Find something worth taking home.
Try gem mining at TreeRunner Raleigh and sift through mining rough to uncover colorful stones, gems and fossils you can keep.
Scoop. Sift. See what you find.
Gem mining is a simple hands-on activity where you work through a bag of mining material using water and a screening tray. As the dirt washes away, the gems, stones and fossils inside become easier to spot.
Choose your mining material.
Start with a bag of mining rough from TreeRunner's gem mining station.
Wash away the dirt.
Use the mining sluice and screening tray to separate the material and reveal what is hidden inside.
Keep your discoveries.
Take the gems, stones and fossils you uncover home with you.
A small activity that fits into a bigger TreeRunner day.
Gem mining works well as a standalone stop or as something to do before or after another TreeRunner activity.
It is especially easy to pair with mini golf, Junior Park or time spent watching other members of your group climb.
Pair gem mining with another Raleigh activity.
Putt Forest
Play 18 holes of outdoor mini golf beneath the trees before or after gem mining.
Explore Putt ForestJunior Park
Younger adventurers can climb in Junior Park and add gem mining to the visit.
Explore Junior ParkAerial Forest
Add a smaller ground activity before or after a climbing reservation.
Explore Aerial ForestA few quick questions.
Can I keep the gems I find?
Yes. The gems, stones and fossils you uncover during gem mining are yours to take home.
Do I need a climbing ticket to go gem mining?
No. Gem mining is a standalone ground activity and does not require an Aerial Forest ticket.
Can I add gem mining to another activity?
Yes. Gem mining can be paired with mini golf, Junior Park, the Aerial Forest or another activity during your TreeRunner visit.
See what you uncover.
Add gem mining to your next TreeRunner Raleigh visit and take your discoveries home with you.