This cache has been approved by Dave Kramer, Director, CR Parks.
Seeking the cache will guide you along the southern part of the Cedar River Trail. From Tait Cummins up to about the 14th Ave bridge. Start to finish distance was ~2.77mi(one way, mileage may vary), and took about 70 minutes on foot. Since most of this cache is along paved trail, this would be a great bicycle cache.
The given point, is the location of marker #1. You should bring a paper and pen.
There are total of 7 locations you have the option of stopping at before seeking the final. Between info given here and that found at the locations you may be able to skip every other one (if you can find them).
There is parking at 41.56.876 91.38.335, just across C St. from the trail. You'll cross a foot bridge and shortly after come to a marker at 41.57.080 91.38.416. You need the number on the marker to figure out the coords for leg 2 and/or 3. Lets call this number A.
For #2. use 41.57.XXX 91.38.YYY [(Ax100)-25]=XXX [(900-363)+(Ax2)]=YYY
For #3. use 41.57.WWW 91.38.EEE [750-(Ax50)]=WWW [((Ax4)^2)+350]=EEE
Location #6 is a sign that can be used to figure out the coords for #7. Everyone must find # 6 & 7. The sign has two 3 digit numbers on it, drop any decimals and add the digits together(ex. 5.00 = 500, so 5+0+0=5). Then add these two numbers together, this total is BB. The decimal mintues (lat.) for #7 are [(BBx32)+3]. The decimal minutes (long.) for #7 are [((BBxBB)/2)-34].
Number 7 is along the same trail as number 6, to number 7you do not need to cross the river . If you think should, please check the math and Pay attention to the minutes (you've now come two plus miles!).
If you want a hint about any leg, decode this:
barfvtagjbfznyyghorguerroernguzvagfgevcubyqresbhesnxrebpx svirfgevcubyqrefvkfvtafriraebhaqcynfgvpgurezhf
Special thanks to Weasel (first to complete), and Bartonis, Windchill & Ladybug for being the early finders. Also thanks to TeamX40, Rooboy, and HotWheels, Thank you everyone for the feedback.
For more on geocaching in Eastern Iowa, vist the Eastern Iowa Geocachers Association home page.