This cache was hidden on the day I began my 4th decade hence the name. The cache is a half gallon container painted the color of my favorite mineral. Please be sure to put lid back on completely.
There is a gravel path almost to the cache so the way to the cache will be fairly easy until you get to the last 50-60 feet or so. Even then it is what we consider to be "light bush whacking". The under growth here is not very thick but there are plenty of opportunities for some CITO. Be careful once you venture off the gravel trail as there is glass, old boards, wire, and such littering the area. If everyone would fill up just one grocery bag with trash this area would be picked up soon. I should note that we observed some signs of flooding so this area may be wet or under water after particularly excessive rain events.
Please note to the north side of the trail (your left hand side as you are going in) is a wetland mitigation area. Please stay out of this area as these ecosystems are fragile. From the path multiple species of birds can often be observed. We have noticed a Redwinged Hawk in the area on several occasions. If you are a bird watcher this may be a site you enjoy. The parks department vehicles do travel the gravel path so do keep an eye out especially around the curves. Happy caching!
Congrats to spongy163 on the FTF!
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NOTICE: Please be respectful of the posted park hours. If you enter the park after hours you are trespassing. If you are stopped you can be ticketed or arrested and will put the future of geocaching in the parks in jeopardy. Special permission to hide caches in St. Louis County parks is NOT needed as long as the Groundspeak rules are followed. "Blanket Permission" has been worked out in advance with the park service. DO NOT CALL THE PARK as they cannot handle the calls. The Groundspeak cache reviewer does need to know exactly how and where the caches are hidden and what type of containers are used. The geocaching liaisons will notify the park service of new caches. Remember NO AMMO BOXES or PVC PIPE caches.
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