The Welcome
I am happy that I can resurrect the
Sleepy Hollow Night Cache. It was an early favorite of mine
that was unfortunately archived. I was unable to adopt this cache
before it got archived, so those of you who found it before get
(almost) a freebie. I am using the the same reflectors that where
there before, except I changed the final to make it less prone to
muggling. I am also using the cool piece of wood that was hiding
the original.
The Park
Canyon Creek Park is an 8.28 acre community park in Wilsonville
with only 1.41 acres of that being developed. A powerline easement
passes through the site, which is located near the Boeckman Creek
headwaters. You can learn more by visiting the park's website.
The Hours
The park has signs posted that state: "Park Closed From Dusk to
Dawn". This would normally pose a serious problem for a night
cache. However, I have contacted the City of Wilsonville and they
tell me that the signs are designed to give police the ability to
kick large groups of people out of the park and assure me that they
have no problems with two or three geocachers at a time out there
poking around with flashlights. If you plan on having a group any
larger than that or if you have any questions about this aspect of
the cache, please call the City of Wilsonville, Community Services
at 503-682-3727.
The Parking
Canyon Creek Park is tucked between residential areas and it is
important that you park at these coordinates: N 45° 19.658 W
122° 45.386. If you find that these two spots are full, you may
also park in the neighborhood at these coordinates: N 45°
19.577 W 122° 45.338. The parking spots that you find near the
start of the cache are for the private use of the neighborhood
residents and should be avoided by geocachers.
The Hunt
Start at these coordinates: N 45° 19.640 W 122° 45.321.
Follow the reflectors by stopping at one and looking for another.
They are between 7 to 9 feet off the ground on tree trunks and some
spots my require you to walk a little further down the trail to see
the next reflector but never if the path splits. When you come to a
tree with two reflectors, one about an inch above the other one,
stop, look around and smile.
The Prerequisites
You will need the following:
1. A powerful flashlight
2. 30 to 45 minutes
3. Stealth
4. A sense of adventure...have fun!
