Harrison Lloyd Farm Traditional Geocache
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The Lloyds were wealthy farmers who owned land adjacent to Hopewell Furnace. They also started the nearby Bethesda Baptist Church and originally owned the land it is on.
As you stand here it may be difficult to imagine being near the center of a busy, well maintained, and productive farm. Many of the nearby fields are still cultivated by local farmers, but here the remains of the original house, barn, and outbuildings are being reclaimed by nature. The nearby stone walls through the woods show the edges of some former fields and pastures. Do not attempt to climb on the ruins, but instead enjoy them from a distance. Parking is possible along Harrison Lloyd Road (also shown as Green Road on some maps), where there are two or three spots where you can park without blocking traffic or any gates. You can also park at the Visitors Center, do the earth cache there, and find two additional caches along the way to the Lloyd farm. Do not park along Rt 345. The Horseshoe trail used to follow the route you are likely to take to get near this cache. Near the last bit of your walk there are some old orange paint blazes that were painted green after the trail was moved to Harrison Lloyd Road. They will take you to the ruins of the barn and within a few yards of the cache. This cache is in a National Historical Site. There is no hunting, and no biking allowed. Visit during the normal operating hours of 9-5. Please be respectful of your environment. This cache has been approved by the Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site.
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