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 one is a little out there well off the beaten path. Start out by heading towards the ball field behind the old comfort station. Follow the stream to your right. There isn’t a trail or even path through this area. You will have to cross the stream in a couple of spots. There are shallow spots to minimize getting your feet wet. Enjoy the views of the hills going up the valley. There are a couple trees to climb or step over depending on your height. Once you see the green ground cover covering the valley floor, you’re getting close. It should be on your left as you follow the stream a few hundred feet from the stream. Keep on Trucking and you’ll know when you’ve spotted it. Follow the stream back out. And please note there is no cell phone reception in this area and there are no trails.