There are a few ways to get here. You could go by canoe from the Kernsville Dam downstream to the island. You could walk or bike the Bicentennial Schuylkill River Trail from the Park in Hamburg or the access area off Port Clinton Ave. You could also cross to the island by 4wd via the access road at Port Clinton Ave. If you walk or bike you may want to bring waders or a spare set of clothes. The river crossing gets about 2 feet deep at spots. To access the island, I chose my Jeep.
While on the island (state owned) be sure to wander around a bit. You will most likely see some wildlife. I did see a flock of over seventy turkeys when placing the cache, I thought they were geese at first until I got close! You may also find Deer as they too inhabit the island on a regular basis.
Key locations are as follows and accuracy was between 17ft. & 34ft at all readings:
* N40 33.562, W075 59.283 Beginning of trail @ Hamburg park
* N40 33.950, W075 59.495 Trail access parking
* N40 34.254, W075 59.747 4WD road/driveway to crossing
* N40 34.185, W075 59.821 River crossing (mainland side)
* N40 34.157, W075 59.833 River crossing (island side)
* N40 30.078, W075 59.854 Footpath through Mtn. Laurel
The Cache inventory is as follows:
* Logbook w/pencils
* Coleman camp utensils
* Executive office desk set
* Large Multi-tool/Knife
* Large Multi-tool/Knife w/case
* Air pressure guage
* Carabiner
* Resin ball
* Standard "Imperial" pocket knife
* Bungee cord
* Mini-Mag lite
* Stainless Steel flask
* Mini work clamp
* Hotwheels #203
* Hotwheels #048
* Pair of dice
* Swiss Army knife
* Olympic collectible pin
* Dodge Viper collectible pin
* Insect repellant
* Bandana
* Green Lane Park trail map
* Blue Marsh Lake trail map
* Blue marsh Lake Nature trail map
* Thermos travel mug
* Football
* Various stickers & patches
* Doggie treats
* VICTORY CIGAR!
All these items are new, please take something. If you take something just try to replace it with something equal for the next guy.
While you're in the area visit the nice quaint shops of Hamburg or Port Clinton and try one of the many eating establishments. My favorite is the Port Clinton Hotel, just don't order the large fries, you could feed a family of six! My favorite for fast food would be Hecky's sub shop on State street in Hamburg.
Good Luck