GC1EE14 Let's Shack up #3 - Loadstone Lake (Traditional Cache) in British Columbia, Canada created by 240 Jordy

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A cache by 240 Jordy Message this owner

Hidden : 7/21/2008

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- recomend a Truck or SUV as there are a few places that require clearance/traction. First to find - well you're choice of what we've left - but it's the memories of the trip - and if we're home in Tulameen stop by!

Loadstone Lake, a place of beauty, serenity and another abandoned cabin with history. The same as the Ammo Box we've used - it came from Woodstock VI and was painted by the kids there. You can see it in the picture (no that's not the hiding spot.. lol) We couldn't resist picking up a few.

Jordy used to fly fish at loadstone lake, the fish are smaller now - but still there. You'll find a forestry campground - with outhouses - as well as one end of the Whipsaw 4x4 run (don't attempt that without a second vehicle, winch and proper equipment). Nearby is also the Loadstone Lookout with a Canadian Benchmark! (we've placed it on Waymarking).

The cabin is amazing, right inside the front door, if you look closely, you can see inscriptions from those that used it in 1936, and in earlier years, as a shelter for ice skating etc - we think this is about the time a lot of the roads were put through here. The cabin is still used as a shelter by snowmobilers, as the woodstove is still in good use, and so is the roof.

We invite you to come up to our home - take a drive through Granite City on your way up (there is a cache there) and follow on up past the coal mine (yes a real coal mine) and enjoy the beauty of the area! Spend the night! Explore around - right now Thimble berries, Saskatoon berries & wild strawberries abound in July & August!

Below, under additional waypoints, we've listed the coordinates for the lookout.. make sure if you can to head up there. Even if you're vehicle can't make it all the way it's a short hike for a specatulor 360 degree view!