Welcome to the Fairly Adventurous and Impressively Rewarding Hiding of Incognito Lock and Lock (F.A.I.R.H.I.L.L) Series! This is a 12 cache series with a 13th final bonus cache. This series has been designed to take you to parts of the park that are less often visited and on trails that the average park visitor may not know exists, the ultimate goal is to encourage you to explore the full 5600 acres Fair Hill NRMA has to offer! We recommend downloading the Avenza Map app and locating the Fair Hill Carriage Trails layer or acquiring a map at the park office if you feel that you may want some extra assistance on your quest.
At each cache you will have the chance to receive a clue that will help you determine the coordinates of the final 13th cache! On the cover of 6 of the 12 caches in the series there will be a letter that is associated with a number (ex. A=-5). Be sure to write down and keep track of this information, as it is the ONLY way you will be able to find the bonus 13th cache! You don't want to have to do this series twice!
This cache is located on Skip-A-Trail and you will learn why it got its name when you get there, this is a very windy back and forth trail. Trust that by staying on the trail that you will eventually get to the cache, even if by following your compass it appears that you got turned around. To reach the trailhead start your hike from Lot #1 and follow the Orange Trail. When you hit the T-intersection (marked on your waypoints) bear to the right and continue following the Orange Trail down the old 1800's farm road and beyond as you work your way towards the waypoint for the next trailhead. When you reach ground zero be sure to stop and enjoy the view! As with all caches in this series you are looking for a 6x6 clear lock and lock container. Please practice leave no trace ethics and do not disturb or destroy any vegetation while searching for caches. The park is open from sunrise to sunset and friendly, leashed pets are always welcome. For more information about Fair Hill NRMA please visit the park website - Fair Hill NRMA
For a return loop after finding the cache return to the previous trailhead waypoint (Skip-A-Trail Trailhead) and get back onto the Orange Trail. From here either double back in the direction you came from or for a longer hike continue on the Orange Trail.
Please note that while this series is open to all types of trail users you will encounter trails along the route that are restricted to bikers and hikers ONLY. Please take time to look at the signs that are posted at the beginning of each trail that indicate which types of usage are allowed for that area. Please note that if a trail is marked as unsuitable for equestrian use it is due to the possible combination of steep banks, blind corners, and bridges not rated for horses. Trails marked unsuitable for equestrian use are done so with the safety of you, your horse, and other park users in mind.
To contact a Park Ranger while visiting Fair Hill please call the Fair Hill NRMA Duty Ranger Cell Phone at 410-218-1698
To report violations of park rules or to report suspicious activity please contact Park Watch at 1-800-825-7275 or DNR Police Communications at 1-410-260-8888
To report any issues with this geocaching series, as well as any issues on the trails including broken bridges, downed trees, bees nests, and erosion problems please contact call the duty ranger at the above number or text them with a picture of the problem and an accurate description and location of the problem. Thank you!