One cache in a series that I am placing along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail as it travels through part of the Emmons Creek Fishery Area. This cache is along the Faraway Valley Loop of the IAT. This is a continuation of the IAT caches that I have placed in the southern portion of Hartman Creek State Park.
These caches should be relatively easy to find - the intent is to get you out to appreciate and enjoy the ECFA along the IAT. On April 3rd of 2005 a suspected arsonist started 3 separate fires in the ECFA affecting 72 areas. The high ground to the northwest of this cache was part of the area affected. This area had some very large pines and oaks and offered a good view of the surrounding area. Some of the view remains at this cache site. The attached link will give you more info about the ECFA, HCSP and the IAT. You can park at the small parking area on 3rd Avenue or at the circular parking area located to the northeast on Stratton Lake Road. From the 3rd Ave parking area, the Faraway Valley Loop follows the road south and then proceeds south into the woods about 30 yards to the south of bridge over Emmons Creek. Please note that there are designated biking trails in HCSP, but bikes and horses are not allowed on the IAT. Hunters may also be present in these areas during open seasons - please see the attached link for more info. I have placed this cache so that it should be winter friendly if you wish visit during the snowy season - it is quite beautiful here at that time of year.
The Geocache Placement Notification Form has been submitted to Thomas Meronek, Property Manager for the DNR. Geocaches placed on Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource managed lands require permission by means of a notification form.