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I just had to climb this! Traditional Cache

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elrojo14: I decided to come check on this one. I noticed they now have a no hiking sign at the base of the hill, so I decided if I found the cache to bring it out with me. I got to the top and turned over every boulder. I never did find it. I also neglected to pay attention to the hint, so maybe I missed it. Either way with the closed sign at the base, it is best if I archive this one. I did a Facebook Live video from here and decided since I am in decent shape, I might as well go check on this guy's bigger brother next door. Let's get to it!


After seeing a post for assistance on SoCal Off-road Recovery SOS, I came out to the Carrizo Plain today to make sure someone got off of the Caliente Ridge safely and then drove through the CPNM checking on Geocaches. I also made my first visit to Rideout Hidout. I did about 108 miles in the truck today on a great overcast day that I call Ginger Weather.

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Hidden : 3/14/2009
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Small container that blends in pretty good. BYOP.

This little mound stuck out like a sore thumb as I drove along Soda Lake Road. I wanted to conquer it so I parked and went. Then I found there was a road even closer, but I was not deterred.

I was surprised how little time it took to get to the top. It looked more menacing from the bottom.

Sign your name onto the peak registry of this towering pinnacle, if you can find the log.

The I just had to climb this!!! Series

I just had to climb this! - hidden 3/14/09. FTF - DaddyO48 4/12/09. Archived 4/18/20

I just had to climb this! II - RIP Skipper - hidden 4/11/09. FTF - Geogrunt0311&Geokat 5/9/09

I just had to climb this! III - hidden 4/11/09. FTF - sundogranch 1/11/10

I just had to climb this! IV - The Two Coyotes - hiden 4/24/09. FTF - sundogranch 1/10/10

I just had to climb this! V - The Elk - hidden 7/16/10. FTF -sundogranch 4/25/12. Archived 7/26/15

I just had to climb this! VI - Panorama Point - hidden 5/7/12. FTF - cmhr 9/30/12

I just had to climb this! VII - Padrones - hidden 6/6/14. FTF - Tung8 2/19/16

I just had to climb this! VIII - The Best of the Carrizo Plain - hidden 9/10/16. FTF - Katarn1977 & McMike926 12/18/16

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

fbhgu/fbhgujrfg bs gbc, nobhg 8 srrg.

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)