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My First Moun10Bike Coin #5 Multi-Cache

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MtnGoat50: This cache has had a wonderful four year run but I think it's time to move on and open up the area to some new caches. Many thanks to everyone that made the effort to do this difficult cache. I hope you enjoyed the adventure!

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Hidden : 9/20/2005
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


As a 'Lord of the Rings' fan, I think I, now, know how Bilbo felt when he had to pass the ring along to Frodo.... I suspect that some people that do this cache may feel they have traveled to Mt. Doom and back also.

PLEASE, READ THE CACHE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY AND ADHERE TO THE GUIDELINES.
The purpose of this cache is to feel the thrill of finding and logging a Moun10Bike coin. Here’s the deal. In this cache you will find a Moun10Bike coin that is ready to be logged. There is a catch of course, actually four of them.

  1. To log this coin you need to be the first one to remove it from the cache and be willing to follow the rules below.
  2. If you remove it from the cache, you then need to hide a new cache within 30 days, that contains the Moun10Bike coin you removed.
  3. Name your cache, “My First Moun10Bike Coin #___”. For the number, just keep them chronological in order of caches created.
  4. You may only log this coin if you have never logged a Moun10Bike coin before. If you’ve already logged a coin you can still log the cache, just not the coin.
    Let’s just get as many first-time loggers as we can. Post these guidelines in your cache’s description.

My goals for this cache are this;

  • I can log my first Moun10Bike coin
  • Many other cachers can do the same
  • We can keep a Moun10Bike coin moving around while creating more great caches!
It’s win, win people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The temptation may be great to take the coin for yourself, or to log another one to your credit, but please let many of us know what it feels like to find this rare and exciting piece of caching memorabilia for the first time. Enjoy logging your first Moun10Bike coin.

NOW FOR THE CACHE:
This cache is located in Riverside State Park.
Park hours are 6:30 to dusk.
Because of the difficulty of the cache I don't recommend it for children or dogs,also please don't try it after dark.

I liked the last G & T cache so well, I borrowed their idea. This cache is a simple 2 part multi. The first waypoint is a micro with coordinates to the final. In this case however the first waypoint is much farther from the parking lot.

There are three possible parking areas; the Bowl and Pitcher, the Bowl and Pitcher Overlook, and the Centenial Trail parking at 7 Mile. If you are dashing for the coin I would recommend parking at the closest spot. I believe the time spent driving to what you think might be a closer parking area will be greater than any extra time spent on the trail.
The round trip to the cache and back will be about 4 miles +/-. A mountain bike would be a big advantage on this cache (seems appropriate) even though you will have to do the last several hundred feet to the final on foot.
Be careful approaching the final. I have rated this cache 4 stars for terrain. If you pick the wrong approach you could easily turn it into a 5 star cache.

The original contents of the cache include: a Moun10Bike Coin, a USA Geocoin, two WJTBs, a YJTB, the Propeller TB, the Sgt. footTRAX TB, and an Oregon Geocoin. For trade items there are some Geocaching key chains, refrigerator magnets, and buttons. I have also included some signature 'finders' items for the cache. They are there as momentos of your visit. All finders are welcome to take one even without a trade.

Note: As of about April of 2006 the $5.00 parking fee has been removed.

Thanks, Cacheper for creating this cache series. I know I will never forget opening the cache and finding my first Moun10Bike Coin! Thanks!!!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)