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North Beaver Creek Overlook Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Tom.dog: Made the decision to hike down and retrieve this one in order to archive it due to concerns over providing long-term maintenance for it. I found that the container has been pretty well destroyed by a bear trying to bite into it. May have to save it as a souvenir of sorts, as it looks pretty cool! Unfortunately, the log is beyond salvage and smells atrocious. I know that this cache has been a “bear” for many people in more ways than one. If I had to hide it over again, I think I’d choose a more wildlife-proof container (an ammo can would have been perfect here) and recommended a smoother route that I am now aware of. This creek remains one of my favorite spots in the area, and I hope that a future cacher will be able to hide something here that’ll hold up against the wildlife a little better!

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Hidden : 4/20/2014
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

A cache placed above North Beaver Creek.


Parking can be found off of Mt. Herman Rd. where Trail 715 crosses the road (see additional waypoint). It's about a 2 mile round-trip hike from here. The trail parallels the steep north bank of the creek; there are some good spots to cross the creek to the east and west of the cache, but I don't advise crossing directly from one bank to the next once close to GZ (area is prone to erosion).

North Beaver Creek is one of my favorite places to hike up and down at just about any time of the year. There are some pretty good fishing spots, wading pools, and a few "select" camping opportunities. This cache is placed in the shade of the creek's south bank. Take a few moments to sit and listen to the surrounding environment.

Side note: This is a fairly bear-intense area. When placed, a lot of bear activity was observed within a few hundred feet of the cache. Keep an eye out.

Good luck!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fbhgujrfg fvqr bs ynetr ebpx

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)