The geocache hidden at the posted coordinates is a regular
geocache, however, it is also part of the Allegheny GeoTrail (AGT),
a publicly funded project designed to promote a pleasant and
positive experience and image of the Allegheny National Forest
region and its gateway communities. The AGT utilizes the growing
interest in geocaching to assist both residents and visitors to the
area in learning more about the unique attractions in the ten
participating counties. This cache contains a unique self inking
rubber stamp which you should use to stamp your Allegheny GeoTrail
Passport to verify that you found it. When you have found a minimum
of six AGT caches, you will be eligible to have your AGT passport
validated and receive a commemorative AGT trackable geocoin at
participating locations. You must have your official AGT passport
with you when you find this cache in order to stamp it. Click on
the Allegheny GeoTrail Logo below to visit the AGT website at
www.alleghenygeotrail.com for complete details and a listing of
participating locations where you may pick up and validate AGT
passports to receive your souvenir geocoin, trackable at
www.geocaching.com
The Old Fire Tower Cache has been archived to make this an AGT
Cache. Unfortunately some people have found it before it got listed
so you will see some names in the log. However the FTF honors still
go to the first Cacher to find this new listing. This Cache is a
regular Ammo Box and not a small container.
The Cache is hidden in the remains of an old stone building that
supported the Three Runs Fire Tower. About 30 feet or so from the
building you can still see the cement footer that held up the
tower. To save you some time looking for the Benchmark that was
here, I have been assured, it is gone.
Once you have found the Cache this is another good place, off
the beaten path, for you to see Elk, Turkey, and Deer.. Follow the
Orange Blazes, which is the Quehanna Trail, past the Cache for
about 100 yards or so and you will find another Food Plot that is
frequented by Elk. You can also walk down the other road near this
area to get a view of the Food Plot.
This is a hunting area and as always Orange should be worn
during the hunting seasons even though this Cache is in a well
traveled area not far off the road.
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