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In Memory of Jim Owen Traditional Cache

Hidden : 12/20/2006
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


This cache could have been called "Ode to CKayaks" Tongue Sticking Out

This cache is in the Soquel Demonstration Forest and has multiple approaches. Your approach will determine the terrain rating, so I'm averaging it at a 3-star. You can come in from the top of Nisene Marks and then pick up the Ridge Trail to the cache, or you can come in through the SDF and come up Sulphur Springs Road. OR, you can drop into the nearby Helispot and this will be a 1.5-star terrain Smiley


I placed this cache while hiking in to "Demo Baby!" from Nisene Marks. I generally don't drop caches along the route when I'm looking for another cache, but I had enough time to actually look around and explore the area and came across a wonderful bench, dedicated to a Jim Owens, that has a breath-taking view.
Bench View


The cache is hidden in classic CKayaks style (aside from dropping it off while looking for another cache): it's a decon container near the bench. A hint is provided in case you arrive and your batteries are dead, but it should be a no-brainer either way.


I didn't place this cache to spawn a bunch of activity up here. I actually like the fact that you spend more time hiking than searching up here, but this spot really needed a cache since it's easily passed by while hiking on the main trail past it. Enjoy!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Jrfg bs orapu - unatvat sebz gehax

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)