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Twin Lakes - Back 40 (Tribute) Lake View Traditional Cache

Hidden : 2/18/2016
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The first (or last depending on your route) cache in a series paying tribute to the old Back 40 trail at Teatown Lake Reservation.  Now known as the Twin Lakes trail.


This cache was placed with permission from the people at Teatown Lake Reservation.  At Teatown Reservation, all geocachers must check in to the administration building before seeking the cache and the administration building is open dawn to dusk daily.

The Back 40 trail was always my favorite at Teatown.  Far less crowded than the popular Lakeside trail, the Back 40 offered varying terrain and a very nice view at its summit.  Teatown acquired more land, and after a series of storms eroded part of the old descent from the Back 40 summit an updated version of the trail was created.  The new trail is a 2.3 mile loop called Twin Lakes.  It incorporates much of the old Back 40 but adds in a scenic route between Shadow Lake and Vernay Lake, hence the new name.

This cache has a great view of Vernay Lake.  High muggle area during peak hours and camp months.  The cache is small so BYOP.    There is a nearby picnic table to gaze upon the lake.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

N srj srrg bss gur genvy, fvqr bccbfvgr gur ynxr. Lbh Ebpx, Ebpx!

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)