This, the second historical cache placed by Soapy
Dale, is a spectacular and fascinating experience. The mausoleum is on
private ground, but the owner has given permission for geocaching. The
rating is not because the cache is particularly difficult, but it is located off
the main route and if you don't have a 4-wheel drive, it involves a bit of an
uphill hike. The location of this cache is well worth the trip.
The cache is a 1.5 Liter, round Tupperware
container with identification on the top in black writing. The original
contents of the cache include:
- Dickey Mausoleum Travel Bug
- $2.00 Bill
- Worland / Tensleep Enameled Pin
- Volkswagen Lighted Key chain
- Exxon Tiger head Key chain
- Gold Ruger Lapel Pin
- Wyoming, Kentucky and Nebraska Plastic Pins
- Tooth Fairy Coin
- Hogue Grips Sticker
- Pencils & Log Book
To find the cache, turn south on the LU Ranch Road,
located 3.8 miles northwest of the junction of Hwy 120 and Hwy 431, OR .8 miles east
of the Gooseberry Rest Stop on Hwy 120. There is a green highway sign
identifying the LU Ranch Road. Drive 5.4 miles along the winding dirt road
past the LU Ranch buildings which can be seen on your left. Stay on the
main road until you drop down a hill to Gooseberry Creek and cross the
bridge. Up the other side you will see an orange metal post with a small
sign on it numbered 4301. Leave the main road and drive straight south on
the wagon-trail type path through the grass and sagebrush. The road curves
from south to west as you bear right to the base of the hill. At this
point the road becomes very rocky and rough. If you don't want to tackle
the 4-wheel drive trip up the hill, this is the place from which to walk.
It is about 1.2 miles up the hill to the mausoleum. Enjoy the beautiful
panoramic scenery and the uniqueness of the mausoleum and other graves on this
mountain. To read about the history of the mausoleum, click HERE.