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FernGully Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.
Hidden : 9/1/2001
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Shoebox-sized cache. Long pants suggested as there are several thorny vines near cache site.

Beginning coordinates are at the entrance to a county park. While driving to the parking lot, write down the number on the mailbox on right side of road ___________(A) and the speed limit ___________(B).

Park your car and enter the visitor center. Locate the display with the "History and Range" sign. Read the sign to find out how many members strong the Timucuan nation was _______(C).

Go to N 27 50.350, W 82 40.064. How many degrees can a screech owl twist its neck? _________(D).

The trail begins at N 27 50.372, W 82 40.058. At the fork, bear right to follow the Hammock trail. Follow this trail until it reaches a pavillion at N 27 50.700, W 82 39.925. Waypoint this pavillion in your GPS.

To find the coordinates for the cache, add up A,B,C & D. This is your base number _______________. To find the longitude, add 2,986 to the base number, then divide by 1000. To find the latitude, subtract 7,768 from the base number and divide by 1000.

Note: There are many thorny vines near cache site. We suggest you wear long pants or socks and approach cautiously. N 27 _ _ ._ _ _
W 82 _ _ ._ _ _

Good luck!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)