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A Stroll Down Olive Tree Lane Mystery Cache

Hidden : 1/7/2025
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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OLIVE TREE LANE

One of Davis's most iconic paths - Olive Tree Lane. A shortcut often frequented by the walkers, bikers, and runners of Davis. I was surprised there was not a cache or puzzle final located along here, so I decided I would hide one myself. 

To find this cache, you must take a stroll down Olive Tree Lane. Parking is available at either ends of the trail, although it is easiest at the parking waypoint. Do not drive down the path. While on your stroll, count the number of trees on the east side of the path on the section of Olive Tree Lane between Hutchison Road and Russell Boulevard (if starting from the posted coordinates and strolling by going north, that would be on the right side). I defined each tree by being at least 5 feet tall (don't count remains of stumps that are now under 5 feet tall, or where it appears there was a tree at one point), and the bases are about 10 feet apart from each other.

 

Example of a tree to count Example of stump of a tree not to count

Once you have the number of trees, enter it into certitude. Certitude will then give you the final coordinates if you counted correctly. If you are within +/- 1 of the answer, certitude will give you a hint that you are a little bit off or even just a little bit off. 

You can validate your puzzle solution with certitude.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

uvqr uvag va pregvghqr

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)