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RVT - 2014 PA Trail of the Year Traditional Cache

Hidden : 5/16/2014
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This bison tube is in plain sight. Placed on Redbank Valley Trails with permission. This trail was honored by Pennsylvania as "2014 Trail of the Year" and is open dawn to dusk. You can find parking in New Bethlehem or on Kohlmyer Road at the end of the walking/biking bridge over Redbank Creek. There are restrooms, restaurants, and gas stations in New Bethlehem.


It's not hard to see why this trail was selected to be honored for the first ever Pennsylvania Trail of the Year award, which it received in 2014. It is rich in history all along it's entire 41 mile length from Redbank on the Allegheny River to Brookville. Watch for geocaches all along the trail that point out it's history in that particular area of everything from railroad stations to coke ovens to brick plants to a famous pottery plant, etc. Besides all the historical spots along the trail it has 3 tunnels, one of which was carved right though the rock at Longpoint. The main trail follows the Redbank Creek the entire way and it is very picturesque no matter the time of year. The trail is being improved rapidly with grading and limestone although currently you will still find a few miles near the beginning and the end that haven't been improved yet. However, you should be able to walk or ride a bike over all of it without much problem. And eventually, there is a 9 mile spur from Lawsonham to Sligo that will also be improved. Happy Trails.

Congratulations to Scooter711 for FTF.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)