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This cache is located on property owned by New York State and has been placed as part of the 2020 Taconic Region Geocache Challenge. Please see FA 1 for details on the challenge.
This cache is a small lock-and-lock hidden along the east section of the blue trail which starts near the AT hikers campground and which provides access to the AT. The closest parking is the Canopus Lake parking lot, which requires a fee or an Empire Pass. You may also park at Pelton Pond and follow trails to and across Route 301. You may find a Fahnestock trail map at the park's webpage.
If you wish, you could continue on up to the AT and then follow the AT west to the west section of the blue trail where there are more caches, or do the same in reverse, thus making a very enjoyable loop that also provides an excellent view over lake Canopus.