GC3ABAC McMullen Cache (Traditional Cache) in Alabama, United States created by Roaming Wolf

This cache has been archived.

GeoCrater: I am regretfully archiving this cache since there's been no response from nor action by the cache owner within the time frame requested in the last reviewer note.

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GC3ABAC ▼

A cache by Roaming Wolf Message this owner

Hidden : 1/14/2012

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is a delightful place to spend an afternoon with lots of wildflowers and many varieties of trees and wildlife. Pursue the steep paved meandering trail with vigor. Enjoy the sights and lessons and rest along the way. Pause at the summit. Take shelter there. Bring your lunch or even something to cook. You are on top of the world!

NOTE: Since the cache was pilfered, I left the coordinates the same but placed the cache itself "Kitty-cornered" from the original spot. I also left the wasp nest where the cache was originally located

The cache has been once again muggled - How or why, I have no idea

So this time I have placed a mini-micro cache in the same exact spot as the last one. Read the "Hint" for further description

This historic cache is along what once was the old Space Walk Trail from the Tennessee River to Gurley. Used and maintained by the Boy Scouts, the Trek spanned from the Tennessee River atop Green Mountain, crossing at Governor’s Pass to Monte Sano, via Burritt to the Natural Well, then beyond O’Shaughnessy Point, crossing Dug Hill and on to Lick Skillet Caves (said to have been used by Civil War Soldiers), passing nearby McMullen Point (where the Cache is located), ending in Gurley. The Space Trail was traveled by many a hiker in the past. Today New Developments on the precious slopes of Huntsville have all but put an end to the Scout Trail. McMullen Cache is a reminder along the way of what used to and still can be as we become good stewards of what we have.

This cache is in a remote wooded area and yet is handicapper accessible? The hike, on a paved surface all the way, is nevertheless a long, persistently steep climb and the handicapper must be in superior physical shape or be assisted by someone who is in great shape. On a clear day you can experience forever. The Cache is also Bicycle friendly for the stout of heart ;) Enjoy!

The hiking trails here are open to the public. However note they may close the in gate at sunset

You can also come to the trail system from the Flint River, but that will be significantly longer and raises the difficulty quite a bit since that involves bushwacking from the River Trail to the existing cache trail system. The river approach is certainly NOT Handicapper friendly. There are over 100 miles of hiking in these woods so enjoy

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)