This multi-cache will take you along the "Trail Among the Trees" path that goes through Rockwoods Reservation. Along the hike, you will discover many beautiful views. There are no containers hidden at the listed waypoints, rather, you must gather information at each stage. The first three waypoints can be found without leaving the trail. The posted coordinates are for the parking area and trail head. Additional waypoints are listed below. The checksum of A+B+C = 17. Check the hints if you have trouble and Good luck!
Overlook N 38° 33.884 W 90° 39.995
At this location, you will find a wooden trail marker with a number written on top. We will call this number A.
Informational Plaque N38° 34.193 W 90° 39.890
Count the number of letters in the first word at the top of the plaque. The number of letters minus two = B.
Remains of a Bridge N 38° 34.255 W 90° 39.933
Search for a concrete slab with two metal plates. Count the number of bolts on ONE of the metal plates. The number of metal bolts minus two = C.
The cache is located at N 38° 34. C (0) (A+1) W 90° 39. (B+C) (C-1) (A-1)
This cache is part of the Rockwoods Series at Rockwoods Reservation. Rockwoods is the oldest conservation area in Missouri and is home to some of most beautiful views in the state. A rich diversity of plant and animal life as well as springs, caves, and rock formations permeate the area. Cool, moist, north facing ravines and lush creek bottoms contrast with the nearby arid, rocky ridge tops, and south slopes.
Rockwoods Reservation has a history with geocaching as several of the earliest geocaches in St. Louis were placed in this area: Picnic Memorial Cache and Geocache but were archived soon after publication. The first official event in St. Louis was also held at Rockwoods Reservation by Connie and Steve: Picnic Anyone? To learn more about the history of geocaching in Rockwoods Reservation please visit the THE LOCAL NEWS- St.L, Mo. A portal to local info and read through the logs at the bottom of the page.
We are now allowed to have geocaches (with a permit) and hikers are allowed to go off trail. Special thanks to Gus Raeker at the Missouri Department of Conservation for granting permission for this geocache and for allowing geocaching at Rockwoods Reservation.