TN... LL... #2 - Lost Loop Traditional Geocache

This is the second cache in a series I will be putting out over time.  The series is called " Take Nothing... Leave Less..."  You can get more information on this series by clicking "here."  Please read through the information provided in the link before attempting this cache.

This cache is a micro container containing only a geocaching information sheet. Please sign and date the back of the geocaching information sheet.  No trading please.

This cache is placed on the "Lost Loop" section of the Cross Timbers Hiking Trail located along the southern side of Lake Texoma.  It was placed on March 22, 2003 at 3:45pm while on a 4 mile side hike from 5 Mile Camp.  Depending on your starting point, this cache can be had by a hike as short as 2.5 miles or as long as 10.5 miles.  Please remember to mark a waypoint at your vehicle before beginning this cache.  If your GPSr has the tracks feature, you may want to utilize it also.  You can start your hike at one of five known locations (there may be others):

• The trailhead at the Juniper Point West campground (near N 33o 51.561' W096o 50.049' - coordinates are not for the exact trail head.  It is further into the campground.
• A trailhead just outside of Cedar Bayou Resort and Marina (N 33o 50.468' W096o 50.935')
• Paw Paw Creek Resort (coordinates and access unknown)
• Paw Paw Point (coordinates and access unknown)
• Rock Creek Camp (coordinates and access unknown)

There are numerous campsites along the trail, with no fee charged for camping.  A few known campsites along the Cross Timbers Hiking Trail include:

• 5 Mile Camp (located approximately 5.2 miles hiking from Juniper Point Campground or 2.2 miles from Cedar Bayou  - N 33o 50.536' W096o 51.889')
• Lost Loop Camp (located approximately 5 miles from Juniper Point Campground or 2 miles from Cedar Bayou - N 33o 50.518' W096o 51.579' - very near cache site)
• small campsite on the Lost Loop (N 33o 50.294' W096o 51.457')
• small hilltop campsite (N 33o 50.161' W096o 51.391')
• small campsite near 5 Mile Camp (N 33o 50.459' W096o 51.650')

A fee is charged for camping at Juniper Point, Paw Paw Creek Resort, and Rock Creek Camp.

If you decide to start your hike from the Juniper Point trailhead, you may want to stop by 3 other caches along the way:

1. Nolie's 1st Cache by Geo Nuts
2. Juniper Cache by mcshaffer
3. Bridge by Troop 445 by ShaneN4Girls

If you decide to start from Cedar Bayou you may want to stop by the Bridge by Troop 445 by ShaneN4Girls cache.

The Cross Timbers Hiking Trail was built by the Corps of Engineers in1969.  It is maintained by many groups including Scout groups, the Dallas chapter of the Sierra Club, and the Texoma Outdoor Club.  Trail maps are usually available at all trailhead register stations, as well as at the gate shack in East Juniper Point from April through October.  It is not a topographical map, but gives enough information to easily and safely navigate through the area.

A permit for camping is not required; however, it is necessary to register at the gate shack in East Juniper Point from April through October.  If you visit the trail from November through March, and any other time of year, please sign in on the registration sheet at the trail head.

Water IS NOT available along the trail, except in the developed recreational areas.  If you plan on camping in one of the wilderness camps, please either bring enough water for your entire stay, or bring water purification equipment.  I would suggest double treating any lake water you plan on drinking (filter and iodine/other chemical).

Please be prepared when attempting this cache.  You will need a map, a compass, and at the very least a lot of water if day hiking this cache.  It's out there, now go find it!

This cache was placed by a member of the Texas Geocaching Association.

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