9/6/03 - With all the recent construction for Syracuse University's new playing fields near the cache hiding spot, I checked today and confirmed that it's still there, and hidden well enough to be a challenge. The only difference is that it's no longer quite as deep into the woods. I hope our dear old Captain won't mind.
8/18/02 - Note the new coordinates. I confirmed the existence of the cache box exactly where I had moved it after the first hiding spot fell apart in the mud from all the rain water, but then noticed the published coordinates had somehow not been changed from the original location - my apologies. Even experienced players make mistakes!
...previously...
The good Captain Hook kept a treasure chest in Syracuse-town for the long winter nights. He had to stay close to water, of course, but well away from pesky treasure seekers. Needing a lair in the city, somewhere near a public park seemed a likely spot, indeed. A road is close, but not too close, so wear yer boots.
This is where he left his chest: a plot of land known by his namesake, the Hookway.
Hear ye well lassies and laddies! One might say this be a learned, university neighborhood, but you won't feel much o' that while you're standin' here. You'll be in a thin-grown forest, with young trees, brush, and grassy spots here and about. Old paths run all around, criss-crossing and confused. None goes right to the treasure. Some wee kiddies must think these paths be shortcuts from their neighborhood to the park. Who knows? Not me. But, I do know this: being a city of pirates, me thinks you'll be wise to travel with good company in these parts. Yargh! Listen for the sound of tick-tock...and mind the Crock!