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Balancing Rock Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Skookum Bear: As the cache owner has not indicated that they have visited the cache location to replace it if it was missing, perform needed maintenance, or verify that it is still there within a reasonable amount of time, I am regretfully archiving the cache to clear it from the active cache database and open the area to new caching opportunities. If the cache owner would like to replace a cache at this location, please submit a new geocache listing and it will be reviewed under the current Geocaching guidelines.

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Skookum Bear
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Hidden : 7/2/2002
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is located on the West side of the Creston Valley. Expect a rather steep grade for about 1.6 km and an elevation gain of 680 feet. Allow 1 hour to reach this cache at a leisurely rate. (It takes me 23 minutes going all out.)

The trailhead is located (N 49 07.648' W 116 38.068') just a couple hundred metres South of Highway #3 on the West Creston Road. Watch for the "Balancing Rock Trail" sign.

After a steady zig zagging climb of about 600 feet, stop and catch your breath on a bench at the lone pine (N49 07.769' W 116 38.438'). Snap a few pictures. . . it doesn't get better than this. You are only about 250 metres from the Balancing Rock now and only have about 80 feet more of vertical climb.

The cache is in a clear plastic container with a snap-on lid. Contents: Williams Lake pin, magnetic key holder, hair clip, folding sissors, bell, 6 clothes pins, retractable key chain, "Earn Money Now" button, notebook and pencil.

My GPS indicated these coordinates were accurate to within 7 meters. How close did you come?

Happy Trails

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)