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Sentinel Point Traditional Cache

Hidden : 7/7/2019
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
4.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


Sentinel Point is a prominent peak topping out at 12,527 feet on the west slopes of Pikes Peak. It's visible for miles and casts an imposing shadow over Horsethief Falls and Park.

It's a difficult hike, but there is a trail most of the way from Horsethief Park - follow the signs and bear right on 704C. Depending on your route, the hike may be between 6 and 9 miles round trip. But the vistas are so grand above timberline in the summer that the miles just seem to melt away...

The summit is a jumble of gigantic boulders. The last 20 or 30 feet to the summit are Class 3 (requires hands to climb). Be safe and follow the cairned route up the east / southeast side of the point. Once at the summit, enjoy the benchmark and then go find the cache a little to the south. The cache is directly under a 6-foot boulder with an unusual growth of orange lichen at its tip. See the spoiler photos for additional guidance. It's a long way to go to DNF ... take the spoiler photo!

Congratulations to nvgoldfish - First to Find!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fcbvyre cubgb - tb nebhaq naq guebhtu gb trg haqre gur fcrpvsvp obhyqre.

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)