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Colchester Park Traditional Geocache

This cache has been archived.

Shop99er: Well, things have changed regarding this property.

It is no longer owned by the County Parks Department. It is now owned by the Public Utilities Division. They are turning it into a storm drain, for all intents and purposes. Nearly all of the vegetation is gone, replaced by a gravel road that is not open to the public.

In fact, the entire property is officially closed to the public.

So, Manchester will now never get its County Park like they were supposed to.

As a result of all the above, I am archiving this cache. As I said, the property is now closed to the public, and while I know people are gonna go in there anyway, I'm not going to be the catalyst for now illegal activities.

This was our first cache, and it had an 8 year lifespan. And, I managed to rescue the container, so it may show up elsewhere.

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Hidden : 4/2/2004
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Virtually unknown, unmarked, unused County Park on Colchester Drive, near Manchester.

Park at these coordinates. N 47° 32.435 W 122° 32.524

You are looking for a PVC pipe. Inside, in a baggie, you will find a log with the FTF prize, a pencil, and a pencil sharpener.Loot is made up of basic items.

Bring pliers to open and re-seal the cache.

There are two trailheads. One is easy. If you use the other one some light bushwhacking will be required.

Notes for Summer, there are wild roses, blackberry vines, and holly in the area. Long pants and gloves would be prudent.

Use stealth. There are houses close to the park on both sides.Parking is limited in this area. Do not block private driveways.

11/9/04--Upped the Terrain rating due to the steepness and inability of wheelchairs to access.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

N ynetr Prqne 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)