GCG21T Looking Down Lindeman (Traditional Cache) in British Columbia, Canada created by Jomarac5 (now maintained by canadazuuk)

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canadazuuk: Cache is lost due to bridge replacement... great location I am sure... never was there myself. I had adopted this cache from RobertM. Cheers.

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A cache by Jomarac5 (now maintained by canadazuuk) Message this owner

Hidden : 5/4/2003

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The first in our Wilderness Experience series will take you on a fairly easy 2.3 km hike to a spectacular scenic lake.

Lindeman Lake is an excellent first-time destination for those wanting to experience the 'real wilderness' of British Columbia. The trail is well established and maintained and is nicely suited for younger hikers -- the kids from Jomarac5 started hiking to this lake when they were each only four years old.

You can reach the lake in less than an hour with plenty of rest stops on the way to admire the scenery. From the south end of the lake to the cache will take approximately 30 minutes at a leisurely pace. The hike is best between June and October but is usually accessible as early as mid April.

This is not a walk in a suburban park -- although it's not a difficult hike by any means, this is genuine wilderness and as such should be treated with respect and care. You'll need proper hiking footwear and although the destination is quite popular and is fairly close to your vehicle, you should be prepared for any emergency wilderness circumstance. It's a good idea to carry a packsack with water, extra clothing, some food and basic survival equipment (first-aid kit, matches, flashlight, etc).

Lindeman Lake is a very popular destination during the summer and many Scout and Girl Guide groups hike to it -- it's doubtful that you'll have the place to yourself if you go on a weekend during June, July and August. There are a few tent camping spots at either end of the lake if you want to make this an overnight destination, but bear in mind that there are no facilities of any kind -- you're roughing it here. If you're up to a more ambitious hike you can continue up the valley to Greendrop Lake.

To get to the trailhead, take Highway 401 and use the Cultus Lake turnoff. Watch for a sign that points to Sardis and turn right onto Chilliwack Lake Road. Continue driving for approximately 38 km, towards Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park. The trail begins at the old Post Creek Forest Services campsite. Park your car on the side of the road at N 49° 05.875 W 121° 27.502. The trailhead is at N 49° 06.042 W 121° 27.599 (there is a sign pointing to Lindeman and Greendrop Lakes).

From the trailhead sign, the trail meanders slightly upwards for a short way through an old boulder slide before it becomes moderately steep. Just before the lake, the trail gets a bit steeper for a short ways and then levels off as you approach the lake. Once at the lake, you'll head along the west side and cross over a rockslide that has some wooden walkways that make the going much easier. There is only one route from the parking area to the cache so as long as you stay on the marked trail, there is little chance of getting lost on this hike.

Depending on your fitness level, you'll need to allow 2.5 - 4 hours for the return trip from the parking area to the cache. Plan your hike to this cache so that you return to your vehicle long before sunset. This cache is not recommended for night caching.

The cache is a 2.3 liter Lock and Lock container and is very well hidden under a man-made structure at the north end of the lake.

Satellite reception near the cache is quite good with a completely clear view of the overhead sky. Accuracy on our Garmin Legend was 10 meters when placing the cache.

Special Cache Bonus:

Suunto Compass

We've included a Suunto A-10 compass in this cache. The A-10 model is an excellent general purpose compass and is a great compass for the novice. The compass comes with a Suunto Pocket Compass and Map guide -- an excellent tutorial for using a compass.

If you choose to take the compass, you do not need to trade up or even -- a standard trade item is fine. We do ask that in fairness to others, if you already own a compass, that you leave this one for someone who doesn't have a compass yet.

The cache started out with the following contents: Suunto A-10 compass, Fox Signal Whistle, Puff the Magic Dragon CD, Beanie Bear, Bugs Life movie cards, hackey sack, Hotwheels 'Lakester' special series car, lady bug kaleidoscope, log book, laminated GeoCaching.com information sheet, pen, pencil and pencil sharpener.

Please sign the logbook, trade fairly, and log what you've traded on the website -- we'd like to keep the quality of trade items high for this cache.

Make a Contribution: Cache in and Trash Out!

You can also contribute to the beauty of this wilderness area by promoting and supporting good caching in and trashing out practices. Throw a couple of plastic bags in your pack for carrying out bits of litter. A grocery size plastic bag won't take up much space and will stay organized if you stuff it into an empty film container.

Have fun and enjoy your hike to Lindeman Lake!

While finding this cache be sure to also look for RobertM's Looking Across Lindeman.

Please tread lightly when looking for a cache. It takes a long time for a plant that's stepped on to grow back.