I'm a recent transplant from the lowlands, and the mountains are my new home away from home.
Today was my first time driving up the Pikes Peak Highway and this is the first traditional cache that I have hidden in my new home state.
I parked to see the really cool rock wall and decided to hike up on top to see what the view had instore. Then I decided I should go up a little higher. Then I found the perfect beacon for a cache. Good thing I had a few containers in my pack.
The short hike up is fairly steep with lots of deadfall and trees that were cut down.
Rules of geocaching in National Forest
- When Geocaching, natural resources are not to be disturbed, nor are they allowed to be removed from NFS lands. That includes soil disturbance/digging, removal of vegetation, disturbance of natural features, etc.
- Avoid sensitive areas like wetlands or streams.
- When Geocaching, historical artifacts or features are not to be disturbed or removed. Geocaching shall not interfere with other permitted activities such as outfitter and guide designated campsites.
- When Geocaching, motorized vehicle use and parking shall be in compliance with PSICC travel regulations and Motor Vehicle Use Maps.
- Geocaching via horseback is not permitted in developed recreation sites other than those designated for equestrian use.
- Geocachers are not required to have a permit provided that they are in-compliance with all other FS regulations and policy concerning group size and fees.
CURRENT FEES AND HOURS FOR THE PARK
Additional Waypoints
019VQC0 - Parking
N 38° 54.287 W 105° 00.780
This is where I parked when I hid the cache
029VQC0 - Parking
N 38° 54.335 W 105° 00.778
This is where I came down after I hid the cache
Home Away From Home
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