A micro in the
woods.
Watch out for
caching Bears
Combine this with
other caches on the road to Old Cypress Stump.
While the cache is
often accessible by vehicle,
prepare for a
long hike before heading to the area.
The road is often
covered with water
and wading may be
required
This cache is located on the Eglin
AFB reservation.
You must call the
Jackson Guard to confirm that the
area
around the cache is open for civilian access
before entry.
Do not enter the reservation
without
a valid permit in your
possession!
Hunters, and military personal
conducting maneuvers, including live fire, may be in
this area. There is lots of wild life including bears,
alligators and poisonous snakes. Jumping sturgeon can cause serious
injury. Ticks, fleas, chiggers, mosquitoes, spiders, flies, etc.
etc. etc., are common so DEET is a big help. Spider webs cross
nearly every path, and the spiders grow to arachniphobia size and
are probably the most common hazard after the thorns, sticker
bushes, poison oak, ivy and sumac, sticks, stones, fallen trees,
mudholes and quicksand. The area can be freezing and flooded
in the winter, blazing hot and muddy in the
summer. There are strong currents in the rivers and
creeks. It's anyone's guess what lives in the lakes and puddles.
It is possible exploded, exploding and unexploded ordinance
could be anywhere in the area so be aware of your
surroundings. Don’t touch anything that looks like
ordinance. Follow the instructions in the UXO handbook provided
with your permit if you spot anything that looks like
ordinance.
The roads to Old
Cypress Stump are often impassible with a 2WD drive
vehicle.
Exercise caution --
mudpuddles and soft sand can
trap your car
-- even a 4WD.
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A permit granting you
legal access to the Eglin AFB Reservation is required to seek and
find ANY cache on Eglin AFB Reservation! You must have this
permit and it must be in your possession. The Jackson Guard
security personnel will check for permits in the field and there
are significant penalties for non-compliance. For $12
(currently) you get an outstanding map and a year-long Recreational
Permit. There are many recreational activities on the reservation
in addition to geocaching. The yearly permits are valid from Oct 1
thru Sept 30 each year. You can get your permit from the "Jackson
Guard" either in person or by mail (send a copy of your driver's
license and a check (amount subject to change, call
them)).
Address:
Eglin AFB Natural Resources Office
107 Hwy 85 North
Niceville, FL 32578
Phone: (850) 882-4164
Coords:
N 30° 31.49' W 86° 29.57'
Hrs: Mon-Thu 0700-1630, Fri 0700-1800, Sat 0730-1230, Closed
Sunday.
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