GC14XFR Grove (Traditional Cache) in California, United States created by gashog

This cache has been archived.

Krypton: As there's been no response to my previous note, I assume that the cache is not going to be repaired or replaced, so I'm archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements. If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future, just contact us, and assuming it meets the guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it

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Krypton
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GC14XFR ▼

A cache by gashog Message this owner

Hidden : 8/4/2007

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

A 3 mile hike from the lower parking lot that always leaves us gratified once reaching the summit. Well worth the extra climb to the top as you can see San Francisco, San Jose, the East Bay, as well as the ocean on a clear day.

If you are up here on the right day, you will understand why they call this windy hill!

This cache is an ammo can that includes a few small toys, as well as an ethernet cable, #15 Torx screwdriver, USB mouse, and a 64mb stick of RAM that I'm sure will be of great use to someone.

You will find this cache slightly off the trail in an area that we used to frequent as kids. Beware of nettles and ticks, and keep you eye out for all kinds of wild life.

Windy Hill Trail

The 1,308-acre preserve features open grassland ridges and forests of redwood, fir, and oak. Peninsula Open Space Trust, a local non-profit land trust, provided major support for acquisition of this preserve.
Windy Hill

Visitors can meander through a variety of habitats along the preserve’s 13 miles of trails. Hikers and equestrians use the Hamms Gulch, Eagle, Razorback Ridge, and Lost Trails to make an 8-mile loop through forested ridges to the valley floor and back again. The Anniversary Trail provides a short hike atop Windy Hill, with spectacular views of the bay and surrounding valley. Popular among bicyclists is the Spring Ridge Trail, which descends from Skyline Boulevard and continues along a grassy ridge to Portola Valley.

Windy Hill is an ideal spot for kite flying. Hang gliding, paragliding, and remote control gliding are allowed by obtaining a special permit. Contact the District office for more information. Picnic tables are located adjacent to the Spring Ridge parking area – a super beginning to a day, or the perfect ending to a long hike!

HOW TO GET THERE

Windy Hill Open Space Preserve is located in the Town of Portola Valley. The parking lot at the lower portion of the preserve is located on Portola Road (N 37° 22' 30.14", W 122° 13' 21.98"). From Highway 280, exit Alpine Road in Portola Valley. Go south on Alpine Road about 2.9 miles to Portola Road (the first stop sign). Turn right on Portola Road and travel 0.8 miles to the parking lot on the left side of the road.

Parking for the upper portion of the preserve, the Spring Ridge parking area, is located on Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35), 2.3 miles south of Highway 84 (La Honda Road) and 4.9 miles north of Page Mill Road (N 37 21.989 W 122 14.847). Additional roadside parking is available along Skyline Boulevard.

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