Sand Cave Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

GEO.JOE: This cache is being archived because it does not comply with the SNF geocaching policy that I have recently learned out about. Caches are no longer allowed in Natural areas, Heritage sites or Wilderness areas. I will be moving or removing any of my caches that are in violation of the new policy.
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Hidden : 8/10/2004
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Sand Cave is North America's largest sandstone cave.

This is one of Southern Illinois' many hidden treasures. Sandstone caves typically consist of shelters at the base of bluffs. This is one of the few sandstone caves you will encounter with an arched entrance and a dome shaped room roughly 100 feet in circumstance. The cave is thought to have been occupied by Native Americans for around 12,000 years. Evidence of their living situations are still apparent. Sand Cave also has a link to the Underground Railroad. Escaped slaves from the south would make their way to the nearby black community of Miller Grove where residents would hide them at Sand Cave.

To reach the cave is an easy 1/2 mile walk on a shared hiking/equestrian trail, easily negotiated with a stroller with large wheels. to reach the cache is just a walk in the woods. There are many great boulders to climb on near the cache. Also be sure to explore the area north of the cave along the bluff, very neat area with lots of places to climb around. **The cache now has a coin exchange in it so please trade fair - Coin for Coin, For those that do not know a 1951 Franklin Half is not equal to two KY quarters!**

Directions: From the intersection of Illinois 147 and Illinois 145 follow Illinois 147 West .25 mile to Cedar Grove Church Rd. Turn North onto Cedar Grove Church Rd, and drive 3.8 miles to Sand Cave road just before the Cedar Grove Church. Turn West and drive 0.2 miles. You are able to park at the trail head N37 30.064 W88 38.607. Expect to be greeted by the neighborhood dogs. They bark but they are all friendly and listen well when told to get back.

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)


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