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2015 Metro Parks GeoTrail-Sharon Woods (2) Multi-cache

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Hidden : 4/7/2015
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The 2015 Metro Parks GeoTrail highlights Nature’s Masters of Disguise. The trail takes you on a tour of parks while learning about camouflage and other ways animals hide in plain sight. This year’s trail includes a variety of cache types and difficulty levels. The first 100 teams to find 15 GeoTrail caches are eligible to receive a Metro Parks Geocoin. Find all 20 GeoTrail caches to unlock the coordinates for the Bonus Cache. Trail ends Aug 31.




This multi cache is hidden within Sharon Woods Metro Park. To find the final location of this cache you will need to solve the following puzzles using information posted on the bulletin board found at each of the coordinates.


Use the information at your given coordinates to fill in the blanks for your next set of coordinates:

N 40 06.ABC   W 082 57.DEF

A = How many parks have sledding hills?

B = The number of parks with “Woods” in their name.

C = How many parks can you ride a horse in?

D = The number of parks over 1000 acres minus the number of parks under 123 acres.

E = How many parks offer disc golf?

F = The number of parks that only offer fishing to kids 15 and under and adults 60 and over.

You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.


Then use information at the coordinates you determined above, to find the final location of the cache.

N 40 06.GHI   W 082 57.JKL

G = The present day Westerville population is approximately _____. Second digit = G.

H = How many years later was the 2nd photo taken from the 1st? Second digit = H.

I = Schrock Lake was constructed in _____. Last digit = I.

J = In what year was the 2nd aerial photograph taken? Third digit minus the fourth digit = J.

K = What major freeway is missing from the west side of the first photo? Last digit = K.

L = Sharon Woods opened in _____. Third digit = L.


To participate in the Metro Parks GeoTrail go to www.metroparks.net to find complete instructions.  Download and print the GeoTrail page and complete at least 15 GeoTrail caches.  As you find the caches fill in the cache clues on the GeoTrail page.  You will need all 20 clues to complete the puzzle and unlock the coordinates of the Bonus Puzzle cache.

Mark your calendar for the GeoTrail Celebration on September 12th.  Geocoins will be awarded at the event to the first 100 teams to find 15 GeoTrail caches and return their GeoTrail page. Coins will be mailed to teams unable to attend, after September 12th.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)