The given coordinates are not the cache coordinates but is located nearby. Yellow Mountain Trail is a USFS maintained trail, approximately 5 miles long, terminating at the Yellow Mountain Fire Tower. This cache is located about 1/3 the way somewhere atop Shortoff Mountain. The trailhead is located at Cole Gap along Buck Creek Road. Sufficient parking is available but do not block the USFS gate. You must visit the trail information station, located near the parking coordinates to decode the cache coordinates.
Using the USFS trail information sign, refer to the top poster entitled 'WELCOME TO YELLOW MOUNTAIN TRAIL'. Count the number of letters in the specified word and plug it in. All words are in the last sentence of the first paragraph and begins 'This is a ...' .
A= 1st word.
B= 5th Word.
C= 7th word.
X= 4th word.
Y= 7th word.
Z= 6th word.
checksum: ABC + XYZ = 1454
The cache location: N35 6.ABC W083 10.XYZ
The cache container (a 30oz plastic jar) is located near the trail, and easily accessible. A penlight might be helpful to verify no small critters have taken up residence in the hiding spot. As always, secure the lid and do a good job on the rehide.
This cache registered and placed with permission by USFS.
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