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Silk Mill Multi-Cache

Hidden : 6/20/2006
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is a site of a former silk mill. We tried looking for information about the mill itself, but didn't find much. You'll see foundations, the diverted waterway, and much is left of the bridge that once crossed the Fenton River. You can see it on both sides of the river.

You'll need to gather just a little information from the bridge to complete the coordinates for the cache itself which is a 10X5X3 Lock n Lock container. Take the time to enjoy these remnants of days gone by. The Nipmuck trail goes through the Silk Mill site. This is a very scenic stretch of the trail and fishing is allowed so bring your pole if you are so inclined.

Stand on the bridge
How many large flat stones are across the top? Your answer will be a single number

Stand below the bridge looking at it, with your back to the water
How many rocks are stacked vertically on the RIGHT side excluding the one in the ground? Your answer will be a single number

Add these two numbers together
Add this number to 41 47.671 for the North Coordinates
Subtract this number from 71 12.547 for the West Coordinates

Parking is on Chaffeeville Road in Mansfield

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Bapr jnf n tenaq 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)