Waterton Side Trail #2 Traditional Cache
cajrrman: Archiving this cache. Picking it up today before the long Waterton closure.
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NOTE: This cache will be archived no later than August 2nd. If I
get a chance, I will collect the container and archive it on August
1st. This is due to the pending temporary but lengthy closure of
Waterton Canyon.
NOTE : After a significant rain, this cache will be harder
to get to since this side "trail" in places is also a creek bed. In
fact, if there have been recent rains, the first crossing of the
creek could be quite challenging.
ANOTHER NOTE: 07/13/2009 - I recently had a bout with
poison ivy and I suspect that it was on a visit to this cache that
I encountered it. So, be on the lookout for it if you go to this
cache.
Waterton Canyon is a favorite of mine for cycling. I have noticed
quite a few side trails that I doubt many people visit. This cache
is in one of those in Cottonwood Gulch. There is no need for
bushwhacking or trailblazing. The camoed plastic container is very
close to the existing trail.
I found that my GPS reception had 20' accuracy. Therefore, you
might need to read the hint. If your GPS gives you a better
reading, feel free to include your coordinates in the log. I will
recheck them the next time I go up there.
It is a hike of about 2.25 miles one way from the parking area to
the cache. I recommend a bicycle so that you can also get some of
the other caches in the canyon. You can ride a little ways down the
side trail on your bike but then you'll have to leave it behind. I
don't think there will be any issue with leaving it behind - I
doubt if you'll see anyone else on this trail.
I have included a waypoint at the trailhead. The cache is about 500
feet down the trail from this trailhead. This trail is not snow
friendly.
If you see any interesting wildlife, please make note of it in your
log.
At the Trailhead:
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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