Note: This is a
nighttime cache. The
coordinates above will only bring you to a place where you can spot
the first “firetack”
reflector. I doubt be
able to do this cache during the daytime by trying to spot the
reflectors. They are
small cubic reflectors attached to
trees.
The intention of this cache is to find it and
explore this area using a flashlight at
night. I think this
area is well suited for such a
cache. There is a maze
of trails back here, there is parking, and the geography is such
that when you are wandering around shine your “torch” – there are
no nearby residents who could become
alarmed. On the other
hand you aren’t out in the middle of nowhere and this isn’t a
1,000-acre wood. There
are guides to orient yourself in an emergency (a cell phone tower)
and you could walk a few hundred yards in any direction and be
somewhere obvious.
I’ve made this cache reasonably
easy. No major
bushwhacking; but the final cache lies in the bush, and I may take
you on a scenic detour or
two! Other than that,
the “tacks” will tend to lead you down a reasonably identifiable
trails. I’ve tried to
lay out the tacks in a “connect the dot”
fashion. When you get
to the tree with the tack – you should be able to stand there and
shine your flashlight around to find the
next. The final cache
“tree” has 3 reflectors.
NOTE:
I laid the tacks out in
January. I will need
to go back in the spring and assure that they can be seen with the
foliage out.
Safety
Tips:
As with all caching – let someone know where
you are going
Flashlight: Bring spare
batteries and I’d bring a backup
flashlight.
You need a
“good” flashlight, not a key ring LED or some wimpy single AA-cell
Mag-light. If possible, you’d like it to project a beam out to 100
feet, though I’ve tried to place the markers closer together. If
you cannot see the next marker you may have to adjust your position
5-10 feet. You should also bring a friend with a flashlight. First,
they provide you with a backup light in case yours fails. And
second, it is always a good idea to have someone with you at night.
They can help scare away any unwanted ghosts, or even wildlife that
might be out looking for dinner. Ideally, this friend should NOT be
able to run as fast as you
can.
J
(That being said I’ve
never seen anything bigger than a squirrel back here.)
Waypoints:
It wouldn’t hurt to
drop a waypoint where you parked or some along the way.
Firetack
tip: The package
suggested holding the flashlight at eye level.
There’s a
nontrackable version of my new geocoin as a prize for
FTF.