GC1QP1F Wheeler Mineral Spring
Type: Earth | Size: Not chosen | Difficulty: | Terrain:
By: dndsterns @ | Hide Date: 04/28/2009 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N38° 51.575 W104° 55.101 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0

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Wheeler Mineral Spring

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The water in this spring comes from Pikes Peak and the surounding mountains. Water soaks into rock fractures, as the water penetrates to great depth, it becomes heated and mineralized. The warm water naturally flows up the Ute Pass fault zone and into cavernous limestone where it becomes carbonated. Because the water takes thousands of years to complete its journey from mountain sources to the spring, it is totally free of contamination. This spring has a very distinct flavor because of the minerals it picks up as it passes through limestone and dolmite caverns.
To log this cache you will need to do the following.

1)Post a picture of yourself at the site.
2)Use the information sign to determine which mineral causes the orange residue that is collecting in the bowl. You will need to write down the minerals and then look them up on the internet.
3) Email all of your answers.

06/19/2019 By Lakelimestonecacher
Awesome! TYFTC

06/14/2019 By longfam6
Fun!

06/05/2019 By Kerewin0430
For whatever reason, I've skipped this cache the countless other times I've been by. Finally stopped for it tonight! Thanks for this earthcache! (The people in the background of this photo were hilarious.)

06/03/2019 By RicknJoy
We visited this and other springs as we strolled around Manitou Springs this afternoon. Rick sampled the water. It was pretty good - I enjoyed the mild carbonation!
TFTEC!
RicknJoy
Maries county, MO

05/30/2019 By TheLF
Thanks for the Earthcache and the excuse to leave the arcade. The fonts around town are very unique and interesting. Answers sent. TFTEC

09/04/2018 By mmk3x
The water was so refreshing on a hot day. Thanks for the earthcache. A message has been sent. Visiting from Cleveland Ohio.

08/28/2018 By qrang
Nice little spring with tasty water and here is a photo TFTC

08/12/2018 By TRUROKR
Kremser and I had a blast cruising around this groovy little town and checking out the sights! Thanks for the destination!

07/27/2018 By j2dad
We stopped in Manitou Springs for lunch after a morning at Garden of the Gods. After lunch, we walked around to try to get the earthcaches, and had to hurry as the storm clouds were approaching. I was going to taste this one, but had given the cup to my wife and son to try the 7-minute spring, and forgot to get it back from them, as they stopped for a frozen treat. Thanks for the cache.

07/23/2018 By Turrell2
This town was busy today and parking at a premium. But once I found a spot, I enjoyed a fun walk around town. I find these springs interesting, however the signs have been removed. However, the mineral content is available online. Email on its way, thanks for the Earth Cache!