Child Waypoints didn't exist when this cache was originally placed,
I have updated the cache page to include the waypoints for parking,
and the interpretive signs. "No Parking & Towing Enforced"
signs were recently erected at the entrance to the parking lot,
probably to stop commuter parking. The towing company won't know
the difference between a commuter, and a geocacher - so please park
at the suggested parking waypoint, and be very careful crossing
Sunrise Valley Drive!
You can circumnavigate this natural area on maintained grass
pathways and mostly level terrain. The pathways wind through
forested wetland, scrub-shrub, emergent marsh, and multiple habitat
"edges". All of the coordinates can be reached on, or very near the
path...only minimal bushwhacking is for the first stage. Short
pants and sandals are not recommended.! As you take your stroll you
will come upon 4 interpretive signs which describe the flora,
fauna, and habitat areas of the park. The coordinates for each sign
are listed below, as are the "gather clue instructions". Bring a
notepad and pen/pencil with you because you'll have to complete
some simple calculations to arrive at the first cache location. The
final cache location is an “offset“ --- you will have
to project a waypoint.
Sign #1 N38 56.909 W077 23.324 --- Count the letters in words 4
and 32
Sign #2 N38 56.969 W077 23.343 --- Count the letters in words 1
and 13 Add the total number of letters in those four words
together, multiply by two, and add the result to the decimal
portion of the Latitude for the access point coordinates listed at
the top of the cache page. .
Sign #3 N38 56.964 W077 23.300 --- Count the letters in words 9,
22 and 36
Sign #4 N38 56.947 W077 23.244 --- Count the letters in words 16
and 39 Add the total number of letters in those five words
together, and add the result to the decimal portion of the
Longitude for the access point coordinates listed at the top of the
cache page.
The resulting new coordinates will give you the location to the
first cache container. There are critical
“instructions” in that container (no pen/pencil
though). Please take care when opening the container so you
don’t lose the “instructions” - note how they are
inserted. When returning the “instructions” please roll
tightly, insert in the cap, and then screw on the base...then
replace EXACTLY as found -- now on to the final, it's not far.
The final container is small and only has room for small trade
items. Please do not over tighten the container, replace it
as you found it…making sure it is not visible from the path
(you'll see what I mean) that will help preserve the challenge for
others.
| NOTICE:
Please be respectful of the posted park hours. If you enter the
park after hours you are trespassing. If you are stopped you can be
ticketed or arrested and will put the future of geocaching in the
parks in jeopardy. |