GC19TRF Sugarloaf Mountain - West Overlook (Traditional Cache) in Maryland, United States created by LPYankeeFan

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FrancisScottKey: Unfortunately the owner did not respond to the previous note so this is being archived. Should the owner decide to repair/replace this and have it unarchived, it can be done as long as it still conforms to the guidelines.

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GC19TRF ▼

A cache by LPYankeeFan Message this owner

Hidden : 5/4/2008

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Second of two bonus caches placed for Cache Across Maryland 2008.

Geologically, Sugarloaf is known as a monadnock, a mountain that remains after the erosion of the surrounding land. Here, that process took approximately 14 million years. The rugged cliffs on the summit are composed primarily of quartzite, the predominant type of rock on the mountain.

Sugarloaf Mountain has been designated a Registered Natural Landmark because of its geological interest and striking beauty.

Sugarloaf's glory days are not all in the past. It has a bright and useful future. Today it is available year-round to the public. Present and future generations may continue to enjoy its natural beauty in all seasons and weather. This was made possible by the vision and persistance of a remarkable couple, Gordon and Louise Strong. For years prior to their deaths, they purposefully gained ownership of the many tracts making up the present property. They created a private organization, Stronghold, Incorporated, in 1946, to ensure that the mountain would continue to serve their purpose of making natural beauty available to all.

Nearly a quarter-million men, women and children visit Sugarloaf Mountain annually to enjoy its scenic vistas, to picnic at its overlooks, and to hike and ride horseback along its miles of trails. Others come to observe and photograph its plant and animal life. Stronghold Trustees are involved in the program to restore the once-plentiful American chestnut trees, which were swept from the mountain's flanks by an alien blight in the early 1900's.

PLEASE be aware that this is the habitat of the timber rattlesnake and the copperhead. LOOK! BUT DO NOT TOUCH!

Located near the west overlook of Sugarloaf Mountain, views of the valley below and Virginia in the distance make this a prime spot for photographs.

The cache you seek is a regular sized Tupperware like cache which contains a logbook, a pen, and various swag. Room for travel bugs and geocoins is available.

This cache is located amongst a boulder overlook, but posted coordinates are fairly tight, and the locaction should be fairly obvious to a cacher.

PLEASE be aware that this is the habitat of the timber rattlesnake and the copperhead. LOOK! BUT DO NOT TOUCH! You may want to look before you reach.

Please rehide as well as or better than you found it, so that others may continue to anjoy the hunt.

Visitors are Requested to Observe the Following Rules:

1. NO FIRES
2. No alcoholic beverages
3. Obey speed limit of 15 m.p.h.
4. No overnight camping
5. Place refuse in trash receptacles
6. Do not pick or damage any plant, tree or shrub
7. No unnecessary noise, loud radios or other nuisances
8. Arrange to be off of the mountain by sunset, or when requested
9. Keep dogs on leashes
10.Do not park on roadsides — use designated parking spaces
11.Do not enter restricted areas marked "No Trespassing" or "Private"
12.No motorized vehicles on trails (violators will be charged with trespassing)
13.Mountain bikes are permitted on the Yellow Trail only, between Memorial Day and Labor Day Monday through Friday
14.Please stay off trails immediately after rain

FTF honors go to DaisyChain and FBS67!!! Congratulations you two!!!

If you are a Geocacher in the state of Maryland, please
join the Maryland Geocaching Society. This is a great way
to get the most out of Geocaching in our region.
Simply go to www.mdgps.org for details!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqrearngu n ebpx bireunat, va n fvk vapu jvqr svffher.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

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