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The Arboretum Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 10/17/2018
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


THE CACHE IS NOT AT THE POSTED COORDINATES (but you still have to go there)

The coordinates will take you to the trailhead of the Spencer J Roemer Arboretum at the South Village section of SUNY Geneseo. There you will see a sign that will give you the required information. Please message me if you have any issues with the puzzle as it is meant to teach about the area and not to stump you.

The Puzzle

The cache is located at N42 47.ABC W77 49.XYZ

A=The last digit in the year Dr Roemer started as Director of Admissions

B=The last digit in the year this land became part of the Wadsworth Homestead

C=How many achres make up the arboretum divided by 5

X=Poison Ivy can lead to nasty skin irritation for up to this many weeks

Y=The last digit in the year that Dr Roemer made his donation to the college to establish the arboretum plus 1

Z=The number of letters in the genus of the snake minus 1

Visitor parking is avaliable at the listed parking coordinates. There are 2 spots set aside in Lot V for Arboretum visitors. As always, Use all SUNY Geneseo parking lots at your own risk. Arboretum hours are dawn until dusk. NO NIGHT CACHING. Further back in the arboretum off of the trails, there are deer cameras either place by University Police to catch kids doing drugs or by the biology department to catch animals. I think it's probably the former but I'm not sure just don't risk it. If you're having issues feel free to message me, I can give another hint (post-FTF) or head on down there, my dorm is right next to the arboretum. 

Final is a bison tube. Thanks to the Bee Hive for the container alongside the golden ammo can. Bathrooms are available in the nearby Red Jacket Dining Hall (When school is in session). Good Luck!

Note: I am a resident student at the college and will try to make sure the cache is in good condition before long breaks, but maintenance can not be conducted while school is not in session.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

TP5NLJD

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)