Lost River - Stop 3 Traditional Cache
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Part of Southern Indiana is classified by geologist as a karst region. Karst regions are characterized by caves, sinkholes, sinking rivers and underground drainage systems. A unique example of this is Lost River, which starts in western Washington County, crosses Orange County and into Martin County where it joins the White River. The underlying limestone is easily dissolved by acidic water allowing the surface drainage to go underground. About 1/4 of the 85 miles of Lost River is underground and unseen. I have picked several notable stops to place caches. I hope you will enjoy a very unique, but overlooked area of southern Indiana.
Under normal weather conditions, this is the dry bed of Lost River. It is normally an underground system at this point. During periods of heavy rainfall, the underground system may reach capacity. When that occurs the dry channel becomes a surface stream and may even flood surrounding areas. There is about 1 1/4 mile of stream channel between this point and the previous stop. About 1/4 to 1/2 mile from here the terminus can be observed. You can stand in a dry creek bed with a full flowing stream stopping at your feet and hear the water rushing underground.
Cache is a log only. Bring your own pencil.
Caution: This is an area of a growing Amish population. Be alert as you travel these roads as you may come over a hill and find a horse and buggy in front of you.
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