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Bear Rocks Caves Traditional Cache

Hidden : 5/7/2006
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
4.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Don't go straight to the cache. You will miss so much.

Take the road off High Street at 41 55.998/078 38.634. Most of you will park here, off the road so not to get squished by dump trucks.

If you have a fourwheeler or snowmobile, you can probably travel the trail you see to the south. It zigzags up the ridge to the top. Follow the ridge road to the the intersection with the stump at 41 55.129/078 37.169, take the right turn. Park at 41 55.091/078 37.155.

Follow the trail you see at the pipe to the overlook at 41 55.077/078 37.292. The coords take you to an overlook area so you can get your bearings. As you look off the rocks, generally south - southwest, there is a large boulder to your left (east), you will have to make your way around that and seek the trail leading down.

You will pass many caves along the way. Continue down and then along the face of the rock cliffs, generally west. Stay close to the rock faces.

If you find the vulture feather I tied in the tree, you are on the right trail. I took over a thousand readings on top of the rock that houses the cave and the cache. These were rock solid and should get you to the exact rock/cave that has the cache. You have to crawl through a cave and out the other side. You will be on the edge of a cliff that leads to a coyote den. It is tucked away on the ledge.

A 50 cal ammo can.

Original contents: 3 books, ceramic unicorn, ceramic pic frame, gold/cz necklace, scraper tool, golden book mark, credentials holder, tie rack, drink holder, CD's, Log book and 3 ready to go micro caches. I did not leave anything for children and wish cachers to keep it that way.

Two adults are not enough to keep track of one child 10 yrs or under up here. You will want: water (lots), trail food, good boots, staff, camera, bino's, bug spray (lots), side arm perhaps. Have fun, but if celebrating, please bring a designated hiker with you. If you are a spelunker or mountain climber, your day has come. There are dozens of caves and cliffs. I find something new each time and I have been coming here since 1970's.

Things you might see: bear, rattlesnakes, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, turkey, deer. Don't forget your orange in hunting seasons.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gur pbbeqf fubhyq trg lbh gb gur rknpg ebpx. Fgvpx jvgu vg.

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)