This cache is located on the Trans Canada Trail along the side of one of Canada's great rivers, the South Saskatchewan.
Where the cache is located was under about 10 feet of water during the 2013 flood. The water level was just below the girders on the Trans Canada highway bridge just to the west of the cache location. There was some fear that the river would crest higher causing a lot of trouble for the East West flow of traffic and the CIty of Medicine. At it highest point, the river caused the 2 vehicle bridges downstream to be closed, almost completely cutting off access between the North and South parts of the city.
A lot of the lower parts of the city were affected by severe flooding and since then, the City has taken steps to build some berms (dikes) along the river's banks. There are openings in the berms that can be quickly and easily closed in case of another great flood.
The Trans Canada trail is a great place to experience some of Canada's natural beauty and is a very enjoyable place to bike, hike, get some exercise for you and your kids/pets (please clean up after your pets!, there are stations at the trail heads for doggie dodo bags)
The Trans Canada Trail though Medicine Hat connects to 150 kms of walking/bike trails maintained by the City of Medicine Hat and also to a trail connecting it to the trails in the Town of Redcliff. Maps are available at the tourism booth and other "touristy" locations in the city.
You CANNOT access the cache from anywhere but the Trail so, follow these instruction to get to the nearest access point to the trail.
If you are making a stop from the Highway, take the 3rd Street NW exit (either direction works) and look for a parking spot near the given coordinates. If it is dry you will be able to park off the north side of 3rd street right opposite the trail head. If it is wet (or the field looks muddy), please park about a block East of the trail head on the side of the street.
Local cachers probably know of several other ways to access this the trail.
As you take the short walk along the trail you will probably see much of our local wildlife. Beavers, Deer, Pelicans, Geese and Ducks. You may also see fish jump in the river. (This river is great for Sturgeon and they occasionally break the water's surface.) Snakes MIGHT be around, but the trail is usually so busy they don't hang around on it.
Please replace the cache as found and enjoy the whole experience the area has to offer.