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Primal Instinct (BB05) Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

Geocaching HQ: Groundspeak has been contacted by the National Park Service and asked to archive this geocache listing, effective immediately.

The National Parks Chief Ranger has identified this geocache as one that is currently placed on National Park Service managed Appalachian Trail Corridor lands and/or state lands where the Appalachian Trail passes through. Geocaching is not permitted on these lands. Consequently, Groundspeak is archiving this geocache. Please ensure that the geocache and all contents are removed from its location immediately.

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Hidden : 9/6/2003
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is a puzzle cache. The cache is NOT hidden at the posted coordinates. To find the actual coordinates, you must solve the riddle below. The cache container is a small ammo box.


The triangle spider climbed hand over hand along the web. Stars cast rainbows across the trapped insect's wings. Weak from hunger, the arachnid cursed the geocachers; they'd left not a single web intact for even a week. He wrapped it up and ate.

The answer will be in the usual decimal minutes format. A series of numbered clues will be posted in the logs below, as encrypted notes. You'll want to read the clues in order (oldest first) if you like a good challenge. You can view all of the (decrypted) clues by showing all logs, or you can jump to particular clues here: 1 2 3 4 5 6.

I will be happy to confirm your coordinates if you want to check with me before heading to the cache.

You can also check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.

The cache is hidden in the Thompson Wildlife Management Area, not too far off a trail. It's a good park for hiking. Dogs and horses are welcome.

Here's a link that describes spider web construction, including that of the Triangle Spider. This isn't helpful in solving the riddle, but you might find it interesting.

Congratulations to flyingmoose on his 1000th find here at Primal Instinct!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Hint refers to cache hiding place only, not the coordinates.] Nobhg 100 srrg bss gur genvy, va n ynetr ebpx bhgpebccvat. 10 srrg sebz n fznyy zncyr gerr.

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)