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Baileys Harbor Ridges on the "Quiet Side" Mystery Cache

Hidden : 9/16/2004
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

* * * * * Cache is not at the posted coordinates. * * * * *


The site is most noted for its two range light houses use as water navigation aids in bygone days. The buildings still stand in their original location.

The cache is in a standard ammo box and the exact location of the cache requires some knowledge of these Beacons of Safety. Fill in the missing numbers from the questions below.

N 45* 04. A B C

W 087* 07. D E F

A= How many range light buildings at this site?
B= Last digit of year when the range lights were built?
C= Last digit of year when range lights were put into service?
D= Subtract 15 from how much higher the Upper Range lights than the Lower Range lights.
E= First digit of how many feet inland the lighthouse residence was built.
F= Same as E.

The area you are about to experience is rich with a habitat for various sensitive plants and measures to stay on the trail is strongly encouraged. No bushwhacking is necessary to find this cache. Maps are available to orient yourself to the sanctuary and allows you to know where you are at all times. Check the cache for a complementary Ridges Sanctuary Trail Map.

If you want to enjoy the full experience of the Ridges Sanctuary after finding the cache, consider purchasing a nominal trail fee of $4.00. You don't need to pay a fee to find the cache.

Permission to place this cache was given by the Acting Director of the Ridges Sanctuary.

VISIT THE OTHER "QUIET SIDE" CACHES:

* Logan Creek 1-2-3 on the "Quiet Side"
* Polar Bear Plunge on the "Quiet Side"
* Erskin Cellar on the " Quiet Side"
* Merdian Park on the "Quiet Side"
* Lyle-Harter-Matter on the "Quiet Side"
* Riebolts Creek on the "Quiet Side"
* Whitefish View on the "Quiet Side"
* Cave View on the "Quiet Side"

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gur Ylvat Tvnag

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)