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Hudson River Tunnel

New Jersey
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Based on our latest records, with claims updated from the BLM on Oct 3, 2026. Land and claims can change quickly, so check before you go.

Minerals on record here

1 mineral

Recorded here: fossil.

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About Hudson River Tunnel

Hudson River Tunnel is a fossil collection site in New Jersey, cataloged in the Paleobiology Database. The depositional environment is recorded as marine indet. Documented finds include Callinectes sapidus.

Geologic setting

Geologic interval
Pleistocene
Age
2.58–0.0117 Ma
Depositional environment
marine indet.
Recorded occurrences
1

Fossils found here

Callinectes sapidus
Malacostraca · Portunidae

Records and references

Data: Paleobiology Database collection 159989 (CC BY 4.0) — view the source record

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Can you collect at Hudson River Tunnel?

It depends on who owns the land and whether a mining claim covers it. BLM land usually allows hand collecting for personal use, national parks allow none, and private land needs the owner’s permission. Pro members see the owner and any claims at this spot.

What minerals are found at Hudson River Tunnel?

Fossil.

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Source: Paleobiology Database.