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Joe's Trail: California Geologist Exam Challenge Mystery Cache

Hidden : 1/18/2026
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


The cache is at the posted coordinates. You may sign the log at any time but may only post a Found It log when you meet the qualifications of the challenge below.

This is a challenge cache with two requirements: find a minimum of 50 EarthCaches in California with at least one EarthCache in 25 of California's counties.

Before becoming a Professional Geologist in the State of California, one must pass several exams, including one about the geology specific to the Golden State. There really is no other place like California in the USA -- or in the rest of the world. The combination of a massive strike-slip fault zone with adjacent subduction and volcanoes is exceedingly rare. The closest you might get in terms of similar geology is Turkey! To celebrate our unique geological diversity, I created this challenge to encourage cachers to pursue EarthCaches from around the state. Think of it like your own mini exam on California geology.

Please use the Project-GC challenge checker below to see if you qualify:

PGC Checker

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nobhg 12 srrg hc ba jrfgrea fvqr bs gerr -- n GBGG vf erpbzzraqrq

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)