Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve-Earth Cache EarthCache
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve-Earth Cache
-
Difficulty:
-
-
Terrain:
-
Size: 
(not chosen)
Related Web Page
Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions
in our disclaimer.
This is a nature preserve in the Town of Fishers.
There are several trails that wind through the woods, along a creek, onto a prairie and to this Earth cache. Take the kids and enjoy a day in the park, picnic at the shelter and hike the trails.
From the RWNP website:
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, is approximately 127 acres: 42 acres is an Indiana State Designated Nature Preserve and the remaining 85 acres is under a conservation easement governed by the Department of Natural Resources. The Preserve offers five different trails totaling 2 miles. Cheeney Creek meanders through the north end of the property and is viewed best from the Creek Ridge Trail. Other features include a bike rack for use when entering from the Town's Multi-Use Trail System's Hague Road connection; a gravel parking area; a 25' x 40' shelter used for informal gatherings, educational presentations, and picnicking. (Scheduled education programs receive priority over general public use.) Many opportunities exist for passive exploration of the natural environment. Guided hikes and hands-on programs are available for children, families, scout groups, and school field trips -- in addition to self guided tours. There is no fee to visit the property during park hours, which are dawn to dusk.
Geologic Information:
The area in which the RWNP is located sits atop sediments deposited by the Wisconsin Glacier. These soils range from 25-75 feet deep, in turn sitting atop bedrock, 75 to 100 feet thick. The bedrock is dolomite and limestone.
The topography of RWNP is undulating with larger elevation drops as one moves from south to north. Two drainages exist at RWNP, Ritchey Creek which flows into Cheeney Creek. Often surface ponding occurs due to poorly draining soil.
To log this cache, use your observation skills, refer to the park map, reference the text of the EC, then email me the answers to:
1) what is the geographic term for this location
2) what is the source for this formation
3) what topographic features contribute to the formation of this location
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve is open from dawn to dusk. Anyone searching for a cache must do so during hours of operation. Seeking Caches at night is prohibited.
Anyone searching for a cache must follow the Property Rules:
-Stay on designated trails. Bicycles, horses and motorized vehicles are prohibited.
-Dogs can disturb wildlife. Please keep them on a leash.
-Wildlife is protected. Observe but do not disturb.
-Plants are protected. Look but do not collect.
-Matches and smoking may cause fires. Please Refrain.
-Keep Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve clean. No Littering.
To learn more about Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve go to www.fishers.in.us\rwnp
Additional Hints
(No hints available.)
Treasures
You'll collect a digital Treasure from one of these collections when you find and log this geocache:
Loading Treasures