Cacapon State Park
This cache is located near the entrance of
beautiful Cacapon State Park near Berkeley Springs. Cacapon State
Park received its name from being located in the shadows of the
wide expanse of Cacapon Mountain. This mountain is the highest peak
in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia reaching an elevation of
2,300 feet. The Cacapon River parallels the mountain in a
meandering route beneath the mountains western
slope.
Cacapon (pronounced CaCApon) is a derivative of a Shawnee Indian
word meaning "medicine waters". It refers to the areas renowned
medicinal waters, which have been acclaimed throughout history for
their healing powers. These waters come to the surface
approximately ten miles from Cacapon at the nearby Berkeley Springs
State Park..
Cacapon Resort State Park encompasses over
6,000 acres. Over 20 miles of trails maintained for the hikers
visiting the park. From a leisure walker to an avid hiker, Cacapon
has a trail to suit you. Park map and trail guides are available at
the lodge front desk or you can download a Resort Trail Map at the
park web site listed above.
The Cache
The cache is located at the park entrance. There is
parking just behind the building just inside the entrance to the
right. This will be a park and grab. Don't let this cache jump out
at you! You will find "something" happy to see your at
Cacapon.