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Sunset Mine - Up The Hill Traditional Cache

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Belleterre: Archived cache due to no logs in 5 years.

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Hidden : 9/6/2010
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Here’s a cool mine around Index to explore.

You'll need a high clearance 4WD vehicle or hike an extra 1.75 miles from parking spot #1 to #2 at the old mill foundation.

If you're really intrepid, you can go past this spot in your 4WD.

The GPS was only showing an 80' accuracy when I took these coordinates, so keep that in mind as you explore the area. My best guess according to the map is that we explored Tunnel #1. Here are some wooden supports in the tunnel.

Here are some copper deposits in the tunnel.

Went up the hill and placed the cache near the entrance to Awesome Chasm #1 (also known as a collapsed stope).

after passing this cable maze

As usual when exploring old mines - they can be dangerous and unpredictable. Find out as much about the conditions as you can before entering the area.

You are responsible for your own safety and exploring within your own comfort and ability level.

ALERT!!! The old mill site is sometimes used for target shooting so be alert for that.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Zrqvhz Ybx-a-Ybx haqre ovt ebpx arne gur fgbcr ragenapr.

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)