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Bear Hunt on the Creek Trail Traditional Cache

Hidden : 11/26/2007
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

BEAR!


Just before I left this area, a bear was sighted...
...appropriately, on Bear Creek Trail.*

Your job is to find it.

The bear was last seen near the arched tree branch, if it's still there.

There are two ways in:>

Entry 1

  • Shorter Journey
  • Tougher Descents and Ascents
  • The trail is pretty well defined and a track-back is most likely not necessary. But, the cache is pretty far from the trail.
  • You will have to cross a seasonal creek. This may not be possible during and/or after a heavy rain. However, the day we first made this journey, it rained on and off the two days prior, and we were able to cross.
  • The trail is/can be slippery, especially during wet weather.
  • The ascent on the other side of the creek is tricky. Make sure of your footing.
  • The elevation change is approximately 200ft.
  • You may encounter wildlife, most likely, deer.

Entry 2

  • Longer Journery
  • Easier Descents and Ascents
  • The trail is pretty well defined and a track-back is most likely not necessary. But, the cache is pretty far from the trail.
  • You won't have to cross a seasonal creek.
  • Should be accessable in wet weather.
  • The trail is/can be slippery, especially during wet weather.
  • The elevation change is approximately 200ft.
  • You may encounter wildlife, most likely, deer.

CAREFUL!  The Bear has a great view, but it is near the edge of a long steep drop-off.

 

The entrance to this park closest to the cache is at
N37 55.553 W122 09.761
The gate closes at 5:00pm, however, the park closes at 10:00pm and remains closed until 5:00am the next morning. So, if you park outside the gate, you can hunt until 10:00pm. But, don't park in between the no parking signs.

Original Contents:
Welcome Note, Log, Pen (Do not take)

Trade Items:

  • Beginner Wooden Yo Yo
  • Coca-Cola Lanyard
  • Poker Chip
  • MacDonalds Tennis Game
  • Florida VW Bug Toy Car
  • AT&T Retractable Key Chain
  • Mr. Funnelhead Refidgerator Magnet
  • Reflections Travel Bug

* The bear sighting associated with this cache is fictional. However, the creek in which the trail was named after, was dubbed Bear Creek for a reason. I have not seen a bear here, nor do I know whether or not they inhabit this park and/or adjacent lands. Any sighting(s) of a real living bear is purely coincidental and caution should be taken to avoid aggrevation. You are looking for a cache, not a bear... at least not a real bear!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ornef Pyvzo Gerrf

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)