Pettis Path #2 Letterbox
The cache is NOT at the posted coordinates. Instead, follow the below directions to find the cache.
At the starting coordinates, look both directions along the paved path. In one direction, you will see something unnatural that is looming large. Walk along the path towards this thing, but don’t despair—as you pass it you will see an interesting assemblage of rocks on your left that are sure to cheer you up.
Keep going past these rocks, and you will soon see something on your right that will truly test your ‘mettle.’ Instead, of ‘ironing’ that challenge out, head the opposite direction, taking the clearing in the trees and bushes that leads downhill.
As you proceed downhill the clearing will slowly curve to your left. You will eventually come to a point where the trail splits into a "T." Take the path to the right, proceeding past the discarded gateway.
Continue downhill about 40 steps. The main path will curve toward the left and get flatter. Instead, look toward your right, where there will be a less obvious cleared path headed uphill. Follow this path for about 15 steps, where you will see a green post to your left. Please be careful here, as there is some old barbed wire near the post. Along the path there will be a downed giant. In this giant, a few feet uphill of the post, will be a nice hidey-hole that houses your treasure.
Be sure to re-hide the container as found. Please leave the stamp inside the cache, and bring your own ink pad, if stamping.
Thanks for visiting and happy caching, all!
This series is along a newly constructed hike and bike path following Pettis Avenue. This paved trail spans four miles between Forest Hills Eastern High School and Chief Hazy Cloud Park.
For the most efficient caching experience, use the recommended parking area and pursue the caches in numerical order. Parking coords, the path, and all caches are located on public land recently acquired by Kent County. However, you may see some structures, objects, etc. from the previous owners.
This series is meant to be completed while walking the paved path, however caches ARE NOT directly alongside the trail. Some may require bushwhacking and/or difficult terrain. This area is adjacent to the Grand River and may be muddy, wet, or just plain flooded (pun intended!) during certain times of the year. Please note terrain ratings and pay attention to your surroundings while hunting these caches!
11/10/24: Parking updated! There is a newly paved parking lot and trailhead at Egypt Valley Rd & Pettis Ave. If you are biking the whole path, you can start at Chief Hazy Cloud Park or Forest Hills East High School.
Congrats to Merlin1392, Flyguysgal, BinderyGuy, & CCSquire on the New Year’s Eve group FTF!