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CoolieCache Mideast #8: "The Sign Cache" Multi-Cache

Hidden : 7/10/2017
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


This cache is a micro cache located in Oakland, Maryland. This multicache has five stages to it. Each stage, aside from the final location, will bring you to a sign which will give you the information needed to get to the next stage. The posted coordinates will take you to a sign which starts with the word "Oakland".

Stage 1:

The coordinates to the second stage are N 39° 24.((A+8B) - 2363)' W 79° 24.((A+5B) - 1750)'.

A = The number given to the lodge. (Oakland Lodge # A)

B = The number of letters in the last name of "Carl".

Stage 2:

The coordinates to the third stage are N 39° 24.((15A+25B) - 50)' W 79° 24.((50A+51B) -4)'.

A= The number of words on the sign.

B = The number of letters in the second word of the sign.

Stage 3 (There are three signs near each other on the same side of the road, so pick the middle one):

The coordinates to the fourth stage are N 39° 24.((50A+10B) - 5)' W 79° 24.((100A+95B) - 20)'.

A = The number of words on the sign.

B = The number of letters in the direction of the arrow on the sign. (up, down, left, right)

Stage 4:

The coordinates to the final location are N 39° 24.(11A+10B) - 13)' W 79° 24.((30A+30B) - 111)'.

A = The number of words on the sign.

B = The number on the sign.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Zntargvp.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)