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Cathole a hiking term Multi-cache

Hidden : 10/10/2023
Difficulty:
4.5 out of 5
Terrain:
5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


cathole or cat hole or sometimes pighole is a pit for human feces. Catholes are frequently used for the purpose of disposing of bowel movement or waste water (such as the water from cleaning the kitchen dishes) by hikers and others engaging in outdoor recreation.

According to the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, catholes should be dug at least 200 feet (60 m) from water sources, walking trails or campsites. Additionally, the same cathole should not be used twice. Catholes should be between 6 and 8 inches (15 and 20 cm) deep and disguised after use to prevent access by animals, some of which are coprophagus.  The digging of catholes is forbidden in some regions of high elevation where the climate can hinder the decomposition of waste.

 

About the cache. you can park at the posted parking or along Rt 171 and come up. 

At posted parking there is a sign, the same sign is at the trail head. 

If the sign says Ball Mt / BLK Snout use N 43° 43.795' W 71° 16.307'  for the Final

If the sign Says Mt Chocorua / Mt Really Steep use N 42 43.795 W 72 16.307 for Final

If the sign says Mt Major / Mt Flatt Top use N 41 43.795 W 73 16.307 for Final.

 

 

Congratulations to The Lowery 6 and SBS_seekers for the first and second to find.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

ba gur evtug fvqr, jvagre sevraqyl gb nobhg pnys uvtu

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)