Mount Evans - Star watching Traditional Geocache
Mount Evans - Star watching
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Difficulty:
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Terrain:
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Size: 
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Located on Mount Evans. You will have to pay a fee to get in the park.
It's a traditional cache at the end of the road of Mount Evans. Some people find it, some don't.
Updated: 7/18
Ok, so here's the deal. Apparently it's really hard to find for some people. Other's find it right away. I think over the years some geochachers have hidden a 2nd chache. So there may be 2 in the area.
If you find it, post some good pictures please.
UPDATED: 7/31/2016
The cache has bee updated. I replace the container with a new one, a new log, pencil and the much coveted Cajuns in colorado geocoin.
UPDATED: 05/07
Beware: This have been removed or sabatoged.
If there are a few more DNFs I'll disable.
UPDATE: 10/05
I had a few 'not found' logs so I took a trip up there and planted a new cache - same coordinates on 6/25/05.
Again, I'm getting some NOT FOUNDS, but it seems that in the past once in a while someone would find it even with the not founds.
SO: Look at it this way, if you are going to Mount Evans take a look, but don't plan a special trip. After the thaw, if I get more NOT FOUNDs, I'll disable. Park Rangers may be removing the cache.
Good Luck
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I rated this a 2 becuase you have to climb over some rocks (no climbing gear, just good hiking shoes). Also, I think it might be a little hard to find considering the terrain. If I get 'easy' remarks, I'll change it.
After a nice drive up the mountain, you'll have a small challenge to find the cache. There are a lot of people around, so be secretive!
Think about the name and it'll get you in the general area.
BONUS: You might see mountain goats, long horn sheep (ram) and assorted prarie dog looking creatures! There are also a couple of stops along the way with good hiking.
Cache contains:
1. Log book and pen (please don't remove)
2. Silly putty
3. super balls
4. MOST IMPORTANTLY: Band Aids
NOTE: There is no water or food on top, just a port-o-let style bathroom.
IMPORTANT: Do not take elevation sickness lightly. It's almost 3 miles in the sky. Bring and drink WATER and some snacks.
Good Luck!
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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