11 - Fort Ord Dunes Numbered Remains Traditional Geocache
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11 - Fort Ord Dunes Numbered Remains
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Meet Fort Ord Dunes State Park!
Fort Ord Dunes State Park is located on four miles of Monterey Bay shoreline. The area is open and relatively undeveloped, but has a military history as a small arms training ground. Over 100 abandoned buildings and military remnants are scattered throughout the African ice plant-covered dunes. Because the park has not yet officially opened, access is limited. However, parking and entry are currently available at the corner of 1st Avenue and 1st Street just east of Highway 1.
This cache series will allow you to hike the roads and tracks of the park while watching for those "what is that doing here?" spots. And keep your eyes open for those numbers!
CACHE DETAILS
Numbered 1 - 12, these large-scale structures dominate the landscape. Your destination is 11. Afterwards, be sure to climb up on top of 11 and check out the ocean views, but watch for the downed barbed wire in the vicinity.
As of 7/28/12, the container is now a silver nano, easily accessible from the pavement. Please bring your own pen to sign the log.
Special thanks to x-ray tech and "One" (GC16XPH)!
UPDATE: In March 2009, the park officially opened. Hours are 8:00 to a half hour after sunset daily. Admission is free. Parking is available by taking 1st Avenue to the 8th Street bridge--follow the signs.
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