Alligator Snapping Turtle
The largest turtle in Illinois is the alligator snapping turtle. In some locations it may grow to a shell length of 30 inches and weigh more than 250 pounds. The largest Illinois specimen weighed in at 160 pounds!
About the Hide
Located in the Nippersink Canoe Base on a very rugged nature trail, you are looking for a SMALL clear plastic container. It is bigger than a micro but smaller than the containers I usually use! It's a short hike but rough trail! Ticks and mosquitos are possible however both the people and the dog came out tick free. Mosquitoes were kind of annoying but not too bad.
About the Cache
This cache was placed for the 2013 Cache Your Way program but remains in play for the fun of it! For more information about current and upcoming Cache Your way programs, visit our website or follow us on Facebook
District Geocaching Rules
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The location can only be in an area open to the public and within 12 feet from a trail.
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The container must be made of clear material, not to exceed 4" x 8" x 12".
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Only three caches allowed per District site. Due to environmental reasons, certain sites or areas may be closed to geocaching.
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The cache may not contain food items, inappropriate, offensive or hazardous material.
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The cache may not be buried and vegetation or other natural features are not to be disturbed.
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Caches may be hidden under logs, in tree holes, in/under downed trees, in/under brush, etc. The cache may not be affixed to any man-made structure (bench, sign, pole, fence, water pump, building, etc.) or natural feature (rock, tree, stump, root, etc.) in any manner. This applies to items requiring magnets, tapes, nails, rope/string, staples or anything else to hold them in place.
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All caches must be removed or renewed at the end of each calendar year.
For a complete list of rules, visit our website www.mccdistrict.org/web/re-geocache.htm
McHenry County Conservation District Information
Visit our website at www.mccdistrict.org or call 815-338-6223 for camping/shelters, 815-479-5779 for educational programs or 815-678-4532 for the Lost Valley Visitor Center