This was originally going to be a multi-cache, but some part of
me decided that you poor folks have been through enough already. :)
That's not to say that this cache is easy...it is not.
Be prepared for this cache. The round-trip hike is about 4
miles, if you don't make any wrong turns. Bring plenty of water,
appropriate footwear, and a hiking stick will be a big help in
navigating the watery areas and moving spiders and probing for
snakes. :) Please be safe and prepared, and remember you're seeking
this one at your own risk.
I also would not attempt this cache without a map, or even
better, an aerial photo of the area you are going to. Print one and
take it with you...it will be a big help.
You are going to one of the most remote and inaccessable areas
of this very special county nature preserve. All of your walking
will be on-trail...although the trail is sometimes not more than a
deer path. This time of year (July/August) you will get wet and
muddy. If you have phobias about walking through tall grass and
water in Florida...this will be a rough one. I know it was for me.
:)
As far as I know, there is ONLY one way in to this cache from
the parking lot. In the most dry part of the year, there MIGHT be a
second way, but I really doubt it.
Without giving too much away, you will basically go north on the
main two-track trail, past Wild Bill's Brooker Creek Ruins cache.
From there...well, you'll go almost to the end of the preserve
before heading to the cache. But you can't go straight to it! If
you follow the trails, they will take you there eventually. There
is one watery crossing, at a place my son calls The Spooky Forest.
In the dry season, you can walk right through it, but not now.
:)
The cache is a painted ammo can. It contains a log book and a
silver coin for the first finder. There is also the overall cache
series award in there...one per team please. There's no trading
needed or expected...if you find this cache...YOU'VE EARNED IT!
:)
No bushwacking (off-trail) is required. The cache is right along
the trail, such as it is. Please respect the beauty and importance
of this area by minimizing your impact.