De Soto Traditional Geocache
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This cache is over 10 miles down river from the 601 put-in. The water is released at random times. Once you head down stream the next take out is at 378 a two day canoe trip depending on water flow.
Cofitachequi was a paramount chiefdom encountered by the Hernando de Soto Expedition in South Carolina. They encountered the Chiefdom of Cofitachequi in April of 1540 on the Wateree River near present-day Camden. A woman the chroniclers call the Lady of Cofitachequi was carried from the town to the river's edge on a litter that was covered with a delicate white cloth.
That was over 400 years ago little has changed on the Wateree.
The Container is on a sand bar tied with a rope in case of high water. Beware of snakes and other critters that live near rivers.
If you leave from 601 put in you are committed to at least a two day trip if you are paddling. If by motor remember the water level could drop and leave you stranded down river.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Nzzb pna gvrq gb gerr