Stairway to Heaven (Rocking Chair Lakes) Traditional Geocache
victorymike: srvive was right on target. This cache disappeared.
Stairway to Heaven (Rocking Chair Lakes)
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Terrain:
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Size: 
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I won't bother sugar-coating this one. This is a tough
cache. The hike is about a mile and a half to two miles - one way.
Driving to the parking area you will see a towering cliff to the
east. Yes, you are going up there, and you are going the hard way.
You may want waders and a low profile back pack to carry your dry
hiking boots for the climb. TAKE DRINKING WATER and snacks. If you
do both caches in the area, expect to be on the trail about five
hours. Leave plenty of daylight for your adventure. There are
moose, bears, wolves, coyotes and other animals out here and this
is their home. BRING A FLASHLIGHT AND FIRESTARTER JUST IN
CASE.
In an effort to provide a pleasurable geocaching experience for
cachers of all levels, we decided to place this difficult cache for
those who like to hike, camp and fish.
Getting there: To get to the parking area a 4WD vehicle with
some clearance will be necessary. If you don't have a 4WD it will
add several miles to your hike.
The container: Downgraded to a less conspicuous ammo can to
minimize muggle activity.
The location: Quoted from the DNR website - "Rocking Chair
Lakes is a natural area in a rugged inaccessible part of Marquette
County. The lakes being managed trout lakes, offer a true hike in
only wilderness fishing experience." There is a camping spot at the
top for those who want to bring a tent to spend the night. Bring a
collapsible rod and reel for some nice trout.
The ratings for this cache are straight from the geocache rating
system. There is a very steep climb involved - about 150' vertical
over 320' lateral. Don't forget - what goes up, must come
down!
Specifics: Plan on two and a half to three hours for the
hike (five if you do both caches). You will need to walk (or wade)
to the end of the 'road' and cross the creek on a beaver dam to the
west. There is another beaver dam that is crossable just to the
east of the end of the road. (There will be a camp on your left as
you walk to the cache.) After crossing the creek, head east to the
clearing. Pick up the game trail going east until you reach the
bottom of the slope. From here you are on your own. The trail is
not well marked and you may find yourself in a bushwhack situation.
Be careful and good luck! WARNING: Children, persons with heart
conditions or other medical conditions aggravated by strenuous
activity should not attempt this quest. All participants take part
of their own free will. Team LaLonde and geocaching.com are not
responsible for injuries or lost persons.
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