The geocache hidden at the posted coordinates is a regular
geocache, however, it is also part of the Allegheny GeoTrail (AGT),
a publicly funded project designed to promote a pleasant and
positive experience and image of the Allegheny National Forest
region and its gateway communities. The AGT utilizes the growing
interest in geocaching to assist both residents and visitors to the
area in learning more about the unique attractions in the ten
participating counties. This cache contains a unique self inking
rubber stamp which you should use to stamp your Allegheny GeoTrail
Passport to verify that you found it. When you have found a minimum
of six AGT caches, you will be eligible to have your AGT passport
validated and receive a commemorative AGT trackable geocoin at
participating locations. You must have your official AGT passport
with you when you find this cache in order to stamp it. Click on
the Allegheny GeoTrail Logo below to visit the AGT website at
www.alleghenygeotrail.com for complete details and a listing of
participating locations where you may pick up and validate AGT
passports to receive your souvenir geocoin, trackable at
www.geocaching.com .
The Indian Pipe Trail is 7.4 miles in length. It can be
used for hiking, biking, jogging, snowshoeing, and of course,
GEOCACHING! It crosses a 4,000 acre tract of Allegany Northern
Hardwood forest under the stewardship of the Bradford City Water
Authority. This corridor is also used for active forestry
management and access to oil and gas reserves as well as access for
hunters and other sportspersons.
A multitude of flora and fauna species can
be observed on the forest floor, including the INDIAN PIPE FLOWER
(Monotropa Uniflora), after which the trail is named. Also known as
“American Iceplant” or “Ghost Flower”, it grows to only 3-4 inches
in height. It is formed near stumps and other decaying vegetation
where it obtains it’s food source.
Some home remedies have been known to use
Indian Pipe root as a sedative and for various nervous conditions
as well as for inflamed eyes and to treat bunions and warts. The
above information obtained by the Tuna Valley Trail Association
site.