Two Thirds Down ... Traditional Cache
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The cache is located off Clam Bay Road. Take the Found Road Ocean Access. This is one of the longest PIPC trails, 30 min. one way through 5 ecological zones. It is steep in places so do not attempt this trail if you are unable to return the way you came. The first ecological zone is a miniature rainforest with wetland vegetation including cedars and ferns. Next is a grove of Broadleaf Maples with older nurse trees supporting licorice ferns and maple seedlings. Further along is a phenomenon called trees knees where the roots of a stump have intertwined with neighbouring trees keeping it alive without leaves or trunk. In the next zone, Vancouver Island. Next is a warm sunny slope with Douglas Firs and Arbutus and a delicate moss meadow. Scorch marks from a forest fire can be seen on trees in this area. This is a fragile ecosystem so do stay on the trail. The trail then descends through an active slope that looks like a war zone with large boulders and uprooted and bent stunted trees. The trail ends after several flights of steep stairs that lead to the beach and intertidal zone. From the beach you can see Mayne Island.
The cache is located appr. 20 minutes down the trail. Please make sure you place it exactly where you found it. Happy Caching!
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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