GCJ81A Washington Rock CITO Cache (2004) (Traditional Cache) in New Jersey, United States created by The Central Jersey CITO Crew

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nikcap: Since there are new cachers in the area, I've decided to open up this area to others. Thanks to all that hunted, I enjoyed reading the logs and your stories of trying to retrieve this one.

GCJ81A ▼

A cache by The Central Jersey CITO Crew Message this owner

Hidden : 4/17/2004

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is the commemorative cache for the Central Jersey CITO event that took place on April 17, 2004. Be sure to visit the lookout while you're here.

Please rehide the cache as found. Be careful while hunting the cache, there are still a lot of old beer bottles around the area. Rocks underneath the ground cover, and several tree trunks and branches might make your footing in the area precarious. For the most part, the terrain is a piece of cake with the exception of the immediate cache area.

About Washington Rock (From the State Parks Page)

The strategic location of Washington Rock made it a valuable lookout point during the American Revolution for General George Washington in June of 1777 when the British army under General William Howe was moving toward Westfield. From the vantage point of this natural rock outcropping, General Washington had a thirty-mile panoramic view of the valley and was able to instruct his troops to circle behind Howe’s troops and cut off their retreat. One of the oldest state parks in New Jersey, Washington Rock was originally purchased in 1913 to commemorate the historical events of 1777. Situated on top of Watchung Mountain in Green Brook Township, the park is best known for its scenic vista and historical significance.