The cache is hidden near the Smith River, a short distance
downstream from Walker Hole. Access is via Walker Road off Hwy 199.
Formerly a clear Rubbermaid container, this cache is now in a OD
green ammo can.
Please replace the hidey cover around the cache.
THIS CACHE IS SEASONAL. IT WILL BE
UNAVAILABLE FROM NOVEMBER THRU MARCH.
For fisherfolk and other visitors to the area, we provide the
following descriptive information taken from
http://www.northcoastweb.com/ (with some minor editing):
The Smith River in Del Norte County is the northernmost of
California's major rivers. The mouth is about 5 miles from the
Oregon border and 10 miles north of Crescent City. It is the
largest free-flowing river in the state, producing the largest
Steelhead and Chinook salmon. The state record Steelhead, 27lbs-4oz
and the state’s second largest Chinook salmon, 86lbs, were both
pulled out of the Smith. Steelhead of 20lbs are caught on a regular
basis and the Chinook average 20-36lbs.
Along with Steelhead and Chinook, the Smith also has runs of
Silver salmon, Coho, and sea-run Cutthroat trout. The Chinook runs
start in late August and go through late December, with their peak
in November. Steelhead start their runs in early December and go
through March, with their peak in January.
The Smith River flows through some of the most beautiful scenery
in California. From Six Rivers National Forest through Jedediah
Smith State Park, it is hard to decide which is better the scenery
or the fishing. Be sure to visit the Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery, if
you pass through the town of Smith River near the mouth. The
hatchery offers tours daily.