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Boat House Traditional Geocache

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Hidden : 4/27/2018
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


This Geocache

This part of the park is always buzzing with park guests. Whether they are at the wet playground with their kids, heading out on the lake trail or enjoying a picnic with family, there is always something to do at Winton Woods Harbor.

The boathouse located on Winton Lake offers row, pedal, motor and pontoon boats; stand-up paddleboards; kayaks; canoes; and bikes for rent. It also has a large selection of fishing gear and helpful staff who can get you out for a fun day on the water.


The Great Parks GeoTour (GT88)

The Great Parks GeoTour near Cincinnati, Ohio features 20 geocaches on two trails. One trail, for children and beginners, is located at Sharon Woods and includes five geocaches. The second larger trail, has 14 caches that meet ADA accessibility requirements with the 15th cache being the oldest Geocache in the State of Ohio (not ADA Accessible). Two different GeoCoins will be available for completion of the kids' trail and/or completion of 10 of the 15 caches on the larger trail.


GeoTour Passport:

To download the Great Parks GeoTour Passport: CLICK HERE.

There are 2 different Geocoins available through this GeoTour!

  • Great Parks GeoTour GeoCoin: This official GeoTour branded, diamond shaped, GeoCoin is available to those who complete at least 10 of the 15 GeoTour stops on the larger trail.
  • Kids Trail GeoCoin: This uniquely shaped, GeoCoin is available to those who complete the 5 kid caches available at Sharon Woods.

To earn the GeoTour GeoCoin you must collect "code words" on the front of each logbook at each location.

Geocoins will be available to pick up at Sharon Centre at a later date or shipped for a small fee.


Great Parks GeoTour Locations:

Kids Trail
Note: All 5 need to be found to earn the GeoCoin.

Larger Trail
Note: Only 10 need to be finished to earn the GeoCoin.

  • Shawnee Lookout Cache (GC31A) Shawnee Lookout
  • Native American Museum (GC7NRBB) Shawnee Lookout
  • Catch and Release (GC7NRB0) Mitchell Memorial Forest
  • 11 Acres of Unleashed Fun (GC7NRAZ) Simmonds Dog Park at Miami Whitewater Forest
  • Fitness Trails (GC7NRAX) Miami Whitewater Forest
  • Adaptive Boating for all (GC7NRAP) Miami Whitewater Forest
  • Boat House (GC7NRAC) Winton Woods
  • Green Solutions (GC7NRAG) Winton Woods
  • Parky's Farm (GC7NRC4) Winton Woods
  • Exploring the Discovery Garden (GC7NRA9) Glenwood Gardens
  • Garden Trails (GC7NRAA) Glenwood Gardens
  • Fishing Docks (GC7NRBW) Lake Isabella
  • Scenic Views (GC7NRBN) Woodland Mound
  • Rails to Trails (GC7NRBJ) Bass Island at Little Miami Golf Center
  • Ancient History (GC7NRAM) Sharon Woods

Park Access:

  • Parks are open from dawn to dusk.
  • All areas that have "Great Parks GeoTour" geocaches are free to access.
  • Valid Motor Vehicle Permits are required for every vehicle.
    • Daily Motor Vehicle Permit: $3 for Hamilton County Resident.
    • Daily Motor Vehicle Permit: $5 for non-resident.
    • Annual Motor Vehicle Permit: $10 for Hamilton County Resident.
    • Annual Motor Vehicle Permit: $14 for non-resident.

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Great Parks Geocache Permit Number: 20180519-19



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