GC8B05 Spooky's Halloween Cache (Traditional Cache) in Connecticut, United States created by spooky

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Hidden : 9/7/2002

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is located in Bigelow Hollow State Park, Union, CT. Park in the "Mashapaug Boat Launch and Picnic Area" parking lot, which is the last lot you get to in the park. Follow the "Mashapaug Pond View Trail" to the cache.

The hike to this cache is about one and one quarter miles, the path is a bit narrow, but it generally isn't too steep.

Note: As of February, 2003 I now live in San Diego. Since this is a popular cache there is really no reason to archive it. Cachers please do what you can to keep this cache alive. Thanks, Spooky

There are many trails near the parking lot, so I'll get you started on the right foot:

Begin your hike on the dirt road to the north of the parking lot. Take the second trail on the left - there is a brown sign with a yellow picture of two hikers marking the trail. (Note: the first trail on the left will take you on the correct trail, but in the wrong direction!) You are then following "Mashapaug Pond View Trail" which is marked by the "blue with white bar" paint on the trees. When you get to the sign for "Mashapaug Cove Picnic Area" you are well on your way!

You should be able to see Lake Mashpaug for most of your hike. Watch carefully and you may get a glimpse of the famous lake monster named "Paugy". Other spooky things to keep an eye out for: enchanted trees, ferocious fungus, and belligerent boulders. Oh, and eyeballs people have dropped while watching for trees, fungus, and boulders.

Heavy tree cover near the cache may make it hard for you to get a good lock on it. We went back several times and took an average to get the co-ordinates. The spoiler hint might make things easier for you.

This cache is contained in a clear rectangular Rubbermaid container.

Fun spooky stuff for all ages:
- Six Halloween superballs.
- Six pairs of glow in the dark fangs.
- Pez Witch, Pez Pumpkin, Pez Ghoul.
Fun spooky comics (bring one and trade!):
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer no 20 - Double Cross 1 of 1
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer no 35 - False Memories Series 1 of 4
Fun spooky books (bring one and trade!):
- The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike
- Coven by Steven William Rimmer

Note: this cache is starting off pretty full of stuff, so you probably won't be able to leave anything big in it. And remember to take something. Come on, you know you love Pez! And those fangs - grrr!

Please remember to log your visit in the log book.

The state park is open sunrise to sunset, and charges admission Memorial Day through Labor Day on weekends and holidays.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fcbbxl gerrf, Fcbbxl ebpxf, Fcbbxl Uvyy, Fcbbxl FR fvqr

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)

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