This geocache was placed by Troop 50 Victorville during our annual Bell Mountain hike, an outing that combines hiking, outdoor skills, and geocaching education.
Troop 50 Victorville is widely known as “The Hiking Troop” due to our long-standing reputation and recognition for logging more hiking miles than other local and regional scouting troops. Hiking, navigation, and outdoor skills are core parts of our program, and geocaching fits naturally into that tradition.
The purpose of this cache is to help new Scouts and first-time geocachers learn how to:
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Read latitude and longitude
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Enter coordinates correctly into a GPS or phone
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Understand GPS accuracy and drift
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Practice Leave No Trace principles while searching
This cache is located away from the main hiking trail along a dirt road, and is accessible on foot or by off-road vehicle (OHV) using existing, legal routes. Street vehicles are not advised. The cache is placed respectfully at ground level near a prominent landmark. There is no need to climb or disturb the landmark.
Bell Mountain provides excellent satellite visibility and an open environment, making it an ideal outdoor classroom for learning geocaching fundamentals.
This cache is part of a small Troop 50 Bell Mountain geocache series, commonly used during Geocaching Merit Badge instruction and troop outings.
Please sign the log and rehide the container exactly as found.
Container
Container is clearly marked and not attached to any structure or landmark.