Gold Prospectors Association of America
Western Washington Chapter of GPAA
August 17 -19 2012 Snowball's Chance Claim Sequim/Port Angeles Area This is information from last year and I will update as soon as I get more information.
Outing: August 17-19, 2012
Time: Friday 2PM until Sunday 4PM
Location: Snowballs Chance Claim
187 Rebel Lane
Sequim/Port Angeles, WA
Sponsors: Jody & Don Kirst (THANK YOU!!)
Direction: From Sequim, Washington proceed west on US 101 approximately 9.1 miles ( measured from dowqntown Sequim ) towards Port Angeles, Washington. Turn Left (South) on Blue Mountain Road and proceed approximately 1/4 mile to Rebel Lane on right. Turn onto Rebel Lane and proceed past a big painted rock in residential area. Continue on road a short distance and claim will be on your left. (Signs will direct you).
Camping: Room for 10-15 RV's in addition to tent camping.There is plenty of space once you get there. I have doubts that a 34 footer could negotiate the first corner in our road. A 25 foot trailer is the longest vehicle I have had on the property so far. They could inspect first by driving down Rebel Lane to the point where our road goes down hill and Rebel Lane turns right. There is a big wide spot there for them to turn around if they have to. Then they could walk down to the property to determine if they want to try driving down. There is a KOA about two miles from the property at US101 and O'Brian Road.
Facilities: Pit Toilet available
Water: Hot and Cold Water
Firewood: Available on Site
Gold: All you can find
Welcome to the Snowballs Chance
Warning!! Use caution in some areas
1. There is dangerous drop offs on the property that are hidden by heavy brush. Please stay on established trails for your own safety
2.When you are in wooded areas, please be cautious of the possibility of widow makers in the trees.
3. Along the creek there is also danger of the bank sliding in some areas.
4. Be careful around log jams.
Other info:
It's okay to remove fossils from the creek, but please do not dig into the bank. Please pick up any trash you find, even though it was not left by you. Please respect neighboring property owner's rights and also drive slow on Rebel Lane.
Campers are welcome to cut firewood from wood pile for camp fires. I would request that the cedar not be cut.
There is water in the shed. It has not been tested and may not be suitable for drinking. Feel free to use it for washing