For your protection and the protection of others, please use gloves and/or hand sanitizer before and after handling each cache.
This cache is part of the 2021 Taconic Region Geocaching Challenge. The NYS Parks Saratoga-Capital Region and the Central Region will be hosting a similar challenge! Find 45 challenge caches in the Taconic Region and stamp your passport to earn a trackable geo-coin. Ten caches found in the Sara-Cap and/or Central Region Challenge can be used toward the Taconic Challenge. This cache contains a unique stamp which must stay with the cache. Use this stamp to mark your passport. This stamp is NOT a trade item.
Please visit http://parks.ny.gov/documents/regions/2021TaconicGeocacheChallenge.pdf to print your passport.
For park fees, directions, maps and park updates, download the New York State Explorer App to your mobile device from the Apple and Google Play stores or be sure to check the Old Croton Aqueduct website for updated information and a trail map at https://parks.ny.gov/parks/96/details.aspx
This is a two part multi cache that will take you on a pleasant stroll along the OCA. Stage 1 is a micro with coords for the final. The final container is a small lock-n-lock with log book and the stamp for your passport.
Total distance is approximately 2.5 miles. Plentiful parking in Gerlach Park - head NE up the steps to the trail.