C3-C4 Multi-cache

Difficulty Levels:
Terrain = 3.5; Terrain Type = 3; Cache Retrieval = 4; Energy = 6
(See mycn18 Profile for "Difficulty Level Definitions")

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NOTE >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
        DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THIS GEOCACHE UNLESS YOU ARE
           EXPERIENCED IN REMOTE AREA HIKING AND GPS USE. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

IMPORTANT: Check Cache Log for any “Updates” before Starting.

This is a multi-cache hunt. Intermediate Caches 1, 2 and 3 each contain additional GPS coordinates and Clues only, which essentially create an implied track to the Final (goodie) Cache.  All caches are well hidden near the GPS coordinates indicated and may take some effort to find. None are buried, but may be hidden under rocks or within fissures protected from the elements.

Most of the outbound is a steady, in-canyon 20 Grade hike over large boulder terrain – somewhat, but not exceptionally arduous. However, there are several short sections which may require climbing 35 Grade, loose footing, cactus populated slopes. Besides the normal gear, suggest gloves (A MUST), Long pants (A MUST), repellant and keeping the bottom of boots dry and clear of dirt/mud for good boulder traction. This nearly 5 mile round trip should take 3 - 4 hours plus cache searching time. Suggest this trek be considered by individuals in fairly good physical condition, with canyon hiking experience and an adventure driven personality. Although primarily in-canyon, using GPS "Track Back" for the Return is advisable.

Reminder! Bring Paper and Pen/Pencil to record Clues.

Suggest Park on the side, close to the entry (Less than 200 Feet in) of this small dirt road (the Start Location) after right exiting from the main paved road. Heavy rain erosion may have made it difficult for any but high clearance vehicles to travel further in. Although I prefer this Start Location, there may be other access points into the canyon further up this and other paved roads.

Proceed along this canyon to Coordinates:
N32 54.XXX5 / W105 54.1009, where XXX = (Square Root of (the number of floors in the Empire State Building + 298) Raised to the 3rd Power). Subtract the whole number portion (drop the decimal point) of Earth's Equatorial Radius [kilometers] + 1330 FROM the previous result. The final Result should be between 240 and 300.