This Cache is placed as part of the 2016 New York State Park Central Region Geocache Challenge. There are 70 geocaches hidden within 20 state parks and historic sites in this parks region, and geocachers finding 40 or more will be eligible to enter their names in a drawing for valuable prizes. The first 100 people to find 40 or more caches will receive a special geocache challenge coin. If you are interested in taking up the challenge, you can pick up a geocache passport at any of the participating parks and sites or download it at www.nysparks.com
NYS Parks Saratoga - Capital Region will be hosting a similar challenge!! 10 caches found in the Sara-Cap Region Challenge can be used toward the Central Challenge (and visa versa)!
Be sure to check each park or site’s unique web page for possible trail maps and other facility specific information. www.nysparks.com
Be sure to bring a good old fashioned GPSr with you, as many of our beautiful State Parks/ Historic sites have limited or no cell service!!!
This cache contains a unique stamp which must stay with the cache. Use this stamp to mark your passport. This stamp is NOT a trade item. Some of the items in the cache are park souvenirs and do not need to be replaced with a trade item.
This geocache is located on the backside of Riddell State Park, with trails and such that don’t seem to get as much love from visitors as the main loop. Therefore, you shouldn’t have to worry about too many peeking eyes!
From the cache spot, you can see the old bridge, as well as get a view of a passing train (if one should happen to be coming) not too far away. Seclusion is here, though. It’s not too far off the trail, but depending on the way you come to this cache, it could be a little bit of a slope! So pick wisely!
This is a traditional hide in the woods, so please make sure you cover it up and have it hidden so it doesn’t disappear!