Temple Canyon Scenic Loop: Switchback
There is a fantastic view from the parking waypoint.
ALL CACHES IN THIS SERIES ARE IN RELATIVELY REMOTE AREAS. THERE IS LITTLE CHANCE OF COMING INTO CLOSE CONTACT WITH OTHER PEOPLE.
Temple Canyon Scenic Loop is a scenic 15 mile drive through Temple Canyon Park. All caches are along or near Temple Canyon Road (County Road 3). The road is mostly unpaved and can be rough depending on recent weather. Most passenger cars can navigate this road, but there are some rough spots. The road is mostly not plowed when it snows. Cell phone service is nonexistent along much of the route.
You will need to gather clues in caches along the way for coordinates to - TCSL: Temple Overlook in Temple Canyon Park. You can do this series from east to west or west to east without having to backtrack. Going east to west, in Caņon City take First Street south to Temple Canyon Road. Going west to east take County Road 3 south from Parkdale.
You could probably do this series in 2-3 hours, but it is designed to be done at a leisurely pace. Take your time and enjoy the many spectacular views. Pack a lunch. There are picnic tables and restrooms in Temple Canyon Park. Most of the caches require just a short walk on easy to moderate terrain, but some have steep drop offs, loose rocks and lots of cacti.
Temple Canyon Scenic Loop: (East to West)
GC8GVNY - TCSL: Ecology Park (Multi)
GC8H0GV - TCSL: Canyon Overlook (Traditional)
GC8H3H3 - TCSL: Hard Time (Traditional)
GC8JDGY - TCSL: Switchback (Traditional)
GC8GRV1 - TCSL: Temple Overlook (Unknown)
GC8JMZ3 - TCSL: Temple View (Traditional)
GC8FZ6D - TCSL: Grape Creek Trail (Letterbox Hybrid)
GC8JEBJ - TCSL: Rabbit Brush (Traditional)
GC8JEHC - TCSL: BLM Road 6100 (Traditional)
No micros were harmed while placing this series!
Additional Waypoints
P08JDGY - Best Parking
N 38° 24.138 W 105° 17.878
TCSL: Switchback
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