If you enjoy caches like this one, check out these other covered bridge caches.
Dogs Allowed
Less than 500 ft. from car to cache
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A. Bulls Covered Bridge N41 40.545 W73 30.569 Over the Housatonic, explore the nearby park with wonderful views of the river and falls. Don’t forget your camera. Take your swim suit for a quick dip in the pools by the rapids and falls further into the park.
Bulls quiz: What does the sign say on the portal above the entrance to the bridge?
1. Bulls Bridge
2. Height Clearance 10'3"
3. Single Lane Bridge
ENTER A answer (1, 2 or 3) = ________
B. Kent Falls Covered Bridge N41 46.589 W73 24.983 is a foot bridge in Kent Falls Park. To avoid the parking fee during the summer season, park here N41 46.594 W73 25.129 on the opposite side of the road. Walk 600 easy feet to the bridge. Off-season, you can park for free in the Kent Falls parking area right next to the bridge. Note that Kent Falls is the highest falls in CT.
Kent quiz: What year was Camp Macedonia established as indicated on the sign next to the bridge?
1. 1934
2. 1935
3. 1936
ENTER B answer (1, 2 or 3) = ________
C. West Cornwall Covered Bridge N41 52.294 W73 21.796 This is the other covered bridge over the Housatonic.
West Cornwall quiz: What number is on the green marker under the “One Lane Bridge” sign on the east end of the bridge?
1. 04779
2. 01338
3. 05844
ENTER C answer (1, 2 or 3) = ________
Cache Coordinates:
Enter the number for each of your three answers and add them up:
A______ + B _______ + C _______ = Total ________
The coordinates for the cache are determined by your total. (Not all possible totals are listed -- only one right one and four wrong ones, enough to make you do the tour. But it’s worth it!)
If your total is 4, the cache coordinates are: N 41° 52.211 W 073° 21.776
If your total is 5, the cache coordinates are: N 41° 52.147 W 073° 21.802
If your total is 6, the cache coordinates are: N 41° 52.137 W 073° 21.764
If your total is 7, the cache coordinates are: N 41° 52.106 W 073° 21.806
If your total is 8, the cache coordinates are: N 41° 52.100 W 073° 21.806
Start your walking hunt from the parking lot at N 41° 52.179 W 073° 21.754. The container is a "bottle preform" container. Encrypted hint beneath poem.
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THE CORNWALL COVERED BRIDGE
I'm just a covered bridge that's all;
For years in this place I've stood;
Can some wish for my downfall,
Because I'm made of wood!
I've seen the years both come and go;
I've spanned this stream for years
I've stood the test of rain and snow;
I've helped both those in smiles and tears.
And now some ask to take me down,
And some to keep me here;
I don't belong to any town
But to those who hold me dear.
E.H. Hotchkiss
Howard, Andrew R., Covered Bridges of Connecticut, a guide, The Village Press, Unionville, Connecticut, 1985.
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