassing is generally not a major thing with employers, being prosecuted for felony theft might impact your current or future prospective employment. |
| The closest significant town and airport when visiting the Hallelujah Junction / Petersen Mountain area is Reno, Nevada. |
| Reno, Nevada offers lots of hotels to choose from and also many good restaurants to eat at. |
| The crystal digs are about 30 minutes drive from downtown Reno, Nevada.The location for the crystals has tradiionally been called "Hallelujah Junction, California" and this is based on the nearest small town on the map . The physical location of the dig site is on Petersen Mountain and the California / Nevada border divides the mountain and there are claims on both the Cali and Nevada sides. To get to the site your route will most likely cross into California and depending on which claim you are to visit, you will either stay on the California side or you may cross back into Nevada to access the mountain top. To access the Nevada side you will need a good high clearance 4x4. Most normal high clearance regular cars can make it to the California side. This page will be updated in April, 2014 with more information (if not sooner). |
| On the US 395 highway just inside California leading to the Hallelujah Junction site is a popular Shoe Tree. People visit from far and near to hang their old shoes on the tree. While i was there two girls stopped and hung some flip-flops. |
| Up on Petersen Mountain on the Nevada side is a lot of rock outcrops the look like various objects. This rock outcrop is called "The Family" because it looks like a Man and a Woman holding a baby, with two praying hands next to them. |
| The landscape on Petersen Mountain is a great place for photography! |
| The biggest draw for me and most likely you as well will be the crystals that you can dig here. However, Reno is a gambling mecca and offers lots of night life for partying and gambling. Slot machines are everywhere, and the ones pictured here shows what you see the minute you step off the plane in Reno airport! |
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| The rental car places has a shuttle that runs from the Reno Airport to the individual lots. Advantage has a number of SUV's and they even have a limited number of nice 4X4 Jeeps. Shown here is the one I rented. Expensive but a fun and dependable ride. |
| Nevada side is very, very steep and a number of vehicles have The initial climb toward the top of Petersen mountain on the rolled and flipped going up. Mainly from stalling out and then rolling backwards uncontrollably and then rolling over at a The initial climb toward the top of Petersen mountain on the curve. This main steep climb is called " MF Hill". |
| It can be hot and windy and due to the sun can be very strong. Sunglasses or at least eyeglasses for protection from the wind is necessary. Also , sun screen or long sleeved shirt is necessary even in winter. |
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