This geocache is part of the Duke Farms geotrail series; please refer to the Duke Farms geotrail entry (GC3E42F) for more information.
The Hay Barn geocache is a puzzle cache, meaning more than one step is involved in finding its final location:
- Step 1: Follow the coordinates on this page.
- Step 2: Complete the puzzle below using clues gathered from around the Old Foundation.
NOTE: This geocache contains a laminated card of a specific letter of the alphabet. Geocachers following the Duke Farms geotrail must write down this letter in their brochure and uncover the secret word to be eligible to receive a commemorative token from Duke Farms' Front Desk staff.
HAY BARN PUZZLE:
North coordinates | N 40 A.BC = N 40 ___.___ ___
A. In what year did a fire occur at the Hay Barn?
- 1905 = 30
- 1920 = 33
- 1915 = 32
- 1910= 31
B. How many layers thick are the walls of the Hay Barn?
- One = 7
- Three = 8
- Five = 6
- Two = 9
C. Which architectural firm was responsible for designing the Hay Barn?
- Barras & Smith = 48
- Sabatino de Angelis & Fils = 30
- McKim, Mead & White = 16
- Kendall, Taylor & Stevens = 37
West coordinates | W 74 D.EF = W 74 ___.___ ___
D. Which musical instrument is one of the statues holding?
- Drum = 40
- Lute = 37
- Pan flute = 38
- Trumpet = 39
E. Which fruit is one of the statues holding?
- Orange = 2
- Banana = 1
- Grapes = 3
- Pineapple = 4
F. There are two statues missing hands; which hand is missing from both statues?
Parking for this geocache is available at Duke Farms' main building, the Farm Barn, located at 1112 Dukes Parkway West in Hillsborough, New Jersey.
Duke Farms' Hours of Operation:
- Winter (November - March): 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Summer (April - October): 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Parking passes are required on Saturdays during summer hours.
Please review Duke Farms' FAQs prior to your arrival.
You can learn more about Duke Farms by visiting www.dukefarms.org.
Duke Farms would like to thank its Geocache Monitoring Volunteers for the hard work they do throughout the year to ensure these geocaches remain accessible. We're so grateful to you, Jane C., Ann C., Kathleen P., and Lynn T.!