GAG8 Drive-By Micro: Hydro Road Traditional Cache

GAG8 Drive-by Micro: Hydro Road

In a quiet cul-de-sac used primarily by Hydro and railway vehicles, this cache sits on what was once Ridge Road. Before the 417 was opened in the early 70’s, Ridge Road ran from Russell Road and along the Borthwick Ridge ending at the Mer Bleue bog. After the 417 came along, the road was terminated at Ramsayville Road to the east, while the west portion served the Walkley Road offramp until 1995. The opening of the twin railway overpasses on Walkley eliminated the need for the road beyond the hydro station. The area where the cache sits was once an extremely busy bottleneck with 2 railway crossings. Now the area is silent except for the occasional passing train.

This series was placed in early March 2006 before GAG8 was even announced.  For cachers-on-the-go, it has been set up to allow quick and easy access to each cache site. You can literally park within 10 feet of every cache, however there is no guarantee the parking spot closest to the cache is always available!  All of these caches are stroller friendly, and most are wheelchair friendly. I was able to hide one of the caches without even getting out of my car! Parents of babies and small children who like to sleep in the car will especially like this series since you can keep an eye on them as you search for the cache. Originally I was going to give hints, but I decided not to so as not to make the series boring. Each cache container is a 35mm film canister containing a single mylar scroll. The mylar (plastic) is waterproof and matte on one side. Bring a pencil to sign in. Pen will work too, but not as well.  Here are the rest in the series:

GAG8 Drive-By Micro: Barrhaven Mall
GAG8 Drive-By Micro: Carlingwood Mall
GAG8 Drive-By Micro: Chamberlain
GAG8 Drive-By Micro: Chemin Du Quai
GAG8 Drive-By Micro: Hydro Road
GAG8 Drive-By Micro: Lac Leamy
GAG8 Drive-By Micro: MacKay Lake
GAG8 Drive-By Micro: Merivale Centennial
GAG8 Drive-By Micro: Orchardview
GAG8 Drive-By Micro: Ottawa Station
GAG8 Drive-By Micro: Robertson Road
GAG8 Drive-By Micro: St. Joseph Boulevard