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SM 12.1 The New Trail Route Letterbox Hybrid

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DTCharlie: Unfortunately the stamp is missing again so it is time to call it quits with this one.

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Hidden : 8/8/2015
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:



I would like to do a series of caches that follow the Steamtown Marathon. I have run the Steamtown Marathon many time and the years I have not, I have watched it since it goes right by my house. Some of the cache hides might be places that the runners have run by and never even realized what they just passed because they are focused on surviving the marathon. In this series the cache name will include the approx. mile marker of the route. Therefore they can be placed in any order.

At this time, it is rumored that the route for the marathon might change to include the trail/service road that runs between Jermyn and Archbald. This cache is located on that section. When it becomes part of the route this should be approx. 12.1 miles from the start of the marathon. This change comes with mixed feelings. Part of the charm of the Steamtowm Marathon is running through the many small towns with all the spectators cheering the runners on. However, the road closing make it harder for police to handle and it does interfer with normal traffic. The new route is on a quiet service road and a new section of trail with less chance of having spectators, but also less interference with local traffic.

This cache has 3 easy stages. Only the last has a container.

The posted coordinates will take you to a small foot path off the road.  From there travel approx 40 feet at 240 degrees. For the final stage, travel another 75 feet at 335 degrees. You probably won't be able to go in a straight line, but it should not be to difficult to do. If done correctly, the cache should be close by.

This is a letterbox hybrid cache. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE STAMP OR THE INK PAD FROM THE CONTAINER! If you are a letterbox person, stamp your book with my stamp, then stamp my book with your stamp. If you do not have a stamp, feel free to draw a small picture or just sign the book. The container holds the stamp, an ink pad, the log book, a pen and is being started with some small swag. There is also a small FTF prize.

Congratulations to cdalecacher for the FTF. And to John Galt? for the close second.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fgntr bar: guvf ybbxf yvxr n avpr cynpr gb tb naq purpx bhg gur evir. Fgntr gjb: n tbbq uvqvat fcbg sbe n trbpnpur vs vg jnfa'g fb rkcbfrq. Svany: V znl abg or nyvir nalzber, ohg V fgvyy fgnaq gnyy naq fgenvtug.

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)