CHUMASH CAVE CACHE Traditional Cache
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One of four Dayton Canyon Caches placed by Kurious Kate and Lady Lamont.
Six geocaches have been placed in Dayton Cyn by Kurious Kate and Lady Lamont to supplement yur hiking and geocaching pleasure with some knowledge about the early local native Americans. Fire in Sept 200 ravaged this area but don't despair! Some caches survived and the others have been replaced. Look for CHUMASH CAVE, ROCKY ROAD, SAVORY SAGE, SEARED SUMAC, SUPER STAPLE, AND SYCAMORE SANCTUARY. Notice they are listed alphabetically; you determine their order for seeking.
Development in the lower end of the canyon complicates access, so begin your search by parking on Woolsey Cyn Rd at N 34 14.092 W 118 39.546. If you are reluctant to retrace your path, team up with a geobuddy, park a vehicle near Roscoe and Valley Circle Blvds, and shuttle to the top. When you finish your hike, leave the area by way of a bulldozed road just above the chain link fence that runs east/west from Valley Circle Glvd. The road exits opposite the Deerlick Rd sign which you will see on the east side of Valley Circle Blvd.
Look for the cave on the left of the trail. The cave is typical of those used by the Chumash who used brightly colored rocks to leave colorful paintings. The pictographs were designed for more than decorative purposes. They had symbolic and religious meaning and probably served as shrines. This cave contains hints that perhaps pictographs once existed but much more modern ”art” work is now in evidence.
You are looking for a small, camouflaged Pill Bottle which contained a few small trade items: small blue rock, geo cache coin, small snail door, lady bug and flag pin.
I increased the difficulty level since the boulder and trees may cause problems with GPS reception.
Bring a pencil to log your visit. Happy Caching.
Additional Hints
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Ybbx Nebhaq
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