This cache replaces the Dyken Pond Cache GCKX1V that I regretfully archived because the director of Dyken Pond was not going to renew it's permit. I should have tried to rework that cache but hind sight is 20/20. The new cache will be reusing part three from the archived cache as part one of the new one. Also the final ammo can from the original cache is the final container of the new cache. So the old cache lives on to some extent. And a special thanks to the former owners of the archived cache Tom Irish, Dirtfan, and Tjoy.
Dyken Pond is the principal headwaters of the Poesten Kill, and the largest lake on the Rensselaer Plateau. Its historic dam was built in 1902 by Manning Paper Company and regulated the stream flow powering machinery along the Poesten Kill to Troy. In 1973 Manning Paper Company donated its land holdings to Rensselaer County. Since that time, Rensselaer County has owned and operated this living watershed as an ecological teaching unit as well as a low-use recreation area. As of 1999, there are 86 acres of private land adjacent to the Center where public access is allowed through conservation easements. Thirty-three ecological communities are found on the property, ranging from beech-maple forests to spruce-fir swamps and vernal pools. This variety offers visitors an exciting blend of places to explore and enjoy. Parking can be found at these co-ordinates N 42. 43.381 W 073. 26.092. The first two parts of this cache are very well hidden and camoflaged. Please re-hide them exactly as you found them. The final is pretty much a traditional hide. All parts are on or within 50 ft from a trail, so very little bushwhacking should be necessary. Stop at the visitors board in the parking area for info on Dyken Pond and for a map of the trails. NOTICE: Please leave the preserve as you found it.