This cache will take you on a pleasant nature walk on the old
Rochester and Southern railway track bed. This rail bed divides a
large marsh literally in two and provide the hiker with a beautiful
view of the plants and animals that inhabit this area.
Tracks were first laid here in 1878 by the newly chartered
Rochester and State Line Railroad. After 3 short years the line
becomes the Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad. 10 years later the
Genesee & Wyoming Valley Railway is incorporated. In 1899 the
name is changed into the Genesee & Wyoming Railway. Eventually
the rail line is consumed by the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) which
eventually becomes part of the Chessie System. Many other changes
occur in the next few years as Railroads go through some hard
times. Finally in 1991 the route from Silver Springs south to
Salamanca is abandoned and the tracks are torn up. Today these
abandoned rail beds offer a nice path through some very remote
country sides and they are enjoyed by 4 wheelers and snowmobilers
as well as hikers.
There is nothing all that special about the cache hide, it is
placed there to get you to see this beautiful and scenic area. I
would highly recommend bringing along your camera because I can
guarantee you will see a lot of wildlife and beautiful plants that
grow in the marsh. When I was placing this cache a Doe and her twin
fawns stood a short distance away observing me. The sounds of the
marsh are intoxicating and the birdlife is abundant. The journey
from the parking area to the cache is about .35 miles and is flat
and straight. While visiting this area you might want to give
"Bridges in the Boondocks" (Dedicated to CBG) (GC2C0R5) a try to
see the large marshy area that that cache will take you through.
I do not recommend doing this cache at night because you will
miss the scenic views this cache has to offer. I hope you enjoy
your visit to this special place!
For the first finder I am offering a visit to my cave. A cold
beverage or two will be supplied while I chip out an arrowhead just
for you while you wait.
Congratulations to the Malone Family for being the first ones
to find this cache!