Upsal Hogback - 40 Mile Desert Traditional Cache

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GeoCrater: I am regretfully archiving this cache since there's been no response from nor action by the cache owner within the time frame requested in the last reviewer note.

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Hidden : 9/3/2006
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This is another cache in the infamous 40 miles desert .
You will need a 4x4 vehicle to reach this cache the trail is soft sand in many places
ATV or Horse will get you there as well or you can do like the pioneers WALK

This is one of several caches The Traveling Naugahyde Hunters placed along the California Emigrant Trail Carson River Route. This section of the historic California Trail was opened from the Sink of the Humboldt River to the Carson River at Ragtown in the fall of 1848 by a wagon train of emigrants captained by Joseph B. Chiles. From Ragtown, the trail followed the Carson River westward to a junction with the Carson Pass Trail.

The Caches are near one of the several Trail Markers placed to mark the route. When you visit one of these caches you will be following the foot steps of the pioneers hope ya’ll enjoy the hunt.

Upsal Hogback

One of the many not so flat spots along the infamous Carson River Route of the California trail
Treat Yourself to a great view of the 40 mile desert and drive to the top of Upsal just follow the power lines east located just a short way up or down the trail depending on the way your are going

The cache is in a white plastic container and contains the usual treasures to find and trade as well as a log book with a couple of writing tools to record your visit

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gur Pnpur vf abegu-rnfg bs gur znexre

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)

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