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The Happy Cache Traditional Geocache

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phototreker: Per Roaring Run's Facebook page, the former owner of the property died last year. Now the trail to the waterfalls is posted. It's a shame access can't be grandfathered in, since the public has been going there for years. Hopefully the RRWA can purchase Rattling Run in the future. Until then...

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Hidden : 1/17/2002
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

A lovely hike in the Roaring Run Watershed near Apollo, PA.

The best place to start hiking is at a small parking area at a green gated road. The bike trail from the river has been extended to this parking area. The coordinates for this parking spot are N 40 33.890 W 79 31.074. Please don't cut across the field near the police & road department buildings. It's posted.

The hike in is very scenic, paralleling Roaring Run. The trail branches where Rattling Run joins Roaring Run. Rattling Run has 3 impressive waterfalls along its course. For the first one, stay on the low trail & rock hop to the falls at N 40 33.773 W 79 31.651. The second & third falls are located up the higher trail. N 40 33.918 W 79 31.607 & N 40 34.017 W 79 31.627.

This area is also home to the historic Biddle Iron Furnace.It was in operation from 1825 to 1852. It's ruins are located right across the trail from the gigantic Camel rock (well worth the short hike) It's coordinates are N 40 33.584 W 79 31.709.

The Kiski Bike Trail can be an alternate starting point for a longer hike. It's parking area is N 40 33.862 W 79 33.568.

Now about the cache:

Merowl had way too much fun putting this one together. She has a permanent grin on her face! Cache is in a green ammo box. We hope you enjoy the cache & the area too. Happy trails!

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