A cache between caches to encourge continuing on.
We found getting to Silverheels' caches set along the Alkaline Basin Road quite a hike when we were forced to take it by foot due to the road requiring more than our little pickup, who refused to go into 4WD, could handle. We were motivated by getting the FTF’s, but often thought of those who would come in the future, without that particular incentive. So, we planted a couple more caches along the way for encouragement.
The Alkaline Basin Road is pretty challenging after Ranch Overlook GC57HBD due to width, curves, boulders, steep inclines and loose rocks; we advise horse, ATV, or shanks mare (like we used). A hard core lifted short wheel base 4x4 or rock crawler can probably make it farther up the road. Motorcycles? It’s your neck that will get broken when you dump it on the boulders, LOTS of them!
The cache is set 6.7 miles from US Highway 50, 0.12 miles from Delta Overlook GC57JXH and a 600 foot elevation gain from parking spot by Ranch Overlook. Located by a juniper approximately 30 feet east of Alkaline Basin Road on the edge of a knoll, this also offers a great view of Delta. Be careful where you place your hand for balance as you crouch down to retrieve the cache, cactus might get you. Cookie Monster is waiting to give you a smiley at an elevation of 6957 ft. At time of setting, the cache contained a Hot Wheels scooter and some caching tools.
Congrats! to silverheels for FTF on 7-14-14
Additional Encouragement on ABR
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