About SideTracked
This cache belongs to the SideTracked series. It is not designed to take you to a magical place with a breathtaking view. It's simply a cache-and-dash distraction for the weary public transport user, which can be found at or near train stations, former train stations, and miniature railroads. There are currently over 4,500 SideTracked caches in more than 30 countries around the world. More information can be found on the SideTracked series website.
This cache was placed in conjunction with the SideTracked 16th anniversary celebration week.
About This Station
The Duarte / City of Hope station is part of the Metro Foothill Line from Pasadena to Azusa. Passenger service began on March 5, 2016.
The station is located along Duarte Road, just west of Highland Avenue and within a short walk to the City of Hope National Medical Center. It is a center platform station, with tracks on both sides. Access to the station is available from both the east and west sides of the platform.
Station artwork, Spirit of the San Gabriel River by Andrea Myklebust and Stanton Gray, honors the various communities that over the centuries have benefitted from the rich Duarte-area landscape and nearby San Gabriel River. It includes a series of cast-bronze pavers on the station platform and four stone-and-painted-steel columns on the platform and in the parking lot. The columns feature hand-carved limestone capitals set atop seven-foot-tall cut-metal pillars. Each of the capitals visually references a unique aspect of local history, including a topographical map of the area, California live oak leaves, a native Gabrielino-Tongva basket pattern and a 19th-century tooled leather Mexican saddle. The local citrus groves prevalent during the 20th century are represented in the bronze platform pavers. The eight-inch-square low-relief designs feature orange branch, blossom, and fruit imagery patterned after the early citrus industry’s iconic crate labels.
About This Cache
The cache is just off Metrolink property, per SideTracked guidelines. You shouldn't have any trouble grabbing it if you have 5-10 minutes to spare before your train arrives.
