06/18/2019 By K Trackers
I came after this one from the nearby GC6W8M4 Almost Half Way There cache. The temperature was in the low 50s, so the hike was pretty pleasant; except for the three hailstorms I was pelted with. As previous cachers have said in their log entries, downed trees are found all along the route . There are three hilltops along the ridge between this cache and GC6W8M4 Almost Half Way There, I found moving directly over these hilltops was easier since there are less downed trees. Once I finally arrived at GZ, I was happy to make the find without drama. The cache is still in good shape and I tried to rehide as best I could to keep it protected from the elements. I was especially happy that there was nothing squirrely to do to make the find at GZ. The only squirrely thing I had to do for this cache was on the return hike where I was running down the open hill slope next to the wire fence while carrying two lighting rods, I mean hiking poles, trying to get back to the geo-terra before a thunderstorm rolled in. Since there was a break in the hailstorms, I decided to take a break at GZ and have a victory lunch. It is amazing how at home Raman and Spam tastes like something you got at the supermarket for 25 cents, but out here hot Ramen tastes like something Kings eat! If you fancy yourself a super Sherlock because you spotted the shooters on the grassy knoll in the Zapruder Film, you might spy something on the rocky knoll in my lunch victory photo. If the historical activity remains constant, then I will be the only visitor this year...such a shame. Thanks to the CO for placing this nice cache for everyone to find, TFTC.
09/10/2018 By WingsAndTales
Instead of parking at the cattle guard I went a little further north and turned up the forest service road. It saved a little distance and elevation but not a huge amount. I found a trail from there that cut across to the fence line and then it was just a lot of up for a while. There were times I was in a sea of downed trees and then other times when it would open up a little and it was nice walking. The total hike was a little less than 6 miles and about 2000 feet of elevation. Critters had chewed on the container and made enough holes to let water in. The baggie kept the log dry so not much harm was done. I dried everything out while I had lunch and put tape on the lid to cover the holes. I should be good for a while longer unless the critters like the taste of duct tape. TFTC
10/29/2016 By SnailMan1
This was my target for the day. I too parked at the cattle guard to start my Journey. The 1st part was fairly easy. Once I got to the first meadow it seemed like it when straight up from there.. That was a difficult climb for this old guy. I calculated that the grade was 31% from the gate to the first summit. After that I would occasionally find a trail for a short distance, but those were few and far between. I mostly found my way through down timber. Once I got to about 0.3 miles of GZ I had once last climb to do and then I would be there. I found the cache in short order. Looks like a chipmunk or some other creature sure wanted to get inside for that one of a kind raisin. Thanks for the loooong hike and getting my outside on this beautiful day.
09/18/2014 By OR85OR450
Lonely, a bit I guess- but it's still in perfect shape for you at the end of a super hike on a gorgeous early fall day. I don't have the internet capacity to load pic's; but I will from home!!
Seemed to me that after the work of following the boundary fence for the first. 8 mi or so, it wasn't terrible walking to keep downhill visible to both sides of me as much as possible. Ridgetop all the way, despite the ups and down was preferable to the downed-timber-filled grasslands to the south. Great hike regardless... thanks for the hike!
10/01/2012 By COpackrat
Started out on this one on a chilly morning with the tops of the nearby hills covered by low clouds, and didn't know what the weather was going to do. Glad that it eventually burned off and had some blue sky for the end of the hike. I hear that this area is under wilderness consideration, and have to say that it certainly is relatively untouched. Thanks for the cache and the hike.
08/06/2011 By cameltrekor
Headed in from the east. We parked on FS888 too.
The first and last hill were kickers.
Coordinates were right on.
Left wood nickel and CO geocoin and took the loose raisin.
On the way out I kept looking for hammocks but only saw hummocks.
you got others?
thanks
05/14/2011 By estes01
Well after reading Ernie66's description of the "hummocks" we hiked today, I just had to look that word up. Among other things, it means a "lumpy terrain," and I think that pretty much sums it up. Close to 5 miles roundtrip, 2,300 feet of elevation gain, lots of lumpy, grassy terrain, lots of deadfall, and lots of very fresh bear and elk scat. I recently sprained my ankle, so I wasn't too happy with this unstable terrain, and I probably added an extra hour or so onto the hike. Thanks to Ernie for not adding my endless complaining to his list of things that drained his energy. Now it's time for the grand finale….well, maybe I'll wait a couple of weeks. Thanks for a challenging series.
Flyin Raisin
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