This cache is hidden in the wonderful Bona Dea Trails System. Parking for the trails is located at both the eastern and the western ends of the park (see the additional waypoints for coordinates). The trails are open to walkers, runners, and bicyclists. The walk to the cache is easy and over mostly level terrain. The Terrain rating is based upon the distance one must walk to get to the cache area.
The cache is located just off the Serendipity Trail. In this area, the trail passes over a small peninsula with Dark Slough on both sides before crossing over the slough on a bridge. I have often seen snakes crawling across the trail here, going from one part of the slough to the other. So just be aware that they reside in the area durng the warmer months. There is also an alligator or two somewhere within the Bona Dea wetlands, although I have never seen any. But just be alert when you go searching for this cache!
The cache container is a bison tube. You will need to bring your own writing instrument to record your visit. The cache also contains a hint for a Premium Members Only cache (GCQDQJ). (February 1, 2016 Note: Oops! The replacement cache does not contain the clue! Contact me if you need it for the bonus cache.)
Please replace the cache exactly where and as you found it so that others may have the same challenge in locating it.
I hope you enjoy this cache! Please share your experience in your online log! It's the only reward I get for hiding it.
Hidden with permission of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Russellville Project Office, Little Rock District.
Please note that the Bona Dea Trails close at dusk.
Do NOT start your search if you cannot be off the trail system by nightfall
and do NOT search at night.
|