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Chew Choo Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Dr.MD: Since the cache is still disabled with no indication of repair or replacement, I'm reluctantly archiving this listing to keep it from showing up in searches. If the owner wishes to reactivate this cache, please e-mail me through my profile and I'll unarchive it if it meets current guidelines.

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Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is off the BWI trail near the Amtrak station and BWI airport. A fairly easy hike in with nice scenery.

You can get to this cache many ways. If you have some free time at the airport, you can take the Amtrak Way bus to the Amtrak station which is very close to the trail. You can bike, rollerblade or run in on the BWI trail which connects to the B & A and Patapsco trails.

Closest parking is on side of Elkridge Landing road N39 11.49, W76 40.92 near car rental businesses and McDonalds which is very close to a trail entrance. DO NOT, I REPEAT-DO NOT PARK IN THE LOTS ALONG RT 170 WHICH IS MY COMPANY'S PRIVATE LOT. THEY ARE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR AIRPORT CHEAPSKATES AND WILL READILY TOW YOU AWAY!!!!! Also, this just in:: If you start off of Elkridge Landing Road (hotel row), DO NOT TRY TO CROSS I-195 BY FOLLOWING A CREEK. You may get stopped by the folks at NSA and questioned as someone did 2/19/05! There is a pedestrian bridge that is part of the BWI Trail. THE AMTRAK GARAGE IS MUCH CHEAPER THAN A TOW! You may be able to park on Stony Run overpass where you will see the trail come off the bridge but it is a bit further hike. Alternatively, there is the pay Amtrak parking garage which is free for the first half hour and $1/hour otherwise, if you can find a spot (busy on business days).

The cache is in a wetlands area. There are older beaver signs present probably from before the trail construction, hence the Chew name of the cache along with the Choo Choo. There is a family of ducks-mother and 7 ducklings.

The cache is off a service trail which in turn is off the main trail. Depending on how you come in, don't miss nearby: footbridge over a small wetland with waterfowl, the Amtrak station, airport final approach-neat to be under planes as they land (note antenna and guidance equipment)and I-195 overpass.

Cache started off with Pokemon zipper pull, Lightstick glow ring, chinese yo-yo, Devil rubber duckie, cell phone fridge magnet, Canadian clinging teddy bear, whistle, AND the MIZZOU rubber duckie hitchiker originally from Indiana that we picked up from Iced Tea 2 in Montreal.

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)