THIS CACHE IS NOT AT THE POSTED COORDINATES - YOU WILL NEED TO SOLVE THE PUZZLE BELOW TO FIND THE FINAL COORDINATES.
This multi cache is not intended to be difficult but should inform the geocacher on the history of the area.
The posted coordinates will take you to the “Bridging the Divide” wayside marker. Please see below for the coordinates to the final stage.
The bottom left paragraph reads “Far more expensive to build, only ___ aqueducts were constructed along the Ohio & Erie Canal’s 308–mile stretch.” Please answer the question below for the first part of the final coordinates:
N 40 39.ABC ABC = 285 + the number in the above blank.
The top right paragraph reads that “____ ____ in the river bed provided a solid foundation….” How many letters are in those two words? Please answer the question below for the second part of the final coordinates:
W 081 27.DEF DEF = 983 + the number of letters in the above two blanks.
Hint: ABC + DEF = 24
Welcome to the Rails to Rivers Geocaching Series! This sequence of caches will take you through a tunnel, over the aqueduct bridge, and on the recently constructed Bolivar Boardwalk Trail Connection. This portion of the trail is crushed limestone and offers scenic views with plenty of wildlife. The trail runs parallel to the canal for a good portion of the caches. Parking is available at the McDonnell Trailhead (N 40 39.254 W 081 28.121) and the Canal Bend Trailhead (N 40 39.288 W 081 29.089). Restrooms are available at the Canal Bend Trailhead. Benches are conveniently located along the trail.
Photos of the aqueduct in the 1830s:
The trail can occasionally be busy at times, so keep an eye out for others.
These caches are located within close proximity to the trail, and all containers are small to regular sized.
Bring your own pen / pencil.
Please replace all of the caches just like you found them.