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Beyond Hope Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

OReviewer: From the Northern Region Office, New Jersey State Parks Department:


Over a year ago New Jersey enacted a policy that all geocachers must obtain a permit to have their cache on State Park property. We have informed all geocaching host that this is their responsibility and have given them ample time to go about getting their permits. At this time, over a year later, there are still several caches that haven’t complied.

We ask that as the land managers for the attached properties we would like to have these illegal caches removed.


Based on the list provided by the state, I am forced to archive this listing. If you have a permit, get a permit or don't believe your cache is on state park/forest land, please contact me via email. Make sure you include the GC code.

If you don't plan to get a permit, please remove your geocache so it doesn't become geo-trash.

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Hidden : 2/28/2009
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is near the infamous Hope Mine.

Opened in the 1760's by ironmaster, Peter Hasenclever, Hope Mine was one of the earliest and largest iron mines in northern NJ. The mine supplied iron ore for the Revolutionary War effort and well into the 1800's.


The mine is purported to be haunted and many visitors claim to hear groans, voices and the sounds of hammering coming from the depths of the mine.


The respected historian and archaeologist, Ed Lenik, claims to have seen the ghostly head and hand of a colonial era miner emerge from the water.


Unfortunately (or fortunately) my two visits here were uneventful.


Note: The mine's adit is fenced off and it would be unwise to attempt to climb into the adit.


Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqre ynetr obyqre orgjrra srapr naq uvyyfvqr.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)