This cache is 4.3 miles as the crow flies West of the intersection
of Highway 247 and Linn Street in Landers, CA. The zip code for
this area is 92285.
Before you ask about Willie Boys Grave, here is the short story:
"In 1909, Lucerne Valley was in all the newspapers due to the
infamous exploits of Willie Boy, a Paiute Indian. From October
16-21, 1909, Willie Boy held the High Desert in a state of
panic.
Willie Boy had murdered a man in Banning, precipitating a chase
across the desert. He was on foot, dragging his girlfriend behind
him part of the way before shooting her. Unencumbered, he arrived
at Lucerne Valley seeking refuge from the fast approaching posse.
Unable to get assistance, he fled into the hills behind Rock Corral
for a final stand. When the posse arrived, he shot and wounded a
deputy before taking his own life, ending one of the most dramatic
chases ever witnessed in Southern California."
A movie was made about it:
Tell Them Willie Boy
Is Here 1969 - Robert Redford
Many 4wheel drives cannot make it all the way. Most 4 wheel drives
can get within 1/4 mile. Motorcycle is the way to go. I understand
now-a-days there may be gates which can be locked preventing
vehicle traffic. This could make for a several mile walk if you are
unalbe to locate any alternate trails.
The actual cache container is located under the flat topped rock
located nearby at: N34 17.501 W116 32.254. Desert Varnish provided
the first cache container and goodies.
- Clown stamp
- bounce ball
- flea comb
- seed packs
- and from a Hopi Prayer, Do not weep for me, I did not die.
- log book
While you're out here, don't forget to visit the
PeeWee Lawn Jockey by Cargolax.
Happy Hunting! -
Liberty Lover
