Cricket Creek ~ The Giving Tree Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

ILReviewer: Since I haven't heard from the owner I'm reluctantly archiving this cache. If the owner wishes to reactivate this cache, please e-mail me at IllinoisGeocacher@yahoo.com and I'll unarchive it as soon as I can.

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Hidden : 4/1/2008
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

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Cricket Creek FP is part of the Salt Creek Greenway (SCG) and was developed to mitigate flooding from the Salt Creek. Three small ponds (used during overflows of the Salt Creek); allow fishing, model boating, picnicking and a walking/cycling trail which makes this a nice area for the surrounding residential community to enjoy! I have found it a surprisingly quiet walk around the crushed limestone, 3 mile trail, considering its proximity to Rte. 83.
Current construction along the Salt Creek Greenway will one day link 30 walking/cycling/equestrian miles along the SCG ~ including links to community bike trails, The Great Western Trail and The Prairie Path.
Salt Creek Greenway Update: The Salt Creek Greenway Bike trail is nearly finished in Elmhurst. A "cog in the wheel" in what residential street to use for a link is currently being reviewed. The bike trail through Villa Park also is looking good ~ wondering how the crossing at two major arteries will take place ~ North Ave. and St. Charles Rd. I have attached a few pictures of the trail I recently took on a walk through the Elmhurst section.

Dupage FPD Website

  • This Geocache is placed on DuPage County Forest Preserve property with permission.
  • Do not place the following items in the Geocache: Food items, inappropriate,offensive, or hazardous materials.
  • DuPage County Forest Preserve hours are 1 hour after sunrise until 1 hour after sunset. Preserve users must not be in the preserves after hours.
  • It is the visitor’s responsibility to be aware of the policies and rules pertaining to this preserve.
  • For more information on preserve rules, see the information kiosk in the parking lot of the preserve or contact Visitor Services at(630) 933-7248. 5. All Statutes, Ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County are applicable.

Many thanks to the CITO Crew that did an AWESOME job of cleaning up Cricket Creek ~ it has never looked so good ~ I will really enjoy my walks here! As you can see we did NOT make it to ALL areas of Cricket Creek and if you can spare a plastic bag ~ bring one along and let's see if we can finish cleaning up a few more areas ~ every little bit helps!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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