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Dragon's Back Traditional Cache

Hidden : 8/21/2006
Difficulty:
4.5 out of 5
Terrain:
4.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Tennis Ball Can. On Rock Ridge

Dragon's Back

This cache was placed one the way to "Horse Thieves Cave" (GCXWRY)to make the trip more worthwhile. It stands on it's own if you don't make it all the way to Horse Thieves. This is an intense hike, you will gain about 3,000 ft elevation. Allow plenty of time and bring lots of water. The views from this ridge are spectacular! I was sure there was a cache in this area but saw no sign of it, then I found out it was the archived "Stairway to Heaven by Droo", which was actually quite a bit higher. I guess this ridge has a cache again. I have provided some intermediate waypoints to save some from hellish and unnesessary bushwacking! I also grabbed a link to the Cathedral Peak Trail from the archived cache (credit to Droo) http://www.santabarbarahikes.com/hikes/frontcountry/cathedralpeak.shtml

Intermediate Waypoints:
  • N 34 28.395 W 119 42.404 Creek Bypass Trail
  • N 34 28.481 W 119 42.359 Left off Bypass Trail
  • N 34 28.531 W 119 42.369 On the Trail
Original Contents:
  • Compass/Light/Carabiner
  • Sunglass/Visor Clip
  • Mini Rope Lanyard
  • White Electrical Tape
  • Red Bead String
  • Kleenex Pack
  • Green Poker Chip

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ebpx pyrsg, ebpx pbirerq. Pna tenoo juvyr fgnaqvat ba genvy.

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)