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B10: Rock Pillar – Bonnington Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Little Adventures: Retrieving this cache seemed like something out of a prison break movie. Some time last year a chain-link fence with razor wire went up. Signage indicated no access to the water. It was important to retrieve the cache [CITO if nothing else], so a good route had to be determined. Only the road edge and parking area were actually fenced. Access from the West was restricted due to thick brush. Access from the East was easier because it's forested, but the only level access from the road was quite far away, and the terrain was rocky and rough with lots of downed trees. Probably shouldn't have gone this weekend but managed to get it don with two sore legs and a bad back. The mission was successful. Archived.

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Hidden : 7/7/2010
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

A view point over-looking a tall rock pillar below a hydro electric dam.

This is cache is hidden near the Lower Bonnington Dam. Just below this spot is a tall rock pillar with the water spilling over the dam, and water coming through the turbines, swirling around it's base.

Please respect the large warning sign -- stay away from the water. The shore near the dam is not safe due to large, unexpected water level fluctuations.

Parking is by the side of Blewett road in a large pull-out.

As you pass the big warning sign you'll see a ravine on your left. Watch for a faint trail leading down into the ravine. In the forest the trail is somewhat better. As you emerge from the forest near the river, you'll see the dam on your right. Follow the trail up and to the left onto a small plateau. Gather in the views then narrow down your search.

Much of this area is in the spray zone during late spring and early summer high water flows. Wet rocks and plants can be very slippery. Be careful.

Another warning. One of the most common plants near the cache looks like poison ivy. It probably is.

And remember, stay away from the water.

KR




Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqre fgbar, oruvaq fgbar; cvyr arne gur rqtr.

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)