Over the course of the past few months, I've found myself running this trail quite often. Something about the cool rock formations and cooling riverfront really distracts me from how bad my legs hurt. I've always wanted to put a cache down here to let others enjoy the area too. So, I invite you to visit the Brewer Hill Trail located in the West Virginia Core Arboretum.
The Brewer Hill Trail is a short trail, but I anticipate you will find it much different than the other trails in the area. While it does lead up the hill and presumably connects behind the W.V.U. athletic facilities, you should access this cache via the Mon River Trail. (Unless you want to try your hand at repelling; don't worry, the rope is provided.) Parking coordinates are listed in the waypoint list below.
To locate the 'Runner's Perch', you will first need to locate the sign marking the trailhead for the Brewer Hill Trail. I want you to share a laugh, I know I did when I read this sign. You'll see why when you get there. Follow the directions below to sleuth out the final location.
Obtain the values of 'A' through 'G' by locating the Brewer Hill Trailhead sign.
All values are two-digit numbers.
The Brewer Hill Trail is 0.A miles long
The average grade of the trail is 7.B
C% of the trail is D% or higher
The average cross slope of the trail is 9%
E% of the trail has a cross slope greater than F%
The average tread with of the trail is G.5 inches
The trail surface is soil
100% of the trail is firm.
The final can be located at
N 39° 38. ???
= ( B * E ) - ( B + C + E )
W 79° 59. ???
FINAL COORD SUM CHECK = THIRTY EIGHT
The final container is an old 30 cal ammo can container in a typical hiding spot. The coords are a bit soft in this area, but you'll know when you are in the correct area. Please exercise extreme caution when retrieving the final container. Kids and pets may want to wait down on the pavement. After you sign the log, please replace it EXACTLY as you found it, even if it is a bit challenging. As crazy as it seems, I anticipate this area to experience a lot of muggle traffic and I would hate for it to get stolen because it didn't get tucked away properly. As always, be safe and happy caching!