Blue Rock Mine Multi-cache
Hilsrus: It looks like it's time to say goodbye to Rocky..he had a nice life.
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This cache is located just off a fairly well marked trail that can be travelled by SUV's, horses, ATV's, snowmobiles and dog sleds as well as hiking.
Rocky was definitely unhappy. Here he was a very fine specimen of a squirrel, in the prime of his life and he was dumped. Yes, dumped as in put out for trash to the garbage dump. Fortunately for him, some kind soul felt sorry for him and decided there was lots of life left in him and took him to a new home.
He was quite happy spending his days sitting on the deck above a very pretty lake. However, time passed and winter was fast approaching so he decided he wanted to move south and also be closer to the rest of the Rock family. His temporary owners took him to a new location where hopefully to this day he is sitting watching over the entrance to the Blue Rock Mine.
So, now a word about the mine. During the early 1950’s, Tory Hill was much influenced by uranium. There was a great influx of men who talked about Geiger counts and ore deposits. This commodity was thought to be in abundance in the surrounding countryside and several mining companies came in to Tory Hill to do some test drilling and to take core samples of the ore. The mines employed a number of local men and the economy of the village soared. Alas, the mine is now abandoned.
We were able to drive directly to within 350 feet of the cache with our SUV using 4WD. To be safe with a car it would be wise to park on Hadlington Rd. and hike the 2.2 kms. to the final cache. It is a well-used trail but quite rocky in spots. The first part of the cache is located at N 44.56 032 W 078 14.76. It’s possible that you might see Bullwinkle on the hike in. The final cache is hidden just off a smaller walking trail, close to a lake. It is hidden in a large plastic green mayo container and contained a log book, a moose funky flasher, a screw driver set, a pedometer and a Mexican 5 peso coin. Please place cache back carefully.
After you find the 1st stage of the cache, look up to see if Rocky is still there. Don’t forget to take a picture. Then, take a stroll over to look at the lake, N 44 56.052 W 078 14.849. This would be a nice place to camp and the lake is stocked with speckled trout so bring a fishing rod. If you are seeking this cache during hunting season, please be careful and wear bright orange colours. Please remember, cache in, trash out.
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