THIS IS A CHALLENGE CACHE
The cache is at the listed coordinates, but you can not record a “find” until you have satisfied the logging requirements. To meet the challenge, you must have found and logged a minimum of one cache (of any type) in each of the 50 states of our Republic; in addition, you must have found at least one cache (of any type) within the District of Columbia. Do not include any "internet finds" for Virtual caches. You must have visited and found a legitimate cache in each state and in the District in order to qualify.
You must also have found the challenge cache container, and signed its log sheet. Reaching the cache location requires a hike up the Black Powder Trail in Gateway Natural Area, off Colorado Highway 14 in the Cache La Poudre Canyon. The cache has been placed near the top of a small peak just outside of the Natural Area, on land within the Roosevelt National Forest. The container is a small jar hidden in a cavity between two flat rocks, and is concealed beneath a small rock. A “spoiler” photo is included on this cache page. Make certain to bring a pen or pencil for your signing celebration. Please re-hide the cache carefully.
The vicinity of the cache provides stunning views of Seaman Reservoir, of Greyrock Mountain and its neighboring peaks, and of the Poudre River and the rugged terrain that borders it. The hike is on-trail for about 2/3 of the total distance(approximately 2 miles RT); the final 1/3 requires limited bushwhacking on moderately steep terrain. An elevation gain of approximately 800 feet is necessary to reach the cache site from the beginning point of the hike. Dogs are allowed, but they must be on leash within the Natural Area. The overall cache rating of 5.0 Difficulty 4.0 Terrain considers the task of finding the prerequisite caches. The rating for reaching and finding the final cache container is Difficulty 2.0 Terrain 3.5.
Plan on a round trip outing of approximately 2 hours, car-to-car. Admission to the natural area is via a self-pay station; the parking fee is $7, and the natural area ranger is diligent in checking to make certain all vehicles have their daily or annual permit visible. So make certain that you have correct change, or a credit card for paying the fee.
Verify having met the requirements by listing your qualifying caches (with GC number and date found) in your Found Log; or by a bookmarked listing; or by an appropriate map or tabulation on your Profile page.
At the time of publication, two other challenge caches having similar requirements to those described above are active. One, 50 State Challenge Cache ‘See the USA in your...’ , is in SW Michigan. The other, State Challenge Series–Level 50, is located west of Phoenix, Arizona. The final cache sites for both of these are within easy walking of parking. Because "50 Plus the District" requires a reasonably difficult hike in mountainous terrain, it represents a more challenging finish than do the others. Have fun with this, and congratulations on having found caches in all 50 states plus the District!
CONGRATULATIONS TO KENYANSHERPA FOR FTF ON THIS CHALLENGE!!