Mountain Loop Mine Multi-cache
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Many drive by this old mine that is so accessible and don't even realize it is there. The purpose for this cache is to come explore it. If you are afraid of dark tunnels then no sense bothering with this cache. You will need a flashlight and something to clean your fingers and container. I wasn't able to manage keeping my fingers from getting muddy. So you have been warned!
The Mountain Loop Highway is closed between Barlow Pass and Bedal. This cache may be reached from the Verlot side by going through Granite Falls.
The listed coordinates take you to a black hole in the side of a hill. This is an old test mine called Black Chief Mine. The mine is a hand-drilled tunnel that is chiseled about 100 feet in. It is high enough to walk in without having to bend over. (unless you are taller then me) Nice and cool in there on a hot day and always a bit damp. You will need a flashlight or some other source of light.
Please note this major change. You will not be looking for a micro.
Go to the end of the mine and look for a large rock. I didn't weigh it, but it felt like it was at least 20 pounds. There are 2 sets of numbers written on it. The top number is for North latitude the other for West longitude. So the coordinates for the final will be:
48 degrees 04.###
121 degrees 39.###
The final cache container is a rectangular rubbermaid. It is completely covered because it is so close to a trail that is frequented often. No bushwacking should be needed.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Ubyr va gerr, pbirerq jvgu zbff.
Jurer gerr ebbgf zrrg ahefr ybt.