CAM 2014 - Green Ridge Forest Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

GR8Caches: This was visited so little after CAM and so far from home we are choosing to archive this. Thanks to all who visited and enjoyed this area. Maybe we will get to do another in the future.

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Hidden : 2/4/2014
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is one of ten caches placed for the 2014 Cache Across Maryland. Each location was picked specifically to give cachers a taste of the state and show you its beauty. By combining all ten, you'll be able to see why Maryland is truly "America in Miniature". We hope you enjoy them!

Welcome to Green Ridge State Forest! At 47,560 acres, Green Ridge is the largest contiguous block of public land in Maryland. Green Ridge is located within the Ridge and Valley Province of the Appalachian Mountains. It is rich in both natural and cultural heritage and remains a “working forest” today as it is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service to conserve the natural ecological processes while supporting the economy of the region through an active forest management program. The Maryland Forest Service Mission is to restore, manage, and protect Maryland’s trees, forests, and forested ecosystems to sustain our natural resources and connect people to the land.

In the early 1800s, Richard Caton and William Carroll in partnership owned much of the land that is Green Ridge State Forest today. Richard Caton was the son-in-law to Charles Carroll of Carrolton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. William Carroll was the grandson of Daniel Carroll of Rock Creek, a framer of the United States Constitution. The land was originally patented from vacant lands during the 1820-1840 period for inclusion into various timber and mining interests, primarily the Town Hill Mining, Manufacturing, and Timber Company. This business venture was financed by the estate of Charles Carroll of Carrollton. The crumbling stone structure known as the Carroll Chimney, part of the steam-powered sawmill built in 1836, is the only known surviving structure of that period.

The geocache is located at the scenic Warrior Mountain Overlook. There is plenty of parking right off the road at N 39 36.984 W 078 29.391. The area has about an acre of mowed land which you will walk through to get to the cache. The roads leading to the area are very passable but they are gravel/dirt; meaning mud when wet and dust when dry. Any 2 wheel drive car can make it on these roads in all but the worst weather conditions.

This geocache has been approved by the Maryland DNR. Please no night caching!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Vg vf uvqqra ng gur onfr bs n snyyra gerr.

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)


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