This is a mystery, multi-cache to “MNMCA$H”
("Where sweetness and richness
abound!")
**Founded August 24, 2008**
Note: THE COORDINATES GIVEN ABOVE (@ Elev.
680') ARE NOT THE ACTUAL CACHE COORDINATES TO MNMCA$H! See the
instructions below to find out how to get to this cache. It will be
logged in as a find on this page.
The coordinates given above are for the recommended trailhead,
starting point (located on Cuca St., off I-15 at Carmel Mt. Rd.
in PQ...within walking distance of the
Doubletree Golf/Tennis Resort). You will find street
side parking here and the most direct approach to the first cache.
This entry point falls on Open Space Preserve land and not private
property (note: you can also enter from Manzella Dr). From here you
will be searching for a series of 4 caches, the final one of which
culminate in the coordinates for MNMCA$H. ALLOW 1-2 HOURS
ROUNDTRIP to complete this trek comfortably (An optional loop,
return trail will be explained at the MNMCA$H).
Getting to MNMCA$H requires mountain hiking and some scrambling.
The initial ascent is steep and will take you along the
eastern edge of the
Black Mt. Open Space Preserve, an
area that escaped recent wildfires. You will discover spectacular
views of the Palomar Mt range to the north, Mt. Woodson and Iron Mt
to the east (Cuyamaca Peak on clear days), and Lyons Peak, San
Miguel Mt, and the Cowles/ Fortuna Mts. to the south. The ridgetop
provides good vantage points for viewing both the evening sunset,
balloon rides over Carmel Valley and the annual, Miramar Naval Base
airshow! Beautiful wildflowers can be prevalent in the wetter
spring months. A keen eye may find you colorful butterflies, a
flock of California quail (our state bird), or a solitary red-tail
hawk along the path (deer once roamed these areas before the
construction of 4S Ranch). It is recommended that you make this
trek in the am and pm hours, especially in the hot, summer months!
Bring lots of water and a hiking stick (watch out for snakes).
Wearing pants and a long sleeved t-shirt are also recommended, as
there may be some light bushwacking in this area. Hiking Boots are
also advisable, as the trails are rocky and somewhat unstable in
nature.
"Moonrise Over Mt. Woodson"
(On The Way Up)
"Northern View / 4S Ranch"
(At Final)
"A 4S Ranch Sunset"
(At Final)
"A Black Mountain Sunset"
(At Final)
"Spring 2008 Trail Side Flowers"
To begin this series of caches, you must first go to the stage
one,
KNOLL SCROLL (1 of 4) cache (GC1FVRC) located at
coordinates N32 58.537 W117 05.875 (Elev. 927’). Inside of
this cache, you will find hidden coordinates to the stage two,
"mystery" cache,
CALL WAITING (2 of 4) (GC1FVT9). Inside of this
cache, you will be given hidden coordinates to the stage three,
"mystery" cache,
ORNAMENTAL MANZANITA (3 of 4) (GC1FVVD). Take a
water break here and enjoy the cool, shade canopy as you gaze for
the find. Revealed inside of this cache will be the ONLY PLACE to
find the mystery coordinates that will get you to your final
destination, MNMCA$H (4 of 4) (GC1FK4B...to be logged on this
page),
PLEASE RE-HIDE CACHES EXACTLY AS THEY WERE
FOUND...THANKS!!
IF YOU GRAB OR DROP OFF A TRAVEL BUG OR
GEOCOIN IN THIS SERIES, PLEASE REMEMBER TO LOG IT ONLINE AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE! FORGETTING TO DO THIS CAN CAUSE DISAPPOINTMENT AND
CONFUSION FOR OTHERS...THANKS!!
PLEASE KEEP THE HIDDEN COORDINATES A
MYSTERY TO NEW CACHERS IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THEIR CACHE HUNT
EXPERIENCE...THANKS AGAIN!!
Note: All of the caches in this series are physical caches
(small to large in size). All contain geoswag (except ORNAMENTAL
MANZANITA) where you will be able to make trades along the way if
you'd like.
Good luck and happy caching!!