GC113Y0 Emmett's Wild Adventure III - Big Rock (Unknown Cache) in Massachusetts, United States created by emmett

This cache has been archived.

emmett: It is time to finish with archiving my caches. I understand some may be interested in completing this series. The containers are still out there as far as I know so you can still log finds but I will not be doing any maintenance. I don’t want them listed on GC.com any longer and will not be working on any of them unless and until I have the time to modify and publish these as new caches on another site.

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A cache by emmett Message this owner

Hidden : 2/24/2007

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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About the EWA series

The EWA series is comprised of nine basic caches, plus a bonus cache, and an Epilogue cache that was published last to offer additional help and tips for those interested in completing the series.

All of the EWA caches have been set up uniquely to allow for some extra fun and/or something different at the beginning. In general, there are two ways to complete each cache and you get to choose which option you think you will enjoy the most. .

Those who complete the series will have visited a wide assortment of trails and terrain while finding micros and containers of all different types. It is hoped that the series will serve as a fine introduction for newcomers yet still hold the interest of veteran cachers with some twists and turns not commonly found in more traditional hunts. .

For maximum enjoyment, it is strongly advised you consider the impact seasonal changes will have on some hunts. All of the EWA locales are spots that are very nice at certain times of the year, but not necessarily all year round. Make the best of the EWA collection by planning your visits at the optimal times. This is explained in more detail with the “Owners Tips” provided in the Epilogue cache.

About EWA-3: Big Rock

While exploring this area for the first time, something caught my attention so I decided to head up the hill to check it out. When I got close, I was surprised to find something more interesting nearby. Less than a half mile from the car and an interesting specimen for sure, a nice place for a cache I reasoned and so it is.

You can take a longer tour of the area and enjoy a three-stage hunt to the cache, or for a shorter hike, you may polish up on your CSI sleuthing skills and head straight for the cache. You choose which adventure you'll enjoy the most.

The EWA-3 puzzle

The picture below is a satellite view of a spot somewhere within two miles of the posted coordinates. Locate this spot and mark the approximate midpoint of the clearing and call it Waypoint X.

Option One: The parking area is .115 miles from Waypoint X at a bearing of 187.255 degrees. A three-stage hike to the cache begins at +053N, -205W from the parking area gate.

Option Two: This guardian and protector is your friend, offering information that could lead you to a shorter hike to the cache. If you seek and find it, you may bypass the three-stage hunt if you choose.

About the EWA-3 locale

Nice area for hiking. Bikers may prefer to leave the wheels at home. During the summer, there is a point after a clearing, between stage one and stage two, where the trail seems to end. Just keep navigating towards stage two and the trail should become visible again if you lose it.

Parking for EWA-3 would also work well for another cache that comes highly recommended. It would make a nice "two-fer" if you have not visited this area before.

The EWA Lineup

EWA-1: Callahan Bypass click here
EWA-2: Which Way From Here? click here
EWA-3: Big Rock click here
EWA-4: The Theft click here
EWA-5: Micros or Mystery? click here
EWA-6: Kids Treasure Chest click here
EWA-7: The Ledges click here
EWA-8: Points of Interest click here
EWA-9: Upton Woods click here
EWA-10: The Final Conquest click here

EWA-Epilogue: Owner’s Tips click here

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

F-1: Ovt byq gerr, yrsg bs genvy, whfg orsber vagrefrpgvba F-2: Pyrneyl ivfvoyr, unatvat sebz gerr

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)