I Have A Question

[moose57]

Do any of you go on walking paths and metal detect. I live in macedonia ohio & my
walking path is made of asphalt and on both sides have grass and wooded areas..

 

[Monkeys Uncle]

Sorry...I can't answer your question...but, have the same situation and curiosity. Hope someone jumps in with an answer. HH

 

[thepest]

All I ever seem to find is pull tabs and bottle caps... once in a while some clad or an ink pen... Not at all like a swimming hole or the beach.. people tend to dress down cause that's their workout I suppose...

 

[Monkeys Uncle]

Just a guess...people don't lose or drop much while walking or strolling?? Need more vigorous activity maybe??

 

[kac_dt]

Look for spots along the paths where people may take a rest or where there may be a good view. More trash means more people were there.

 

[Odanscoils]

Do any of you go on walking paths and metal detect. I live in macedonia ohio & my
walking path is made of asphalt and on both sides have grass and wooded areas..

Detect both sides of any asphalt path.
Detect Everything in dirt.
And absolutely detecting the ends of the path.
Especially where people are taking keys out of their pockets. Gravel parking lots are pretty Sweet.
Good Luck !!

 

[jim tn]

People loose stuff walking, jogging and running. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. One of our oldest parks still has dirt walking trails and yes, the edges have been well worth hunting. Well worth it! HH jim tn

 

[Ronstar]

I assume the path is controlled by a city or county recreational district, call and find out if detecting is allowed. At least you will know and besides, one jurisdictional answer here from another state or location doesn’t mean its ok where you are.

 

[marcomo]

I assume the path is controlled by a city or county recreational district, call and find out if detecting is allowed. At least you will know and besides, one jurisdictional answer here from another state or location doesn’t mean its ok where you are.

There's probably a sign at the trailhead with rules and regulations. Assuming it's public property, if there is nothing posted that metal detecting is prohibited then go for it. Calling in an attempt to get permission from some random bureaucrat is likely to get you a no where otherwise nobody would have cared.