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loversleap Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 3/17/2015
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Way off the beaten path, not for the faint of heart, with one of the most unique views of the city, Indian Battle Park, the Oldman River, and of course the High Level bridge that I have yet found.  About 60 meters south of the cache site there is also an old coal mine shaft entrance, left over from yesteryears. A great place for adventuresome young couples to explore.


This is a very unique, off the beaten path site.  I found this spot while biking with my girlfriend. We really enjoy the area and the unique views it offers, across the river from Indian Battle Park, one of the most popular parks of the area.  We just really like to get off the path more traveled and see something unique.  That said, this site is definitely not for everyone, and although it is located inside of Bull Trail Park North, it is in an undeveloped area, and the narrow trails that do exist are not built or maintained by the city or park service.  The only access to this site is from the south, as coming from the north would require crossing a strip of land belonging to the railroad, which has 'No Trespassing' signs on it.  So to access, you will need to get on the trail going north through the coulee bottom of Bull Trail Park North.  This trail can be accessed by following the bike path over the Whoop Up Tr. bridge from Indian Battle Park, from the University Trail, or from the hiking trails coming down the west slope of the coulee from the subdivisions above Bull Trail Park North.  Once you are on the main trail in the bottom of Bull Trail Park North, follow it all the way to the north.  You will go past the island on your right hand side.  Where the main trail turns left (west) and goes back up the hill, (there is a set of steps) continue along on the narrow (one - lane) path that it appears some hardy folk have cut out of the side of the coulee themselves.  Note: this trail is narrow, primitive, has very steep sides above, and down to the river, could be quite unstable and sluff away into the river, especially during wet periods.  It is also somewhat steep.  That said, it is definitely not recommended for children, and there is certainly more risk involved in getting to this cache site than one that has a developed trail.  However, for those willing, able and interested, it is worth the effort.  Trail conditions may change during the season, so be careful, use caution, and common sense.  Do not proceed if the trail appears unsafe.  After a few hundred meters of the trail being narrow and primitive, with a steep drop-off to the river, the terrain opens up quite a bit.  From there the route is pretty straightforward, and you can proceed along to your geocaching heart's content.  Once found, remember to look around and enjoy the view the road less traveled gives.  As a side note, the placement of this cache was part of the proposal to my girlfriend :)  

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fgnaqvat pybfr gb n pnpghf arire uheg nalbar, ohg fvggvat ba bar qvq. Fb qba'g fvg ba gurz...

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)