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Sundial Park Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

SmooCrew: The sundial plaza was remodeled, so required new clues to solve. The original cache location was also lost and not saved. Tried contacting forming finders, but unable to locate the cache myself.

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Hidden : 5/29/2006
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


Due to changes of the sundial when this area was remodeled, I have adopted this cache and will archieve this version for a new version that alllows for updated clues and a new hiding place for the cache.

This cache was Designed by Black-Jack in 2005 and maintained by Ivy Dog Parents until 2020.  I have adopted it and had to make a few alterations to find a new spot.  Please enjoy this park.

The Coordinates above ARE for the Sundial in this Park.  All around the Sundial you will find the Answers for the Clues Below.

CLUE #1 -- Locate a peak name after a Colorado Territorial Governor.  Note the elevation of this peak. (____________)

CLUE#2 -- Locate a peak names after a Brigadier General who died at the age of 34 in the War of 1812. Note the height of the peak. (____________)

CLUE #3 -- Locate a peak name after a great American Botanist.  Note his age at the time of his death.  (____________)

CLUE #4 -- Locate a peak name after a Dartmouth Graduate Class of 1809.  Note the elevation of the peak.  (___________)

CLUE #5 -- Locate a peak named after a Nomadic Plains Tribe.  Note the elevation of the peak.  (____________)

CLUE #6 -- Note the number of people that were with the force of Spanish Cavalry encountered by the same person in CLUE #2 during his exploration of the Louisiana Purchase? (______________)

NEXT  -  Substitute the answers Found about and into the formula below.

#1(____________) MINUS #2 (____________) PLUS #3 (____________) MINUS 24= XYZ

Substitute THIS number into the Final Waypoint formula below.

# 4 (____________) MINUS # 5 (____________) MINUS # 6 (____________) PLUS 96=ABC

Substitute THIS number into the Final Waypoint formula below.

N 39.43.ABC

W 104.56.XYZ

This park is a very busy area.  The Cache is a 'Play-Doh' container which only has room for a log.  Please bring your own pen/pencil.

 

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