Bone Cave Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 2/18/2002
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Short but steep uphill hike with a short walk along the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad the a climb up a landslide and some climbing on rocks. Be carefull and watch out for trains if you have children.

Bone Cave is located between Corriganville and the Narrows it has been studied by the National Geographic Society as well as several Universities.The Railroad had the entrance closed several years back but there are still many fossils and interesting rocks imbedded in the cliffs. Across from Bone Cave you will see a landslide that is where the trek for the cache starts.

There are several approaches to Bone Cave, I chose one of the more challenging ones. The two easiest ways are to travel the railroad tracks from either the Cash Valley crossing and head towards Cumberland or to travel the tracks from the Narrows towards Corriganville. These are a level hike until you reach the landslide portion of this cache, they are also a much further hike. My trek to the cache is about 1/2-3/4 of a mile from the parking area to the findhowever it is challenging and steep.

The approach you take for my cache is as follows; Take Rt.36 south from the Narrows towards Corriganville as you pass the Cumberland Cycle shop you come to Cash Valley Road, turn left and travel 2/10ths of a mile to Murphy Lane, you will se an area to pull over and park in front of a tan house. Across from Murphy Lane you will see 2 mail boxes the trail is just behind them,Travel that trail up to the left about 30 yards up you will see a old trail that goes straight up take it to the top, once at the top you will see the railroad tracks. Follow the tracks to the left and you will come upon the cliffs on both sides then you will see Bone Cave to your right. Across from Bone Cave you will see the landslide ,this is where the hunt begins climb the landslide and begin hunting.....Good Luck.

The cache is a clear blue tupperware container measuring 6"x7"x4" it contains the following items:

    Stay items:
    • log book
    • pencil(s)
    • American Flag pin
    • camera

    First Find prize: Aspecial#3 collector NASCAR card in a protector

    Trade items:

    • frog candle
    • seashell
    • Long John Silver coin
    • WFRB ice scraper
    • Pocket screwdriver/ key chain
    • ruler
    • Rusty Wallace collector card
If you have any questions please email me or any questions regarding the area, I grew up in the tan house where you parked. My family has done since sold the property but I am very familiar with trhe area. Have fun and 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)


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