This is a replacement for a cache that was on a structure since removed. This cache has a new code and will count as an additional find to the archived cache for the geocoin.
This cache is not ON the Illinois Big Tree Champion, but in a secluded spot nearby.
Bald Hill geocaches are part one of our new Geotrail series! Once a month, the forest preserve will highlight one of our properties by placing new geocaches. Collect codes from log books for a geocoin prize. Find 15 caches and get a Byron Forest Preserve geocoin. Find 25 caches and receive both the regular and limited edition versions! May geocaches are on our new Bald Hill Prairie Preserve.
Current Geotrail caches:
Bald Hill Biggest Tree in Illinois
Bald Hill Rock Bottom
Bald Hill East View
Bald Hill South View
Bald Hill West View
Bald Hill North View Part Two
Nardi Preserve North Section
Nardi Preserve East Loop
Nardi Preserve Woodpecker Ridge
Nardi Preserve West Boundary
Nardi Preserve Rohrssen Hill
Nardi Preserve Limestone Wash
Jarrett Prairie-Black Bart's Treasure
Bald Hill North View
Bald Hill North View
Bald Hill North View
Bald Hill North View
Coming when the weather cooperates: Barrick Oaks Homestead Preserve, He-Leo Two Rivers Wetland Preserve, and Jarrett Prairie Preserve. At least 25 geocaches will be available to find for the geocoin prize by September, and our Geotrail series will culminate in an event in the fall (the event will also count as a find). UPDATE: Hot weather and storms interrupted this last year. I am on track to make up for it! Sorry for the delay.
Redeem codes at the Jarrett Prairie Center, 7993 N River Road, Byron. 815-234-8535. Hours of operation: M, W, F 8 am-4:30 pm; T, Th 8 am-8 pm; Sat & Sun 9 am-4 pm. You may also send a message to the cache owner if you need other arrangements.