Cemetery Run

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Hidden On: 28 Feb 2004
Waypoint (Landmark): N012BF
Open Cache:  Non-commercial use only
Cache type:  Normal
Cache size:   Normal

Difficulty:  (easy)
Terrain:  (moderate)

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This cache is near Greendale Cemetery in Meadville PA.  You have a few
options of where to start.  You could start your walk at
N41*38.622
W080*08.082 and take the
narrow path along the steep hillside (the low road) to the cache.  This is
the easier of the two legs of the path.  Alternatively, you could start at
N41*38.549
W080*8.145 and take the
trail behind the headstones east.  Follow the trail along the steep
hillside.  This second path to the cache area is a bit more challenging in
a couple of spots, and you will need to ford the small stream twice before
reaching the cache this way (it's really easy, don't let that deter you) . 
You may notice that the two starting points are quite close to each other. 
I highly recommend picking a parking spot between the two, start from one , and
return at the other, completing the loop.  Lastly, you could gain access to
the trails from
N41*38.612
W080*7.938 along Rt. 77.

This walk makes you feel like you are a million
miles away from civilization! The hundreds of rhododendrons are
gorgeous in full bloom late May to early June. The trail is narrow, and
there is some mud here and there, so be prepared. Distance is about .3 miles one way. My 3
year old has no trouble here along the easier, first route, but needs help on
the second. The trails continue along the creek, thru the
woods past the cache,  and you are encouraged to explore them.  The
cache itself is only about 10 feet from the center of a side trail.  Read
the spoiler if you find yourself considering any bushwhacking.

Clues:    decode

• Spoiler 
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Found while out running around Crawford County with ErieCacher, Dr.RX, and LittlePaCacher.

Really great trails hidden here in the cemetary. I had this one on the route for the last time I was in the Meadville area but had to skipped it because of time constraints. I had to take a different approach than the one I had initally planned due to the company today. This is a great cemetary and a very cool set of trails. I may have to come back and try coming in from the way I had planned before.

Took: Nothing.
Left: Unite Travel Bug.

TFTC - Nice Hide.

- Rev Mike