My son has soccer here a lot and I always wondered why there weren't more caches here so we decided to place a multi. This cache will take you on a tour of two connected parks. The muggle factor throughout can be quite high at times although at the two physical hides you should be muggle free.The first part you will explore the area with a virtual stage to get the coordinates to take you to stage 2. At this stage, you will find a field puzzle you will solve to get you coordinates to the final stage. The GPS is a little bouncy when under tree cover. Both physical stages are typical hides. There are trails to both throughout so bushwhacking should be minimal to none. The coordinates you get from the virtual part will fill in the rest of 38 5A.BCD and 77 1E.FGH
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Virtual stages to get coordinates for stage 2 which has a field puzzle.
Waypoint E- At the playground, look for the sign that lists the alphabet. How many silver dots are under the number 6. This is E.
Waypoint A- Looking at the sign in front of you, which note tells you to please dispose of pet waste at proper receptacles. This is A.
Waypoint D- On the brown workout sign, there is a 3 digit PO Box listed. What is the 2nd digit? This is D.
Waypoint G- While looking at the large sign for Ranger Road Park, how many times does the letter C appear on the entire sign? This is G.
Waypoint C- Find the light pole. On the pole there is a label with C0517 and B18_. The number that comes after the 8 is C.
Waypoint H- At the playground, find the tallest rope ladder. How many rope rungs tall is this ladder? This is H.
Waypoint F- Waypoint F- Facing the bench, there is a large tree to the left of the bench. There is a carving on the right hand side of the tree about 6 feet high. The carving is a string of numbers. What number comes after the 3? This is F
Waypoint B- On the metal bench, there are two different alternating amounts of circles making the width of the bench. The amount of circles in the longer width is B.
Checksum of letters A-H=34
NOTICE: This cache is hidden with the permission of the City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation Department. Geocachers must abide by all City of Fairfax Parks rules, regulations and other restrictions. This specifically includes park access times. Unless posted otherwise, all Fairfax City Parks are open from Dawn to Dusk. Night Caching in these parks is expressly forbidden.
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