This multi-stage cache is the first in a series that will feature weaknesses in locks which must be exploited to find/open the final stage. You MUST read the entire description before searching for this cache. The information provided in this series is meant to be used for recreational purposes only.
At the posted coordinates you will find a lock attached to a sign post. This is stage one. In order to reach stage two you’ll have to decode the lock. The four digit combination that you will discover will be used as a substitute for the letters ABCD in the following coordinates.
S2: N 30° 25.9AB‘ W 091° 05.4CD’
No special tools are required to decode this lock. You decode the lock by grabbing the lock body and applying tension to the shackle (pulling on the lock) and feeling for looseness in each digit of the combination ( wiggle the numbers, if one is extra loose it is probably part of the correct combination). If all digits feel the same advance each by one and check again. If a digit feels looser leave it as it is. If done properly one can open this lock in 1-3 minutes using this technique. I highly recommend watching this video which demonstrates how to take advantage of the lock’s poor design.
The final stage is within walking distance of stage one. It is an ammo can containing a logbook, pen, and some trash bags if one is willing to help clean up the park along the way. Watch out for poison ivy at the final stage, it wasn’t very noticeable when I first scouted it out, but it is vigorously growing now.
There are some toys to keep the cache kids happy and some small locks to swap for. Please leave something of equal value.
FTF prize is a master lock dial combination lock, STF prize is a lower quality dial lock made by guard.