GCAVTJJ Black Bird's Nest (Unknown Cache) in Oregon, United States created by LexingtonBlueBirds

GCAVTJJ ▼

A cache by LexingtonBlueBirds Message this owner

Hidden : 7/28/2024

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The puzzle will lead you on a walk through Westmoreland Park looking for answers to the questions below. The cache is hidden away in a spot that people rarely venture. This should take about 30 to 60 minutes to complete.

Head to the published coordinates to start the quest!

The cache is located at N 45° 28’ A B . C D E” W 122° 38’ F G. H I J'. These coordinates are in degrees, minutes and seconds. If you need to convert the coordinates to another format, you can use the Geocaching Toolbox Coordinate notation system converter.

	What is the four digit number on the top sign? Subtract 5 from the first digit and enter the number in A.
	How many supports does this railing have? Subtract 4 and enter in B. The supports are the vertical posts holding up the horizontal bars.
	Wander this way.
	Find this scene. How many basketball hoops do you see? Subtract 5 and enter in C.
	You can find three letters in this area. The letters are not part of a word. Which of these words contain the three letters? Write down the number matching the word in D. This seems to be a particularly challenging one. The third letter is well hidden. If you can't find the third letter, see the hint! Change - 1 Nutria - 2 Tree - 3 Hugs - 4 Play - 5
	How many benches facing the pond are in this area? Subtract 2 and enter in E.
	How many handles are on the structure this meter is attached to? Subtract 1 and enter in F.
	How many of these metal posts are around the bridge? Add 3 and enter in G.
	How many picnic tables are in this area? Subtract 2 and enter in H.
	Wander this way.
	Stand on this. What house number can you easily see from here? Add the second and last digits and enter this number in I.
	Cross the bridge and turn left.
	Walk along the boardwalk to find this overlook.
	How many of these metal brackets are at the overlook? Subtract 1 and enter in J.
	Continue down the boardwalk to the other end.
	What games are played here? Cricket and croquet - 41 Cricket and lawn bowling - 28 Lawn bowling and pétanque - 36 Curling and pétanque - 40 The digit next to the correct answer is a checksum. The sum of your answers to A through J should match this number.

This cache complies with the geocaching policies for Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) properties. Please respect park hours when caching.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)

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