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Crazy California #26 - Mystery Spot Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 4/2/2016
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is part of a geo-art series dedicated to interesting facts about California. The caches in this series are all within the La Purisima Mission hiking trail areas. Bring a pen/pencil to sign log sheets, tweezers for any tiny caches, small items to trade, and hiking necessities (food, water, sunscreen, etc.). Beware of poisonous plants and wildlife. Please take care of all caches and replace exactly as found to ensure they last a while.

In the redwood forests just north of Santa Cruz, there is a strange location that claims to be a gravitational anomaly.  There is no clear explanation as to why things seem to go against gravity at this and other similar locations around the country, but it definitely intrigues curious visitors.  The site was discovered in 1939 when developers hoping to construct a summer cabin site, but noticed their measuring equipment wasn't reading right.  Instead of continuing with the project, they switched to tourism mode.

The site boasts a crooked house where a person can stand at strange angles, and a board that appears to be level but water runs against gravity up the board.  It might be from optical illusions or from gravitational oddities; whatever the case, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area.

Cache:

The cache is not at the posted coordinates.  To find the correct "mystery spot," solve for N34 40.ABC W120 24.XYZ:

AB = Year "Flight of the Navigator" came out.

BC = Year "The Jungle Book" came out. (Original Disney animated film)

XY = Year "Mulan" came out.

YZ = Year "Never Cry Wolf" came out.

Here's a geochecker:

Cache is a small camo'd container.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Tebhaq haqre terra-yrff oenapurf.

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)