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Down and Out in Dismal

by geogrfx420 (Finds: 1 Score: 5) (Hidden: 20 Score: 85)

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Coordinates (WGS-84 datum)
N 37° 11.158' W 080° 54.065'

Bland, Virginia 24315
United States Near By Caches

Hidden On: 29 Mar 2006
Waypoint (Landmark): N020AE
Open Cache:  Unrestricted
Cache type:  Normal
Cache size:   Normal

Difficulty: (moderate)
Terrain: (hard)

Misc: No drinking water! No restrooms (water closets) available Pets are allowed. Parking is available No fees!

Comments:
Directions From I-77
Take South Gap Exit and follow SR-606. Turn Left onto SR-671 follow approx .5 miles after the pavement ends, there is a sign for the falls and a small pull-off on the right of the road.

Directions From I-81
Take exit 98 from I-81 going north on VA-100. Go 11.6 miles and turn left on VA-42. After 10.1 miles turn right on SR-606. After 1 mile, turn right on SR-671 and follow approx .5 miles after the pavement ends, there is a sign for the falls and a small pull-off on the right of the road.

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Dismal Falls
Dismal Creek Area, Jefferson National Forest, Bland

Best time to view falls is winter to early summer.
Peaceful, pretty, and easily accessed is the 15 ft. Dismal Falls.

Dismal Creek is about 50 feet wide (depending on water volume) at this point as it flows down over several ledges. The ledges on the left side of the falls are step-like while the middle and right ledges are more of a straight drop. In lower water, the middle and right are not covered and the stream is much narrower. Despite the width of the stream, the waterfall is not particularly open with trees lining each bank and throwing much of the falls into shade most of the day. If you have a Virginia Fishing License, bring your poles! This area is kept stocked with trout.

How to Find It
From the parking area, follow the short trail to the falls. Be careful on the rocks where the trail comes out as they can be slippery. Total round trip: .1 miles over easy terrain.
Safety Considerations: slippery rocks at viewpoint

Precautions

Depending on the path you choose to get to the cache you will either need to cross through the water or tight rope walk a large fallen tree. This cache may not be suitable for small children.

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CACHE LOGS - May contain hints(spoilers)! decode

21 May 2006 by toy5 (Finds: 20 Score: 88) (Hidden: 0 Score: 0)
Open Log: Personal use only

finally found it. Took Pitt TB, left geocoin TB Froggy 10.
[Modified 2006-05-22 07:39:04]