Stayed in Uwharrie National Forest at the hunt camp for the last week of august. Hiked into the moccasin creek area and was able to pan some color. Panned maybe 2 five gallon buckets of material during the time as I am new and somewhat slow at first. I was happy to find my first gold, which wasn't much but still it was gold. Am looking forward to returning there with more knowledge and a little more experience than last time. Do be careful as there was water snakes in the water and a rattlesnake along the trail, so watch your step.