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BC#1 - So You're Taking a Trip on the Brandywine? Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 5/27/2013
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
5 out of 5

Size: Size:   not chosen (not chosen)

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Geocache Description:

So you have decided to float down the Brandywine Creek and grab some caches. We thought it might be a good idea to get you acquainted with the Brandywine. Answer the questions to find the coords for the first in the series of EPAC caches along the way.

The actual rating of this cache: 2 Dificulty 1.5 Terrain

This is part of a series of paddle caches on the Main Branch of the Brandywine Creek. Please visit GC4D5G0 for additional information and waypoints for access to the creek! There is one puzzle cache so make sure you figure that one out before taking off. All of these caches can be found by canoeing/kayaking the creek. Please DO NOT try and get them from land because you will have to cross private property or dangerous roads to do so.

This was designed as a paddle series with the caches easily accessible from the creek. They are all within 5 ft of (or in/on) the creek unless otherwise specified so do not go wondering off into the woods! If you would like a PAF then please email us before venturing out and we will give you a cell#.

If you can please take along extra logs just in case they are wet. This area does flood often and you can check the river height Here. We hope you have as much fun finding them as EPAC had placing them, but above all - BE CAREFUL!

Although a PA Launch Permit is not required to paddle the Brandywine, a PFD for each occupant of the vessel is.

Answer these questions:

The East and West branches of Brandywine Creek originate on the slopes of the Welsh Mountain within Z miles of each other?

The East branch and the West branch flow South East for 2W.4 miles and DV.1 miles respectively?

Y= What is the flood stage at Chadds Ford?

The source confluence of the East and West branch is 18B ft elevaition

A base point for surveying the Mason Dixon Line, known as the Stargazers Stone, was established in Embreeville 1X miles from the PA/MD border?

The Brandywine Battlefield Park only covers C0 acres where George Washington massed most of his troops but he also protected other fords A miles north and 3 miles south of Chadds Ford?

The first road that you will paddle under on your way down the creek is route E2?

Cache is located at N39 AB.CDE W75 VW.XYZ

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Oynpx ovfba ghor

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)