The cache is not at the coordinates above but they will place you within sight of a group of large boulders shown at right (click on photo to enlarge). They're just to the north of the trail and there's an old campfire close by so you'll know you're in the right spot.
The cache is an ammo box located on the slopes of Folding Mountain immediately south of Highway 16 west of the town of Hinton.Parking is available at the Folding Mountain rest stop off the west bound lanes of Hwy 16. The trail head is at N 53º 14.448 W 117º 47.217' on the south side of the highway and is well marked with a yellow hiker sign. Be careful crossing the highway!
The trail is well maintained by local users and is marked at regular intervals. It ascends through heavy tree cover up the west side of the ridge from the highway. Grades are moderate to steep so be prepared for a bit of a workout and be sure to bring water. If you're looking for an excuse for a rest break on the way up stop and look for the HTEG, First Views, That'll put a SPRING in your step!! and Folding Mountain caches.
Eventually the trail crests the ridge and breaks out into the open offering some terrific views of the Athabasca River valley and Jasper National Park to the west.
After reaching the posted coordinates proceed about 70 metres east up the trail to the boulders. The actual cache is 254.2 metres at a bearing of 317.5 Degrees True from the top of the tallest boulder. It will be up to you to find the cache by projecting a waypoint with your GPSr (time to get out your manual) or by using a compass and pacing off the distance.
The cache is approximately 640 metres in elevation above the highway and is a hike of about 4 km. Allow 1 to 1 1/2 hours one way.
If you have the time the summit of the mountain is 4.2 kilometres to the south and another 350 metres higher. Allow for three hours one way from the cache. Along the way are the Crown Royal On The 'Rocks', YE OLDE WINE CELLAR, Jumble, On The Way To The Summit, Almost There and Folding Summit caches.
If you plan to go to the summit it's probably best to stay on the trail and catch this cache on the way down.
At the summit you can bag a find for the Brass Cap Cache. You'll be looking for a "Brass Cap" survey benchmark at N 53° 12.760 W 117° 42.286. This cache is a roving virtual so don't be surprised that the coordinates on the cache page don't match but logging of previous caps is permitted.
Here's a list of all my caches in the Hinton area.
Keep this cache safe for kids. Please no knives, matches or lighters.
Please no food or scented items (soap, candles, lip balm, incense, etc.) or anything else which might attract animals.
EXPECT DEEP SNOW DURING THE WINTER MONTHS
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