Do you know how Troutdale got it’s name? How about Mt. Hood or the Sandy River? Well you’ll know all about this and more after you finish this exciting cache! Be prepared for a dual waypoint cache that will have you driving out to Troutdale to begin your historic journey. At both waypoints you are looking for the Beaver Board and other historic items.
You’ll begin your journey at the end. The ‘End of the Line’ that is. Use the initial coordinates listed for this cache above. Be sure to visit the Depot Rail Museum, check out the old caboose and discover who was the first settler of Troutdale.
- See that caboose? It’s number is UP __ __ __ __ __. Add the five digits together to get X X. CC = XX – 4
- Coxey’s Army consisted of WWW demonstrators. DDD = WWW + 54
- Your next stop is close by, but you might as well drive. Head for the parking area at: N 45º 32.302, W 122º 22.524.
- On October YY, 1792 Lt. William Broughton and crewmembers from the H.M.S Chatham anchored near the Sandy River and looked up at and named Mt. Hood. AA = YY + 2
- And finally, Lewis and Clark showed up in November of ZZZZ and named the river. BBB = ZZZZ – 1683
To find the cache just finish the coordinates with the numbers you have calculated: N 45º AA.BBB W 122º CC.DDD
The final location is about a quarter mile away. If the water is high from recent rains or snow melt, you might have to be creative in your approach or plan on wet feet (or rubber boots). Most of the year, however, it should be a dry approach. The cache is a regular ammo can and the area is open for good satellite readings. Everything, including swings, picnic tables, bathrooms and bait shop have been provided!
