This is our 5th “Family” planted cache and is is
located in one of our favorite hiking areas in the Black Hills.
Little Devils Tower summit is a side trail from the main path from
Sylvan lake to Harney Peak. The view makes this a favorite cache
even though the last part of the trail has a pretty good uphill
stretch. The photos from the top (elevation 6971 feet) don’t
begin to do justice to the spectacular view. Looking around you can
see Harney Peak to the North and is the highest point (7242 feet)
in South Dakota. If you look to the NorthWest you can see the
backside of Mount Rushmore (no you can’t see their butts
– that’s only on the T-shirts in the souvenir shops).
To the SouthEast you can’t miss the Cathedral Spire Rock
Formations. Stockade and Bismarck lakes are located straight to the
South and the town of Custer can be seen to the SouthWest.
The recommended starting point for this cache is at the parking
lot at N 43° 50.599' W 103° 33.137' which is along the road
between Sylvan lake and Needles Eye. The trail is well marked with
the last part being a little bit more uphill so bring water and
your favorite hiking stick. Along the hike up you can find a really
great vein of Rose Quartz at N 43° 51.094' W 103° 32.317'.
The cache is well hidden so please make sure you return it to its
hiding spot, as this is a popular hiking trail.
The Cache was a painted (to look like a rock) ammo can with
geocaching.com stenciled on it, but latest reports are that it was
taken and replaced with some kind of plastic rubbermaid container.
Please sign the log and be sure to leave it Well Hidden
!
We hope you enjoy this cache!
-Team Family Affair (Scott, Mary and Matt)
