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SHBP Barrows Pond Traditional Cache

Hidden : 5/30/2006
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

We've chosen the SOUTH side of Schoolhouse Brook Park as the 5th in our GAS SAVER series. Parking is the same as our 4th series on the NORTH side - on Clovermill Road - and you'll find 15 caches on these trails across the road.

NONE OF THE CACHES ARE HIDDEN IN FOUNDATIONS OR STONE WALLS

Barrows Pond is a pleasant sight amidst all the trees. It is Memorial Weekend when hiding the caches here, and the water lillies are just beginning to bloom. They are always pretty jettying out from their green pads on the water. There is a spillway near the cache and the sound of the water is music to the ears. We hope you enjoy this oasis after you find a medium sized Lock n Lock container.

We've kept the hides straightforward and have given good hints due to some bounce in these heavy woods. We want you to enjoy the scenery in this great park. In total there are nineteen trails within Schoolhouse Brook Park, including a portion of the Nipmuck Trail. It is mature woods with views of a colonial mill site and many house sites and historic stone walls. This area includes Bicentennial Pond Recreation Area where the kids can play and you can picnic. Bicentennial Pond is a good fishing spot.

Most of the trails are relatively flat terrain and all are named and well marked with white blazes. There are only a couple of them with modest grades. The trails do have roots and rocks, but you CAN use your mountain bikes. We met numerous cyclists along our hike. There are also trails designated for cross country skiing

Repeat - NONE OF THE CACHES ARE HIDDEN IN FOUNDATIONS OR STONE WALLS

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Onfr bs gerr arkg gb ebpx, furygrerq ol ybat snyyra gerr

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)