Archimedes Traditional Cache
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| Archimedes |
SHORT HISTORY: At the head of Corral Hollow Canyon, 12 miles southeast of Livermore, once stood the coal mining town of Tesla. Hence the name MINES ROAD :) Coal was discovered here in 1855 by men working on a railroad survey through the canyon. A year later, the Coast Range coal mine was opened and shipped coal to fuel-hungry factories in Stockton, 36 miles away. This was the first commercial coal mine in California. |
| THE DRIVE OUT: This out-and-back ride is very popular with the locals by virtue of its unique character as a country road with almost no traffic. After passing vineyards and farms, and then the turn-off for Del Valle Regional Park. The dramatic geography of the canyon seems out of place when one considers the nearness of the dense population centers of the Bay Area. This ride takes you out 20 miles along Mines Road as it climbs to an elevation of nearly 2500 feet at the Santa Clara County line. The return back to Livermore is nearly all downhill. It's a great view, quite and relaxing. You will see a lot of soaring hawks and vultures! |
**HINT AVAILABLE**
Once you reach the location the cache is pretty easy. Title is also a hint.
-CACHE IS A DECORATED TUPPERWARE CONTAINER
-INCLUDES LOG AND PEN
-NO DIGGING IN BUSHES OR HARDCORE *CLIMBING* NEEDED(depends on your def. of climbing: the initial "walk up" is steep for most) NEEDED
-NOT BURIED
-INCLUDES TRADE ITEMS INSIDE!!!
-CONGRATULATIONS!! F.T.F. ="marcford2"
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Additional Hints
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