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Focus Mystery Cache

Hidden : 8/1/2008
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


The cache is not at the posted coordinates.

A cache in Caledon Natural Area. Walk the scenic trails through old growth forest in this Virginia park. Caledon's principle role is a Bald Eagle preserve. At more than 2500 acres, Caledon protects a large tract of forest, and provides nearly eight miles of year round hiking trails, with additional trails open in the off-season.

You are looking for an ammo can near the Locust Glen and Benchmark trails. GPS reception was a bit spotty when placing this cache, but it shouldn't be too hard to find.

Take an ellipse with the major axis running north/south centered at the posted coordinates.
- The major axis length = 538.5 feet
- The minor axis length = 200.0 feet
- The cache is located at the southern focus.
- Assume that there are 60 miles per degree latitude.

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Placed with permission. Parking is at the main lot by the visitor center. Grab some other caches while you're there. Park hours are 8:00 am to sunset, and there is a parking fee of $3.00 during the week and $4.00 weekends and holidays. Get all the park's caches while you are there. Stop and enjoy the visitor center if it's open!


 

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