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Exploring the Rutkowski Farm Letterbox Hybrid

Hidden : 1/11/2025
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
5 out of 5

Size: Size:   large (large)

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Geocache Description:


This letterbox will take you through the 67-acre Rutkowski Farm. This area was previously owned by the Maryland Transportation Authority, but a recent land swap added the Rutkowski Farm to Mount Vista Park.

Seven small, clear lock-n-lock containers will take you through the farm, ultimately leading you to an extra-large ammo can. The hints in each are a mix of letterbox-style clues and coordinates to take you to the next location. Please do not remove the slips of paper!

One stage requires a climb of a built-in ladder, and another stage requires a ladder or some creative method to get up porch-roof level. Please park at the posted parking coordinates, where there is a full parking lot, and follow trails over to begin your search.

(Fixed 2/4/2025) For the final stage, please use W 76 *24*.xxx. I erroneously wrote W 76 25.xxx on the slip of paper in Stage 7. I'll fix it next time I am out there. Thanks, Kolo, for catching that smiley. Thanks, benlorma07 and Martin Mitchell for correcting the slip of paper!

Please note: there are lots of rusty nails, lots of broken glass, and lots of not-super-sturdy structures at this abandoned farm, which do present serious dangers. You will want some solid shoes and maybe a pair of gloves, and you will need to keep an eye out for dangers. Not recommended for kids. It's manageable, but pursue at your own risk!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fgntr 1: ub ub ub Fgntr 2: yhpxl? Fgntr 3: trg pyvzovat Fgntr 4: qel lbhe unaqf Fgntr 5: pvaqreoybpx Fgntr 6: onpx pbeare Fgntr 7: enval qnl Svany: uvqr - vg'f evtug gurer!

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)