This cache is placed in one of my favorite ``out of the way`` places. The land here is mostly PA state forest., but at times you will be hiking through a preserve area. There may be hunting adjacent to the hike during certain times of the year, so use caution if hunting may be taking place.
The first part of the hike will take you through a serpentine barrens, which will feel very different than the surrounding terrain. It feels dry and hot here, even during cool weather, and the vegetation is sparse. Other sections of the trail will take you through more common forested area before you reach your destination along the Octoraro Creek.
I strongly suggest using the trail south from the parking lot at N39°43.737 W76°04.362. The other trails may get you there, but you will be in for The Hike of Pain, through deer trails and chest-high briars. Follow the southern-most powerline cut through the barrens and up towards the top of Goat Hill at N39°43.328 W76°05.332.
There are many unmaintained trails here, and it is possible to get turned around and wind up bushwacking along deer trails and creek beds. I speak from experience. :) Wandering around, you may see ruins or stone walls from when this area was quarried for serpentine rock.
The cache is a tupperware container. Don't bring anything too large.
Bring water to drink, sturdy footwear, and also insect/tick repellant will be handy certain times of the year. You should probably avoid this area during hunting season.