Benchmark Challenge I Mystery Cache
Geocaching HQ Admin: Because logging benchmarks on Geocaching.com is no longer possible, Geocaching HQ is archiving challenge caches which require finding and logging benchmarks. See this release notes thread for more information.
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The benchmark is the forgotten cousin of the caching world. Your
profile will show how many you logged, but they do not add into
your total finds. They can be set up as a waymark, but at least in
our neck of the woods, waymarking has not really caught on. Many of
these benchmarks were placed in the 40's and many haven't been
visited in 20 or 30 years. They are often not that easy to locate
and many have been destroyed. You will also find the coordinates
posted for benchmarks are not all that accurate. So it always
bothered me you don't really get much credit for finding and
logging benchmarks, other than getting another icon on your list of
finds.
So here's the challenge. Find and log 10 or more benchmarks and
you can log this challenge cache.
The final is at the published coordinates. Depending on the day of
the week you visit, you can park at the Oak Rite lot nearby or
across the street at the church. The hide is along the hiking trail
in Plainfield that uses the old railroad right of way. The
container is a camouflaged lock 'n lock. Since we're trying to give
benchmarks some love here, there is a Valentine's Day pathtag in
the cache for the FTF prize.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Qbja ybj