After finding all the 2020 GeoTrail locations, use the code words to solve the following puzzle.
The location of the cache is not at the entrance to Sharon Woods Metro Park. You will find the correct coordinates by solving this PUZZLE!! You can solve this online then print it out. Or you can print it out or save it as a pdf. and fill it in.
Coordinates: N 40 M.OPT W 082 BA.HLG
M = The number of M’s in the puzzle
O = The number of O’s in the puzzle
P = The number of P’s in the puzzle
T = The number of T’s in the puzzle + 1
B = The number of B’s in the puzzle + 1
A = The number of A’s in the puzzle - 1
H = The number of H’s in the puzzle + 1
L = The number of L’s in the puzzle - 1
G = The number of G’s in the puzzle
Once you find the correct cache location, you will need to solve this additional puzzle to determine the 4 digit code to unlock the cache.
lock code = FIRE
F = The number of F's in the puzzle + 1
I = The number of I's in the puzzle - 7
R = The number of R's in the puzzle + 4
E = The number of E's in the puzzle - 8
Be sure to check out the other 19 other caches that are a part of this year’s Metro Parks GeoTrail! And, remember to wash your hands when you finish caching! To participate in the Metro Park GeoTrail go to MetroParks.net to find complete instructions. Download and print the GeoTrail page and complete at least 15 GeoTrail caches. As you find the caches, write the code word on the GeoTrail page. The first 100 teams to return their forms are eligible to receive a Metro Parks Geocoin.