There's a Cache in There Somewhere - West Creek Traditional Cache
Yukon Landcruiser: Cache location no longer viable.
There's a Cache in There Somewhere - West Creek
-
Difficulty:
-
-
Terrain:
-
Size: 
(regular)
Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions
in our disclaimer.
Located on the West Creek Access Rd, off of Dyea Road, this narrow, steep, trees encroaching, gravel road is prone to washouts. Recommend parking at N59.31.691 W135.20.932 and use mountain bike, horse, ATV, or your feet to do the 8km roundtrip.
This is a popular area in the fall with hunters and locales looking to 'get-away' for an hour or so. The single lane access road IS driveable with a HIGH CLEARANCE, RUGGED, 4x4 and EXPERIENCED driver BUT there are few turn-around spots and steep grades. If you do drive recommend parking at 59.31.960 W135.23.978 and hike in the remaining half kilometre or so to avoid bottoming out. Keep your eyes peeled for views of the West Creek Glacier.
Be cautious of other users going up or coming down this narrow, limited visibility road!
You are in the rainforest and this cache can be accessed year-round. Note that rainfall in the winter may make the access road very muddy from Sept.- Mar.
Start elevation: 16m (50')
Cache elevation: 192m (575')
Elevation Change: 176m (525')
Distance: 3.85km (2.3 mi)
GPS Accuracy at time of placing 6m (18')
Roundtrip: 72 min. at a steady pace
Cache is located in a plastic, rectangular container with blue lid and contains: log book, pencil, sharpner, knife, squishy world, Cdn sticker, and Cdn pin.
As you approach coordinates, look for a winch cable located around a tree on the right side of slope. You're getting close!
Remember to always:
* Geo-cache with a friend or if solo leave a trip plan with a trusted friend.
* Be cognizant that you are in the backcountry and animals may be encountered.
* Weather is unpredictable at this location throughout the year.
* Wear sturdy shoes, layered clothing, and bring a whistle.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Pnpur vf ybpngrq va gur ebbg flfgrz bs n ynetr Fvgxn Fcehpr va n pyhzc bs 4 gerrf, qverpgyl oruvaq pnoyr gerr.
Treasures
You'll collect a digital Treasure from one of these collections when you find and log this geocache:
Loading Treasures