Traces of a Woodland Bridge Letterbox Hybrid

Warning this is NOT a park and grab. The hike from the starting point to the final will be approximately 1 1/4 miles and will drop about 350 feet (which of course will have to be climbed on the return). However, the route to the final will take you through spectacular terrain and will be especially beautiful in the fall. The cache is only a few feet off of a mountain bike trail; however, if you are using a mountain bike you need to take a different route than the one listed below (consult a park map and a topographical map). Parking is available at the posted coordinates.


The cache is not at the posted coordinates. You will need to follow these directions:


1) From the posted coordinates head north on the trail approximately 200 feet and take the first trail to the right.

2) Continue on this trail approximately 400 feet and take the trail to the right.

3) Continue on this trail approximately .2 mile and carefully cross the road.

4) Continue on the trail approximately 150 feet and take the left fork.

5) Continue on the trail approximately .1 mile and take the small trail to the left.

6) Continue on the trail approximately .5 mile. During this section the trail will head down hill following a small stream. The valley will widen as you proceed downhill before joining a broader valley coming in from the right. The trail will turn sharply to the south and follow this broader valley. Once again the trail will turn sharply to the right leaving the valley and heading up hill. Leave the trail at this point. DO NOT cross the bridge, but continue on the valley floor to the southeast (there will be a narrow track you can follow).

7) Continue up the valley approximately 450 feet. Along this route a mountian bike trail will cross your path. You will find it easier to follow this trail to the right across the small stream.

8) At this point the trail will be wide again and turn sharply to the right and head up hill. At this point you will also find the remnants of a bridge that once crossed the stream. The cache is located on the southeast corner of a pile of timbers that belonged to this bridge.

9) To return you may retrace your steps, or, follow the mountain bike trail up hill until it crosses the Pleasant Valley Trail (recommended choice as the accent is as not as steep). If you take the recommended route keep a look out for a bench at N43 01.577 W89 50.373 which has spectacular views to the north and northeast.