Vorticity's Demise Traditional Cache
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The cache is located near the abandon Skaguay Hydroelectric Power Plant in the Beaver Creek Wilderness area of Colorado. Valid hunting or fishing license required! This geocache is located on a State Wildlife Area or CPW-leased State Trust Land. A valid hunting or fishing license is required to access and recreate on this property. All other rules and regulations by Colorado Parks & Wildlife apply. Learn more at https://cpw.state.co.us/.
Brief History Construction of the Skaguay Dam and Power Plant began in 1899. The Skaguay dam is the first steel-reinformed, rock faced dam in the world. From the dam, 5 miles of 30" diameter pipe, made of wood and metal rings, ran to the power plant. It then dropped 1,165' through a metal pipe to produce the pressure needed to turn the turbines. Thru an architectural error, the piping was 100' too low on the hill, resulting in only enough pressure to turn three of the four turbines. The Hike The hike begins at the Skaguay Reservoir parking area. Follow the dirt road toward the dam. The road is gated, so you will need to go thru the designated breaks in the fence. Follow the dirt road for @ 2.25 miles. Just as you come to a gate, take the path to the right. Follow this path until the valley narrows and the tough stuff begins. Below are topo maps of the hike with waypoints denoting the location of creek crossings and boulder fields. There is also an waypoint for a large metal pipe that is visible on the right of the 'trail' @ 1/2 mile before you get to the Power Plant. The ridges on both sides are private property and the terrain can be dangerous, so use caution and avoid making the hike alone. Valid hunting or fishing license required! This geocache is located on a State Wildlife Area or CPW-leased State Trust Land. A valid hunting or fishing license is required to access and recreate on this property. All other rules and regulations by Colorado Parks & Wildlife apply. Learn more at https://cpw.state.co.us/.
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