GCXJ9K FIRETOWER CACHE (Traditional Cache) in Pennsylvania, United States created by flper

This cache has been archived.

OReviewer: As there has been no response from owner, I am forced to archive this cache.

If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future, just contact me by email including the GC Code, and assuming it meets the current guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it.

GCXJ9K ▼

A cache by flper Message this owner

Hidden : 8/6/2006

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is located near the SILVER CREEK FIRETOWER. Terrain is a 2.5 because it is a long walk if you choose to walk and 2 for difficulty because if is a large container hidden pretty good.

You have 2 options in getting to the cache.

1. park at 40 46.098 076 06.757 the worst of lead sleds will make it. short walk to cache.

2. park at 40 46.499 076 05.115 a nice 1.5 mile walk.

Here are some stats about the tower.

US 562, Pennsylvania 10
Broad Mountain,
Blythe Township Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Elevation: 1815'
Coordinates: N40 46.777 W76 8.650

Administrative Unit:
Penna. Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Cooperators:
Penna. Department of Conservation & Natural
Resource

Silver Creek Fire Tower was erected in the spring of 1926
on property now owned by the Blythe Township, just south of Weiser State Forest. In World War II is was used as an Aircraft Warning Service station. The 60’ Aermotor tower with metal 7’x7’ cab was damaged in a storm in the mid 1940’s and rebuilt. The new cab has an updated window design (taken from the web).

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