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Pinetops: Mossy corner Traditional Cache

Hidden : 1/18/2016
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Pinetops Trail

Pinetops is a bush track that runs from Haywards Stream (substation), along the upper reaches of Keith George Memorial Park, to join the Loop Track in Silverstream Scenic Reserve. This cache is hidden near the top of the Pine Gully trail, about 40 short paces down from the junction. Note: GPS coverage in here is dodgy, so you may need the hint.


Parking

If you are starting at the southern end of Pinetops, park at either Haywards Substation or at the 'Welcome to Upper Hutt' information area on SH2. If you choose to park on SH2, the track starts on the right hand side of the stream halfway between the information area and the fantail sculpture (each of these has an associated cache).

If you are starting at the northern end of Pinetops, park at the Silverstream entrance, immediately north of the Fergusson Drive lights on SH2.

The Cache

The Mossy Corner cache is a camouflaged alloy bottle containing log and pencil. Please make sure the lid is securely closed and the cache is concealed as found. Thanks.

Acknowledgements

These tracks have been created by Brian Melbye, a dedicated volunteer who spends many hours working on this project. Brian is keen to see as many people on the trails as possible, so Council will continue to maintain them.

The Pinetops caches

The 'Pinetops' series of Geocaches consists of:
  1. Under Haywards
  2. Gully bottom
  3. Mossy corner
  4. Lookout
  5. Melbye Creek
  6. Tree Cave
  pukeho1  huhugrub
  LrenNZ
  jojo&dobby

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Zvaq lbhe urnq ba gur ryobj!

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)