Explore the Darby Bend Lakes area of Prairie Oaks Metro Park while completing this 4-stage multi-cache. Feel free to bring your canoe, kayak, fishing pole or furry four-legged friend to get the most enjoyment out of this beautiful area. You may want to bring your own pen. Be sure to check out the other 20 other caches that are a part of this year’s Metro Parks GeoTrail!
STAGE 1: At the given coordinates, check out the fishing regulations. The number of bass you may keep is “A” and the number of catfish you may keep is “B”. Enter these numbers into N 40 00.A38, W 83 15.B68 to get the coordinates for Stage 2.
STAGE 2: Check out the green sign with the trail name. The amount of K’s on the sign is “C” and the amount of R’s is “D”. Look carefully! Enter these numbers into N 40 00.C98, W 83 15.0D6 for the coordinates for Stage 3.
STAGE 3: Read the sign at this location. The number of 9’s on the sign is “E” and the number of 1’s is “F”. Enter these numbers into N 40 00.E80, W 83 15.02F to discover the location of the cache.
To participate in the Metro Park GeoTrail go to 2019 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 word on the GeoTrail page. The first 100 teams to return their forms are eligible to receive a Metro Parks Geocoin. You will need all 20 code words to complete the puzzle and unlock the coordinates to the Bonus Puzzle Cache. Mark your calendar for the GeoTrail Celebration on October 12th.