Skip to content

Civic Circle Multi-Cache

Hidden : 7/11/2014
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

This multi-cache will take you on a nice stroll among the civic buildings in downtown Bellingham.  There are six points to this multi but the loop in total is only about a 1/2 mile. There is no need to stray from the sidewalks or paths. Choose the more scenic route when possible :) This walk is flat for the most part with the exception of a few places with stairs.


Use the info at each point to solve the equations below and get the coordinates of the next point. All points are located at N48*45 and W122*28 and the solution to the equation provides the three decimal place digits.  Please note:  I recommend bringing your own writing utencil but there is a small pencil in the cache.  Please leave it for the next geocacher!

 

Point 1:  At the coordinates listed!

Point 2:  N48*45.ABC  where ABC = (Year of expedition) - 1667

             W122*28.DEF where DEF = (Year planted) - 1168

Point 3:  N48*45.GHI  where GHI = (Year dedicated) - 1650

             W122*28.DAB

Point 4:  N48*45.GGF

             W122*28.JKL where JKL = (Air Force Year) - 1081

(A little cache history: This waypoint used to be a Kiwanis plaque at N48*45.350 W122*28.717 but it has been removed)

Point 5:  N48*45.GCG

             W122*28.MNO where MNO = (Number of Salmon Returning) + 860

The Pickett Bridge plaque at this location which I had used for subsequent clues has been grouted over but here it is for posterity!

Point 6:  N48*45.IDF

             W122*28.OGJ

This new final location as of February 2025 is a bit farther down the path than the original one but it kept disappearing at that location!  We'll see how it fares here.  Please be discreet with the cache and enjoy this great little area!  I'd be willing to bet most people cruise by and don't ever see the beauty below!

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Orgjrra n _ _ _ _ naq n _ _ _ _ cynpr. Ab arrq gb tb qbja gur fyvccrel fgnvef.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)