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Speed River Ramble: What The Blue Blazes? Traditional Cache

Hidden : 8/17/2011
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A regular cache requiring a bit of a geo-hike to find, located along the Speed River Trails.


The cache is located along the John Woods Side Trails. Follow the BLUE trail blazes at either of the provided reference points.

When we visited the recently placed caches along the main trail (thanks GuelphHiker!!), we wondered where the side trails would lead, and thought about placing a cache during our visit. While wandering along I came across a couple of natural objects on the ground, adjacent to each other. They represent another example of the effect the last ice age had on the area.

Although the side trail will not have a lot of traffic, there is ample evidence of muggle activity along this section of trail. Daytime-only visitation is strongly recommended.

Cache is a small to regular lock 'n' lock. It relies on being re-hidden carefully to avoid detection. Probably not winter friendly, and at certain times of year the trails may be very muddy or flooded.


Within this cedar swamp area you will also find a number of very old maple and oak trees, some certainly well over a century old based on their size. Keep an eye out for them. On the river, about 100m south of the "Trail Junction" cache is an interesting rock dam and rapids, and a nice little bench adjacent to the trail. Stop and enjoy the view during your visit!

On the day we placed the cache, we were walking back along the main trail across the river from the quarry when the ground suddenly began to rumble and shake. I've never experienced the ripple effect of blasting activity as it travels through the bedrock. Very interesting experience.

NOTE: THERE IS NO ROUTE TO THE CACHE FROM HWY #124. USE THE PUBLISHED TRAILHEADS AND PARKING!!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Abg unatvat va gur prqnef. Ybjre.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)