This cache is not named for some new simian form of music but for a
landmark on the South Fork of the American River.
Across the river from this cache is a large rock called Gorilla
Rock, it is also know as Convict Rock.
The reason it is called Gorilla Rock is, as you come down the river
the rock looks like the profile of a gorilla.
Some people see it right away others don't. I think the lighting
when you see it makes a difference.
The reason it is also known as Convict Rock I am less sure
about.
I seem to remember when I was taking a river rafting guide class
they told us it was
because some convicts escaped from Folsom Prison and their prison
clothes were found on this rock.
I am not sure if I got the story right but if you have any
information please share it in your log entry.
It is also a popular swimming spot. So if it is a hot day bring
your swimsuit.
This area is used by rafters as a pullout for lunch.
Please be sure to rehide the cache good, so they don't find it by
accident.
As Jeo says "Obey the Monkey" or in this case "Obey the Ape"
Trailhead and parking For Cronan Ranch are available in the
vicinity of N 38° 49.621', W 120° 59.353'.
The American River
Conservancy have an online
Trail Map for the Cronan Ranch area.
Please log your find or no find online so I will know how the
cache is doing.
If you feel my coordinates are off please post your coordinates
with your log.
So I can make adjustments if necessary.
No more boring log entries.
Hey folks how about leaving a log entry that tells me something
about finding this geocache or about your day of geocaching? We are
all guilty of the old cut and paste but how about something more
than "Good cache TNLNSL TFTC" on 10+ caches in one day? We cache
owners like to hear about your experiences. It gives us a feeling
of being there when we can't be, how the cache is doing, and it
lets us get to know you in a virtual kind of way. That doesn't mean
it has to be long just not boring.
Remember the cache owners and anyone with a watch on the cache
will read your log, how about making it interesting.
We Thank You.