Lonely Is the Night Mystery Cache
The Huggers: Just not enough time to maintain this cache
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Difficulty:
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Terrain:
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Size: 
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Congratulations to Zeigs, Navig8r &
Jeepman87 for FTF on 10-08-07!
Thought this cache would provide a little variety as it can most
effectively be found only at night. Tried to put this in a more
populated area to alleviate the 'creepy factor' but most of the
parks are closed at night.
This is located in the '909' starting from the parking lot just off
the Taconic. The coordinates indicate the first marker which is
approximately 75 feet from the parking lot. The cache is a home
made PVC container, about 5" long, with a log and pencil. There is
no room for trade items. It is four feet off the trail and the only
time you need to leave the trails at all. All the trails traveled
are well worn and should be easy to see. The distance from the
first marker to the cache is slightly under a mile. This cache is
also winter friendly.
Here is some information on how to track the cache.
- Markers can be seen most easily if the flashlight is held at eye
level. Each cacher should have their own light as it is difficult
to see the marker from another persons light.
- Markers are in a tree directly on either side of the trail,
approximately eight feet high, with the exception of one left
turnoff which is somewhat lower. One section of the trail was found
to have markers already existing which are not a problem.
- You will lose sight of the next marker for a couple of minutes on
a trail with no turnoffs. Keep the faith!
- A single marker designates to continue straight ahead, two
markers is a right or left turn and three is the cache. For a turn,
if the top marker is left of the bottom marker, it is a left turn.
Vise versa for a right turn. Two markers side by side is most
likely a deer (we saw three). The diagram below indicates what to
look for.
After making a turn, you will find a marker within a hundred feet
or so as an indication you are on the correct trail. The cache has
a double set of three markers at different heights in the event
that any of them become dislodged.
It may be a good idea to bring an extra flashlight. Also, it could
be helpful to know how to use the trackback function on the
gps.
Finally, READ THE NOTE IN THE LOG!
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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