This cache is located in Highland Lakes State Park. The cache
container is a small treasure chest that is full of gems, crystals
and the crown jewels. Oh yeah, and a log book. :)
This part of the park is really nice to walk through and you
will be amazed on how quiet it is. No sound of the busy roads,
power equipment, construction or any other part of every day life.
Just the wild life and and the wind through the trees. An ocasional
plane here and there, but thats ok just to be able to here forest.
The trails are old roads and or horse trails that criss cross the
park. Some are very rocky and others are even. This end of the park
have some good steep hills to climb also. So you will need to where
a good pair of shoes. While I was walking on these trails I saw a
Red Tail Fox, Deer, lots of Chipmunks, all kinds of birds, and
quite a few other critters.
To get to the starting point you will have to take Camp Orange
Rd, which is just off Rt 211 between Middletown and Montgomery.
Parking at the gate is allowed and looks like there is room for 4
or 5 cars. The first spot is less then 100 ft from the parking
area.
Now for the hard part. There are 7 locations in the park that
have 2 sets of coordinants in each container. 2 containers
only have 1 set of coordinants, that in turn lead you to
another spot for 2 more coodinants. Its up to you to choose which
way that you want to go. When you choose your coordinants, it can
be done in as litte as 3 spots to as many as 5 spots. I am not
going to tell you how far the cache is away from the car but I can
tell you that you may want to have a little while for this cache.
It is by all means not a cache and dash. And there is no other
parking on this side of the park. The starting point is the only
starting point. All the spots are just off the trail at
intersections. Most of the containers are in plain view and not
hidden. These containers are Easter Eggs with a camo design on them
and they do blend well with the area they are in. The 2 coordinants
in each egg are written on the inside with permanant marker on each
half. A small chain holds the 2 halfs so that they can not be lost
or seperated. And please do not make any attempts to seperate them.
When trading items please remember to use the tresure theme. Items
you would find in a tresure chest. And nothing real that is worth
something. You'll see why when you open the box.
Have fun and as always, Happy Caching!
Ziggy Crew
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