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Before the Giants Traditional Geocache

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ArriBlossom: See below note. Thanks to all for visiting my cache. [:D]

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Hidden : 9/24/2006
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Located in the Rockleigh Woods Sanctuary & Lamont Reserve. Learn more right here. The geology section is especially interesting.

Consult the url above for a rough map of the trails or refer to a recent version of nynjc map #109.

The cache is located directly off the RED-BLAZED ALPINE SCOUT CAMP TRAIL which can be found a couple hundred feet from where the red trail meets the yellow trail. Yes, there are two red-blazed trails. This particular trail is clearly marked so you shouldn't have much of a problem finding it.

As blazes can be infrequent in general, it may be important to note that you will not have to bushwack off of any path until the last 30 feet or so. Also, it appears that the trails are not regularly maintained (as noted on the website) so trails may be a bit rough depending on your route. I took the red path most of the way without any problems.

Mountain bikes are allowed but be warned, much of the way to the cache is uphill. You'll also need to cross a small stream that could become a rushing brook after heavy rains. Bring your dog, too; he'll want in on the action, I'm sure. Or, bring your horse, if that's your thing.

Parking is available behind Rockleigh Municipal Hall on Rockleigh Road. The container is an ammo can. Good luck!

Oh, and the name is based on me, decked out in my Eli Manning jersey, placing this cache just before the Giants-Seahawks game.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqre n qbjarq gerr. Fubpxre, uhu?

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)