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Forest Adventure Multi-Cache

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Frank Broughton: I am not going back after this one. Although I love the area, the neighbors to this non hunting park think they own it and hunt there,. This spot is just not safe to go to right now.

Putting this one to bed....

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Hidden : 10/19/2012
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Come take a nice hike in the forest area of the far reaches of Franklin Gulf County Park.



Cache Details
This is a 3 part multi-cache located in the far reaches of the forest area of Franklin Gulf County Park.

Hunting is not allowed here, the deer stands are old and being cleared out by the county, but still wear orange in hunting season.

Park Information
Formerly known as Larkin Woods, Franklin Gulf County Park is a 637-acre, County-owned, undeveloped park in the Towns of Eden and North Collins. It is primarily a wooded area that has impressive topography and scenic natural features, such as creeks, ravines, waterfalls and ledge outcroppings. The topography is dominated by the “gulf,” a steep gorge which provides some great scenic views.

Franklin Gulf County Park Hours:
Winter Hours (Labor Day to Memorial Day) - 7AM to dusk.
Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day) - 7AM to 9PM.

Dogs are allowed in this park but must be curbed and leashed. This is a smoke free park.... 8-) Alcohol, Hunting, Mountain Bikes, ATV's, Camping, and Fires are Prohibited.

Parking & Suggestions
Park in the established parking lot on Larkin Road. Two ways to hike via trails to near this cache area. 1. Take the Green Trail to the Blue Trail to the creek, after that you are on your own - use your geosences. 2. You can hike the Red Trail to the snowmobile trail, cross the snowmobile bridge and hike up top, then turn right on the the old horse trail. This will lead you to the cache location.

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)