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SMH Two Four 23 Wherigo Cache

This cache has been archived.

Xira: These are done now. Thanks to the last finders, the containers and tags have already been removed from the Outback/Ridgetop and PWT trails. I will be removing the ones from the Rockhopper and Dogsleds trails over the next week.

Thank you to all who visited these caches.

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Hidden : 9/22/2017
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:




A two-four of wherigo caches that will take you on a visual tour of the South March Highlands



Alert: You are about to download a file that contains further details needed to find this geocache. As the cache owner, I represent that this file is safe to download although it has not been checked by Groundspeak or by the reviewer for possible malicious content. Download this file at your own risk. Print the datasheet


Notes:

  • The caches are organized along four routes based on the trail on which they are located. The caches along each route share a single wherigo cartridge.
  • Along with the wherigo cartridges, the datasheet is an essential tool for doing this cache. Click the green picture link above to print the file and bring it along with you. If you did other routes before the Outback and Ridgetop route was published, be sure to download the datasheet again.
  • The datasheet includes additional information about the wherigos, such as advice about device settings and how to combine routes.
  • This is a visual tour - you will be guided along the trail by a series of pictures, augmented with verbal descriptions. With the exception of trailheads and caches, no distance or heading is provided.
  • If you have a choice of devices, use the one with the larger screen.
  • Parking is available along the Old Second Line road, along the west side.
  • Most information is collected while standing on the trail. Occasionally you may need to step off 2-5m to read a tag. There are two exceptions on the Outback and Ridgetop route. There are two tags that require going up to 90m off the main trail. Informal trails make them easy to access in three seasons. Their winter accessability without snowshoes is currently unknown.
  • Most caches, but not all, are within 30m of the trail.
  • The highlands are popular with mountain bikers. Be courteous and step out of their way.
  • Copy and paste logs are fine.

The Outback and Ridgetop route is the longest and hardest of the routes. The terrain is frequently uneven and there are some stretches along Ridgetop that have no shade. The route itself is 7km long. The start, at signpost #33, is a 2km hike from the Brady trailhead.


Be sure to have sturdy footwear and lots of water. You won't see many people in there so go in a group.

Be sure to have enough power to keep your device going for 4 to 6 hours. If you have multiple devices, you can stagger them. Use the "Restart at Picture Location" item in the Toolkit to start the wherigo at any place a picture is provided. There is a picture at every signpost and location marker, as well as a few other places of interest.


SMH Two Four Trail Map

Downloading the wherigo cartridge: To ensure that you hear sound, be sure to download the correct file for your device. Phone and tablet users should choose"Pocket PC Device" in the "Download cartridge file for" menu.
Route Wherigo Trailhead Length Caches
Rockhopper Wherigo page Klondike 3 km GC6TV8C, GC6TV8G, GC6TV8J, GC6TV8K, GC6TV8N
North and South Dogsleds Wherigo page Brady 4 km GC6TV8Q, GC6TV8W, GC6TV8Z, GC6TV92, GC6TV94, GC6TV96, GC6TV97
PWT Wherigo page Brady 9 km GC6TV98, GC6TV9B, GC6TV9E, GC6TV9M, GC6TV9Q, GC7EKVE, GC7EKVH
Outback and Ridgetop Wherigo page Brady 11 km GC6TV9Z, GC6TVA2, GC6TVA3, GC6TVA6, GC6TVA9, GC6TVAC, GC6TVAD


A detailed map of the trails in the South March Highlands is available here.


The trails are well marked with directional signs wherever official trails intersect. If you get lost, follow the trail to any intersection, then follow the "P" arrows. That will take you back to the Klondike trailhead.

Many thanks to Walkslots for beta testing the caches along the Outback and Ridgetop route.

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