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Phelps, Where? Mystery Cache

Hidden : 3/9/2015
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is NOT at the posted coordinates


First, you must go to the posted coordinates to find some information. Here you will find a sign with the number of miles to towns named Phelps in other states. The physical cache container is located at :

N 42 AA.BBB W 077 0C.DDD

AA = 410 - (distance to Phelps, Illinois) + (distance to Phelps, Michigan)

BBB = (distance to Phelps, Minnesota) + (distance to Phelps, Kentucky) - 1600

C = 208 + (distance to Phelps, Missouri) - (distance to Phelps, Wisconsin) - (distance to Phelps, Maryland)

DDD = (distance to Phelps, Texas) - (distance to Phelps, Georgia) - 134



The cache is located in a place that is closed from dusk until dawn. Please respect these times.

Update 6/1/2015: Changed the checker to certitude.


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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Lbh'yy or fubpxrq jura lbh svaq guvf bar.

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)