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.
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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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 November 7 by Photom (7332 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.
[view this log] | November 7 by fresgo (8001 found)
after 4 days of camping and caching a hot bath was nice!! TFTH!
[view this log] | November 7 by jpd43 (5714 found)
I was pretty surprised to see a valve out here in the middle of no where. Thanks for the fun.
[view this log] | October 26 by SoCalifSue (4775 found)
Nah.....ya think....!!! Interesting little item out here in the middle of nowhere.  To be honest with you I was looking for a bathtub...don't ask!  TFTH
[view this log] | October 25 by ltsed (732 found)
Out for a day of caching, along the Ridge Route, with Majorjarhead and Sky Chick. Great weather, great caches and no DNFs.
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Current time: 11/22/2009 7:45:41 AM
Last Updated: 11/12/2009 11:37:40 PM
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