Black Mountain Log Traditional Cache
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A cache on Black Mountain, hidden in a fairly obvious location very
close to the trail.
The Black Mountain Natural Area encompasses 496 acres, owned and
managed by The Nature Conservancy, plus 88 acres under a
conservation easement held by the Conservancy. This peak is rare in
Vermont, an isolated 1,280-foot tall granite dome topped by a Pitch
Pine - Oak - Heath Rocky Summit natural community, Each June, the
natural area boasts a fine flowering display of mountain laurel. A
steep 1.5-mile blazed trail leads to the summit.
Near the beginning of the trail you will pass through a dense
community of young pines. After passing the trail register, you
will cross a boardwalk and then come to another dense growth of
pine trees. The cache is close by.
You are looking for a small, clear 4-tab container. Please be sure
to leave it covered so it can't be seen. It's placed so you'll have
something new to find on the way to a new earthcache on the
summit.
Park at the marked parking area on Rice Farm Road in Dummerston, on
the east side of the West River.
Nature Conservancy Trail Use Guidelines
Hiking, birding, photography, nature study and other non-motorized
uses are welcome. Please follow signs and stay on designated
trails. Please leave pets at home (except guide dogs). Use
designated parking; don't block private property or public roads.
Keep group size small. The trail crosses private property. The
landowner allows the public to use the trail, but at their own
risk. The remainder of the private property is not for public use.
Visitors use the natural area at their own risk.
This cache has been placed with permission of the stewardship
manager of the Vermont Chapter of The Nature Conservancy.
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