You will be greatly rewarded for your 1/2 mile trek to this cache. This location is a beautiful, refreshing rest stop beside a babbling brook.
There is a distinct possiblity of snakes in this hidey hole. Poke with a stick before inserting your hand.
Keep a close watch on small children. This is not a safe place to play in the water.
PLEASE replace the natural cover solidly! Many muggles use this trail!
Due to the steepness of the terrain and the thickness of the tree cover, the coordinates are poor. Please make use of the hint below!
During winter months, be sure to check whether the Blue Ridge Parkway is open. Call 828-298-0398; press 1, then 3. The Forest Service access road to Black Balsam Knob intersects the Parkway between Milepost 412 (U.S. 276, Wagon Road Gap) and Milepost 423 (NC 215, Beech Gap).