This geocache is part of the Gold Country Geocaching Event Cache for Gold. Check goldtrail.com for more details. Explore Gold Country and view stunning scenery, walk along parts of the Old Cariboo Wagon Trail, and wander around the friendly Gold Rush communities and discover tales of early day pioneers, settlers and First Nation culture.
This cache overlooks the original Craigmont Mine tailings pond. This Copper mine opened in 1962 and closed it's final operations in 2012. The mine is now owned by Huldra Silver.
The camoed cache container caused us many frustrating times at the gas pumps over the last two years. Many repair shops and dealerships failed to find and fix the problem. Finally this year we won the battle of the pumps and now have retired this nemesis for Failing to Fuel!