Welcome to the CABQ Open Space 35 geocache series! This eight geocache series commemorates the City of Albuquerque Open Space Division’s 35th Anniversary, recognizes this special community milestone, and is designed to provide information to the geocaching public in a variety of areas, as described by the geocache titles. Solve for the Anniversary Commemorative Coin Passphrase with clues from all eight geocaches, and earn a 35th Anniversary Commemorative Coin!
The Open Space Alliance (OSA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization whose purpose is to promote public awareness and conservation of Open Space lands, and to educate the public about the natural, historic, cultural, educational, and recreational aspects of Open Space areas.
Our mission is to enhance the experiences of all users of Albuquerque Open Space lands by providing financial support for the Open Space Division programs; by advocating for sustainability and expansion of Open Space Division Programs; and by encouraging increased public involvement with and use of Open Space lands in and around Albuquerque.
The OSA, through the Adopt-an-Open Space Program, maintains the trail your are on right this moment, and hopes you are enjoying your geocache adventure through the magnificent Bosque. OSA is pleased to participate in the 2019 celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Albuquerque Open Space Division.
For additional information, and to join the Open Space Alliance, please visit OpenSpaceAlliance.org, or find us on Facebook!
This geocache is located near Canopy Loop Trail.
Find all eight "CABQ Open Space 35” passphrase geocaches, and solve for the Anniversary Coin Passphrase with clues found on the inside of each geocache. Use the following template for the clues —
Passphrase: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
To claim your Anniversary Commemorative Coin, please go to the Montessa Park CABQ Open Space Administration Office, and provide the Coin Passphrase to a CABQ Open Space employee.
NOTE: the Montessa Park Office may only be accessed Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
A complete list of the geocaches in the CABQ Open Space 35 series may be found within the CABQ Open Space 35 #1: CABQ Open Space Division; GC859AW description page.
Starting at the CABQ Open Space Visitor Center, roundtrip for geocaches #2 - #8 along River Loop and Canopy Loop Trails is approximately 2.25 miles (see Spoiler Pic ‘OSVC and Bosque Trail Access’ map). Please stay on designated trails and limit your off-trail travel as much as possible, in order to protect our special and delicate Bosque ecosystem.
NOTE: normal CABQ Open Space Visitor Center hours are Tuesday - Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Visitor Center is CLOSED every MONDAY, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Enjoy the series search, and your stroll in the CABQ Open Space / Bosque!
*** Congrats to 2bassetslaves on her clever FTF!!! ***