Mystery of the PC Blue 1
This
cache should be a quick park-and-grab. However, if you are interested in a
terrific and easy hike which visits two incredible historical locations....read
on!
This is
a recreation of nine caches related to the PC Blue placed by
Seawind
but now archived. Most of the caches are at new locations along the trail,
giving you a chance to do this pleasant hike again! At two of the
cache sites, you can view some fascinating historical remains and read about the
mysterious history related to them in the cache listings.
First in
the series, this cache will get you to the parking area and trailhead which are
just a few feet away. The parking area can be reached by turning off
Highway 224 onto Old Ranch Road and following that to the Old Ranch Trailhead
and site of this cache.
Expect
an easy two-mile (one way) hike with mostly very gradual climbing. Views
of the surrounding valleys and mountains are outstanding. The trail is
bikable, but due to lots of rocks, would be on the rough side. Switchbacks
are long and gradual and you may not always be headed toward the next cache.
Following is a suggested guide to the hike which includes caches at the two
historical sites. Links to each of the nine caches are included. Note: Mystery
of the PC
Blue 7 and
Legend of Lachlan are
closed to the public from November 15 through April 15 each year to protect a
sensitive wildlife area.
Mystery of the PC Blue 1 (this cache)
After this cache, turn onto the Rambler
Trail.
Mystery of the PC Blue 2
Mystery of the PC Blue 3
Mystery of the PC Blue 4
At the next trail split, stay left
Mystery of the PC Blue 5
Mystery of the PC Blue 6
Demise of the PC Blue
(first
historical site - see cache listing for details)
Continue
northeast on the road around the edge of the pit and stay on the road to the
next two caches
Mystery of the PC Blue 7
CLOSED NOVEMBER 15 - APRIL 15
Possible
very minor bushwhacking to reach the final site
Legend of Lachlan
CLOSED NOVEMBER 15 - APRIL 15
(Second
historical site - see cache listing for details)
There
may be at least one other cache to grab on your return.
All
listing photos were taken of the PC Blue by Seawind. Click photos
to enlarge.