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Hemlock Falls Multi-cache

Hidden : 6/30/2003
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This easy hike through South Mountain reservation will take you past scenic Hemlock Falls.

Suggested parking for this cache is located at N 40 45.170 W 74 17.399 This small parking area is located on the uphill / eastbound side of South Orange Ave. immediately past the pedestrian overpass. It's easy to miss so slow down as you approach.

The posted coordinates will bring you to a nice spot at the base of the falls. There are park benches near this location. Each park bench has a 3 word location stamped into the metal leg support. Count the number of letters in this three word phrase and add this number to 496. Substitute this new 3 digit number for YYY in the final stage coordinates listed below:

N 40 45.021
W 74 17.YYY

Please do not post anything in the log that might give away the unique aspects of this cache. If you remove the cache from the general area to log in and trade, be sure to temporarily mark the original spot or you may have a difficult time rehiding the cache. Good Luck.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ybbx hc. Va gur eubqbqraqebaf.

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)