As always, the day will begin at 9AM sharp for the breakfast portion of the event. The breakfast will be held at the Gateway Restaurant. During breakfast, all geocaching topics are fair game.
Upon the conclusion of breakfast, we will make our way to the parking area of the Abandoned Turnpike and take the group photo. The ones hiking will hike out to the Rays Hill Tunnel and then from there will decide whether to hike out to Sideling Hill or to return to the cars and drive to the other end where the old rest stop resides and hike from there to Sideling Hill (2+ mile hike ). The bike ride takes roughly 3 to 5 hours, depending on your pace. Those of us doing the hike will likely take all day. Comfortable shoes are a must.
We will explore the two abandoned tunnels along the trail, as well as discovering the inner workings of the old tunnels. WARNING: Last year, we had several people blow tires, break chains, or crash due to the crumbling pavement on the road. Please come prepared!!!
Credit for this cache may be obtained by either attending the breakfast or attending the hike/bike.
Last year we had about 70+ people at this event and it was a hoot. Unfortunately, I cannot guarantee that we will have zombies in the tunnels this year... or can I? MUAHAHAHAHAHA! *NOTE* If you're just coming for the hike/bike, please plan to be there at 10:30. If we're running late, bear with us!