Road To Ruin Multi-Cache
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This is a 4 point multi-cache; the first 3 points are virtual - each point has a clue which leads to the next; the last is the actual cache.
Total hiking distance from car to cache is just over 0.5 mile.
The coordinates above will bring you to the first point - you can park there.
CAUTION: The terrain is pretty easy, and there is no longer any potential for danger at the final point.
There is a newly contructed bicycle/pedestrian bridge crossing over the railroad tracks, which is an excellent replica for the original "Road to Ruin."
Note: There is a visitor center at the parking location that is open Tuesday-Friday 2:30-4:30, and Saturday 10:00-4:00
1. The Gate at N42 14.775 W87 52.397
This was the main entrance to John Ogden Armour's estate.
A = total number of metal doors - big and small. (Count doors, not doorways)
2. The Ring at N42 14.{A+3}24 W87 52.{A+2}66
This is a design of landscape architect Jens Jensen, who designed many other parts of the Armour estate and other estates across Lake County and the Midwest.
B = the last digit of the year in which it was designed (not built).
3. The River at N42 14.{B}24 W87 52.{B+2}76
This is one of the Chicago River’s northernmost tributaries – it is called Middle Fork. It parallels the West Fork and the East Fork (aka Skokie River).
C = the number of stars.
4. The Ruin at N42 14.{C}45 W87 52.{C+4}90
Find the cache!
NOTE: There is no need to crawl under the bridge...
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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