Styx Mine Virtual Cache
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Styx mine is one of many mines in the Wichita Mountains. The hike itself is a long one approx 1.4 miles one way over terrain that varies from easy to very difficult. Plan accordingly when traveling to this cache, and watch out for widlife, and cactus and both can have inerent hazards. When hiking abide by the rules of the refuge.
Styx mine is one of many mines in the Wichita Mountains. Not exactly knowing the name, we gave it a cache name to suit our purpose, as it is located in Styx Canyon. We believe this mine could have been a zircon mine due to the number in this area. The mine itself is vertical and is about 10 ft down, where it is filled with water at times. The hike itself is a long one approx 1.4 miles one way over terrain that varies from easy to very difficult. Plan accordingly when traveling to this cache.
As you approach Styx mine ( located in Styx canyon )you will see a great view or Granite Mountain and a peaceful view of the plains to the south. Once you get to the mine about 100 ft away to the south there is a man made object. Email me what it is to claim the cache.
The mine can be approached from the treasure lake trail head and hike west. When you are within a short distance, the mine can be seen easily. There is a small slope covered with the waist the mine produced.
Make sure you pack plenty of water for the trip, the climbing can be easy but tiresome.
Additional Hints
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