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Walk the Planks Mystery Cache

Hidden : 12/18/2023
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


Cache is not at the posted coordinates

 

Description:

 

The Trayser Boardwalk was constructed in 2023 by volunteers from the Cape Cod Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association with materials funded by the Town of Barnstable.  The boardwalk winds 185’ through the woods in a low area between a seasonal pond and a perched wetland.  During high-water years you might find yourself in mud halfway to your knees!  Now the boardwalk will keep you dry while small creatures can pass underneath.  You can solve this puzzle sitting on the nearby bench or just let your feet do the work as you solve each line of the poem.

Consider this poem. -N- means go north, -S- means go south.

 

Gather the numbers under your feet
Walk to the end and gaze on the seat -S-
Step forward two times the elevation you’re at -N-
Small units of time toward where you sat -S-
Turn and step a matter of degree -N-
Back up four digits of years – you’ll see -S-
Continue forth to the planet’s position -S-
Just one more step completes your mission! -S-

Enter the final number of boards you calculated here to check your work:

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nsgre svthevat bhg ubj gur cbrz jbexf, lbh jvyy pbhag obneqf fgnegvat sebz gur fbhgu raq bs gur obneqjnyx

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)