If you haven't been to Pleasanton Ridge this cache is for you. The first part of the hike is all uphill but once you reach the top the trail levels out. You will need to collect clues at each of the waypoints and do a little bit of math to obtain the final coordinates. Be sure to bring along plenty of water and a snack or 2 for the trail.
What the reviewers are saying about this cache...
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Cachers Blog: "Worth the effort. The final will hold you in suspense until the very end. A must hike."
Starting Coord:
A = Single digit number on the trail post marker.
Waypoint 2:
B = Single digit number on the trail post marker.
Waypoint 3:
C = Two digit number on the green cylinder. Ignore the letters.
D = Three digit number on the fire hydrant followed by letters WWP. Just above the year 2009.
Waypoint 4:
E = Two digit number on the trail post marker.
Waypoint 5:
F = Single digit number after the decimal point just below the word LOCATION.
Waypont 6:
G = Two digit water post number following the letter B.
H = Single digit number before the decimal point just below the word LOCATION.
Waypoint 7:
J = Two digit water post number following the letter B.
K = Single digit number before the decimal point just below the word LOCATION.
Waypoint 8:
L = Two digit water post number following the letter B.
M = Single digit number after the decimal point just below the word LOCATION.
Waypoint 9:
N = Two digit water post number following the letter B.
P = Single digit number before the decimal point just below the word LOCATION.
--- NORTH COORDS ---
XXX = (A * 10) + (B*20) + (C*6) + (D*2)+(E*3)+(F*8)+(G*2)
--- WEST COORDS ---
YYY = (H*4)+(J*10)+(K*2)+(L*9)+(M*2)+(N*2)+(P*2)
N37 36.XXX, W121 53.YYY
You can validate your puzzle solution with
certitude.
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NORTH CHECKSUM: 27, WEST CHECKSUM: 22