The Etowah Cache
This is the reincarnation of the first cache that Jimmus and SpikesMom put out. The first location was vandlized repleatedly, so we have moved the location. You will not have to leave a trail until you are within a few feet of the cache. No bushwacking required.
Start at the Etowah Trail sign post in
Boling Park, Canton GA. No sign is posted at this time. The entrance to the park is at the river bridge.
In Canton, go to the bridge over the Etowah River, which has GA Hwys
5 and 140 crossing it. If driving north, at the north end of the bridge
turn left into Boling Park. If you were to turn right, you would Sparkle!
Drive about 0.7 miles to the area of the walking track. Depending on
the time of year, you may see many soccer games in progress as you drive
by the fields. Our future World Cup champions are growing up and learning
the sport.
Park near the picnic shelter and look for the wooden sign which shows
the Etowah Trail, a white blazed trail that will go down along the River.
Coordinates:
N 34 14.206
W 084 30.282
You will walk the white blazed trail through oak/hickory forest. In the
first section, many of the pines have died from beetle damage.
The trail may be confusing at times, but you will want to cross this
bridge which is located at coordinates:
N 34 14.648
W 084 30.201
This bridge, the trail, and many features you see were constructed by
BSA Troop 241.
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You'll pass a rock outcropping which has some names chiseled into the
stone. Dates associated with the names are in the 1800's
Along the way you'll see many beautiful oak, hickory, and beech trees.
One prominent small tree that you will see is shown in this photograph:
This is the Cucumber Tree which is a species of deciduous magnolia.
Along the trail, you will come to this beautiful stream with small waterfalls.
Should you wish to continue, You'll find the trail ends at New Hightower
Baptist Church about a mile farther on.
We hope that you have enjoyed exploring the area
for this cache. Best wishes for your future geocaching activities.