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Connecticut Star - ☆ FINAL ☆ Mystery Cache

Hidden : 7/1/2015
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


The cache is NOT located at the above coordinates.

Connecticut
Star - FINAL





The Connecticut Star is presented as a part of "Stars Across America" with a goal to have a geoart star in every state. This series contains 51 total geocaches in
Nathan Hale State Forest .



This is the bonus geocache for the Connecticut Star. The coordinates can be found among the 50 caches in the series. It is recommended that you complete the entire series in numerical order to minimize extra travel. Here are some things you should know before completing the Connecticut Star:

  • The Connecticut Star series is about a 13 mile loop and takes at least 6 hours.
  • Cachers should complete the series in numerical order.
  • This cache container is a large ammo can. NOT in stone walls.
  • It is hidden in the usual forest manner.
  • Bring water, snacks, bug spray, batteries, sturdy footwear, pen and notepad.
  • Do a "tick check" when leaving.
  • !!! Wear Blaze Orange During Hunting Season !!!
    Hunting season: September 1 through the last day of February.
  • Nathan Hale State Forest has no entrance fee, pets on leash are permitted and is open one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
  • Click here for a trail map. Many trails are not shown.

To obtain the actual coordinates, find the associated numbers in the 50 puzzle caches in the series. They are located inside the lid of the Preforms. The numbers are repeated at least 6 times. Record these numbers to complete the series. Each number given is associated with a letter A through H. Substitute for coordinates in the following manner to obtain the coordinates for the bonus cache:

N41 4A.BCD W072 2E.FGH



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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)