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2018 Metro Parks GeoTrail - Homestead Multi-Cache

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Columbus Metro Parks: The trail has ended. Archiving caches to prepare for next year. Just a reminder that the GeoTour is still going on. See you all next year. Happy Caching!!

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Hidden : 4/15/2018
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


Enjoy a walking tour of Homestead Metro Park on this “choose your own adventure” style 5-stage multi cache.

 

Stage 1: At the given coordinates, answer the following question: How many yellow sidewalk squares are located in this area?

 

If you found 3, go to these coordinates for Stage 2:   N40° 03.101 W83° 11.005

If you found 4, go to these coordinates for Stage 2:   N40° 03.101 W83° 10.990

 

Stage 2: How many times does the word “your” appear on this sign?

 

If you found 1, go to these coordinates for Stage 3: N40° 03.153  W83° 10.975

If you found 2, go to these coordinates for Stage 3: N40° 03.144  W83° 10.999

 

Stage 3: How many slides does this playground have?

 

If you found 2, go to these coordinates for Stage 4: N40° 03.212  W83° 10.989

If you found 4, go to these coordinates for Stage 4: N40° 03.204  W83° 11.046

 

Stage 4: Look for a small container that has the coordinates for the final location inside. Be cautious, as there are lots of muggles in this park - if you hadn’t noticed already!


To participate in the Metro Park GeoTrail go to Columbus Metro Parks GeoTrail  to find complete instructions. Download and print the GeoTrail page and complete at least 15 GeoTrail caches. As you find the caches, fill in the code words on the GeoTrail page. The first 100 teams to return their forms are eligible to receive a Metro Parks Geocoin. You will need all 19 clues to complete the puzzle and unlock the coordinates of the Bonus Puzzle Cache. Mark your calendar for the GeoTrail Celebration on October 5th.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ab arfg urer

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)