You are looking for a log-only preform baby 2 ltr bottle hidden off the White Rock Rim Trail (approximately 1.9 miles). All of these caches in this series are place 50-100 feet off the trail AWAY from the cliffs. The caches are nowhere near any bluff, so don’t’ even look on the side of trail closest to the cliffs. Do not search at night and if you have young cachers with you…keep a close eye on them!
White Rock Mountain is an outstanding place to explore the natural and cultural history of the Ozarks. The views from the top are breath taking, particularly at sunset when colors spread across the adjoining hills and ridges.
Located deep in the Ozark National Forest, the mountain is open to the public daily for picnicking, camping and hiking. A forest service recreation area at the top was built during the Great Depression as a public works project. The lodge and cabins there, built of native stone and timber, have been beautifully restored and now welcome guests throughout the year (although winter weather sometimes closes roads leading to the mountain).
Depression era workers also built a series of overlooks along the rim of the mountain and opened hiking trails that remain in use today.
Arguably the most spectacular view in the Ozarks can be found at the main overlook on White Rock Mountain. Located just down the path from the parking lot, the viewing platform features a panoramic view that sweeps in all directions. Because the mountain is located so deep in the national forest, the landscape below is almost completely unspoiled. Very little sign of human life can be seen other than an occasional car winding its way up the mountain road.
Getting to the mountain is half the fun. The drive up involves traveling over a steep and sometimes bumpy gravel road that passes through stunning mountain country.
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These geocaches have been approved by the Boston Mountain Ranger’s District in the Ozark National Forest. Permit #081005082710
**Information in description came from http://www.exploresouthernhistory.com/whiterock.html**