This cache is hidden at the Kortright Centre for Conservation. It is meant to be fairly easy, family-oriented and located in a less travelled area. The hike from the main centre takes you northwest by beautiful stands of Sugar Maple, White Pine and a magnificent White Ash. (N. 43 50.096 W.079 35.738) This is likely the oldest White Ash in the area. Suggest you get a trail map at the centre.
The trail close to the cache is also close to Cold Creek a south flowing tributary of the E. Humber River. A round pipe opening across the Creek can be easily spotted. This is the start of a diversion of Cold Creek water to supplement the water in the Kortright Marsh which was created in 1977 as a wetland enhancement project. You'll notice no water enters the diversion now (spring/summer) as the volume of water in Cold Creek is at insufficient levels. Low winter snowfalls and subsequent low run-off have seriously affected the water level in the Marsh. (Incidentally, when levels are high in the Marsh, water is re-introduced into Cold Creek at the Marsh's south end.
This cache was placed under direct supervision of park staff. Please use the provided trails and visit this geocache only during park hours.