Hitchcock's Mystery Traditional Geocache

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Hidden : 9/1/2001
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Hitchcock’s Mystery Cache is located in Hitchcock Woods, Aiken, SC. This is a maze of interconnecting trails stretching over twenty miles; located within a 2000-acre forest. It is a unique forest in the midst of an urban area. Visit their website: www.hitchcockwoods.com The trails are clear and easy to walk. (You are the proverbial mouse seeking the cheese.) Plan to hike from 2-6 miles round trip (2-3 hrs) depending on your orienteering skills.

The original cache was "removed" approximately in June, however as of August 24, 2003 we have placed a new cache (with new contents - see below) in the original cache's location. We appologize for any inconvenience.
Your challenge will be locating the cache on the map with the information provided and then plot the shortest route to the cache. Begin your hunt at the intersection of SC118 and Dibble Rd. across from Cold Creek Nursery. Travel East .5 miles and you will see a radio tower on the right side of the road. Parking is located behind the tower. The entrance is at (N 33.33.201/W 081.46.100) This is one of seven entrances to the woods. Maps are located at each entrance. The cache is in a black ammo can.

This area is owned and maintained by the trustees of the Hitchcock Foundation. Please read and follow the guidelines printed on the back of the map. They ask that you stay on the trails so that the natural ecosystem may be preserved. The trails are for walking, running and horseback riding; (dogs on a leash are permitted.) Bicycles and motorized vehicles are NOT permitted.

** If you would like a map in advance please e-mail aschen@bellsouth.net (allow 24hrs for a response)**

Things you will need:

    Map, protractor, GPS receiver, water 100oz+, bug repellant, walking shoes/boots, pencil, note pad and a sense of adventure
Optional items:
    Cell phone, flashlight, extra batteries, food, sunscreen, camera
HINT: If you were to stand where the cache is located using the seven entrances on the map as points of reference you would have the following azimuths 
Cache to entrance 	A10		06 degrees
Cache to entrance 	A15 		67 degrees
Cache to entrance	C16		83 degrees
Cache to entrance	E15		98 degrees
Cache to entrance	I14		136 degrees
Cache to entrance	B04		297 degrees
Cache to entrance	B08		344 degrees
Cache Contents:
  • Light Stick
  • Toy Army Truck
  • Yo-Yo
  • Mardi Gras Beads
  • Carabiner
  • Coca-Cola Screw Driver
  • Coca-Cola Divot Tool
  • Wooden Nickel
  • Monocular
  • Smokey Mountain Pin
  • Lanyard
  • South Carolina State Highway Map
  • S.C. Guard Force game CDROM

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