WCG - Gathland State Park Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

SirCrab: Unfortunately the owner did not respond to the previous note so this is being archived. Should the owner decide to repair/replace this and have it unarchived, it can be done as long as it still conforms to the guidelines.

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Hidden : 6/17/2013
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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The Washington County GeoTrail

WCG - Gathland State Park


The Washington County GeoTrail (WCG) launched on Saturday, September 14, 2013. The Trail consists of over thirty-five (35) geocaches placed at points of interest all over the County. Caches will be found in National, State, County and Town parks as well as at museums, wineries, historical sites and places of natural beauty. A trackable geocoin was awarded to the first 500 geocachers who completed the Washington County Geotrail. The original allotment of Coins has been exhausted and new parameters to receive the updated Coin are below.

 To be eligible for the coin, GeoCachers may download the Washington County GeoTrail passport online at www.visitHAGERSTOWN.com or pick one up in person at the Visitor Welcome Center at 6 N. Potomac Street. Completed passports may be verified on site at the above address or by mail.

Please note the following Change. Washington County GeoCoins will be available for purchase at the Visitor Welcome Center for GeoCachers who log 20 or more caches on the Washington County GeoTrail. The cost of the GeoCoin will be $10. An additional $3.50 shipping charge will apply for passports redeemed by mail. For more information about geocaching in Washington County and the full complement of local amenities, the above links are your gateway to historically beautiful Washington County!

Participating in the WCG geotrail is fun and we hope that many people join in. However, it is not a requirement for logging your find on this cache once you find the container.
WCG – Gathland State Park

Gathland State Park is a small mountain top park located in Southern Washington County. The park features the remains of the estate of George Alfred Townsend (1841-1914), a widely-read correspondent during the American Civil War. He wrote under the pen name “Gath.”

In the late 1800’s, Gathland featured an eclectic collection of buildings and structures designed and built by Townsend. The Main Hall and Lodge were restored in the 1950’s. The commanding attraction of this day-use park is a large stone monument dedicated to the memory of Civil War correspondents.

The War Correspondents Arch is a National historic monument. Constructed in 1896, the monument stands fifty feet high and forty feet broad. Sitting at the crest of Crampton’s Gap, it commands views of both Washington and Frederick Counties. The monument is administered and maintained by the National Park Service.

Crampton’s Gap is one of three mountain passes along the spine of South Mountain that saw fierce fighting, the first in Maryland of the Civil War, as the two contending armies probed each in the days leading up to the momentous battle at Antietam.

The Applalachian National Scenic Trail traverses Gathland State Park and passes the base of the War Correspondents Memorial.


The Cache is two stages – initial and final.
Final is N39.24.ABC W077 38.DDE

A=Antietam Fire Co. Station No. ___

B=Walking Tour Stop ___

C=The second digit in the number of feet tall.

D=The first digit in the number of feet wide.

E=The final digit inscribed on the corner stone of the arch.

This cache is placed with permission. There is ample parking at the posted coordinates. Seek it during park hours only. Thank You.

The Washington County GeoTrail wishes to Thank the Hagerstown Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau for their timely and continuing assistance with this Washington County adventure.

The WCG also wishes to thank the following geocachers who spent countless hours in planning and deploying the caches – ALs Guide, Always Lost 00, Kitakima, LPYankeefan, nomaland, Snurt, tazscouter, and tiger77aam.

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