This cache is a .50 ammo can that we are placing to celebrate
our 125th cache. To start off, we have stocked it full of camping
items. For the first to find (FTF) there is a really cool first aid
kit/water bottle. We chose this location because this road leads to
our favorite campground, Corral Pass. We started coming to this
campground over 20 years ago and now help maintain it during the
summer - particularly with the watering system for the stock water
trough.
The cache is located a short distance up FS 7174. From Enumclaw,
head towards Chinook Pass. Take a left off of 410 on FS7174. Follow
the road to the cache or if the gate is closed, park and walk the
short distance to the cache.
NW Forest Pass is
required
The gate is typically open from mid-July to October. During the
winter months, the gate is closed to prevent people from driving up
the road when it is covered with snow. If the gate is closed, you
can park your car at the “gate closed coordinates” and walk up the
road beyond the gate. The cache is located approximately .30 of a
mile from the gate and about 50 ft off the road once you get there.
There is no need to bushwhack!!!!
If you want to check to see if the gate is open before you
go:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/conditions/print-conditions-report.php?rpt=roads-sr410
Parking Locations
Gate Open
N 47.00.175 W 121.31.089
Gate Closed
N 47.00.113 W 121.31.140
Road
Warning
If you chose to continue up the road to visit
the campground or the Noble Knob trailhead, the road beyond the
cache is very rough and gets narrow in several spots. The road is
not suitable for small cars, RV or trailers. Drive slowly and be on
the look out for mountain bikers.
Northwest Forest Pass Information
You can get a day pass or an annual pass at any of the locations
below:
Buy
Online
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/passespermits/index.shtml
USDA FS-Snoqualmie Ranger District (Enumclaw
Office)
450 Roosevelt Avenue East
Enumclaw, WA 98055
360-825-6585
Wapiti Woolies
58414 SR 410 East
Greenwater, WA 98022
360-663-2268
Camping & Trail Information
Corral Pass is a free campground (20 spots, tents only, pit
toilet)
Noble Knob
Trail Information
Nearby Caches
There several caches that can be accessed from the Corral
Pass/Noble Knob area. These are all seasonal caches due to lack of
accessibility during snowfall and require a NW Forest Pass.
Noble Knob
Leg o' Mutton
Greenwater Lakes
Intial Cache Stock
First Aid Kit (for FTF)
Emergency Blanket
Extra GPS batteries (2 sets)
Light Stick
Handwarmers
Log with pen & pencil
Extra Ziploc Baggies (in case something gets wet)