This cache is near the beginning of a section of the former Manchester & Keene railroad, recently opened to public use. The railroad opened in 1878 for rail service betwen Keene and Nashua.It operated for a bit over 50 years. The flood of 1936 damaged many trestles beyond repair and rail service never reopened.
Near this cache we see one of the challenges faced by the Harris Center to reopen the rail trail to pedestrian use. They have had to build this and several other bridges on sections of rail trail between Hancock and Harrisville at sites where the trestles once existed.
This cache is a a small lock & lock placed just before the trestle. It is NOT down the bank, and please don't climb on the bank or the stonework.This cache complies with the 1.5 terrain rating I have given it and can be almost reached from the trail.
To get to the trailhead, from Hancock village center, go left on Old Dublin Rd opposite the post office. Continue for 0.9 miles. Then left into the driveway marked #92, next to an enormous boulder. You will find space for a few cars as well as an information board and trail map.