England Mountain Traditional Geocache
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England Mountain, with an elevation over 900 feet, is one mountain in a chain called the Rappahannock range or Watery Mountains and is a beautiful area to hike, birdwatch, look for wildflowers, have a picnic, and enjoy the day.
Parking is at N 38' 47.512 W 077' 51.843 off Carter's Run Rd. This is a private drive so please proceed with care and courtesy. Take a trail map at the parking coordinates. The first part of the hike will be steep and strenuous, but it levels out at the top of the mountain. The cache is a 30 cal. ammo box located just a few feet off the trail. We got about 16' accuracy on the coordinates due to heavy leaf cover.
Place with permission from The Nature Conversancy.
Preserve Visitation Guidelines
Nature Conservancy preserves are private properties. They are managed to protect fragile resources--native species and plant communities.
You will find few facilities. The trails we do maintain or create are designed to steer visitors away from the most fragile portions of the preserve and toward those areas that can handle more use. Still, we ask you to tread lightly.
Many of the state's preserves are open to visitors, but only for low-impact recreational activities (see list below). Those preserves harboring species or natural communities at risk, however, are not open to the public.
Preparation: the Key to a Safe, Enjoyable Visit
We ask you to prepare for your visit and take proper precautions while on site.
Wear comfortable footwear suitable for hiking, but please do not wear heavy, cleated boots - these damage the trails.
To protect yourself from ticks, poison ivy or poison sumac, wear long pants - and tuck them into your socks.
No matter which season of the year it is, each person in your party should bring a full water bottle. Dehydration is a serious risk at any time of the year.
Preparation: What to Bring
To get the most from your visit, and to protect yourself from the elements, you may want to include the following items in your backpack:
Binoculars
Camera
Compass
Field guides (to wildflowers, birds, butterflies and other natural features)
Insect repellant
Rain gear
Snack (fruit or trail mix)
Sunscreen
What You Can Do
The following activities are permitted on Conservancy preserves:
Birdwatching
Hiking
Nature Study
Photography
Boating (in some cases)
What You Cannot Do
The following activities are not permitted on Conservancy preserves:
Biking
Camping
Caving
Driving an ATV or off-road vehicle
Cooking or camp fires
Fishing or trapping
Horseback riding
Hunting
Littering
Pets
Picking flowers, berries, nuts or mushrooms
Removing any part of the natural landscape (shells, rocks, etc.)
Rock climbing
Swimming
Respect Our Neighbors' Property
Please do not trespass on private property adjacent to Conservancy preserves. Property lines are clearly marked with small yellow signs featuring the Conservancy's logo.
Contact Us
For more information, please contact our State Office:
490 Westfield Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 295-6106
open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
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