To locate the final container you must proceed through 6 stages, each providing another piece of the final coordinates. Input these missing pieces in the format below to locate the final.
N39° 33.UVW
W080° 00.XYZ
Start at the provided coordinates and after completing the task at that stage, proceed to the next stage using the coordinates found there.
I highly recommend bringing along a periodic table that includes molar masses, a scientific calculator (although a four function calculator will work), a note pad and pen, your cell phone, and of course your brain.
Disclaimer: Some of these tasks may seem extremely challenging at first but can all be solved using the recommended material above.
Vegetation along the trail has increased a lot since this cache was placed, so here are some hints.
Stage 1 (posted)- River side of trail behind large oak, opposite a large downed tree.
Stage 2 - River side of trail, near exposed rocks under some decomposing railroad ties.
Stage 3 - River side of trail, near large tulip poplar, under log
Stage 4 - River side of trail, behind tulip poplar under decomposing wood.
Stage 5 - Hill side of trail, in an old rock fall.
Stage 6 - River side of trail, base of tulip poplar and under flat rock.
Final - River side, 30-40’ off trail, under very deteriorated stump.