 Hot Bath - 25 cents
A cache by Yosemite John and Debbie Hidden: 3/24/2007
Size:  (Small) Difficulty:  Terrain:  (1 is easiest, 5 is hardest)
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View of the former Tumble Inn in the distance. Near designated
California Hiking Trail. Parking nearby in turnout.
While looking for a place for a cache that had a view of the Tumble
Inn foundations, YD noticed this relic of the past. YJ, being a
water, gas, power person, had to explore it closer. At first we
thought it was for transporting water to the Tumble Inn (hence the
Hot Bath for 25 cents title). Now we are not so sure. You tell us
... what is this? Please replace camo and try to avoid creating
obvious geotrails.
3-30-2007: An article at (visit link) indicates that the
large cement lined reservoir at Reservoir Summit was supplied from
a natural spring on Liebre Mountain just above Sandberg's. The
pipeline followed the Ridge Route and supplied water to other sites
along the way. It is entirely possible that this gate valve and
pipe are part of the water distribution system referred to in the
article.
In April 2008, we had the pleasure of working as volunteers with
the Ridge Route Preservation Organization (RRPO) on re-setting some
rocks at the Tumble Inn, taking measures to prevent four-wheel and
motorcycle damage to the Inn remains, and working to clear out
drainage culverts (hard work!). We brought noted Ridge Route
researcher and author Harrison Irving Scott ("Scotty") to this old
valve to check it out. We learned more about the Ridge Route from
him and the RRPO members learned about geocaching! If you would
like to volunteer to work on the Ridge Route, or even just learn
more about the route, go to the RRPO's website at
www.ridgeroute.com
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Alamogul, Jellis and I went on a three day caching binge in and around Lancaster and Palmdale. Thanks for all of the caches.TNLNSL
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December 21, 2009 by Alamogul (38089 found)
Donvsop, Jellis and I did some pre-holiday caching for few days down in the fertile Antelope Valley. Much thanks to all the local cachers for the over 400 caches we found along the way.
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December 21, 2009 by jellis (11378 found)
On the road with Donvsop and Alamogul on our way to Antelope Valley. One of many one a long run. TYFTH
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November 7, 2009 by Photom (7513 found)
We were planning to have a hot bath somewhere this 4-day weekend. But alas, there were none in sight. Backpacking style baths are not my favorite.
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