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Mile Marker 71 Traditional Cache

Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This series of caches was started by Nogs on the Historic Columbia River Highway at each mile marker from Troutdale to Dodson. I had a good time finding those and rediscovering the old highway closer to Portland.

From Hood River to Mosier (or Mosier to Hood River) is a beautiful piece of the old Columbia River Gorge Highway. The draw is the Mosier Twin Tunnels. There's already some caches along this stretch. While out walking one day, I noticed there are some of the concrete mile markers that are cache locations closer to Portland. So, what the heck, I thought these too should hide caches. Parking on either end takes a $5 day pass which you can purchase at the parking area. Have fun and enjoy the views. Be sure and walk on the right side because of the bicycle use is heavy. Mile Marker 68 is a park and grab (no permit needed), Mile Marker 69 to Mile Marker 71, you have to park and walk. It's a fairly easy walk on paved road. Log only, you'll need a pen.

Be sure to see the viewpoint about 100 steps east of MM 71.

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