The Pedestals of Rocktown
Erosion is the process by which the
surface of the Earth gets worn down. Erosion can be caused by
natural elements such as wind and glacial ice. But anyone who has
ever seen a picture of the Grand Canyon knows that nothing beats
the slow steady movement of water when it comes to changing the
Earth.
The key to erosion
is something called "fluid flow." Water, air, and even ice are
fluids because they tend to flow from one place to another due to
the force of gravity. Of the three, liquid water is the most common
agent of erosion because there's so much of it on the surface of
the Earth.
Rocktown is one of the neatest places that I have
visited. There are lots to explore, so give yourself plenty of
time. It's an easy 1 mile hike in and well worth the visit if you
are fascinated by rocks and erosional features of the
earth.
To gain credit for this
cache.
You are seeking a hidden Rock
Pedestal. (Note the terrain
rating!)
There is one a large pedestal rock on the
main path ( N34 38.951 W085 23.516 ) that resembles a Champaign
Glass. Children under 12, older folks, or physical abilities may
use the Champaign pedestal Rock to claim this earthcache. Please
note in your log if you are claiming this earthcache for the
original target or alternate target on the main path. Be careful
and have fun. If you are uncomfortable with heights, do not make
the climb. You will still be required to answer the three
questions for the less physically challenging walk/climb as
well.
1.Take your picture at the
hidden pedestal rock with your GPS in hand. I want to see your face
or I will delete your log without notice. Update-January 6,
2008: Apparently, I was not specific enough with the picture
requirements. You are looking for a cone shaped rock pedestal. I
want to see you and your gps along with the cone shaped balanced
rock in the picture. As of January 6, 2008, all pictures not
meeting the requirements will be
deleted.
UPDATE 2010:
Picture requirement:
My intentions are to have you post your picture standing at the
hidden pedestal. If you refuse to post your face in the picture,
then each log must have a unique picture for each log. Tilting the
picture with a photo program will not be acceptable for unique.
Group photos must reference who's picture you are in otherwise. A
unique picture must be included with every log if you are not in
the picture. .
Email me the following
answers before you log your find....
2.Tell me the
demensions of the rock pedestal. Height and width.
3. Tell
me the elevation reading on your GPS
4. Tell
me in your own words how you think this formation came to be and
guestimate how long it took to come to this
formation.
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