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SBPhishy's Paintball Cache Traditional Geocache

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SBPhishy: I have heard that this place was fenced off, but I was just hoping it wasn't true. This place has been open to paintballers for YEARS. Well, I guess that's the end... [:(]

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Hidden : 1/5/2004
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The terrain is pretty easy to navigate, but some small rock hopping is required. There is often water flowing, but the local kids have built a decent bridge to traverse the creek. I wouldn't suggest a bike, because some of the rocks are decent size. A child could complete this cache, but if they are not careful, they may get their feet a little wet. I wouldn't advise wearing sandals, but it is definitely possible, and I'm sure some people could do it barefoot.

This cache is right off Creek Road in the little city of Ojai where I grew up. It's is not a long walk at all to the cache site from where you can park.

This is my first cache. I used the "paintball" theme because I am an avid paintballer. I played paintball here for a few years back in high school. It's a very neat area to explore. After you find the cache, be sure to walk around and check out the "bunkers" that are used for paintball. A lot of work has been put into this place over the years. While you're here, you could always take advantage of the "Paintball Fever" Cache.

I wouldn't advise going on the weekend, but if you have to, make it Saturday. Sunday is the usual day for paintball games, and they can get crazy! There still may be a game going Saturday also, but it's less likely. If you do go on the weekend, early in the morning, or in the early evening are the best times to avoid the trigger happy teens.

The cache is a clear Rubbermaid tupperware container with a white lid, about 7 inches long, 5 inches wide, and 3 inches deep. It's contents are various toys and such. Please rehide it well, as some of the paintballers may wander into the bushes from time to time.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[How to get to the cache, when you are close:]Nsgre lbh tb guebhtu gur onzobb ghaary, lbh jvyy pbzr gb pyrnevat. Ybbx gb lbhe evtug naq lbh jvyy frr n ovt cngpu bs irel uvtu onzobb, jvgu n gval cngujnl tbvat guebhtu vg. [Exactly where the cache is:] Evtug oruvaq gur evtug fvqr bs gur ybt, gur pnpur vf pbirerq ol yrnirf naq fgvpxf.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)