A Walk Through Time Mystery Cache
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Cache is NOT at posted coordinates. The cache container is an ammo box. To obtain the coordinates of the cache find the answers to the clues at the Walney Visitor’s Center, Cabell’s Mill and The Pond. (see below, way below)
For the final stage, stay on the trail as long as possible. There is alot of deadfall at the cache site but the ammo box is in plain view when viewed from the right angle.
“A Walk Through Time” at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park comprises 660 acres and is home to the Walney Visitor Center, Cabell's Mill/Middlegate complex, Walney Pond, various historic ruins, picnic tables, sports fields and hiking trails. Visitors will find a unique experience whether visiting to bird watch, hike, exercise, discover the natural and cultural history of the land, picnic, participate in organized sports, attend an educational program or just relax.
For more information about the park's features and programs, visit (visit link) or contact them at 703-631-0013 or
TTY 703-324-3988.
This geocache was placed with the permission and assistance of the Fairfax County Park Authority. Special thanks to the FCPA staff.
Please observe posted signs, stay on trails until you are near the cache and notify the Walney Visitor’s Center (703-631-0013, closed Tuesdays) of any trail obstructions or other problems.
Park has a nice, staffed visitor center where you can purchase trade items and sign up for events. First aid, restrooms, water and assistance are available. The park is pet and kid friendly.
Thanks for helping to keep our parks clean by practicing Cache In/Trash Out!
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Figure out the missing digits from statements below and plug them in to determine coordinates of the cache:
N 38° 51.abc’
W077° 25.def’
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From the grounds at Walney Visitor’s Center...
(Park at N 38° 51.693’ W077° 25.812’)
Outbuilding Foundation...
The Brown family owned this farm until 1d43.
Walney Dairy...
By 1873, James had e5 cows producing 125 gal of milk.
By 18c0, the dairy was making butter for commercial sale.
Smoke House...
Caroline’s 184a letter is the earliest surviving reference
to a smoke house at Walney.
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From the grounds at Cabell’s Mill...
(Park at N 38° 51.279’ W077° 25.764’)
Big Rocky Run trailhead sign is more than x hundred feet
from the 1st rest bench.
The elevation of the 1st rest bench is more than y hundred feet. f = 2(x+y)
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From ‘the Pond’…
Park at N 38° 51.235’ W077° 25.809’
The Pond was created in the 1950s and the land
was later donated to the Fairfax County Park Authority in 19b1.
Additional Hints
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