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Aurora Downs Traditional Cache

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G.O. John and Carol: It did look like construction was possible here, so I'm sure the cache is gone. Thanks to all who visited!

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Hidden : 7/7/2005
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

I wouldn't suggest doing this in shorts. You'll have to walk through a field with no paths.

This cache is hidden on the former site of Aurora Downs race track. I believe it was a harness racing track, and I'm pretty sure it closed in the mid 1970s, but beyond that, my recollection of the track is very vague. If you know any history or interesting facts about it, please post it in your log. A photo from 1939 is shown below with the cache location marked. The same area is shown in a present day photo. Thanks to geognerd for providing these great photos!

   

The cache is a fairly small tube with a log sheet, pencil, and a couple of trading items.

You don't have to do any climbing on concrete to reach this. Please hide this as you found it. If you do want to do some climbing around, you might find a hardhat in the area.

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