uccacher's 100th Hide Traditional Cache

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uccacher: I’m unable to get down there to check on this one. It may have tumbled down the hill.

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Hidden : 10/17/2012
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The terrain is rated a 4 for a reason. Be very careful that you don't slide down the hill. If you're not comfortable with the level of danger, it's not worth the risk. This is not a kid friendly cache. Well hidden medium sized lock-n-lock.

This is my favorite spot at the Union City Dam so I thought this would be a good place to hide my 100th cache. The terrain is fairly easy except for the last several feet. At that point it becomes quite DANGEROUS with a steep drop and there may be slippery leaves.

Located 3 miles west of Union City just off Route 97 on Middleton Road, the serene, rural grounds surrounding the dam allow visitors to unwind and enjoy the scenery and view of the dam. Picnic tables, grills, and restroom facilities are provided.

Completed in 1970 as a method of controlling the frequent flooding of French Creek, the rolled earth, dry-bed reservoir stands 88 feet above the stream bed and has a 1,420 foot top length. The Union City Dam and surrounding area provides a number of outdoor recreation activities. The diverse habitat and ecosystems that can be found at the project provide hikers, bird watchers, and the novice naturalist with a diversity of flora and fauna to discover and enjoy.

French Creek entices many fishermen to the project to test their angling skills against game fish such as northern pike, walleye, and muskie. There is also an abundance of smallmouth bass and panfish in the creek and trout in many of the creek's feeder streams.

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