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 Monrovia station is part of the A Line of the LA Metro Rail System from Pasadena to Azusa. An extension to Pomona is expected to be completed in 2025, with further extension to Montclair by 2028. Passenger service to Monrovia began on March 5, 2016.
The station is located northwest of the intersection of Duarte Road and Myrtle Avenue, just west of the historic Santa Fe rail depot, and is a side platform station with access from the east.
River of Time, the station artwork by Cha-Rie Tang, celebrates the coming together of Monrovia’s architectural heritage with its natural beauty. The mountain is a seven-foot-high sculptural rock placed at the base of the ramp area which leads to the platforms. Running water has created crevices and rivulets, and although the water has departed, you are reminded of its flow by the presence of a pool of glass and pebbles. The suggestion of water is carried towards the station platforms by a band of colorful field tiles glazed to suggest a stream along both sides of the entry ramps. The collection is almost like the Noah’s Ark of Batchelder tiles. Many of these Craftsman tile molds were gathered by Ms. Tang during visits to local homes in the area.
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.
