This Cache is said to be the HARDEST CAA Cache...Some People have had to be RESCUED while attempting this cache
Disclaimer: KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS! You are under no obligation to hunt this cache. You do so at your own risk. Like any outdoor sport, it carries the risk of unforeseen hazards. Use your best judgment with the environment and conditions. As conditions and cache locations may vary, it is the responsibility of the searcher to be familiar with the conditions in the area to be searched, to adequately prepare for those conditions, and to conduct oneself safely and responsibly and remain within his or her personal abilities and limitations. Children should be well supervised. When and if you find this cache, you are under no obligation to touch it, reach for it, climb to it, pick it up, or even open it. Open it at your own risk.
Montana
Capital: Helena
Largest City: Billings
Size Rank: 4th
Population Rank: 44th
Admission to Union: 41st
Find the other caches in the series HERE.
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The Cache Across America Series: This is a series of caches that will take you on a caching tour of the entire United States. One cache is hidden in each of the 50 states. These caches each contain a numeric clue that will lead you to one final cache located in our nation's capitol upon completion of the series.
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About this cache: Montana's Cache Across America geocache is hidden near the state capital of Helena and on national forest land along the Missouri River, Lewis & Clark's route through this part of the state. This stretch of the river is extremely popular for fishing so bring your pole if you have the extra time. The mostly level walk is a little over two-thirds of a mile each way, and starts at Hauser Dam. In keeping with usual Montanan caching procedures, a portion of the drive in is over (well-maintained) dirt roads. Note that the parking area is narrow; recreational vehicles and trailers are not allowed past Black Sandy State Park, approximately 1.5 miles from the parking at the dam.
The cache container is hidden above the trail at 3750', both to allow for better views of the canyon and to hopefully avoid accidental discovery. The climb from the trail requires a little less than 100' of elevation gain. When you start getting close to the coordinates pick your best route; there's no need to scramble straight up the slope. Doing so will only lead to increased erosion. The climb should not be too difficult for most folks; just take your time and watch your footing. Accuracy may be an issue due to the canyon walls and rocky terrain, so the hint has a detailed description of the cache's hiding place. Don't be afraid to use it. When re-hiding the cache, please cover it completely and carefully so it does not attract unwanted attention.
Note that on occasion Hauser Dam may be closed to the public due to Homeland Security concerns. I've provided a waypoint route to an alternative parking area at the other end of the trail. This is a day-use-only area below Hauser Dam; the road is primitive for the last 3 miles so a high-clearance vehicle is recommended. Street cars can make it, but the going will be a bit slower.
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Logging Requirements: Enjoy this cache as you would any other. If you are searching this cache as a participant in the Cache Across America series, please post a photo of yourself or a member of your group with the cache in your online log. If you for some reason are unable to meet the photo requirement, please make alternate arrangements to verify your find with the individual cache owner. There is no photo requirement for non-challenge participants.
Individual verification of all 50 state finds will be required before logging the series final.
If participating in the series, please take note of the three digit code located inside this cache. Save this code in a secure place. When you have visited all 50 caches, and have collected all 50 codes, you are welcome to seek and find the final cache! Good luck!
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