Manayunk Canal Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

OReviewer: As there has been no response from owner, I am forced to archive this cache.

If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future, just contact me by email including the GC Code, and assuming it meets the current guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it.

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Hidden : 12/29/2008
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Some history of the Manayunk Canal: The Manayunk Canal is a 1.5 mile section of Schuylkill Navigation Canal in vibrant canal-front community of Manayunk section of Philadelphia. The Gravel towpath is now part of Schuylkill River Trail. The original Canal was completed in 1818. There are good views of Locks #68, #69 and #70 as well as of ruins of sluice house, Locktender's house and Flat Rock Dam. The 108 mile long Schuylkill Navigation, from Port Carbon to Philadelphia, was completed in 1825, with 72 locks, 62 miles of canals, and 46 miles of slack water. It operated until 1931. This section of the canal is Maintained by Fairmount Park Commission in cooperation with Manayunk Development Corporation.

PLEASE:
-enjoy the walk along the canal
-CITO this cherished Manayunk outdoor space
-Post pictures of the area (or you)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqre gur envy, znvaynaq fvqr.

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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