GC2X8XG Ice Cave (Traditional Cache) in New Jersey, United States created by LukeTrocity

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GC2X8XG ▼

A cache by LukeTrocity Message this owner

Hidden : 5/30/2011

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Ice Cave

At one point this site was known as Fulmer mine, and a 1000 tons of useable ore was mined from it. The "cave" was created when miners blasted here for iron ore, and then tunneled further in to form it. It ranges in height from 3ft to 7ft in height and about 40 feet wide. During the winter, stalagmites made of ice are formed when droplets from the ceiling fall and quickly freeze. Hence the nickname the "Ice Cave". It looks like over the past couple years the area has turned into a party spot for kids, so there is some broken beer bottles around. 4 legged friends beware! If you are of a mind to, grab a bag to pick up some trash. This spot really has some amazing views and it's a shame some of us ruin it for everyone else.

Getting to the cache: Park at the suggested coordinates, and cross the road. You should see a trail that leads up and to the right. You don't want to follow it to the right though! There is a not so noticeable trail to the left that you need to follow. Step over/under fallen trees and get ready for a somewhat steep climb. On your left will be a relatively sheer cliff so be careful. Keep on going and you should see some great views of the Delaware River. Eventually you will come to a fork in the path. Bear to the right and you should start to see some of these notorious NJ stone walls.

These rocks came from the cave you are about to see! Continue up the path until you get to the cave. Go inside and check it out!

The cache itself is above the cave, so watch your step because the path is quite steep. It's an ammo can stocked with all sorts of swag. FTF prize is an un-activated limited edition Geocoin from “Caching through the Snow”. Other swag includes a bunch of beanie babies, some sets of "hot hands", and spare batteries enough for 3 GPSR's.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqre n ebpx, va glcvpny nzzb pna snfuvba.

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)