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Hang 'Em High Mystery Cache

Hidden : 4/25/2025
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
4.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


The cache is not at the posted coordinates, but it is the trailhead and would be a good place to park.

Answer the following trivia questions about the movie "Hang Em' High" to get the final coordinates. 

Assume N 43 20.ABC W 92 07.DEF.

A. When was Hang 'Em High released?

  • If it was 1968, then A = 6
  • If it was 1978, then A = 7

B. In the movie, who played Jed Cooper?

  • If it was John Wayne, then B = 6
  • If it was Clint Eastwood, then B = 7

C. What crimes was Cooper accused of that led to his lynching?

  • If it was bank robbery and stealing horses, then C = 6
  • If it was murder and cattle rustling, then C = 7

D. How was Cooper saved from the lynching?

  • If it was because his horse came back and slipped under him, then D = 7
  • If it was because a Marshall came to his rescue, then D = 8

E. Following the lynching, Cooper was offered a job. What job was he offered?

  • If it was a Marshall, then E = 4
  • If it was a Deputy, then E = 5

F. Who played the Preacher in the movie?

  • If it was Jack Lord, then F = 2
  • If it was James MacArthur, then F = 3

You can enter the coordinates into Certitude to confirm your answers.

 

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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)