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Rocky Perch Traditional Cache

Hidden : 6/24/2012
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Congrats to DDPB and 5mcleods on FTF!!!

The terrain is very challenging for this cache. You must descend about 100m down a steep hill, and then walk 1km along a beach. Tides could leave you trapped on the beach if you are not careful. Do not attempt this cache unless you are in good physical condition and confident on steep slopes.


Another hide on the beach walk to Amethyst Cove.  Cache is a cammo'd match holder, hanging in a larger "holder". Cache is easiest to get from the back.

Note that getting down to the beach involves over 100m of very steep trail (not quite a cliff, but close in spots) that has a rope to hang on to. The terrain rating on this cache should be taken seriously and you are recommended to bring a buddy. Gloves are strongly recommended.

Consult the tide timetables before embarking on this cache, as at high tide there is no way to get to the cache. Two hours on either side of low tide is certainly safe. So departing from the parking lot 1-4 hours before low tide is recommended (60 minutes from lot through the woods and down the rope, 60 minutes along the beach to the cache, and the same on the way back).

This one will not be for everyone, although if you made it down to the beach, you may be the sort of person to try.  It's atop a rock that has trees growing on it.  Climbing up is possible from the back, about 2m up off the ground.  It is however a rocky area and you need to be confident about a bit of climbing (I mean this in a scrambling sort of way, not in a serious rock-climber way - gear isn't required). See Ebenezer Bishop: Crazy Love for info on tide times, etc.  The terrain/difficulty ratings should be taken seriously on this one. It will not be to everyone's taste.

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)