Skip to content

Sparrow Trail Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

mapman132: I got Billoon's message on my phone as I walking to check on this cache. My fears proved true. I did a brief search around the flotsam but there was no cache to be found. The area was barely recognizable and as the hiding spot has been completely destroyed, I'm going to go ahead and archive this [:(].

This cache was found 208 times in its nearly three years of existence. It was my first placement and I hope everyone enjoyed it. Thank you also to those who nominated it for a 2008 NoVAGO award.

RIP Sparrow Trail December 6, 2008 - September 8, 2011

This entry was edited by mapman132 on Sunday, 02 October 2011 at 18:44:41 UTC.

More
Hidden : 11/30/2008
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

A simple hide along the Rocky Run Trail in the southeast corner of Ellanor C Lawrence Park.

This is my first hide so I'm keeping it fairly simple. Cache is a tupperware-style container just off the Rocky Run Stream Trail with room for small tradeable items. There didn't seem to be any caches along this part of the trail, so I figured it was as good a place as any for my first hide. Name of cache comes from the large number of sparrows flitting around the vegetation during my reconnaissance trip. Before or after finding this cache, I'd recommend checking out the meadow area behind Cabell's Mill if you're interested in birds. I actually never knew this meadow was there until my recon trip. It's kind of hidden in the oxbow of Rocky Run. Also, check out the many other caches in Lawrence Park.

This cache was placed with permission from Fairfax County Park Authority.

Try to use stealth when finding this cache if possible. I had to place it close to the trail due to park guidelines, and the trail gets a lot of use on weekends. As with other FCPA parks, this park is only open during daylight hours. NO NIGHT CACHING.

Congratulations to M&R for their first FTF!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

qbjarq gerr nobhg 25 sg sebz genvy

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)