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Marshland Cache Traditional Cache

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k7-wave: Time to close this one down. Box retrieved in good condition. Congrats to the finders!

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Hidden : 5/7/2004
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is located in Brierwood Park. There is ample parking at: N47 48.311 W122 16.150. The park closes at dusk and night caching is not recommended.

This cache will give you the unusual opportunity to walk through grassy marshland without having to get your feet wet. While there are many possible routes into the cache area it is preferable to enter the area at this point: N47 48.350 W122 16.150. This is the “trailhead” for the very narrow path that will take you into the marsh with the least amount of disturbance to wildlife and chance of getting wet. Hop the streamlet and you’re on your way. The path does not go all the way to the cache so you are on your own navigation. You will need to step over one more streamlet later so take your time and walk carefully. The best route is NOT necessarily a straight line. The container is a .30 cal ammo can. Please rehide it as you found it so that it is not visible to anyone passing by. From the cache you will have a nice view of the central pond which is usually filled with ducks, geese and other aquatic birds. Enjoy your outing in the marsh!

Update: The terrain hardly resembles conditions when the cache was planted. When you find the "trailhead" watch that first step: it's deceptively steep. There may only be a partial trail to the cache due to tremendous regrowth. No need to worry about damage to the wetlands, all traces are quickly overgrown. There are sticker bushes around so long pants are recommended. There is now a heavy gate at the second creek crossing, should be alot easier to step across. Preferred (dry) route is north around the large clump of bushes halfway in.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqre srea fvk srrg sebz ybar gerr

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)