BIRCH ISLAND TOUR STOP ONE Traditional Cache
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This entry was edited by buddysally on Tuesday, 11 November 2014 at 14:27:23 UTC.
BIRCH ISLAND TOUR STOP ONE
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We have a cottage on Birch Island and love the trails. This is the first stop of a tour of Birch Island on Sand Lake on the Rideau System. Access to the island is by water craft only.
The Sand Lake, free, PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH is located at: N44 34.010 W076 14.692. An alternative boat launch is the Sand Lake Marina, located at N44 33.518 W076 14.951 which is actually closer, but there is a parking and possibly a launching fee from this marina.
A few of the first cachers to do this series have suggested an alternative site, by Stop 5 to enter or exit the island. PLEASE, DO NOT ENTER OR EXIT NEAR STOP FIVE, as this IS PRIVATE PROPERTY.
The island has 50 or more cottages on it, each with their private docks. THE ONLY PLACE TO DOCK YOUR BOAT to start the tour is meters away from the first cache (BIRCH ISLAND TOUR STOP ONE GC2W14Y): this isn't a dock, so you will need to secure your boat on a tree or rock. There is a steep climb up a short incline to reach the first stop on the tour and to reach the main trail. Children may need help with this incline. There is an easier approach if you go around the bend. Once on the main trail, it is easy going.
All of the six stops on this tour are within 5 - 10 meters of the main trail. There is no swamps or bushwacking. Please stay on the main trail only to avoid trespassing on the cottagers property. Dogs are welcome on this tour; Buddy and Sally sure enjoy their daily jaunts on this trail. Please ensure your pets stay close to you so as not to stray on the cottage properties. The actual island tour will take one hour or less. The time to reach the island from the public boat launch will depend on the type of water craft you use. All the cache containers on this tour are small or micros, and as such there isn't room for swag; some may be able to hold travel bugs or geocoins. Please bring your own writing instrument.
Please enjoy the tour and happy caching.
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