The cache is a 4 stage multi that takes you to all of the highlights of the area. There are parking coordinates posted below where you can park at the FS gate and hike in. The posted coordinates will lead you to the first stage which you will travel via a FS road. You will be searching for metal tags with the waypoints on them. There is a footpath between stage 1 and stage 2 and then you will have to make your own path for the remaining stages. The cache is a large 50 cal ammo can. This is a family friendly cache with a short hike to all the stages. Kids and adults alike will enjoy exploring the history of the ghost town.
The town of Spokane began in 1890 near the Spokane Mine. The mine produced lead, zinc ,gold, silver, hematite, graphite, beryl, mica, arsenic and copper. Some of the structures are no longer standing, but there are still a few historic buildings that have withstood the test of time. These structures are protected under the historic act so it is unlawful to cause damage to them. Once you arrive at the Spokane ghost town, you will find an old 2 story home, garage, well, pumphouse, many old cars and a schoolhouse. There is also another cache (GCVET7) nearby which will lead you to a storage facility and another structure. There is also a nearby grave of a miner that was murdered over a mining claim. If you happen to stumble upon the grave site please be sure to be respectful. There is a FTF prize of an unactivated Black Hills Geocoin. Enjoy the hike, be safe and have fun!
Original Cache Contents:
Black Hills Geocoin
5 foreign coins
CITO containers
carabiners
lace agate
Amethyst crystal
dogtags
Fossilized shark teeth
coin caddy
bottle coolie
glasses case
deck of cards
polished stones
3 travelers