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White arrow Trail Traditional Cache

Hidden : 11/21/2013
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A micro hidden along the White Arrow Trail on the way to the Summit of Mt. Monadnock.


White Arrow Trail is one of the oldest main trails to the summit starting at the Old Toll Rd. 1.1 miles up from route 124 as the road turns east toward a private residence. The White Arrow trail heads north and looks like a very washed out road resembling a rocky brook bed. Fifty yards up is the Half-way house site, which has been recently cleared and offers views to the west and summit. The Halfway House Site is also a juncton point with a number of side trails to Bald Rock ridge and the summit. April 2012:There is a sign missing at the Half Way House Site for the Sidefoot, Hedgehog, Do Drop, and Noble Trails. The White Arrow continues straight through the site and re-enters woods then in 20 yards reaches the Royce Trail (south), Monte Rosa Trail junction (west, not well signed) then in 15 feet; the Fairy Spring Trail junction (west, sign). The White Arrow Trail heads up on a wide rocky trail which can covered with ice flows in winter (use proper gear and stay on trail) until it reaches, in a half mile, a level spot just before tree-line at the Amphitheater trail junction no sign but there are yellow paint blazes. Fifty yards beyond on the right the abandoned Paradise Valley Trail veers up a valley to the White Dot trail. Just beyond the White Arrow Trail breaks out of the forest and the upper 400 feet is mainly bare rock with spectacular views. The White Arrow Trail heads up to a false summit then continues on bare ledge then gets steep just before cresting the summit dome. The White Arrow Trail is blazed with white arrows making the route easy to follow pointing you in the right direction. Just below the summit ridge to the right is a direct steep gully making for an alternative climb up to the summit. From the summit to descend look for "To 124 - Old Halfway House Trail " painted in rock and follow White Arrows down. To summit via Old Toll Road and White Arrow Trail is 2.3 miles. Allow for about 3 1/2 to 4 hours for a round trip to the summit and back via Old Toll Road and White Arrow Trail for the average visitor.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)