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High Falls State Park Letterbox Hybrid

This cache has been archived.

Geocaching HQ Admin: “Georgia State Parks has decided to archive all of the existing caches on their current GeoTour. They will be launching a new updated GeoTour, that will be going live Monday February, 8th.

If you are still completing the old system, have no fear, you can still complete our old GeoTour while starting our new one. The stamps are no longer in the caches, however we printed out the corresponding letters and pasted them inside the new geocache boxes. Write these letters down on your old passport and email a picture to ParksRFun@dnr.ga.gov to receive the coins for the old GeoTour.”

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Hidden : 5/8/2010
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


High Falls State Park

Cache information:

Steward: Smokey & The Brain
Park: High Falls State Park
Cache type: Letterbox
Coordinates: N33° 10.195 W84° 01.028'
Difficulty: 1
Terrain: 2.5
Cache Description: This cache is one of the series of caches located within the state parks around Georgia. It is located within 50 feet of the Non Game nature trail on the west side of High Falls State Park. The cache is located within the boundaries of the park. The trail is marked by a yellow stripe on trees along the trail. There is a large amount of tree cover near the cache so you may need to expand your search area slightly from the posted coordinates but it should be an easy find.

This trail is 1.8 miles long and has a compacted soil surface. The minimum width is 18”. Obstacles such as tree limbs, exposed rocks, slippery rocks and mud (when wet), loose stones, leaf litter, ice and log water bars / strips may be encountered. Be sure to stay on the trail until you get close to the cache. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BUSH WACK! The trail has an average elevation change of 7%. Bikes are not allowed. Canine friends on a 6’ lease are allowed.

The cache is an ammo can located under a small bridge along the trail. Please replace the cache as you found it so others can have the same adventure of locating the geocache. Be sure to re-cover the cache using natural materials and remember to practice “Leave No Trace”.

Parking is available at 33. 10.587 / 84 00.986 for easy access to the trailhead. Park hours are 07:00AM to 10:00PM. The trail closes at dusk. Note that there is a $5.00 dollar a day parking fee. The daily fee can either be paid at the park office or by depositing your fee into one the honor boxes located at different locations around the park. There is a $50.00 a year unlimited use parking pass also available that is valid at all state parks in Georgia. Activities at the park include: Hiking - 4.5 miles of trails, Fishing, Boating - 2 boat ramps (only private boats with10 horsepower limit allowed) , Kayak, Canoe and Fishing Boat Rental, Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal) , Miniature Golf ($3), Swimming, in the pool only, no river swimming is allowed due to the rocks.

Enjoy, stay safe, tread lightly and practice CITO! ( Cache In – Trash Out )

Hours:
Park: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Parking Fee:
$5.00

Georgia State Parks GeoTour:

Geocaching is an outdoor adventure game similar to a treasure hunt played with a GPS device. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, take a trinket from the cache, leave something of greater or equal value in return for the next person and then share your experiences online. There are over a million active geocaches around the world and now with the Georgia State Parks GeoTour you can “Get Out. Get Dirty. Get Fit.“ and go geocaching in Georgia state parks.

Steps to the Georgia State Parks GeoTour:

1. Obtain a Georgia State Park GeoTour PassPort from any park or historic site or download a PDF from GaParksGeocaching.com

2. Go to Geocaching.com create a log-in and find the GPS coordinates and more information for the Georgia State Parks GeoTour locations.

3. Start your search and locate one or all caches using a hand-held GPS unit. The cache containers are sealed ammo boxes labeled as a Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites geocache. Caches are located in 42 Georgia state parks and state historic parks.

4. When you find a GeoTour cache, log your name and any comments on the logbook inside the cache and stamp your PassPort grid sheet with the unique stamp for that specific park.

5. Be sure to follow the Leave No Trace guidelines –GeorgiaStateParks.org/LeaveNoTrace

6. Follow the Traveling Gophers. There are 58 Georgia State Park & Historic Sites TravelBugs® moving around the country. Click here to see where the travel gopher for this park is now. Be on the lookout for them and help them get to a new destination.

7. If you’re quick, there is a “First-to-Find” special prize.

8. Find one of the “endangered” gopher stuffed toys in 10 of the caches and it’s yours to keep and protect.

9. Complete specific numbers of caches to get a custom Geo-Coin. Bring your stamped PassPort into the park’s Visitor Center and receive a voucher for your coin.


With 15 completed caches you are eligible for a bronze level coin
With 30 completed caches you are eligible for a silver level coin
With 40 completed caches you are eligible for a gold level coin
Bonus Caches:
Once you find the caches for the custom geo-coins you are also eligible for a bonus cache at each level. These caches are more challenging and not required to complete the GeoTour or receive your coins. Click on the links below to access the bonus cache pages:

Bronze Bonus Cache page

Silver Bonus Cache page

Gold Bonus Cache page

State Parks Information:

For informantion on GA Parks Geocaching: GaParksGeocaching.com

Park: (478) 993-3053

Lodges/Cabins/Yurts/Camp Reservations: (800) 864-7275

Special Thanks:
Special thanks to the Georgia Geocaching Association and Smokey & The Brain, Volunteer Steward of High Falls State Park.
Disclaimer to New Geocachers:
Please join us in playing! All are welcome who observe and obey the rules. Please do not move or vandalize the container. Replace the cache like or better than you found it and when you leave, and make sure the cache is completely covered. Please do not remove the rubber stamp from the ammo can, this is a essential game piece for cachers accepting the GeoTour. The real treasure is just finding the container and sharing your thoughts with everyone who finds it. Pick up a GeoTour Passport at any Park Visitor Center.
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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)