Crocodile Rock! Traditional Cache
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Located at Yellow Branch Falls, the hike is 3 miles roundtrip on established primitive trail, with numerous elevation changes.
This geocache is located at beautiful Yellow Branch Falls.
This cache is named for the spray buttresses of the falls which attract salamanders, newts, and lizards. In summertime on a sunny day you can see dozens of these lil' creatures grouped on the rocks, looking like miniature crocodiles, hence the name. This moderately difficult out-and-back trail leads you to the base of the spectacular 50-foot vertical cascade. Starting from the parking area, you will hike approximately .2 mile on the Yellow Branch Nature Trail, before you come to the junction with the Yellow Branch Falls Trail. You will pass through groves of dignified hardwoods and cross meandering creek bottoms before turning to circumnavigate the steep terrain. In the winter when the trees are bare, you can see the Walhalla vicinity as you hike. Wear sturdy shoes and use extra caution during wet conditions as this trail skirts the edges of deep ravines. Conversely, if it hasn’t rained for some time, the falls may be just a trickle of water over a series of ledges.
Directions to the falls:
1. From Walhalla drive west on SC 28 for 6.8 miles and left turn into Yellow Branch Picnic Ground (open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. year round).
Coordinates for parking area:
N 34.48.346
W 083.07.723
2. Hike in 0.2 mile on the Nature Trail (from either end) to the Yellow Branch Falls Trail.
3. Hike 1.3 miles to the falls.
GPS reception in this area is spotty at best, so it is highly recommended to at least take the hint/spoiler with you. There will be an uphill climb of approx. 60 feet on less than ideal footing, so this cache is not for everyone. However, mother nature has provided a helping hand on this one. The cache is a rubbermaid screw top gallon container, covered in camo tape. The following are original contents:
-Log Book in zip bag w/ mechanical pencil & extendable ink pen.
-green LED Glo-Lite
-Lucky Care Bear
-Orange Emergency Poncho
-Orange Emergency Safety Whistle
-Magic Expanding Towelette
-"Connect Four" knockoff travel game
-Handcuff Key
-Jr. Deputy Badge
-Eyeglass cleaner towelette
-$2 Winning SC Lotto ticket
-Boondoggle Keychain
-Boston Bruins Patch
-USA/UK flag pin
-Costa Rica 50 cent piece
-Brown Troll
-FTF Prize : Red IQ 20 Handheld Game
Enjoy!-xjoex-
Additional Hints
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