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DuPont Ruins Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

ramapo: I went out this morning to survey the situation. I approached GZ from the top and quickly found the bag with the cache remains that biga800 had left behind. You don't always find your own cache so quickly.

I then went down below and found some scattered remains amongst the rest of the trash in the area. I also found the top of the ammo can propped up against a tree, almost as a trophy. I suppose the bottom is around there also but I had no desire to search through the brush.

This was the work of either a search and destroy anti-cacher or some lucky hooligans. I had just mentioned to Packanack and citicar last week that one of the nice things about having a cache out in the woods is that you don't have to worry about it getting muggled. So much for that thought....Despite this being one of my favorite hides, I am reluctantly going to archive it.

Thanks to all who visited and to biga800 for attempting to put humpty-dumpty back together again.

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Hidden : 6/28/2006
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Come explore some ruins left from buildings that were once part of the DuPont explosives plant and find a cache too! It's a pretty easy walk but then a bit of a climb.

This cache is located in the newest part of Ramapo State Forest. It was deeded to the State last year as part of a settlement concerning groundwater contamination that resulted from the long closed, DuPont explosive manufacturing activities.

The cache is the usual ammo box. The shortest access to it is from Backbeach but the ambitious hiker can come in from the eastern entrances. It is generally an easy walk but getting to the cache itself involves some elevation changes.

Please be very careful if the area is wet or icy. The rocks can be slippery and there are some big drops nearby.

Be sure to leave plenty of time to explore the area. There are a number of interesting ruins nearby. I believe some are leftover bunkers once used to store explosives. If you've ever wondered what is beneath the Rt. 287 bridge, then just follow your ears as it is just a short walk.

If you Google DuPont and Wanaque, you'll come up with some interesting web articles about the area.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Orgjrra gjb ebpxf, orybj naq arne gjb byq pbapergr fhccbegf.

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)