Many years ago the French were anticipating a very large British force coming from the South. The response was to blow up the fort and retreat north to Montreal. Maybe this spot was used as a look out..?
Learn about the battles here and more at the museum nearby.
A bush standing alone at the base of small hill holds the prize. Be careful of your footing getting there.
This cache is part of the 2025 New York State Saratoga/Capital District Regional Geocache Challenge! The stamp inside this cache is part of the game, and it is not a trade item – please do not take the stamp. There are geocaches hidden within 19 state parks and historic sites in this park region, and geocachers finding 45 or more will be eligible to receive a 2025 NYS Parks trackable geocoin. If you are interested in taking the challenge, you can pick up a geocache passport at any of the participating parks and sites or download at https://parks.ny.gov (search for 2025 NYS Parks Saratoga – Capital Region Passport).
