“Exploring Double-Pond” Multi-Cache

This cache has been archived.

OReviewer: From the Northern Region Office, New Jersey State Parks Department:

Over a year ago New Jersey enacted a policy that all geocachers must obtain a permit to have their cache on State Park property. We have informed all geocaching host that this is their responsibility and have given them ample time to go about getting their permits. At this time, over a year later, there are still several caches that haven’t complied.

We ask that as the land managers for the attached properties we would like to have these illegal caches removed.

Based on the list provided by the state, I am forced to archive this listing. If you have a permit, get a permit or don't believe your cache is on state park/forest land, please contact me via email. Make sure you include the GC code.

If you don't plan to get a permit, please remove your geocache so it doesn't become geo-trash.

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Hidden : 12/17/2004
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is an easy 2 stage multicache. Both stages are within the Wawayanda State Park in NJ, off of the Cherry Ridge Road access in Highland Lakes. Both are relatively close the trail. The area is brushy and rocky, with thorn bushes.

***UPDATED 4/26/07 with Changes***


Wawayanda State Park is located in the States of New York and New Jersey, although all drive in accesses are in NJ.

“Wawayanda” is a Native American word (from the Lenni Lenape, I believe), which is supposed to translate as “Water on the Mountain”. The original settlement of Wawayanda was also known as “Double Pond” because it was at the Double Kill (“Kill” is a Early American word, possibly Dutch, which means “stream” or “river”, e.g. Paulinskill, Schuylkill, etc.) There were originally 2 lakes, which combined when a dam was built due to industry. The town/village of Wawayanda was a thriving community in the 1700-1800’s with an iron furnace that operated 24/7 for over 10 years. Mines were located in and adjacent to the park.

Prior to being owned by the State of NJ, the property was owned by Weyerhauser (circa 1920)for its timber resources. Remnants of Weyerhauser can still be seen in assorted ruins (foundations, etc.) and lumber/fire access roads, generally now turned into trails. Wawayanda was also the first YMCA camp in NJ (circa 1900).

There are some other points of interest in the park if you know where to look – they do not appear on the park maps and most people (including some of the staff) do not know where exactly they are or that they exist!

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the park charges admission through its main (Warwick Turnpike) gate and its seasonal, rear gate (Barry Lakes). There are several other “road” accesses to the park via Cherry Ridge Road, from Clinton Road (in West Milford, NJ) to Canistear Road (in Highland Lakes, NJ). These do, in fact, connect…as long as you are walking, horse riding, or mountain biking. The State of NJ destroyed the bridge on the Clinton Road end years ago, eliminating vehicles from using it as a cut-through.

For the “Exploring Double-Pond” cache, the Cherry Ridge Road access off of Canister Road is the best. (If you are northbound on Canistear Road, this road is about a 270 degree right hand turn! Be careful! Just follow the “Cherry Ridge Road” signs and you will be brought into the park. 4 wheel drive is nice, but not necessary…just go slow. You can park on Pump House Trail, which is on your left at approximately N41 09.739 W074 26.771. While ‘caching you may here gunshots. There is a range off of Canistear Road. You are in no danger. The cache is better sought anytime other than summer. The area is home to critters; black bears, deer, coyotes live here...you may see them. Mountain lions have been reported as having been sighted, but the reports have not yet been confirmed.

***Always be prudent and check for ticks!***
These are probably the most prevalent problem other than poisonous plants.

Be advised that this area (and many other caches listed in the surrounding 15 miles or more) is home to snakes; NJ does have copperheads and rattlesnakes. The rattlesnakes are protected and have known dens particularly in the northwestern part of the park and Appalachian Trail. While you probably won’t encounter many, keep in mind that both caches are off of the trail in the brush. In the early Spring, late Fall, and Winter you should have no real difficulty finding the caches (or with slithering creatures), they are located off of the trails in brush and rocky terrain. Use caution…or see what Steve Irwin is doing when you plan on geocaching. Crikey!

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***UPDATED 4/26/07***


Stage 1 is a micro at an obvious location. It is on a man-made object which is made of 2 materials; the micro is on the material which makes up the majority (think how something might connect to this material, then look...it's there!)

PLEASE REPLACE EXACTLY AS FOUND (for protection from the elements).
The container holds a log and stage 2 coordinates.
Warning - this area is thorny!

Stage 2 is not too far away; returning to Cabin Trail is your easiest approach. Stage 2 cache is a snap-lock Tupperware type container, approximately 6” x 6” x 3.5”. It is plainly marked and obscured partially by rock.
The cache contains a log book, pencil, “Geocacher” refrigerator magnet, necklace, Sponge Bob Cop figurine, Princess Fiona figurine, decal and NJ lottery ticket (scratch off).

***Be SURE to check out the other caches nearby!***


Enjoy!

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Uvagf/Fcbvyre Vasb 1. [Stage 1]: Png Fgriraf nyohz “Grn sbe gur _______zna”. 2. [Stage 1]: guvax "yvzcrg" 3. [Stage 2]: N tbbq "sbhaqngvba" va pnpuvat vf urycshy.

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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