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Crescenta View Cache Traditional Cache

Hidden : 6/9/2002
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

A great hike up a newly restored trail in the mountains above La Crescenta

Ready for some climbing? Getting up to this cache will get your heart going for sure. You'll be going up about 2000', and 3 miles each way. The views are well worth it.

There are various ways of reaching this spot, but the most direct, especially if you're hiking, is to go up the Crescenta View trail. The original trailhead is now closed while they build a park (I think) either side of Dunsmore Canyon. Access is now through a gate at the top of New York Av just on the corner with Markridge Road.

The trail you want doesn't seem to be marked on any maps. A local group of volunteers (NOT the US Forestry Service) have recently restored this trail, which apparently is actually quite old.

Proceed up the trail, follow the second "gun", then left of the pile of stones. If you're then crossing a concrete structure, you're on the right trail.

Your reward for all the work getting to it, is that the cache should be easy to find.

As left, the cache contained:

  • Monitor cleaning kit
  • Hide-a-key
  • Screwdriver
  • Floppy disc
  • Subzero badge
  • Magnetic bookmarker
  • Phil Collins CD
  • Mouse mat
  • Night light
  • VW keyfob
  • Assorted pens

    The trail is quite exposed, so don't plan to do this in the hottest part of the day, wear good shoes/boots, bring plenty of water, sunscreen etc.

  • Additional Hints (Decrypt)

    Nsgre nyzbfg rknpgyl 3 zvyrf, lbh pbzr gb n cvyr bs fgbarf naq n G whapgvba ba fbzr eryngviryl syng ynaq. Gur pnpur vf bss gb gur evtug, orlbaq gur yvtugavat-fgehpx gerr. Nabgure 100-200 srrg orlbaq, oruvaq n terra ohfu vf gur pnpur.

    Decryption Key

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

    (letter above equals below, and vice versa)