Dillon Nature Preserve Multi-cache
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Both stages are at overlooks on the Ridge Trail at the Dillon Nature Preserve
I just received a FLAME MAIL from a cacher who found the first stage but couldn't read the 2nd stage coordinates. My apologies to anyone who also could not read the coordinates. If you did and are still following this cache, feel free to claim it as a find. I will rewrite the coordinates as soon as I can. Until then, the final coordinates are N39 deg 36.790min W106deg 02.110min.
This is a relatively easy walk along and above Dillon reservoir. It is about 3 3/4 miles with only about 600 feet of total elevation gain. It should take 1 to 1 1/2 hours. There are great views to reward those who seek this cache. It is relatively low (for Summit County) so the trail should be open mid April until November. During the Summer the area can get hot so it would be advisable to do it early in the morning or later in the evening.
The cache is a 2 stage multicache so the shortest and best way is to do it in a counterclockwise loop. Park at the parking lot along Hwy 6 (coordinates below) and walk along the lake to the second junction for the Ridge Trail (coordinates below). There are great views from both overlooks. You can see Keystone's North Peak, the entire Ten Mile Range, and Buffalo and Red Mountain at the South end of the Gore Range. And of course Dillon Reservoir.
Please stay on the well maintained trail. Do not go across the fence into the revegitation areas. You don't need to.
Enjoy the walk and the views
Additional Hints
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