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Pluto's Door Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 12/18/2004
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Located a short walk up a trail from the East Overlook.

Aeneas was praying and holding on the altar
When the prophetess started to speak: ‘Blood relations of Gods,
Trojan, son of Anchises, the way down to Avernus is easy.
Day and night black Pluto’s door stands open.
But to retrace your steps and get back to upper air,
This is the real task and the real undertaking.’
-- Virgil

The overlook at the parking area provides an excellent view of downtown Chattanooga. Raccoon Mountain recreation area is open until 7 PM, so if you spend the day you will have time to enjoy the night lights from this spot during the winter months.

The cache is hidden in an unusual hiding place. The name of the cache and the poem might give you a clue. Use caution when retrieving the ammo can, and hide it like you find it please.

Additional Hints (No hints available.)