Welcome to Ripple Rock Virtual cache. It doesn't have a physical container to find, but it does require a photo in order to log a find. Make sure you attach one of the necessary photos to your log as evidence of your visit . Logs that don't have one of the required photos will be deleted.
Ripple Rock
Ripple Rock, an underwater mountain within Seymour Narrows near Campbell River BC, was a marine hazard responsible for more than 20 large vessels and at least 100 smaller vessels sinking or being damaged. Before its destruction in 1958, Ripple Rock claimed at least 114 lives.
After a couple of above surface projects failed, a feasability study was done on tunnelling to the rock. The idea was to sink a shaft from Maud Island, go under Seymour Narrows, and up into the peaks of Ripple Rock where the explosives would be put.
When Ripple Rock blew at 9:31:02 am April 5, 1958, the sight was stupendous. Seven hundred thousand tons (635,028 tonnes) of rock and water erupted in a blast that reached a height of 1,000 feet (305 m). The spectacle lasted less than 10 seconds before the debris was engulfed in a cloud of gas. The explosion was noted as one of the largest non-nuclear planned explosions on record. Today, this mammoth undertaking is still considered to be a marvel of engineering. Watch the CBC video of the explosion
The Trail
The trail is approximately 8KM round trip. It is ranked as an "easy to moderate hike". Depending on your health and fitness it should take you 2.5 -3 hours round trip. There are several natural hazards associated with this trail – notably, high winds, slippery rocks and steep cliffs. Children should be supervised at all times. Wild animals may also be encountered, as you are hiking through bear and cougar country. Hike in a group and make loud noises to alert wildlife of your presence. Dress properly and wear good footwear.
Logging
In order to log a find for this Virtual cache, you'll need to hike out to the view point at the posted coordinates and take at least one of these two photos:
1. At the posted coordinates , take a picture with your car keys or a piece of paper with your caching name showing the view of the Seymour Narrows. Your face doesn't have to be in the picture.
OR
2. Go to the second waypoint where the old cable support is and take a picture of your GPSR or your feet, with the support and try and get the view in the background. Have fun with it.
Please no old photos with your log, only current pictures with the acceptable logging tasks.
No photos from boats or cruise ships unless they are taken from the required coordinates (yes they tried)
You can take both pictures if you want, but the only requirement is that you take and upload at least one of them. Feel free to add any other pictures you took of the view or hike along the way. Enjoy your visit and have a rest , you earned it.
Virtual Rewards 3.0 - 2022-2023
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between March 1, 2022 and March 1, 2023. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 3.0 on the Geocaching Blog.