A straight-forward, traditional hide at a nice, quiet little
spot on the western most shore of Aldrich Lake. Please be aware
that Aldrich Lake is shaped like a fish hook. If you wander onto
the peninsula (the inside part of the hook), you may find yourself
looking at this cache across 50 ft. of water! 
This cache's hiding spot was originally the "bonus cache"
location for the 2007 edition The Prisoner's Dilemma Challenge, won
by chief20r2 and his alliance. Now that the contest is over, I've
decided to publish this as a stand-alone traditional. I did upgrade
the container size before publication. The area is one of my
favorite quiet spots. A few times a year I find an excuse to wade
in at this spot. However, if you would also like to go for a swim,
I would recommend wading shoes or an old pair of sneakers you don't
mind getting wet. The rocks in the water can be a little pointy at
times. You may occasionally see somebody fishing along the banks
here. This is also a favorite dog walking area for those who live
in the nearby condos.
There is nothing tricky about the hide. The cache is a largish,
camo-covered lock-n-lock container ... only slightly smaller than
an ammo can. It is large enough to accomodate most travel bugs and
swag. I've filled the cache with kid-friendly items that will help
keep you cool in the summer!
As you hike to the cache from Amherst Street, you'll notice that
the trail appears to have been paved at one time! That is because
you are looking at what is left of "Batchelor Street" which at one
time used to continue on up the hill. If you walk down to the lake
near the cache site, you may also notice the foundations of
long-gone cabins & buildings, outdoor wood burning cook ovens,
and small stone walls. These are the remains of a Boy Scout camp
that used to occupy this area. If you find anything interesting,
please post a picture or tell us if you know more about the area's
history. If you would like a nice walk, continue on the trail to
the Southwest and visit the small dam that created the lake. Nearby
is the surviving Aldrich Lake Grist Mill with the remnants of an
old water wheel. Parking is the same as our "WMC's Kids' Cache" and
can be found on either side of Amherst Street near the bridge -
many people park here to fish in the area. The trailhead to the
cache is to the North about 100 feet away on the West side of the
road.
Note: I made this cache available to those non-winning cachers
who participated in The Prisoner's Dilemma Challenge as a prefind -
a runner up prize of sorts. The FTF (post publication) should
expect to see a few other names in the log book when found. Happy
caching!