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Highlands Point Traditional Cache

Hidden : 12/23/2003
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Highlands Point overlooks Highlands Ranch and the surrounding area. At an elevation of 6,310 ft., this lookout offers a view of the Front Range from Colorado Springs to Boulder. In addition, there are tubular sights that direct your view to three of Colorado’s 14ers.



This cache is located in a beautiful open space in Highlands Ranch. Stick to the Douglas County East/West Trail (and its inlets) to stay on public property. The other trails are open to Highlands Ranch Community Association members and their accompanied guests only. If you use either of my parking coordinates, you will be fine. Once you arrive you will see a large compass on the ground, and some very cool arrows that point out some of Colorado's other treasures. There are also three viewing pipes that point out Pikes Peak, Mount Evans, and Longs Peak.


From here, you are:
1.7 miles from Wildcat Mountain
3.4 miles from Cherokee Ranch and Castle
6.5 miles from Chatfield Reservoir
8.3 miles from Roxborough State Park
11.5 miles from Cherry Creek Reservoir
19 miles from Devils HEad Peak
19.25 miles from Red Rocks
22 miles from Colorado State Capitol

There is also a Waymark at this location! Go HERE to log it.

First to Find: NDeeZ
Special thanks to laird3 for adopting this cache to me.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nggnpurq gb ohfu jvgu cnenpbeq.

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)