Written In Stone Virtual Cache
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History in the Forest. An easy .8 mle one way hike on the Excercise Trail in Pisgah National Forest.
There is more than one way to arrive at the cache location. By following the directions provided you will travel the most scenic route and will also pass within 6 feet of our “Stumped?” cache. Parking coordinates are N 35 16.918 W082 43.281. This is the Art Loeb trailhead parking lot.
Directions:
From the intersection of Hwy 64 and 276 in Pisgah Forest drive east on US 276 into Pisgah National Forest. Go a little under 2 miles and turn left off Hwy 276 at Davidson River Campground, park in the parking lot on the left. Walk back to Davidson River Campground road and turn left, cross the river and immediately turn right onto the Exercise Trail.
Your reward for this cache is visiting a historic chapel that was founded in 1860. The original building was made of wood and was replaced in 1940 by the river rock chapel that stands today. In the early days the church also operated as a one-room school house serving 40 to 50 families. Some of the kids walked 5 to 7 miles to attend.
To obtain credit for this virtual cache you are required to email us within 48 hours at rsimpson130@gmail.com with the answer to the following questions.
1. What is written in stone across the front of the rock chapel?
2. How many steps lead to the front porch of the church?
3. To the right of the front door is a brass plaque, in memory of what person?
4. The louvers (attic end vents) on the front of the church is in what shape?
Please do not post the answers on your log report.
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