What A View! Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Cache Sleuth: The annual permit from West Virginia State Parks for this cache has expired, so it has to be removed and archived. Thanks to the 44 cachers who have posted "found it" logs for this hide over the past year. Watch for my new The Overlooks II cache which is coming soon and will be hidden nearby!

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Hidden : 5/9/2009
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

A family-friendly cache hidden along the Patterson Trail, not far from some spectacular overlooks, in historic Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park, south of Summersville, West Virginia.

For more details on the history, attractions and facilities of this fine state park, please visit their official web site: CLICK HERE.

To get the the park from U.S. 19, go west on State Route 129 for about 5 miles. Then turn left onto Carnifex Ferry Road. From there it is one mile to the park. There are several parking areas, but the one closest to the cache is across the road from the ball field. Walk across the field toward home plate and the benches, and you will find the trail going back into the woods. This connector trail will take you to Patterson Trail, the overlooks, and the cache hiding place. Just follow your GPS. Be sure to bring your camera because there are some great views from the overlooks of the Gauley River far below. If you come in the fall when nearby Summersville Lake is being lowered to winter pool, you may get the chance to watch whitewater rafters and kayakers making their way down the river.

The cache is in a 3.5 cup Lock & Lock type container with an orange West Virginia State Parks "Official Geocache" sticker. Initial contents are: a clip-on watch, wooden cross keychain, National Guard lanyard, 2 glass "gems", golden finger ring, anti-drunk driving keychain, tape measure keychain, flasher reflector, beanie bear, 2 hand cleaner wipes, 2 wheat cents in holders, heart-shaped sunglasses, and a log book with pen.

SPECIAL NOTE: The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources discourages off-trail hiking in state parks as it negatively impacts the environment. This cache is hidden no more than 60 feet off the trail, so please refrain from taking shortcuts or engaging in unnecessary bushwhacking during your search.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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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