Tunnel Brook, NH

Has anyone had much luck at Tunnel Brook in NH? I have dug up there a few times but only got a few small specs. They say try just after the bridge, but it's mostly exposed bedrock...great for sniping I guess!

Here is the spot where the 2 brooks intersect...not sure what the small one is called, if it has a name.

Here is a map showing where the 2 meet. The yellow line is the brook that intersects Tunnel Brook. It originates up on Moosilauke I think.

It's a beautiful spot. It might be in the WMNF so only panning is allowed.

Here is some info from Steve (a.k.a. Rail Ghost)"

"It is not really clear what is allowed beyond panning in the WMNF. I have been meaning to contact the Rangers office on this subject. Also there may still be some private lands within the WMNF. Do your research. You may have to take a trip to the town hall for the town you wish to prospect in.

I have a set of old WMNF maps unfortunatly they are not for the Tunnel Brook area. One set is for Encumberances. There has been some discussion that how parcels came into the WMNF there can still be owned mineral rights on some parcels."

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Dan Brown May 5, 2011 at 7:59am

May not be a bad idea to print out the rules and keep them with you if you plan on prospecting in the WMNF. I've heard a few stories of peopple getting agro from rangers that didn't know the rules. Also heard of rangers that had no issues with prospecting.... I did a lot of digging in WMNF and nerver once saw a ranger so I guess just follow the rules and no worries.

I just hope the weather cleares up because I need to get out and find some gold!! I've got a new highbanker/dredge I can't wait to use!
Timothy Lawton jr. May 5, 2011 at 7:07am

Sounds like to me they prefer we leave it looking the way it is.sometimes hand pan is the best way of finding nice nuggets way up there in the mountains.
Jim Somers May 4, 2011 at 9:25pm

Thanks Dan. Got to get that tape measure out now!
Dan Brown May 4, 2011 at 8:52pm

You can use a sluice box in WMNF as long as it's under 3 feet.

I just got this off the WMNF site

http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain/recreation/minerals/...

Recommended equipment: A trowel, gold pan or a hand held sluice less than 3 feet is allowed for gold panning.
kchacha May 4, 2011 at 6:42am

NO MECHANICAL DEVICES OF ANY TYPE! So, leave the pacemakers, cameras and cell phones at home! Looks like beautiful country.

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