This is the re-birth of my first stash
... Hawk1 ... items from the previous stash were placed in
this one with additional items. It is a small cache ... so
bring small items to leave. It is located less than 1 mile
from the former location ... but is much less ... user
friendly. Don't let this put you off ... it's a beautiful
location, although the start passes some misplaced trash ...
sad ... but true ... so just try to enjoy the swamp itself
and try to ignore the remains left by local "goats". Tree
coverage is thick and makes the best GPS accuracy ... at
about 22 feet. I have place markers to assist ... but you
will need a compass and a good sense of distance.
Park you car along the road at N 36 11.947,
W 079 58.803. Look for the path of least resistance to enter the
woods. Start near the creek at a Twin Poplar covered in vines. On
this tree there will be a white ceramic knob at about 6 feet off
the ground (see photo). This is your first marker. From here
proceed at a bearing of approximately 340 degrees to another poplar
tree at about 120 to 130 feet. Again look for the ceramic marker.
From this position move to the next marker tree by heading at a
bearing of 350 degrees for an approximate distance of 90 feet. At
this location, shoot a bearing of 290 degrees ... in the distance
you will see at tree along the creek that leans at about a 45
degree angle to the left ... head toward this tree (no marker). You
will cross the creek, pass an old tire, see many deer tracks ...
and end up at a clearing of sorts along the other branch of the
creek. From this location you are within 50 feet of the
stash.
Second photo shows the uncovered stash in
it's new home. DO NOT VIEW THE THIRD PHOTO ...UNLESS YOU NEED THE
HELP ... IT SHOWS THE SITE OF THE STASH ... BUT DOES NOT MARK
IT.