This cache is spread out in several areas, so a car will be needed
to get to them. It is possible to do the entire cache on an ATV,
but it would take at least an entire day. If you would like to know
the best route ahead of time for an ATV, e-mail me. To complete
this cache you will also need a compass(all angles are magnetic
north), answers to the questions that will help you with the final
cache, and a copy of the map of Middle Earth that is provided. You
will also want to print a copy of this page for calculations and to
refer to. If you don't know the area well, I also recommend
bringing a road map. Also, make sure you leave all your waypoints
in until you finish.
There are two areas that require a $3 parking fee, but you would
only need to pay once for the day.
All caches are covered in camo duck tape. The micros are a
little bigger than a film canister.
Along the way there are four log books, so you can log a find
for each log book you sign.
Bree: The given coordinates are for the first cache,
Bree, a micro.
Rivendell: The second stop of the journey is fairly close
to the second, but you may have to go around. This is also a
micro.
Moria: The next two are located in Newman Springs. You
can drive right up to this one if the road is clear of trees,
otherwise if you park, it is a nice half mile walk in. A micro is
also located here.
Lothlorien: You can also drive to this one, but trees may
be down across the road again. It is also about a half mile walk.
This is a large coffee can filled with gifts from the Queen
Galadriel. In the book she gave everyone cloaks, so here you will
find rain ponchos. She gave Sam magical soil to grow plants, so
here you will find what you need to make your own little ecosystem
to grow plants. She gave Frodo a beautiful light, so here you will
find little flashlights. Please take a gift and leave a gift. You
will also find the first log book here. Coordinates for the next
one are inside the front of the log book.
Edoras: This micro is located near Smith Rapid's along
with the next two caches. Here you will find the tricky directions
to the next cache.
Helm's Deep: You will need to make a double attack, just
like the one done in The Two Towers, to gain victory here. This
cache is a small coffe can that only contains directions to the
next cache and a log.
Isengard: This cache is located in the camp ground but
should be hidden so it does not have a camp site directly on any
side of it. It is a medium sized tupperware container. After the
Ents helped destroy Isengard, Sauruman's palantir was found, so
here you will find similar spheres to trade, so a bring a golf
ball, or some other spherical trade item. There is also a log book
here. Coordinates for next one are on the log.
Minas Tirith: Now you must proceed to the Round Lake
Logging Dam area. This micro is located off a walking trail near
the lake.
Mordor: Cross the bridge at the dam on your way to this
micro also located about thirty feet off the walking trail. Here
you will find some direction to help get you back to the Shire. Use
those and the formulas to find the final cache.
The Shire: Once you read the information at Mordor things
will make more sense. Here the formulas you can use then:
Final Location: N 45 A.BHC W 90 D.EEF
A = 10*H + I + 3*J
B = H + I + J
C = H + I
D = 8 * J
E = H - 2*J - I
F = H - J
Here you will find an ammo box.
When you complete this, make sure to look back at the cool
places you saw and the fun you had.
And Remember "Not all those who wander are lost." - J.R.R.
Tolkein