Lafayette Crossroads Traditional Geocache
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Coming back down the hill from
Mallory's Cache, I couldn't resist this made-to-order hiding
spot, right at the crossroads of Lafayette and Buckeye trails. The
views to both the East and West are quite impressive from here - we
placed the cache just before sunset, pink skies with a full moon
over Mt. Diablo.
Dingo and I took advantage of the daylight following today's EBRPD
Board Meeting to do some caching. Just prior to the meeting, we had
found Cache Maker, Cache Maker, and grabbed a
container. Having spent time with Bucky and the Geo-Baby, it seemed
apropos to finally tackle the ridge (again) and find Mallory's
cache.
There are several routes to this spot - but don't believe TeamAlamo
if he tells you there's a "flat trail". My approach was just under
a mile, with about 500' of elevation gain. With every switchback I
thought "This must be the crest of the ridge, right...?" -
but it never was. 
I finally made it to the crossroads, and noticed an interesting
spot as Dingo and I passed by on our way to the cache. Coming back
down, admiring the views, I decided to deploy this cache, still
wearing my "visitor" name tag from the board meeting -- which
somehow made the day feel "complete".
Cache is a small tupperware with stash note affixed to the top lid.
I didn't have a lot of swag with me, so the initial contents are a
bit lean - but enough the fill the container.
- log in baggie
- Gotwake thermometer-compass #1228
- Gotwake camo carabiner #2229
- Bert
the Goat TB recently brought back from Whistler, BC
- Blucruz's USA Geocoin
*Didn't have a writing implement to fit the container, so bring
your own.
The approach is primarily on fire trails, with a game trail leading
the last 50' or so to this easy find. Enjoy all the caches, amazing
views, and cardiovascular benefit the ridge has to offer!
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