Welcome to a random patch of woods, an apparent dumping spot nestled in a well-to-do community in Toms River.
In these woods you will find five caches of differing types. You are welcome to simply find these caches as usual, or...
Your additional mission, should you choose to accept it: find all five caches by going the shortest distance possible (or will you take The Path of Least Resistance?). Simply enable the tracking function on your GPS and record how far you travelled from where you parked to the final log book you sign in one continuous path. If you drive from spot to spot (which will not always be possible), you will need to count that in your total as well. You can post your route map image if you'd like, although that may help others beat your "score."
In exactly one year from the publication date, I will be awarding (by mail if necessary) the cacher with the shortest total route between the five caches an unactivated Geocoin as a prize.
You'll want to solve this puzzle ahead of time to help you plan your route...
N 40° 00.A W 074° B.C
The Path of Least Resistance from the posted coordinates to these three locations would be "as the crow flies."
A = There is a Bed & Breakfast exactly 3.61 miles away from the posted coordinates. Use its three digit address.
B = There is a convenience store exactly 0.71 miles from the posted coordinates. Use the last two digits in the name.
C = There is a hardware store exactly 1.5 miles away from the posted coordinates. Use the store's three digit identification code.
You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.
Enjoy!