Who done it? - The Great Green Ridge Mystery Traditional Cache
FrancisScottKey: I am regretfully archiving this cache since there's been no response nor action by the cache owner within the time frame requested in the last reviewer note.
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Who done it? - The Great Green Ridge Mystery
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This cache is located in a rocky area...watch your step! Placed with permission of Green Ridge State Forest manager.
You may park at a pull-of spot along Troutman Road, and hike down over the hill to the cache. Parking coordinates N 39.67122 W 78.53854.
An old bridge on Old Williams Road is permanentely closed preventing you from accessing this cache from Town Creek Road. Please access the cache by taking Old Williams Road off of 144 to Troutman Road or by taking Gilpin Road off of 144 to Troutman Road. Thanks to mfmanner for reminding me of this!
Personnel working at the forest have been aware of the mysterious stone rings on the west side of Polish Mountain for decades, but no one has been able to figure out who created them or what they were used for. Archaeologists and historians have pondered over the stone circles, which were found the way you see them today. If you take the time to look around, you will find several hundred of these 10-12 foot diameter structures scattered approximately 30 feet apart from each other over the west side of Polish mountain near Troutman Road. Various theories of how they were used have been developed over the years, such as Indian structures, something to do with war strategy, and even ideas such as orchard or crop planting locations. Perhaps one day, someone will teach us about their significance. The mountain bike trail (blazed purple) follows the ridge just uphill from the stone circles.
This is a dirt road (like many roads in Green Ridge State Forest), but is driveable by most vehicles during typical weather conditions. You may contact the forest headquarters for road conditions at 301-478-3124. This is especially recommended in the winter months, as many forest roads are not plowed.
Green Ridge State Forest is one of Maryland's largest state forests and consists of approximately 46,000 acres of pine, oak, and hickory forests. Recreational opportunities include camping, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, public shooting range, hunting, fishing, and paddling. The nearby C & O Canal (operated by the National Park Service) offers biking, hiking, and horseback riding opportunities. The state of Maryland obtained the first portions of GRSF in 1931, and has continued to manage the forest for many uses.
Congrats to acarina for FTF!
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