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Upper Trigger Creek Falls Traditional Cache

Hidden : 5/20/2015
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
4.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Be prepared for a tough hike.  There are no trails that take you here; you must slog your way up the wooded slopes along Trigger Creek to get to this spot.  It's a tough hike, especially in the spring and summer months when the trees and bushes have leafed out.  Good luck!

 


Begin your journey at the listed parking coordinates. From there, you will need to begin bushwacking south through the woods.  Stay close to the lakeshore to remain on Corps property.  The Corps boundaries are clearly marked, and I would advise you to hike along the Corps line.  It provides somewhat of a trail/clearing for most of the way.  The hike is quite arduous though, even when hiking the boundary.

This hike will be much easier in the fall/winter months, and during times when the lake level is lower.  At times you may be able to walk the lakeshore most of the way, and then walk the creekbed the rest of the way.  When the lake is up, (like it was when this cache was placed) that will not be possible, and you will have to endure the wooded slope most of the way.  

There are actually two waterfalls within 650 feet of each other.  The lower falls may be partially or completely submerged during high waters, but if it's not, it is actually taller than the upper creek where the cache is located.  

Bring a hiking partner, or at least make sure to let somebody know where you are going when you hike to this cache.  This is a remote spot, and if you get hurt, it's doubtful that somebody will just wander by to help you.  Cell service is spotty here to, so remember that.

Have fun, and good luck!

***This cache placed with a permit and permission of the Corps of Engineers, Mtn. Home Project Office***

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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(letter above equals below, and vice versa)