Atop Patton Cave Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 3/15/2009
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
4.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is on the hill right above Patton Cave. Trails lead to the cave area but there are drop offs. Please don't stare at your GPS too much or go after dark.

I went out today with the intention just to hike and see Patton Cave. I thought it would be just the usual hole in the ground but when I got there I was shocked by its size. You could drive a car into this cave. The hillside below the cave looks like it was washed away with a water cannon. Evidently the water that comes out of this cave must come out with a lot of force on occasion.
I regretted not bringing a cache to hide immediately. I got into my backpack and found a green waterproof match container and a piece of paper and made a cache on the spot. This place is just too cool not to have a cache. I know, I hate micros in the deep woods too but this place needs to be seen.
I parked at the Horseman's Camp at N39 01.051 W86 23.393 and followed saddle creek back to the cave. The creek is crystal clear and gets bigger and bigger the closer you get to the lake. The bluffs are capped with huge blocks of stone looking like mini Mount Rushmores waiting to be carved. This is one of the most scenic areas I have seen in the Lake Monroe area.
Getting to the cave involves climbing steep trails. It is not recommended for children. Before you go into the cave remember that Mother Nature does not like having her orifices probed (like ears and nose) and she might smack you with a one ton slab of rock. Caves are best left to Pros with the right equipment.

Congrats to Ponce and Beav on the FTF! Its amazing that you have found so many caches so quickly Ponce!
I'm glad you like the cache locations Beav. I hope I can find a new place that equals this one.



I would like to ask fellow Geocachers to help protect and preserve this cave. This charming place needs to be protected so our grandchildren can see it the way it is now. Thanks

IC 35-43-1-3 "The Indiana Cave Protection Law" (1) Anyone who disfigures, destroys, or removes any stalagmite, stalactite, or other naturally occurring mineral deposit or formation, or archaeological or paleontological artifact in a cave, for other than scientific purposes; (2) breaks any lock, gate, fence, or other structure designed to control or prevent access to a cave; (3) deposits trash, rubbish, chemicals, or other litter in a cave; or (4) destroys, injures, removes, or harasses any cave-dwelling animal for other than scientific purposes; commits a Class A misdemeanor.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

V nz va n penpx va gur ebpxf oruvaq fznyy trb uvqr ebpxf.

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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