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Main Ridge Track (Wainuiomata) Traditional Cache

Hidden : 1/11/2015
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


The cache is located along the Main Ridge Track between Wainuiomata and Eastbourne.

Main Ridge Track is a gnarly, root-infested climb from the Wainuiomata saddle to the summit of Mount Lowry.

Tracks.org.nz says:

Following a ridge from the Wainuiomata saddle to the summit of Mount Lowry, this is a difficult climb through classic bush-covered hills. Much of the track is narrow and twisting, with a surface consisting of root-infested leaf detritus.

The initial short, sharp climb is followed by rolling hills for about 1km. Then the real work begins - an altitude gain of 135m over a distance of 0.9km, at an average grade of 15%, made all the more difficult by the uneven track surface. There are a few steps and several sections where there would be steps if not for the tree roots.

For more information, please see the listing on Tracks.org.nz.

  

The cache is about 5 meters behind the sign.

 

 


The cache contains only a logbook. You will need to bring your own pen.
Please take the time to hide the cache as you found it in exactly the same location.
Online logs not corresponding with the physical log book will be deleted.


Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nobhg 1 b'pybpx, tebhaq yriry.

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)