wildflower backsplit Traditional Cache
Hidden : 3/11/2009
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

A little farther into the Wildflower Greenway in Oak Ridge than the cache Snag It, though I'd recommend going even farther to check the place out some more, especially the length of the stream.

The cache is a leftovers container (not a real Rubbermaid) without any paint or camouflage. The first task is finding the trailhead which is not well labeled. Go to W. Vanderbuilt (you can start off on East Vanderbuilt). At the apartments labeled 101-135, turn in and go to the back parking lot, the back left corner. The trailhead is at that corner (see waypoint if needed). There is no sign, but see a general greenways map at top (Related Web Page) for a general idea.

You can follow a trail most of the way there. STAY ON THE TRAIL UNTIL YOU ARE NEARLY AT THE CACHE!!!! Be careful of the steep descent into the woods as you start on the trail. Stay on the trail until you near the waterfall waypoint, then take the trail to the right (heading west). You will cross a stream... stay on the trail. You may have foliage/reception issues... and you may not. Again, STAY ON THE TRAIL UNTIL YOU ARE NEARLY AT THE CACHE!!!! The cache is only about 10 or fewer steps off the main trail (less than 15 feet). Please watch where you are walking. At certain times of the year there are a TON of wildflowers! If you feel the need to take something, bring a camera and take only pictures!

I've seen a fair amount of wildlife back here to keep your eyes open. The plants (flora) can be pretty amazing too, so tread lightly and respect both the flora and fauna. Great identification info & pics on local wildflowers can be found at Kris Light's Website of East Tennessee Wildflowers and Hiking Trails (visit link)

Watch out for poison ivy, though it isn't too plentiful.

A not very detailed map of some Oak Ridge Greenways can be found on the link near the top of the page (User's Web Page).

FTF goes to Queens Knight!!!

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