There are 50 geocaches hidden within 16 state parks and state historic sites in the Saratoga/Capital District region, and geocachers finding them all will be eligible to enter their names in a drawing for valuable prizes. If you are interested in taking up the challenge, you can pick up a geocache passport at any of the participating parks and sites, or download the passport at www.nysparks.com.
This cache contains a unique stamp which must stay with the cache. Use this stamp to stamp your passport. This stamp is NOT a trade item.
This cache is in the Northern Trails zone of Thacher Park. Two of our three parking areas for this zone are at the end of old Town roads. You can park at either one of them. Hike the perimeter of our property as you search. You may pass a pond teeming with frogs or you may pass by an old gate on a road leading to a launching area occasionally used by hang gliders. Did you know that old maps show Carrick Road running all the way through what is now park property and actually connected with Ryan Road? You may also see a trail connection that could ultimately take you to Thompson’s Lake campground. Enjoy your exploration.
With the exception of the stamp, the items in the cache that relate to the park are souvenirs that do not need to be replaced with a trade item.