THE CACHE IS NOT AT THE LISTED COORDINATES!
To find the cache, you will need to solve a mystery based on photographs taken on Hemlock Street in Cannon Beach.
The listed coordinates are a good place to start. Your goal will be to locate the site each photo was taken from. When you find a site, try to stand in approximately the position the photo was taken. Using your GPS receiver, record the required digit for each photo as indicated below:
W 123 57.X68 A = X - 2 ___
N 45 53.X83 B = X - 8 ___
W 123 57.X58 C = X - 6 ___
N 45 53.X20 D = X - 4 ___
W 123 57.X60 E = X + 1 ___
N 45 53.X60 F = X - 2 ___
N 45 53.X82 G = X ___
N 45 53.X25 H = X - 5 ___
The first 7 photos are in order from north to south along the west side of Hemlock Street. The final photo is on the east side and can be found on the return trip. All the photos are north of Monroe Street, which is a half mile from the starting point.
When you find a site, don't worry too much if the last digit or two of your GPS reading doesn't quite agree with those listed.
Once you have located each site and noted the required numbers, build the coordinates for the final cache using the letters indicated as follows:
N 45 5A.BCD
W 123 5E.FGH
To check the accuracy of your findings, apply a "checksum" test: A + B + C + D + E + F + G + H = 27
Solving the puzzle and finding the cache involve about 1.5 miles of walking, all in very pleasant areas.
If you need some help, send me an email and I will be glad to assist.
If you enjoyed this cache, please check out this list of Photo Caches.
Have fun!