Orris Falls Conservation Area is a 171-acre preserve in a rich area of vernal pools and wetlands, ledges and glacial erratic in the Tatnic region of So. Berwick. An old colonial road that existed long ago is now a trail with side excursions to the 90-ft. gorge of Orris Falls, the Big Bump, Balancing Rock, and overlooks with views of Mt. Agamenticus. Stone foundations on the site were the home and barn of Orris and Mercy Littlefield, who lived there in the late 1800s.
Orris Falls is a beautiful spot with great views from high above the gorge. Extra care should be taken by children and adults alike in this area. DO NOT APPROACH THE EDGE OF THE GORGE!!! Dead leaves can be slippery even when dry. There is plenty of room to view the gorge from a safe distance, and there is no need to search for the cache on the gorge side of the trail. It is not there.
Teams may want to spot a vehicle at each end of the trail, and make the hike from Thurrell Rd to Emery’s Bridge Rd. The main trail is gentle, wide and bike friendly in most places, except that in spring portions of the trail can be very wet. You are looking for a small camo'd container that is well hidden about 50 feet off the trail.
Click here for a link to the trail map for Orris Falls Conservation Area: https://www.facebook.com/GWRLT/photos/a.2999083100142280/2999083400142250/?type=3&theater
Leashed pets are permitted. Bug spray is a must during spring and summer!
It would be much appreciated if you do not copy and paste the same log for your day of caching.
As always, when Geocaching, have fun, be safe and leave no trace.
Congratulations to jimandjoanne for FTF!