Metroparks Iron Belle Trail 2020 Series
NOTICE: The cache is not at the posted coordinates!
Michigan's Iron Belle Trail is the newest addition to Michigan's thousands of miles of recreational trails. Two routes makeup Michigan's Iron Belle Trail; one for hikers and one for bicyclists. Both routes stretch from Detroit to Ironwood, each taking a separate route to complete the journey. Part of Michigan's Iron Belle Trail passes right through the Metroparks, click HERE to see!
Shortly after the first of the year the Metropark Cache Crew met with the parks manager to develop plans for 2020 events and geocaching series. Shortly after that it became apparent that the COVID-19 pandemic was going to make group meetings and events impossible for most of 2020. This cache is one of a series 12 geocaches which was to be released on National Trails Day June 6, 2020. There was no event associated with this series. A link to all 12 of the caches may be found HERE.
This is the bonus cache for this series.
In the cover of the cache you will find a code. Record this code for the location of the bonus cache. You will need the code from all 12 of the caches in this series for the location of the bonus cache.
Determining the coordinates of the Bonus Cache
The coordinates of the bonus cache are:N 4A” BC. DEF’ W 8U” VW. XYZ’ The numbers replacing the letters are in the codes found in each of the covers of the 12 cache containers.
Also, record this code for entering into an online form for registration for a commemorative collectible for those that complete the series AND to be placed in a drawing for a chance to win a Gift Card. The link to the form is found HERE.
MIB Bonus-Sanitizer
HAND SANITIZER – Covid19 has taught everyone the importance of cleaning our hands. Dirty hands are the biggest contributor to illness in the backcountry. This happens because many hikers leave proper hygiene habits behind when they hit the trail. But this is an easy issue to avoid, so bring a small container of hand sanitizer and use it after bathroom breaks and before preparing meals. As a bonus, it is also flammable and can be used as a firestarter.
This cache is located within Oakwoods Metropark, a part of the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority park system. A Metropark Vehicle Entry Permit is required: Annual Permit $40. Senior(62+) Permit $29. Daily Permit $10.
For General information please call 810-227-2752 or 800-47-PARKS. Or visit our website at www.metroparks.com.
All park rules and regulations apply. Park in parking lots only. Check the Metroparks website for park hours.
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The permit for this cache was submitted prior to the 4/15/20202 deadline and was approved by Kevin Arnold | Southern District Interpretive Services Supervisor Huron-Clinton Metroparks