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2016 Metro Parks GeoTrail - Glacier Ridge Multi-Cache

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Columbus Metro Parks: Thanks for another amazing GeoTrail season! Look for the 2017 GeoTrail in May and a permanent Introduction to Metro Parks GeoTrail in early 2017.

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Hidden : 4/1/2016
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Take in the great view before getting the coordinates for the final in this simple 2 stage multi-cache.


Park in the Honda Wetlands Education area parking area to access this easy find. Not dog Friendly.

In this two stage multi-cache you'll get an opportunity to take in the lovely view of the Glacier Ridge Wetlands before walking a short distance to the final. If you get an opportunity to be here at sunset you'll be in for a real treat.

At Stage 1, collect the necessary information and fill in the numbers in the final coordinates, using the provided placeholders.

Final Coordinates: N 40° 07.ABC W 083° 10.DEF 

A) Number of letters in the word after "Pied-billed"
B) Number of words in the dark blue header for the far-left section of the sign
C) Number of letters in the following blank - Marsh Birds "hide well in the grasses and ______"
D) Number of letters in the second word of the name of the two "hooded" birds in the Deep Water Areas
E) Number of words on the sign beneath the knob on the viewfinder
F) Number of pictures of wolves on the sign with the birds

To participate in the Metro Parks GeoTrail go to www.metroparks.net to find complete instructions. Download and print the GeoTrail page and complete at least 15 GeoTrail caches. As you find the caches fill in the cache clues on the GeoTrail page. The first 100 teams to return their forms are eligible to receive a Metro Parks Geocoin. You will need all 20 clues to complete the puzzle and unlock the coordinates of the Bonus Puzzle cache. Mark your calendar for the GeoTrail Celebration on September 10th.

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)

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