Cave of Ghost Waters Traditional Geocache
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The cache is a small, black, plastic tool box approximately 800’ S/W of the given coordinates. It really is in a cave so if you are claustrophobic you may want to pass this one by. The cache contains the usual assortment of subterranean snakes, bugs and lizards along with a revolving lamp flashlight.
The Cave of Ghost Waters is in one of the tunnels made for the 11-mile long Dulzura Conduit around the turn of the last century. The 11-mile long Dulzura Conduit was constructed of concrete channels, wooden flumes, steel pipes and tunnels to link the Cottonwood Creek/Pine Creek watersheds with Lower Otay Lake. The last registered flow through the conduit was 08/15/2001.
Even though not in use today water at least waist deep once surged through these concrete channels. Over the years the current left its indelible signature on the sides of the channels as a ghostly testament of its passing. Who knows whether or not great torrents will ever again rush through these granite caves, but the eerie high water marks will no doubt remain for decades to come.
Although dry and hot on the outside, the tunnel itself is very cool and wet. Water filtering through the granite has formed many small stalactites on the roof of the cave. This tunnel is wetter and a little more spooky than the Subterranean Cache with water dripping from overhead collecting in pools on the floor several inches deep. You can see bats hanging from the ceiling of the cave and frogs on the floor.
Due to its remote location the area is also a herpetologists delight and numerous web sites list sightings of elusive reptile species in the area of the conduit. Having said that, not-so-rare species, i.e. rattlesnakes are also nearby so please be careful and keep a watchful eye. I have seen rosy boas and horned lizards along the channel.
There are no gates or fences to cross and the coordinates are the same given for parking at the Subterranean Cache. A friendly Border Patrol Agent or two might be in the area but don’t be afraid of them. The reason this has a “3” in terrain is because in order to access the cache you have to be able to climb down into a 4’ concrete channel and out again. Bring a good flashlight and have fun.
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