Bat Cave Traditional Geocache
IGBAY OOBAY: Taking this off the market
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Park at these coordinates: N 34 06.311 W 118 43.902
I stumbled upon this cave when I was out hunting for Malibu Mirco Cache. It's incredible! I had often wondered where Batman's hideout is and now I've found it! The terrain is extremely difficult; if you're not very comfortable with heights, and climbing over steep, loose rock, don't attempt this cache.
Pick up the trail head at the parking coordinates and head south. Follow the trail toward Century Lake until you come to a dirt road. Go east, a short way, on the dirt road until you reach a trail which will lead you down the east side of Century Lake. You will reach an "obstacle" that you have to climb over in order to pass the lake. Once you pass this "obstacle" you're on your own to reach the cache. It will entail climbing boulders, crossing rivers and, at about half-way up the final steep ascent, you'll climb through a rock chimmney.
There is another way to reach this cache without climbing over the "obstacle" if you choose. Instead, take the trail back to the dirt road and continue east till you cross a creek. Follow the creek around; this is a longer "back way" to get to this cache. This is also the way to Malibu Micro Cache. You can read that cache description for mor details of the area.
Remember, the final ascent to this cache is difficult, no matter which way you choose to go. Coming down is even more difficult. I chose to give it a five star rating to ensure only the comfortable and experienced rock climbers and hikers, who are responsible and aware of their own limitations attempt this cache.
To claim the find, sign the log, and email me the description of what you find in the Bat Cave. Good luck and be careful. It's an awesome place; the climb is exhilarating; the views are breathtaking. If you're able to get up there at sunrise, you'll see the eyes of this cave glow like a rock dragon coming to life. It's so cool!
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