This is a simple puzzle cache to highlight a new viewing platform on a hiking trail. There is a nice platform to view the surrounding scenery below and some labeled plants at the platform. There are informational signs all along the trail about the local plants and animals and there are signs at this view point as well.
To figure the final location for the cache, add 573 to N 32 13.000 and add 936 to W 110 59.000.
In the vicinity of the cache there are several cache types: traditional, multi, wherigo, virtual, this puzzle and soon an earth cache. Busy day!
FTF: CopperWings!
This hiking trail his is a paved road leading into a nature preserve. Many people use this trail as a major workout and come barreling up or down past you and others stroll along and take their time. Vehicles may drive by so please step completely off the tar to let them pass.
Dogs are not allowed and there is an outdoor water fountain (full of wasps in the summer) and a porta-potty about halfway up the trail. There is parallel parking along Anklam Rd. If you park in hospital or medical office parking lots there is a risk of your car being towed. There are iron bike rack posts at the base to lock your bike.
Do not leave valuables in your car and certainly do not leave anything that looks like a wallet or purse visible. Lock your purse in your trunk before you arrive as I get the feeling you are being observed as you get out of your car in some cases.
Trail hours: open 4 AM to 10 PM. During business hours step off the road for researchers passing by in their cars.
TERRAIN note: The distance to the top is 1.3 miles. If you are in good shape and hike regularly, the terrain rating is probably a 2.0. If you are not a person who exercises regularly then the terrain rating is about a 3.5, as the trail is very steep in many places . It is mostly steep but paved throughout, so technically it is wheelchair accessible all the way to the top of the hill.