Though the cache is on county land, the most logical approach crosses Newark watershed land and a hiking permit is required (available just a few miles away at their office at 223 Echo Lake Road, Newfoundland - Open M-F 8-4 and Sat. from 9-noon (call ahead to learn about Covid-19 restricted hours)
Treequest, Skully & Mulder and several other finders discovered an approach from Notch Rd., that does not require a permit.
Snow, ice or slick conditions will make the area around the cache quite treacherous and adds a full star to the rating.
Note that this is true 4 star terrain. It is a short hike, but a highly challenging one. The area around the cache would be extremely difficult for dogs and younger children to negotiate. As always, you assume all risks when searching for any geocache.
