SBM1: Kitchen Stairs Traditional Cache
Hidden : 4/28/2010
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is located in Harriman State Park.

The cache is an ammo can located just off the Suffern-Bear Mtn (Yellow) trail.

Suggested Parking is at Kakiat County Park (open 8:00AM to Sunset). Alternately, the SBM (Yellow) Trailhead is right off of Route 59, however you may not be able to find legal parking close by. Do not park illegally - there are private lots nearby that will tow your car. This way would be slightly less mileage, but with tougher terrain.

The cache is not in a particularly dangerous spot - however there is a very steep area nearby, USE CAUTION. Do not get close to the edge. (If approaching from Rt. 59, you will have to climb the "Kitchen Stairs").

You do not want to look for this geocache:
  • It's a long hike (1 mile between caches), some will say with no scenery of note (My round-trip hike from Kakiat was 8.9 miles, yours could easily be longer or possibly slightly shorter).
  • The hike includes some tough & steep areas to climb. (note: 4 star terrain)
  • Parts of the trail are not so well marked
  • When hiding the caches, there were several points along the hike where I thought to myself, "well, this looks like a place where i could be mauled by a bear and never heard from again"
  • It's a one-way trail - no good loop hike.

You do want to look for this geocache:
  • Any hike is a good hike
  • It's a part of the park you have not explored.
  • You want to appreciate packanack's artwork (see below) in person.
  • Unfound caches in Harriman / Close to home will drive you insane
  • You're not a wuss like wjgrun

The ammo can used for this cache was donated by Packanack and shows his artistry, take a moment to admire it!



Remember that these connected parks are home to all sorts of wildlife, please be observant & cautious. I have run across black bear, snakes, deer, and lots of TICKS here (amongst many others).

NY State Permit: 1-10

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Va n perivpr (ABG va n qnatrebhf fcbg). Ebpxf pbirevat vg fubhyq or boivbhf.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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