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Hunters Bay Trail – Boardwalk Mystery Cache

Hidden : 9/4/2017
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


The Hunters Bay Trail, built in 2005, is a 3.8 km walking, running, and cycling trail.  It begins at the Centre Street bridge near KWH Pipe and winds along the river, the South shore of Hunters Bay, and ends at Hwy #11.

This geoart series will take you along the Hunters Bay Trail and teach you some environmental and historical information about Hunters Bay.  This is a beautiful trail during all seasons.  To help you picture the trail through out the year we have included a few photos.

This 450 foot floating boardwalk is a highlight along the Hunters Bay Trail and has been enjoyed by people fishing, swimming, or just relaxing from their hike.  If you have time, take a break from your hike and enjoy the beauty in your surroundings.


To find this geocache, go to the location this photo was taken, and make a projection of 13 m at 98o.

Nearby, you will find a sign and the information needed for the following.

A.  What is the digital root (3 digits) of the scientific name of this animal?
B.  What is the digital root (3 digits) of the English name of this animal?
C.  What month do the females lay their eggs?
D.  Are these animals good at swimming?  Yes = 1    No = 2

The cache can be found at N45o 19.XXX W 079o 14.YYY where XXX=A-C-D3 and YYY=A+B/D+C*D+C/D.

Check sum = 397.

You will need the number on the cache lid to find the final cache in this series.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ybj

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)