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Whiskey Springs Trail Traditional Cache

Hidden : 10/22/2006
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

A good hike, there are some cool rock formations near the start. Terrain rating of 3 due to elevation changes, rocks, and length (2.5+ miles total). Use caution during hunting season.

It says Whiskey Springs on the map, but I hiked around for a couple hours and I couldn't find any. I think the local moonshiners packed up and left about 70 years ago, but maybe you can find one. Limited parking is available on Whiskey Springs Road at N40 05.899 W77 07.722. No need to bushwhack until the last 50 feet, follow Appalachian Trail (white blazemarks) then at N40 06.265 W77 06.755 turn onto PA State Game Lands 305 trail (not marked, but very wide). The cache itself is on the Game Lands. The cache is old school (it was an ammo can, someone stole it so now it's a large camo'd lock and lock) but the real reason to come out is for the hike and the scenery along the way. One thing not to miss - climb the rocks near N40 05.964 W77 07.211 for the best view.

Please take the normal precautions during hunting season, more info available on PA Game Commission site.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)