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Gate 1: Balancing Boulder Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Trail Reader: On Tuesday, my grandsons and I headed for Garrapata to check on my two remaining caches there. As we approached Gate 1, we saw that the entire gate was blocked off with orange construction netting. A "trail closed" sign was also posted. I had hopes of taking the short southern trail to check on the cache and retrieve the container, if necessary. However, that was not possible, so I will archive the cache now. At a later date, if the trail reopens, I will check on the cache and determine whether to bring it back to life. This was a well-loved cache. Thanks to all who visited! Archive.

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Hidden : 12/17/2008
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Explore coastal Garrapata State Park with this series of caches appropriate for cachers of all ages and abilities. Parking and trail access is via nineteen numbered turnouts along Highway 1. All are on the ocean side of the highway.

Welcome to Garrapata! The first gate/turnout is located just beyond the small hill on which the Garrapata State Park sign is posted. Gate 1 will allow you access to a small point of land--the most northern spot in the park. Treat this cache as a park-short hike-grab, or take some time to explore the area, as I did. For the brave, there are several access points to the rocks below. For the rest of us, just enjoy the beauty of the rocky shoreline from above. In the vicinity of the cache, do take a moment to view the balancing boulder. The container has been reduced in size to a camo'd 35mm. Please bring your own pen to sign the log.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Onfr bs frn-snpvat fvqr bs zbhaq, fbhgujrfgrea pbeare haqre vpr cynag naq frireny ebpx thneqvnaf. Fcbvyre cubgb ba pnpur cntr.

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)