Raven Ridge Multi Multi-Cache

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Hidden : 11/11/2010
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Welcome to the Raven Ridge Nature Preserve. Owned by The Nature Conservancy, this natural area stretches from Lewis Creek south along a scenic ridge on the boundary of Charlotte and Hinesburg to a large wetland complex south of Rotax Road in Monkton. The land is home to a great variety of wildlife, including the federally endangered Indiana bat. Lewis Creek, a tributary, and other wetlands provide a diverse ecosystem for aquatic species. Also, the property’s exposed ridge offers spectacular views of farmland, mountain ranges, and Lake Champlain.

One of the most compelling aspects of this land is its ecological diversity. The land is a rarity in this part of the Champlain lowlands: a remarkably unfragmented stretch with expanses of three forest types: valley clayplain, mesic maple-ash-hickory-oak, and dry oak-hickory-hophornbeam.

For a map of the preserve, including it's walking trails click here.

The cache is a 6 stage multi looping counterclockwise around the nature preserve. The first stage is the posted coordinates. The trail, for the most part is marked with blue survey tape, from stages 2 thru 4. There are pink survey tape markers that appear to mark the park boundaries with neighboring land. You will have to bushwack between stages 3 and 4 as the trail seems to disappear for a bit. Once you get past stage 4 the trail is marked by diamond shaped plastic trails signs and is quite easy to follow. Also, make sure to get the coordinates to Raven Ridge Bonus which are in the final container for this multi-cache.

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