GC6DBF Cattaraugus Creek#2 Scoby Dam Park (Traditional Cache) in New York, United States created by Balloonpilot, Chickenlips and WW Gobstopper

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GC6DBF ▼

A cache by Balloonpilot, Chickenlips and WW Gobstopper Message this owner

Hidden : 7/7/2002

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

If you don't want to get muddy..........then DON'T do this cache. As in the "OLD" days, you will work for this cache and be very happy that you did so once you have found it.

This cache is loaded with all kinds of goodies!!

This is the 2nd cache of a series of caches for Cattaraugus Creek. It begins at Scoby Dam Park. Access the parking area N 42°29.012 W078°42.006 off rte 219, south of Springville on Scoby Hill Road. One thing to keep in mind is that the park closes at sunset and the gates are then locked. Originally this cache was a multi cache with a letterbox twist. Unfortunately, some visitors to this area took the liberty of stealing the first part of the original cache.

The cache is a .50 caliber ammo box containing the traditional treasures and logbook. I must ask that you PLEASE replace the cache box to its original spot and cover it well.

Cattaraugus Creek is the largest of the four primary watercourses that forms the southern boundary of the Village of Springville in the Town of Concord, draining a portion of southwest Erie County before flowing into Lake Erie.

Take some time at the dam before or after you hunt for the cache. This is a nice area and is now maintained by the Erie County Parks Department. We saw a beaver above the dam on one of our visits, it kept surfacing and slapping the water with it's tail.

The cache site takes on another two county view. Satellites were not real cooperative even though there is a clear view of the sky. The gorge walls seem to play games with the signals. One thing to keep in mind while approaching the cache site is that we did not place it near the water. From 100 to 150 feet away watch your needle... it will hopefully send you in the right direction. The cache site will be evident from this distance... We don't have to tell you anymore than that! BUT.... The clue has been updated on 7/23/2006 to help you recover the cache more easily if you so desire. Please trade treasures, read the log intro, sign the logbook and enjoy the area!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Jura V ercynprq guvf pnpur gb vg'f bevtvany uvqvat fcbg, V qvqa'g yvxr gur bevtvany yvfgrq pbbeqvangrf. Urer ner fbzr arj barf V pnzr hc jvgu. Abegu Sbegl gjb qrterrf gjragl rvtug cbvag guerr fvkgl frira. Jrfg Mreb friragl rvtug qrterrf sbegl bar cbvag frira avargl avar. Fgrc hc gbjneq gur tbetr jnyy jura lbh neevir ng gur onfr bs gur oevqtr. Jnyx gbjneq gur ynetr qbjarq ybt. Ybbx sbe gur cvyr bs ebpxf naq qrnq fgvpxf....Gung nern vf jvguva 15 srrg bs gur pnpur.

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)