GC3RCF5 Traditional Cache Electron Controller, Back on the Job
Type: Traditional | Size: Regular Regular | Difficulty: 2 out of 5 | Terrain: 3.5 out of 5
By: Polaski @ | Hide Date: 07/27/2012 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N39° 30.875 W107° 44.921 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
Dogs  Recommended for kids  Scenic view  Parking available 
This cache is located up the old Rifle RAWS road.  The Federal wildland firefighters still use this route for physical fitness training.  They run from the fire station at the airport to the top of the hill, around the RAWS and back to the fire station.  We older firefighters park close, hike up slowly and then carefull make our way back down.  Bring water, take your time and have fun!

The original Electron Controller was stolen by someone who will remain a mystery.  The new Controller is a little less conspicuous, so maybe he’ll stay on the job longer this time.  Some of you may know of the Electron Controller, but I’m guessing most will not.  When you find the cache, you will have an idea of his trade, but not necessarily his occupation.  Hats off to the mysterious or mischievous cacher from parts unknown.  Till we meet along the trail, have fun, look up every once and a while from your GPS, and always carry at least two extra AA batteries

“Happy Trails”, Electron Controller

Note:  Must access from BLM land below.  The top is gated off at private property boundaries.

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PK3RCF5 - Parking
N 39° 30.813 W 107° 44.568
Good place to start, if it's not too muddy
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CodeNameTypeCommentsDateCoordinatesDistance
PK3RCF5Parking Parking Area Good place to start, if it's not too muddy 07/27/2012 N 39° 30.813 W 107° 44.568 0.52 kms E 

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East of the power line

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6 Logs: Found it 6  

Found it 10/28/2018 By kryritch
What a hike!! Said hi to the protector

Found it 04/29/2013 By Geo-Cowboy_02
That hill was really steep and hard to climb. We got the cache and headed down for a drink of water. TFTC Sl.

Found it 04/29/2013 By CoBugz82
Last one of the day for "the guys" and me. That hill wasn't as tough ten years ago when I ran several time a week....

Found it 03/26/2013 By A1tree
Been eyeing this one for months, finally got off work early and it wasn't too muddy, and actually a nice afternoon for a hike! It is sure a destination cache! Fav, tftc

Found it 11/20/2012 By sbunch
Yes, I knew of the original Electron Controller. I am so sad to hear that he went AWOL. He was truly fabulous. I guess too much so to remain although I thought it was pretty inconspicuous. ??? The reappearance of the Electron Controller in this new location made my day and I got a little bit of huffing/puffing in rather than too much "car time". Thanks for the redo as you frequently are the highlight of my caching day. Both of you.
8Ball ball TB dropped here.

This entry was edited by sbunch on Wednesday, 21 November 2012 at 04:41:25 UTC.

This entry was edited by sbunch on Wednesday, 21 November 2012 at 04:41:48 UTC.

Found it 10/20/2012 By nosnorb76
Great hike. I've never seen Rifle from this angle.