Congrat's
losel2 FTF November 02, 06
I am awarding a
unique 2ndTF to
hillsidehobos for taking the chance on this secluded
cache
May 10,
2008
Good Job and Thank
you!
To all who attempt this cache, please insure you read the posted
notes and understand the star rating. Please do not try any short
cuts and be prepared as you would for any "Back Country" cache.
Eagle Anvil
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.
Nature will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds
will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their
energy, while cares will drop off like autumn."
John Muir
This cache is located in Coldwater Canyon from the Lytle Creek
area. Access to it is by Forest Road 3N06A. This road does not seem
to show up on over the counter TOPO maps, but does on Google Earth.
A waypoint will be included for trail access. Drive the road to the
waypoint for parking. Park and hike aproximately one mile to the
cache. There is no trail for most of the distance and "trail
blazing" at steep angles with loose gound is required.
The following is required to get to the
cache:
- 4WD with good clearance
- Have experience with a 4WD
- Forest Adventure Pass
- Nice weather. Do not attempt during periods of rain or while
snowed in.
You must be very careful driving on this road and trust
your experience. If in doubt just park and hike the extra distance
to the cache. It's much better to be cautious than to get stuck, or
ruin your vehicle, and have to hike into Lytle Creek looking for
help.
You will notice that it seems that the road continues on past
the parking waypoint. It is destroyed, so don't try it. The hike
will go up one switch back and then the trail appears to end from a
rock slide. From there locate the tree straight ahead and you will
notice a foot trail going beside it. As of now the slight foot
trail is there from hunters and animals and will lead you most of
the way to the cache. This foot trail will probably be erased after
a good rain. Try to stay at the same altitude and follow your GPSr
to the cache.
The cache is located just up the hill from the main focus of
this cache. It is placed up there to protect it during rain and
after the snow melt. A spoiler picture will be included to insure
it is found. After all, it's not just about the cache, or else
you wouldn't be considering this one.
This is a cammoed ammo
container
The original cache contents include:
Log Book with pen/pencil, 1 can/bottle opener, emergency poncho,
disposable hand warmer, 4 eye glass/GPSr lense cleaning tissues,
and 2 packs of 4 each AA batteries.
All along Road 3N06A are "unimproved"
campgrounds that are spacious and have fire rings. These are really
nice campgrounds and you could consider making an overnighter out
of this. If so, please stop by the
Lytle
Creek Ranger Station to grab a fire permit and Forest Adventure
Pass.