Texas Icon Countdown Challenge Mystery Cache
Hidden : 3/11/2026
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: other (other)

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Geocache Description:


NTCS
NTCS
This is a challenge cache and is NOT at the posted coordinates.

It is part of a series of caches to celebrate achievements (aka, challenge requirements) in a variety of aspects of geocaching. As such, it will be a rare geocacher who qualifies for all challenges in the series. The series is not meant to be a quick power trail. Variety is a key theme, both in hides and challenges. The D rating is based on the difficulty in completing the challenge. The T rating is based on the terrain of the actual hide. Bring along your toolkit and certainly a writing stick. Most importantly, be careful and have fun!

If you are relatively new to the game then pick out one (or a few) that interest you and keep the requirements in mind when you plan your next caching trip.

To claim a Find, you must meet the requirements below and sign the physical log. When you accomplish one task, feel free to leave a Note until the other task is complete. The actual coordinates for the container are listed in the Additional Waypoints.

*** The requirements for this challenge are as follows ***

Texas Icon Countdown Challenge
All in Texas: You need to find 10 different icons in one county, 9 different icons in a different county, etc., down to 1 icon in a different county. Only counties in Texas qualify, but that still leaves 254 options.
The Rules:
  • Any cache type can be used except Adventure Labs.
  • Any posted "Found It" logs that do not meet the requirements of this challenge will be deleted.
  • If you have not met the requirements of this challenge, you may visit the cache, sign the log book and post a note on this page. When you have met the requirements of the challenge, you may then post a "Found It" log without having to revisit the cache.
  • Post proof that you have completed the challenge anyway you want. A Project GC Checker is available.
PGC Checker

NOTE: Cell phone coverage is intermittent in some areas where these are hidden. Consider using a GPSr or download caches in your phone to be used in offline mode.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ba srapr arne ovt gerr. Qb abg fvta gur SGS yvar hayrff lbh dhnyvsl ng gvzr bs fvtavat.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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