Rock-Hill Corners Crevices and Caves EarthCache
Hidden : 9/18/2008
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: other (other)

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Geocache Description:

-- THIS IS AN EARTHCACHE, READ BELOW FOR LOGGING REQUIREMENTS --


This section of the Bruce trail gives prime examples of some of the more interesting limestone rock formations that can be found all along the Niagara Escarpment.

The rocks found in this area are Dolostone, which is a type of Limestone that has high levels of Magnesium. Ruins in the area are of Lime Kilns that were built by early settlers to the area, that heated the Dolostone to make Lime Plaster, which was used as a quick acting brick mortar after it cooled and was exposed to air.

The Dolostone has porous cracks in it, allowing the settlers to mine it without as much effort. These Cracks also allow water to drain through the rock. In the winter, the water freezes and expands causing the cracks to get larger and rock features such as caves, bridges and stacks to be created. Over time, a Crack will expand to a crevice or cave, which will expand into a gully, which will eventually become the visable niagara escarpment. This process of ice erosion changes the face of the escarpment every winter.


west-to-east, and over time

Unlike the more famous sections of the niagara escarpment such as the bruce penninsula and the niagara region - This region is far removed from a large body of water making the climate seem more boreal. The winter is longer and the summers are not nearly as quick to arrive. This is the coolest region of Ontario south of Algonquin park.

To log this cache please do the following:

  1. An email with the following:
    - estimated heigh of the "Dolostone Stack" (44 08.898 80 07.316)
    - describe the difference between a Talus Slope and the Outlier Islands, and their relation. This can be found at the plaque at the listed coordinates.
  2. A photograph in your log that includes some of your team and some interesting formations along the trail.
Please Remeber to follow the Bruce Trail Hikers Code when doing this EarthCache!
  • Hike only along marked routes, especially on farmland.
  • Do not take short cuts. Do not climb fences – use the stiles.
  • Respect the privacy of people living along the Trail.
  • Leave the Trail cleaner than you found it. Carry out all litter.
  • No open fires are allowed on the Trail. Use a portable stove.
  • Leave flowers and plants for others to enjoy. Do not damage live trees or strip off bark.
  • Keep dogs on a leash, especially on or near farmland.
  • Protect and do not disturb wildlife.
  • Leave only your thanks, and take nothing but photographs.



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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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