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 in the woods not far off of the Belmont Trail, but you're going to have to do some geometry/algebra to find it.
First look up the coordinates for "John Short 1754 Benchmark" (GC1464 ). This is Point A.
Next look up the coordinates for "End of the Road" (GC1BVZT). This is Point B.
Look up the coordinates for "Down Under" (GC105FG). This is Point C.
If you need a reference point for your calculations, use the posted coordinates for this cache.
The actual cache location is the intersection of the following three vectors:
1. A ray starting at Point A and extending at an angle of 336.34 degrees.
2. A ray starting at Point B and extending at an angle of 193.13 degrees.
3. A ray starting at Point C and extending at an angle of 270.50 degrees.
You may make assumptions about the shape of the earth to simplify the math. That WGS-84 stuff complicates things a bit.
You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.
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!
If you need a hint, look at the encrypted log from November 25, 2008.
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