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Albany Hill Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

BerkeleyBoomers: Climbed up here today to see if there was anything I needed to carry out. Nothing.

The place has changed a great deal since this cache was place, and it's not really suitable for this kind of cache now. Maybe something closer to a trail (which now exist here).

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Hidden : 2/5/2010
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Cache is a large plastic food container ("salad bowl" size) with a lid covered with camo tape and natural camouflage. Not wheelchair accessible and not stroller accessible. Maybe not suitable for very small children but school-aged may enjoy the hunt and the swag.

There is poison oak in the area, so take appropriate precautions.
 


One of the things that cemented my living in the Bay Area has been the wilderness next door. Albany Hill is a perfect example. Right next to the residences, there are spots that remind us of the wildness of the place. According to the related web page, 134 native plant species have been identified on the hill, and not far from this spot, you can see the grinding rocks used by the Ohlone tribes in the area.

A short walk from parking, but a straight line is not always the easiest path. Even though it may seem close, there may be an easier, albeit longer way to reach this cache.

There are ample opportunities for CITO in this area, although the cache site was somewhat cleaner than other areas not far away. Be wary of muggles, especially after school lets out.

Original contents: Troop 24 85th Anniversary patch, M&M container, wooden truck, Pirates of the Carribbean mini Frisbee, fireman, Hawaii key chain, lion finger puppet, Saturn magnet, assorted critters, small globe, recycling pin, Geocaching Surveyor pathtag.

Replace the cache and the natural camouflage to preserve it for the next finder.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

jbyybu rreg

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)