The search for this cache takes you to a rocky bluff that overlooks
Kentucky Lake. There is no formal trail but the forest approaching
the bottom of the bluff was selectively logged a number of years
ago so passage is fairly easy. There are many possible routes to
the top… I’ve included the waypoints for the route that I take.
Elevation gain is about 450ft.
Parking:
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BLUFF: |
N49° 54.006 W120° 33.364
N49° 54.030 W120° 33.377
N49° 54.041 W120° 33.322
N49° 54.029 W120° 33.240
N49° 54.037 W120° 33.207
N49° 54.037 W120° 33.207
N49° 54.031 W120° 33.177
N49° 54.031 W120° 33.177
N49° 54.008 W120° 33.143
N49° 53.987 W120° 33.142
N49° 53.982 W120° 33.132
N49° 53.978 W120° 33.117
N49° 53.973 W120° 33.104
N49° 53.973 W120° 33.104
N49° 53.973 W120° 33.104
N49° 54.005 W120° 33.106 |
If you are camped at the Provincial Park you can walk along the
road to the starting point or simply drive the first 2Km and park
at the side of the road.
The terrain is a little rough for small children in a couple of
places; I don’t think school aged kids would have any trouble. No
climbing gear is required; if you think you need some you’ve taken
a wrong turn! There is only one spot where I needed to use my hands
to steady myself for a couple of steps; the rest is just an uphill
hike. The round trip takes us about 1.5 hours including a leisurely
rest and snack at the top.
At the top, N49° 54.005 W120° 33.106, there are a couple of
stone cairns. Check out the initials on the stones. The cache is
not at the bluff near the cairns but is located about 30m away in a
less conspicuous place.
The cache container is small and contains only a log book,
pencil, and disposable camera. Please don’t bring any trade items…
the view should be reward enough. Please take a picture of yourself
or your group at the bluff.