GC5WWJF Traditional Cache Animas River Island
Type: Traditional | Size: Regular Regular | Difficulty: 2 out of 5 | Terrain: 5 out of 5
By: FullTang @ | Hide Date: 06/03/2015 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N37° 14.582 W107° 52.005 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
May require wading  May require swimming  Not Available at all times  Not Recommended at night  Not Available during winter  Not Wheelchair accessible  Thorns  Not Stroller accessible  Seasonal Access 
This is a difficult cache to get to. Come prepared to get wet!
Come prepared! The cache is on an island in the middle of the Animas River. There are no bridges to the island. You will have to wade/swim or use a tube/raft to get there. Please use common sense when getting to this location. I do not want to hear about anyone getting hurt or worse getting to this cache. It is supposed to be an adventure but it is not worth your life! This cache will not be accessible during the winter due to cold water and the high chance of hypothermia unless you have a wet suit or similar. If water levels are high like they are in late spring/early summer using a tube would be your best bet. If you are feeling daring (yet still careful!) you can take a walk on the river trail and with a quick hike and swim you can get there. This little island has always taunted me as I drive by it frequently. I always wanted to go out there but I never had a reason to until I discovered geocaching. FTF will get a para-cord bracelet, a power bank for charging your devices remotely, and the Man of Steel DVD. When putting it back please take a moment to put it back how you found it. I don't think water levels will rise high enough to get to the cache but make sure it is secure and the log book stays dry. Have fun! Congratulations to Biscuit53 and friends for the First To Find!
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5 Logs: Found it 5  

Found it 09/02/2018 By YamaGypsy
Fun cache! The river was low enough to wade across today. Sl, thanks!

Found it 08/21/2018 By travelinduo
It’s a nice time to be getting this one this time of year with TwoElkers. Barely got our ankles wet! And we managed to not fall in!!!! TFTCSL!

Found it 08/21/2018 By TwoElkers
Found with my Cuz. Mr TE and Mrs TD had the honors. Greetings from Tucson AZ. Thanks for placing this here for our enjoyment.

Found it 04/12/2018 By celticrott
good hide

Found it 03/17/2018 By onionfunyunion
Super fun cache!!!