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SHM 49 "DEATH ROUTE" Traditional Cache

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GeoCrater: I am regretfully archiving this cache since there's been no response from nor action by the cache owner within the time frame requested in the last reviewer note.

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Hidden : 2/23/2009
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


IN 1848, PETER LASSEN HOPING TO BRING EMIGRANTS TO HIS RANCH, ACTED AS A GUIDE TO A PARTY OF 10 TO 12 WAGONS BOUND FOR CALIFORNIA. HE FOLLOWED A ROUTE FROM HERE TO GOOSE LAKE WHERE HE TURNED SOUTHWARD OVER TERRAIN THAT WAS BARELY PASSABLE. THE EMIGRANTS SUFFERED GREAT HARDSHIPS: MANY LIVES AND LIVESTOCK WERE LOST. IT BECAME KNOWN AS THE "DEATH ROUTE".

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Jnl Rnfl, Zntargvp

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)