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Green Monster - Northborough Mystery Cache

Hidden : 5/4/2007
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:




One of twenty-three caches hidden in various towns across Masachusetts. Find them all to derive the coordinates for the "Green Monster - Final. "


Each cache in the Green Monster series contains one or two "monster numbers" prefixed with "N" or "W". To determine the coordinates for the "Green Monster - Final" cache add up all of the "N" numbers and "W" numbers.

For example:
Cache A - N +20° 10.000
Cache B - N +20° 02.000
Cache C - N +02° 00.300
Final lat   - N 42° 12.300


Please keep a record of the monster numbers you find in the Green Monster caches.

Consult the Green Monster bookmark list for all of the caches in this series.


One Week Headstart
In the interest of fairness, the owners of the Green Monster geocaches will wait one week after the caches are initially published to begin seeking them.

If you are interested in participating in the Green Monster series by hiding a new cache in your hometown (or anywhere in MA.), please join us! Email the owner of the "Green Monster - Final" cache for details. (Click on the owner's name at the top of the "Green Monster - Final" cache page, and select the "Send Message" or email address link in the owner's profile.)

Note: The cache is not hidden at the coordinates above

You need to solve the puzzle below to determine the actual coordinates for the first stage of this nice one mile multi-cache. There are many puzzle caches being published lately, but few that require a decent hike. Understanding the pictographs below will get you started on a pleasant journey in search of the

Green Monster - Northborough

 

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


There is roadside parking available at the trailhead, which is SE of stage one. Please observe all private property markings and NO stone walls have been considered for placement of any waypoints or caches. This cache should be educational as well as fun for the whole family.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Erpbtavmrq nf n angvbany ynathntr bs guvf Abegu Nzrevpna pbhagel haqre gur "Ynj bs Yvathvfgvp Evtugf."

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)