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Railroad Grade Series - 2 - Shoots and Shoots Traditional Cache

Hidden : 9/18/2011
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is Cache number 2 of 5 in the Railroad Grade series. You ever wanted to ride a real-live log ride?? Actually, it's a small hydro-electric station (no "riding" please) but elements of it are very old and it's cool looking. The cache is fairly close to the trail and shouldn't be too much trouble. PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE NUMBER LISTED ON THE INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER LID!!!! **Just a heads-up, Unfortunately the last and final cache in this series is missing! **

This Cache is number 2 of 5 in the Railroad Grade Series. This series follows the old Sanora railroad grade used in the 1800’s for logging and mining purposes. As with all grades, the slope is controlled to a consistent level making this a perfect trail for mountain biking. It can of course also be hiked but I recommend a bike given both the distance needed to cover and the mostly down-hill nature of the trail. There are some breaks in the grade but for the most part, a novice bike rider could handle this ride. (including children although I would not bring a child on training wheels or anything of the like) From trailhead (coordinates listed below) to pickup area (coordinates listed below) it is about a two hour ride. The series is best done in order, less you wish to ride/walk uphill the entire way. (not recommended) For the most enjoyable experience, riders can be dropped off at the trailhead (N 38 11.207’, W 120 1.158’) which is off of Old Strawberry road and pickup up again at the parking lot of the Lyons Reservoir (N 38 5.680’, W 120 9.792’). If you wish to bike and do not have proper equipment, I recommend The Pinecrest Hub which is on Pinecrest lake and less than a mile from the trailhead.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ab bar fnvq pyvzovat gb gur gbc jbhyq or rnfl.

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)