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Mallard Challenge Cache: 2^8 States Mystery Cache

Hidden : 1/7/2023
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


The cache IS at the posted coordinates.  However, this is a challenge geocache- you will have to meet certain requirements to log this one as a find.

This series of challenge caches are hidden at Mallard Creek Recreation Center & Community Park- please stick to daylight hours.  The south parking at the Community Center is limited to when the center is open- please see the Community Center page for hours.  If the center is closed, you can always trek the trails down from the northern part of the park.

This challenge will require you to visit several US States (or DC) and make an increasing number of finds in each state.  The requirements are based on powers of 2- doubling numbers 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, etc.  The full list of finds you'll need:

  • 1 Find in State #1
  • 2 Finds in State #2
  • 4 Finds in State #3
  • 8 Finds in State #4
  • 16 Finds in State #5
  • 32 Finds in State #6
  • 64 Finds in State #7
  • 128 Finds in State #8
  • 256 Finds in State #9

An example qualification is shown below:

There is no time requirement on the finds.  Lab caches do not count, as they do not have location/state information.  A challenge checker has been added to confirm whether or not you qualify.  The final container is a micro pill bottle, see the hint if you want more specific information.

NOTE:  This one is close to the rec center building- however, it is in the treeline, but not near any windows.

 

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nf lbh ragre gur jbbqf jvgu lbhe onpx gb gur ohvyqvat, ba lbhe yrsg gurer vf n zbqrengryl guvpx gerr (ynetre guna bguref arneol). Arkg gb guvf gerr gurer vf n fznyyre gerr jvgu n trb-cvyr ng vgf onfr, pbirevat n cvyy obggyr.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)