LSP - eu de naturale, Fragrance Lake Letterbox Hybrid
Hidden : 7/5/2014
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

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Warning: Satellite reception in this area is sketchy; ranging from 40' to 80' accuracy at times. Read the hint and use your geosenses to find the cache.

Parking is available on the east side of Chuckanut Drive just north of the entrance to Larrabeee State Park; at the Larrabee State Park Ranger Station; at the Lower Cleator Road near the gate (Two Dollar Trail); or at the Upper Cleator Road, Cyrus Gates Overlook parking area.

Map Links:
link to Larrabee State Park Map
link to Chuckanut Trail System Map



Loop Option: Begin your hike at the parking area off Chuckanut Drive, near the entrance to Larrabee State Park. Follow the forested trail up to the lake, around the lake, and then back out on an old fire road for a 5.5 mile hike.

The Route: After approximately .08 mile, check out the short side trail to the left. The 0.2 mile spur leads up to an overlook and provides views of Samish Bay, Lummi Island, and the San Juan Islands.

At 1.9 miles from the trailhead, there is a bicycle barricade. Go left to Fragrance Lake. Hike the trail around the entire lake (less than a mile), where there are several opportunities to take a break for a snack or to stop and enjoy the beauty of Fragrance Lake. The lake is ringed with huge cedars and firs crowding the shore -- a peaceful reflection to enjoy. To continue your hike, head back to the bicycle barricade, turning left to reach the old fire road. Hike the fire road back down to the parking area.

Letterbox Instructions: Look for a trail intersection sign with the following information: Fragrance Lake --> .2 mile; <-- Chuckanut Drive 1.8 miles. Follow the route towards the lake. Upon reaching a fork at approximately .2 miles, stay to the right; walk around the lake in a counter-clockwise direction. After crossing the second footbridge, begin searching for the Letterbox Hybrid cache on the left side of the trail (refer to hint).
  1. This cache has an approved Permit to be placed at this location on property managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Visitors are responsible for acquainting themselves with policies and rules pertaining to State Park areas.
  2. The following items may not be placed in the cache: food; illegal substances; medications; personal hygiene products, pornographic materials; hazardous materials; or weapons of any type.
  3. By searching for the cache, visitors agree that they are responsible for their own actions, and acknowledge that neither the State of Washington nor the cache owner is responsible for any loss or injury that may occur in relation to such search.
  4. Report any incident, problem, or violation to State Parks staff.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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