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Bushmaster Peak Traditional Cache

Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is located on the summit of Bushmaster Peak, which is located in Tucson Mountain Park.

The cache is located at an elevation of 4130 feet; the official summit is 4140 feet. It took me under 3 hours car-to-car, depending on your ability and the route you choose your time may differ significantly from mine. I spent some time looking for the best route to the summit, and as usual, I found it on the way down. I've included a map of the route that I chose, see image below. The first third of the route follows a well-defined trail, then disintegrates into a maze of game trails. In the middle section of the route the trail is not well defined, just follow the ridgeline. The last third is marked with cairns; you will see them if you are alert. Depending on your approach you may encounter some 3rd class scrambling through large boulders.

The cache container is not large, it is similar to a climbers summit log and it contains only a logbook, pencil and a few small trade items. It is well hidden among the summit boulders. Note that there is a summit register at the top, it is a glass mason jar, and it is not the cache. Enjoy the 360-degree view, it is awesome.

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