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H.V.C. Tailings Pond Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Skookum Bear: As the cache owner has not indicated that they have visited the cache location to replace it if it was missing, perform needed maintenance, or verify that it is still there within a reasonable amount of time, I am regretfully archiving the cache to clear it from the active cache database and open the area to new caching opportunities. If the cache owner would like to replace a cache at this location, please submit a new geocache listing and it will be reviewed under the current Geocaching guidelines.

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Hidden : 6/19/2013
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This geocache is part of the Gold Country Geocaching Poker Run 2013. All the fun of geocaching with an added twist; a poker run as well! Check goldtrail.com for more details. Tour through Gold Country and find the geocaches hidden for this event. There will be great views, scenic drives, historic communities and interesting sites to explore!

This is the waste rock that is left after the copper and Moly is removed, it is pumped 7km from the mill to the tailing pond. The pond extends 10 kilometers from this point to the dam at the other end and is 2 kilometers wide. The dam structure at this end is about 75 meters high, at the other end of the pond is one of the largest earthwork structures in Canada about 150 to 175 meters high and 2.5 kilometers wide. The water is then pumped back to the mill to be used again. This is also one of the many places along this road that the wild horses like to hang around so watch for them on the road.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

sbhe srrg uvtu naq whfg unatvat bhg

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)