Visit an old settlement, of which there is little information.
I noticed the Greenwood Settlement on a map some time ago, but
could not find very much information about it. It took me two tries
to find it, but I think I've made it easier for cachers.
You can approach this cache from a couple of different directions:
via the Mt Muscoco trail off of the Mt Cutler trail, from the
Daniels Pass trail off of N. Cheyenne Canyon Rd, or the other end
of the Daniels Pass trail off of Gold Camp Road. The hike from N.
Cheyenne Canyon Rd is probably the shortest, but it is quite steep
and slippery, and will require you to cross the stream, which may
not be possible depending on the run-off.
If you decide to go from N. Cheyenne Canyon Rd, go up the road past
the Mt Cutler trailhead until you see the 2 mile marker (about 1/2
mile from Mt. Cutler). There will be a wide spot to park on the
uphill side of the road, and smaller place to park on the downhill
side. From the parking area on the downhill side, walk down to the
creek side, and look for a convenient place to hop the rocks to the
other side. BE CAUTIOUS if the creek is running fast and/or deep.
The rocks are slippery and you may be swept off your feet.
Once on the other side, you'll find the trail heading up hill.
Continue to where the trail intersects with the Muscoco Trail, and
then continue across the trail and continue south. The trail is
easy to find from the intersection, and once you're about .14 miles
down, look for the trail forking to the right. From here, the trail
is not always very obvious due to being quite over grown. I flagged
the more difficult parts of the trail with red flagging tape, so
watch for it (and hope it doesn't get taken down). Keep following
the trail for a little over a mile, and you'll be rewarded. The
total round trip hike from N. Cheyenne Canyon Rd is around 3.75
miles. Add about a mile if you come from Mt. Cutler.
The cache is a medium sized "lock and lock" style container.
There is no cell phone coverage on 99% of this trail, so if you
have any questions, etc, ask before you go.
Above all else, have fun!
CONGRATS TO HARTSDALE FOR THE FTF!
Additional Waypoints
IN2Z45F - Trail intersection
N 38° 47.106 W 104° 53.645
Intersection of Daniels Pass trail and Mt. Muscoco trail. Continue south.
NR2Z45F - Settlement's edge
N 38° 46.538 W 104° 53.535
You should see the settlement from here.
The Settlement that Time Forgot
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