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Which Benchmark Is This ? - #3 Mystery Cache

Hidden : 3/19/2019
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


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The cache is not located at the posted coordinates! This is the third in the series. There are a number of different ways you might be able to solve this. If you have any difficulty with it, please contact me after the FTF .

I haven't concentrated too much on benchmarks recently but since I've always enjoyed caches that were benchmark-related, I thought I'd try some simple puzzles that are based on benchmarks.

All you have to do is identify this benchmark, enter the six character benchmark code (XXXXXX) into the certitudes checker and if you're correct, the checker will respond with the coordinates for the cache. Since GC.com no longer maintains a Benchmark Database it is now quite a bit more difficult to find this code. For a quick way to get it, see the hint.

When you find the cache there might be a somewhat obstructed view of this benchmark to the southwest over the wall if you look carefully (and depending upon the foliage). If you want the same view as the above photo, you should take the short drive to the benchmark coordinates. No need to get out of your car when you get to the benchmark location!

**** The benchmark code is: KU2933.****

Congratulations to Iggy317 on FTF!

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Here is a photo of what you might be able to see from near the cache site. Photo was taken on 3/17/2019. If you really enjoy looking at benchmarks, and want to see it up close like the above photo, I suggest you take the short drive to the coordinates of the benchmark.




You can validate your puzzle solution with certitude.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Chmmyr: Vs lbh qba'g erpbtavmr guvf orapuznex sebz gur cubgb, lbh jvyy arrq gb qvt n ovg qrrcre. Pbqr vf cebivqrq va uvqqra grkg ba gur pnpur cntr. Uvqr: 30

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)