Atonement Traditional Cache
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This is a cache highlighting the outstanding area of Pickens nose. This cache will require an ability to do mild bouldering .
This cache offers outstanding vistas and some of the most interesting rock formations in the area. There are many outcropings that just fall off to oblivian. With this in mind I want to be very clear...you do not have to jepordize your life to reach this cache. Be very careful near the edge. I would not recommend this cache for kids due to the potential dangers. Your journey will test your bouldering ability. Please refer to the clue if you have any problems. The cache is a tupperware container. Make sure the cache is hidden well when you leave. Please feel free to take a picture just leave the camera in the cache.
Here is the interesting story told to me by a local historian:
When the cherokees were being rounded up in Murphy for the trail of tears, the indians were able to slip out a few men and women with the understanding to start a new colony. These cherokee ended up in this location (When you see it you will know why.) After a while the Army caught on to their plans and sent party after party out to round them up. After months with no success they sent Col. Pickens out with a crack force of scouts. The search took much longer than expected and it ended up being in the middle of winter when the caught up with the rogue indians. The evening before they were going to attack the settlement they were hit by a blizzard that lasted for days. This storm devestated the army and many of the men were dying from exposure and starvation when a group of indians came down and rescued the men. After nursing the men back to health Col. Pickens returned to Fort Butler with the story that they were unable to find the secret encampment. He kept this secret until the end of his life. On the day of his death he told the story to one of his dear friends. This is how this beautiful spot received its name. Is this story true? I would like to think so. Have fun and be safe.
Additional Hints
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