Old Stone Cabin Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 6/2/2001
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


Old Stone Cabin is found at the top of Millcreek Hollow, on the top of Laurel Ridge in Cambria County. I have no prior knowledge on who built the stone fortress, but it has been in existence for decades. The original construction must have been quite impressive with actual framed windows and an extensive ventilation system for an interior fire option. It would seem that the builder(s) of the structure were adults, not youths, due to the fine detail and complexity.

In order to begin a very aerobic search for the cabin, you must access the parking area off of route 271 on Mellot Drive in Upper Yoder Township. Parking can be found at the entrance to an old stone quarry at N40 18.358 W79 0.732 (as always, please do not block any roads). From this parking area you can begin your climb to the top of Laurel Ridge. I recommend taking the (upper) road that leads toward two water storage towers that can be seen from the parking location. The hike from your vehicle will lead you up along the edge of Millcreek Hollow - about a one mile hoof.

Soon after cresting the ridge, you and your GPS will begin a slow drop into a small valley that will eventually narrow the distance to about 1/10th of a mile from the Stone Cabin at N40 18.943 W79 1.354. At this point you will be led off of the logging road to the cabin that is located on the near hillside.

And on to the cache...

From the cabin you will only have to travel a short distance to the actual cache. The stash is contained in a green ammo box found in a small rocky depression not far from the cabin.

Best of luck,
watch for snakes,
and don’t forget your insect repellent!

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