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N 41° 40.545' W 073° 30.569' |
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Gaylordsville, Connecticut 06755 United States Near By Caches
Hidden On: 04 Aug 2002
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The nineteen-mile tour on Route 7 takes you through some of the most beautiful scenery in Connecticut. Find the clues to locate a conventional cache near West Cornwall bridge where you can dip your feet in the famous Housatonic River itself. You can stop for ice cream or shop great tourist boutiques in the town of Kent as you travel through. The cache is located near West Cornwall so start your tour at Bulls Bridge.
A. Bulls Covered Bridge N41 40.545 W73 30.569 Over the Housatonic, explore the nearby park with wonderful views of the river and falls. Don’t forget your camera. Bulls quiz- What does the sign say on the east end of the bridge on a gate on the south side of the road? 1. Danger – No Boats or Swimming in Canal 2. Caution – Tick Infested Area 3. Beware - Naked Deer Romping in the Woods ENTER A answer(1, 2 or 3) = ________ B. Kent Falls Bridge N41 46.589 W73 24.983 is a foot bridge in Kent Falls Park. To avoid the parking fee during the summer season, park here N41 46.594 W73 25.129 on the opposite side of the road. Walk 600 easy feet to the bridge. Off season you can park for free in the Kent Falls parking area. Kent quiz- What year was Camp Macedonia established as indicated on the sign next to the bridge? 1. 1934 2. 1935 3. 1936 ENTER B answer(1, 2 or 3) = ________ C. West Cornwall Covered Bridge N41 52.294 W73 21.796 The other bridge over the Housatonic. West Cornwall quiz- What number is on the Green Marker under the “One Lane Bridge” sign on the east end of the bridge? 1. 04779 2. 01338 3. 05844 ENTER C answer(1, 2 or 3) = ________ Cache Coordinates: Enter the number for each of your three answers and add them up: A______ + B _______ + C _______ = Total ________ The coordinates for the cache are determined by your total (not all possible totals are listed. Only one right one and three wrong ones, enough to make you do the tour. But it’s worth it!) If your total is 4, the cache coordinates are: N41 52.210 W73 21.769 If your total is 5, the cache coordinates are: N41 52.109 W73 21.807 If your total is 6, the cache coordinates are: N41 52.139 W73 21.767 If your total is 7, the cache coordinates are: N41 52.095 W73 21.840 Start your walking hunt from the parking lot at N41 52.179 W73 21.754 Do NOT try to bushwhack from the road. Cache is a Rubbermaid container about 9 inches in diameter. Encrypted hint beneath poem. Pictures are not spoilers. ___________________________________________________________ THE CORNWALL COVERED BRIDGE I'm just a covered bridge that's all; For years in this place I've stood; Can some wish for my downfall, Because I'm made of wood! I've seen the years both come and go; I've spanned this stream for years I've stood the test of rain and snow; I've helped both those in smiles and tears. And now some ask to take me down, And some to keep me here; I don't belong to any town But to those who hold me dear. E.H. Hotchkiss Howard, Andrew R., Covered Bridges of Connecticut, a guide, The Village Press, Unionville, Connecticutt, 1985. ___________________________________________________________ |
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16 Oct 2004 by
bblhed
(Finds: 2 Score: 7.5)
(Hidden: 0 Score: 0)
Open Log: Personal use only
This has been on my list to do for a wile. A nice 3 hour drive through some of the best color of the season. Too bad all the tourests were out today too! Why do they call it Tourest season if you can't shoot them? TNSL
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04 Apr 2004 by
Zurcher
(Finds: 2 Score: 7.5)
(Hidden: 10 Score: 47)
Open Log: Personal use only looking at the final coordinates...guessed which one and came in from the top / north, as was checking radios on top of mohawk mountain. am very familiar with this area. also did a few letterboxes on the way
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23 Nov 2002 by
stayfloopy
(Finds: 82 Score: 274.5)
(Hidden: 5 Score: 17.5)
Open Log: Personal use only
This is a great driving tour in the country. I knew where Bull's Bridge was as I'd already been there. It's not far from the Tetazoo cache, as I recall. From there, it was a straightforward drive to the other two locations. Kent Falls looks awesome but I didn't have time to linger as it was approaching sunset. Maybe another day. For the last covered bridge, I've never seen so many signs directing one to a covered bridge before. From there, it was easy to find the parking area. The cache was an easy find without reference to the clue or even the GPS coordinate display because, as I discovered, it was exposed and very visible. I re-hid it better although still very findable to those who are looking for it. Took the travel bug. Thanks.
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03 Nov 2002 by
mstef66
(Finds: 1 Score: 5.5)
(Hidden: 0 Score: 0)
Open Log: Personal use only
Spent the day up on RT7 today looking for this cache and other things. Took the wife and kids along for the ride and hike. This was my first find and I am looking forward to finding more. There are some pictures on my photo site which is www.pbase.com/mstef66
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Bulls Covered Bridge
Kent Falls Covered Bridge
West Cornwall Covered Bridge