This Cache is located on a small creek in
The North Landing River Natural Area
Preserve. The
land around this cache is protected so please do not try to
approach by land.
Permission for this cache was graciously provided by The
Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Almost entirely wetland,
this preserve harbors more rare plants, animals and natural
communities than any place east of the Blue Ridge in Virginia. The
preserve is comprised of three separate tracts and is part of a
network of protected lands along the North Landing
River. This cache is
located in Zone 2 of the preserve.
This cache is accessible by
canoe or kayak. The
best place to launch is on the Pocaty River off of Blackwater
Road. The Pocaty River
is one of the most scenic rivers in Virginia Beach and I’m sure it
will impress you during your journey. Follow the Pocaty River east for
about 1.75 miles to the North Landing River. There is an observation deck on
the north side of the river that offers an excellent view of both
rivers and the surrounding woods. Turn south on the North Landing
River for about 1 mile until you come to a small creek on the east
side of the river. The
small creek is very shallow and has many offshoots to
explore. The cache is
attached to a tree alongside the creek. You do not need to (nor will you
want to) exit your boat to retrieve the cache.
Use caution when paddling on
the North Landing River. There is a lot of large boat
traffic and when the wind picks up it can get pretty
rough. Please keep
track of your path; it is very easy to take a wrong turn when
coming out of the small creek and especially when returning on the
Pocaty River.
No bushwhacking is
required or desired.
Congratulations to Lego Fans for the
FTF.