GCKCNX Omega-3 (Off the Grid)
Type: Traditional | Size: Regular | Difficulty: | Terrain:
By: Stormy_Marmot @ | Hide Date: 08/26/2004 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N39° 43.736 W104° 45.488 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 1
                   

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A nice hike through mosquito infested woods.

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You're off trail. Good luck. It's a wetland. Lots of luck. Parking could be an adventure. Good luck there, too.

The hike is easy and scenery great. You could run across a lot of fun wildlife. Bring deet for the mosquitoes. Bring a camera for the furry things.

Could be pretty muddy in the wet season.

Original cache contents include:
small tiger
orange spring hook
army man
pokemon doll
OG business cards
Stormy business cards

Per Grand High Pobah:
I checked around and found out the complex is open from a little after 7:00am on weekdays and generally gets locked up at 3:00pm unless there is a scheduled night activity in which case it stays open. It is open longer hours on the weekends. When it will close at 3, the Parks and Recreation staff will come around about 2:30 to let you know that you have 30 minutes to pack up. If you're in the woods for this or the other 3 caches in the area, they won't find you. No need to worry about spending the night if you do get locked in. The white sign along the entrance road contains a phone number that, if called, will result in a person being dispatched with a key to let you out. Then again, staying the night might be a real adventure worth doing...

NOTE:
Many people report the coordinates for this cache to be off, although we've nailed the above listed coordinates multiple times with multiple GPS units. In the event the first set does not pan out, try this: N 39 43.740 by W 104 45.477.

This cache is placed in an Aurora Parks and Open Space property with the approval of the Aurora Parks and Open Space rangers.

03/24/2019 By Pathfinders4
Grabbed this smiley while the boy pathfinder warmed up for soccer. If you approach from the soccer field direction, prepare to wade a small creek. (Fun fact- there are few mosquitos in March!!). Critters have already chewed the new container. Log and contents were soaked. Signed and replaced as found. This is such a cool part of the park. Maybe a good spot for an ammo can ?. TFTH. PF4

10/20/2018 By Stormy_Marmot
Cache replaced. Happy hunting. Stormy

10/17/2018 By jasperdakota
Thanks for the cache! Found on a nice walk with geopuppy Riley. Left log in a new ziplock. Lid is cracked. Needs new container.

09/08/2018 By oz8118
This would have been a lot easier if I came at it from the east, instead I took the long trek through the woods from the west. It was quite a bushwacking adventure! I accidentally left the deet in the car, so I had to keep moving to outpace the mosquitoes. The cache was super easy to locate, as everything was scattered about, including the container and lid, army men swag, a torn plastic baggie, and a damp moldy logbook. I think it was attacked by a little (or big) furry critter, as the lid was chewed. I picked up everything as best I could, and replaced the log in the torn baggie. It was still dry enough to sign.
What an adventure! Thanks for placing the cache so I could discover this very rustic nature spot.

07/04/2018 By Etrex24
Nice hiding spot. Very quiet. Bugs weren't bad around noon. TFTC

05/11/2018 By Barasaur
In the area for Softball TFTC

(10082)

05/10/2018 By shawnacb
Found it with lost in Denver. Needs some attention. Thanks.

05/09/2018 By LostinDenver
Great fun going to the cache. We walked over a sketchy branch-bridge and got to the GZ. Unfortunately, the container is full of water and needs to be replaced. I drained it and dropped a few durable tradeables. Found with @shawnacb. Tftc!

04/22/2018 By Naruzu
Please get a new container this is a nice spot but it needs to be replaced

11/20/2017 By Frye guys
Once I found a second set of cords it was an easy find. TFTC

02/19/2017 By Ms.pocket
Not sure if it's still there. Will comeback another day when I don't have eyes on me.

10/04/2016 By Flutterwheelers

This one leaks. Thanks Stormy Marmot for our entertainment.

09/23/2016 By HDGeoSmash
Found this cache while trying to start my first daily vlog, which ended up ending prior to finding the cache. Since my vlog didn't want to cooperate, I know Geocaching will keep my spirits up. The day was great, not too hot, a little windy but an all around great day. The container was a little broken which let in some water, causing the log book at become soaked. As soon as I can I'll replace the log. Luckily, I work very close by so I should be able to replace it soon.

The nearby paths were in great condition and sends you through some nice areas with a few surprises and mysteries. Keep your eyes open.
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09/02/2016 By Rohatx
TYFTC!