In the Crosshairs Multi-cache
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This is a challenging five-stage multi-cache with a navigational/puzzle twist at the end located in State Game Lands #203 near Wexford.
This multi is not for the faint of heart! It will take you through varied terrain and beautiful landscapes in the southern portion of S.G.L. #203. Expect to cover at least 4 miles for the entire cache hunt. You will need to cross and travel a short distance along State Game Lands Rd. during the course of your trip. The locations of the designated access routes to this side of the road are located at:
N 40° 36.931’, W 80° 07.347’ and
N 40° 37.548’, W 80° 06.546’.
Like its existing counterpart, Designated Rider, the first four stages could in theory be attacked by mountain bike, but this would be difficult because of overgrowth around the trail in some areas. The ~4” x 2” camouflaged cylindrical containers for these stages are all located within a hundred feet or so of designated trails. However, you will need to ditch the bike for the approach to the final cache. Depending on the capabilities of your GPS unit, you may be able to determine the final cache location without using any calculations. If you are so inclined, e-mail me the method you used to find the final cache, but please do not give away any specific information in your cache logs online. The final cache is a well-stocked 0.50 cal ammo can with a camera in the cache. Please re-hide all stages well and trade fairly. If you choose to mountain bike this cache, be aware that (from the PA Game Commission website), "Under the new regulations, anyone who rides a non-motorized vehicle, conveyance or animal on State Game Lands must do so only on designated routes. Such riding activities will not be permitted, except on Sundays or on roads open to public travel, from the last Saturday in September to the third Saturday in January, and after 1 p.m. from the second Saturday in April to the last Saturday in May. This does not apply to anyone lawfully engaged in hunting, trapping or fishing on State Game Lands."
Also, as a general cautionary note, remember that this is a State Game Land. At certain times of the year you may feel like you are "in the crosshairs"! Accordingly, please be aware that during established hunting seasons, except on Sundays, "you must wear a minimum of 250 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange-colored material on the head, chest and back combined or, in lieu thereof, a hat of the same colored material. The material shall be worn so it is visible in a 360° arc." It would certainly be reasonable to wear blaze orange whenever you visit. Please show caution and remain safe! There is a public shooting range located in the general vicinity of this multi-cache, but none of the stages of the cache are located within close proximity of it.
Although the cache itself may not be the most family-friendly, there are plenty of family-friendly attractions nearby, including Soergel's Orchard on Brandt School Road near the intersection of I-79 and Rte. 910. Enjoy the hunt and GOOD LUCK!
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