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Sport's Full Moon Cache Traditional Cache

Hidden : 7/4/2009
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A small cache above tree line at a fun landmark (Full Moon Rock) on the way up Barr Trail to the summit of Pikes Peak.


The cache is a small Lock & Lock (not camouflaged) hidden in plain view on or around “Full Moon Rock”. Even if you don't have the photo (attached to this page below) you should be able to recognize full moon rock when you see it. It is easier to notice when you look downhill at the rock. I am giving this cache a difficulty 4 because it's hard to get good coordinates close to the cache.

I suspect it is very difficult to get accurate coordinates close to the cache site due to the "Full Moon Rock" itself or some other terrain feature causing interference. I took a number of readings (first on my way up to the summit of Pikes Peak and then again on the way down) and averaged these and came up with N 38° 50.702 W 105° 02.028 (my original published coordinates). Vortcity did a better job getting coordinates by taking a reading directly over the cache and avoiding the interference. I am now publishing those as the official coordinates (Thanks, Vort!) The best technique is to approach GZ to within about 30 feet and then track the rest of the way in without using the GPS since it will give misleading readings as you get closer. I am posting a photo of Full Moon Rock to make finding the cache easier.

As is my standard, the cache is hidden in plain sight but you have look at just the right angle to see the container. (no camo). There is no need to touch or move anything to find the cache.


Please note, there is no need to tread on any vegetation to find the container. The high-alpine vegetation is very sensitive so please take care not to tread on it. There is a trail leading almost directly to the cache.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ybbx pybfr gb gur ebpx. Irel pybfr!

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)