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Philbin-Salmon Traditional Cache

Hidden : 4/28/2024
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


This cache is hidden in the Welch Pond Conservation Area in Bolton. This conservation area consists of 3 primary trails: Gould Memorial Trail, Philbin-Salmon Trail, and the Welch Pond Trail. The cache is hidden on the trail so there is no need for bushwhacking. 

There are two points on the trail to pay attention to.  As you start to go uphill on the trail you will see a trail (Welch Pond Trail) on your right.  Dont take that trail.  Rather, you will also see a sign "To West Berlin Rd" follow this one co to long up the hill.

The next point that is confusing is after you've made it by all the new townhouses.  Another trail crosses the trail you're on.  Follow the new trail for 20 yards, and then be sure to take a LEFT off the trail.  You must pay attention here because the trail on the left isn't obvious and without paying attention you won't see the yellow blaze (arrow).  If you miss it you will soon run into fallen trees and branches on the trail. You will need to go back and find the trail because if you don't you will end up in someone's backyard.

The container is a small, plastic container with a purple lock n lock lid.  It is on the trail and is camouflaged with natural camo from the surrounding area. Please be sure to cover it back up so muggles can't see it as they hike by it on the trail.

NOTE:  On the inside of the lid are letters with corresponding numbers that are part of the coordinates for the MYSTERY CACHE.  Be sure to write them down or take a pic of them as you will need them to figure out the coordinates once you have found all three traditional caches on the trail.

Here is a link to a map of and information on the Welch Pond Conservation Area:

https://boltontrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/12-Welch-Pond-Mar-2023.pdf

Congratulations to BILL THE CAT 89 on being FIRST TO FIND!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Xrrc lbhe rlrf ybbxvat ybj sbe na nern gung ybbxf yvxr fbzrbar znl unir pbirerq fbzrguvat jvgu angheny pnzb sbhaq sebz gur nern. Qba’g sbetrg gb jevgr qbja yrggref & ahzoref ba gur vafvqr bs gur yvq sbe gur ZLFGREL PNPUR.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)