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Turkey Trot Mystery Cache

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briansnat: Apparently the lock on this cache has seen better days. Time for this cache to go to geocache heaven.

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Hidden : 1/18/2004
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Some geocachers like nice hikes, some go for drive and dumps and some like a quick and easy walk to the cache. This cache is designed to satisfy most types of geocachers.The walk to the cache itself is a short one and the coordinates are correct, but there is a catch, the box is locked! To log this cache, you'll need to get past the lock. There are a number of ways to do this (and a hacksaw doesn't count) as you will see below.

Here's how it works. The box is secured with a combination lock. There are several ways to obtain the combination. You can use one method, or mix them up if you like.

Method 1 (The Hiker's Solution): There are 3 micros hidden in the area. Each one has part of the combination. You simply have to walk to each one, find it, record the combination code, and you're in. This method will make for a very pleasant hike of about 4 miles. Each stage is near a trail, so the park map will be very helpful.

You'll find the micros at these coordinates: Micro A-N40.56.644,W74.22.082 Micro B-N40.56.693,W74.22.681 Micro C-N40.56.892,W74.22.287

These coordinates may change periodically, so make sure you have the latest page before setting out.

Method 2 (The Geocachers Solution): I have a number of other caches in the area. Many of them have a clue for this cache taped to the logbook. If you find one, jot it down somewhere and once you've collected all three, you're set.Please leave the clues in the caches for others to find.

Method 3 (The Travel Bug Solution): I have released a Turkey Trot travel bug that will move around Morris County. It will have the combination for the lock. Find the Turkey Trot Bug and you're in.

If you find it, please don't hang on to it too long, and I wouldn't be too upset if you hid it in one of the those great MO county caches that deserve more visits.

Method 4 (The Collector's Solution): I will be dropping off clues with part of the combination in random area geocaches. When you collect all three, you're in. Please leave the clues in these caches for others to find.

Each combination digit will have a corresponding letter (A, B & C). You'll know you have all three when you have each letter. On the bottom of the ammo box is code that will let you know which order to place the digits so you can unlock the box.

Let us know which method(s) you selected to gain access in your log.

Please don't share the combination with others, as it will spoil the fun of hunting down the combination and the entire point of the cache.

Sunrise-Sunset Bicycles not permitted on paths Restrooms available
Less Than Half a Mile from Trailhead Steep Hike
Accessible in Winter
Scenic View (hikers solution) No Offroad Vehicles
Generated by The Selector

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Clues For Hikers Solution] [Micro A] Va cvar gerr. Pnzbrq qrpba obk. [Micro B] Gjva prqne gerrf. Ybbx va fbhgureazbfg gerr arne gehax nobhg 7 srrg uvtu. Ovfba plyvaqre. [Micro C] Xabgubyr bs gerr. Ybbx hc.

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)