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Chocolate Cache Traditional Cache

Hidden : 10/23/2013
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Warning/Disclaimer: This cache is located high above a small stream on the steep slope of a small hill.  Do not attempt this cache if you are not confident in your ability to traverse a relatively steep and sometimes slippery ridge.  This cache is not safe for young children as a false step heading to GZ could have you sliding 80' down a steep embankment resulting in serious injury.


Well, if after reading the disclaimer, you're still interested in going for this cache, let me tell you a little more about it...

You are looking for a slightly-larger-than-mayonnaise-jar size cache located under the roots/trunk of a pine tree located about 80' above a small yet picturesque stream in a new park that was dedicated to Luis A. Snyder, a 14 year old boy who passed away as a result of complications from severe spina bifida.  There is a plaque commemorating Luis's short life near the parking lot of the park.

To access the cache, you will have a relatively easy climb up the side of a small hill in the park.  Once you reach the apex of that hill, you will have to cross over and manuever your way across a significantly steep slope covered with the growth of a short-growing plant that I could not identify.  There are plenty of places to hold on to as you make your way across, but bear in mind that this short trek is not for the faint-of-heart as you will have to walk across the ridge knowing that a false step could have you sliding a long way down.  While the ridge itself is a relatively flat and easy walk, this cache is rated a "4" for terrain because a fall while crossing this short ridge could result in serious injury or even death; please use extreme caution when approaching the cache.

Once you reach GZ which is a small pine tree growing out of the side of the hill, you will be OK.  The cache should be easily accessible and visible.  There are plenty of places where you can comfortably and safely sit down and enjoy the environs while signing the log and trading any items you wish.  There is an FTF trinket for the first person to accept this challenge as well as several other knick-knacks for trade.

I hope you have fun with this cache and please be safe!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gur pnpur qrfpevcgvba fubhyq yrnq lbh rknpgyl gb vgf ybpngvba.

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)