This is the third cache in our "Ferrous" series. This cache is hidden in the Pineries Open Space.
The cache is NOT hidden at the posted coordinates. Solve the following puzzle to determine where the cache is hidden.
From where the cache is hidden, the posted coordinates for Coniferous #15 are 4,378 yards away, the posted coordinates for Coniferous #17 are 17,125 inches away, and the posted coordinates for Coniferous #16 are 200,294 centimeters away.
The solved coordinates for this cache end in the number 7 for both latitude and longitude (N 39 XX.XX7, W 104 XX.XX7).
The Pineries Open Space trail was opened on 6/27/2020. It is an 8.7 mile loop from the parking lot with about 500’ of elevation gain. From the trail you can see some old growth Ponderosa Pine forest as well as burn areas from the fire of 2013. For more information, please see the following link: https://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/trails/pineries-open-space/
Congratulations to WingsAndTales and kenyansherpa for co-FTF!!!