My purpose in placing this cache is to bring attention to a very
historic landmark along the Letchworth Greenway Trail (Trail #7),
which is a part of the Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) system. At this
location the engineers that designed the Genesee Valley Canal
(1836-1878) were met with a big challenge, they had to cross the
Genesee River. The Aqueduct that was designed to do this task
consisted of a 400 foot wooden trough that was supported by seven
stone piers. This was all perched about 50 feet above the Genesee
River. One of the problems that existed with this Aqueduct was that
it leaked like a sieve, and in the winter months massive ice
formations would build up beneath the trough and cause considerable
strain on the structure. Today, all that remains of this Aqueduct
are the two bank abutments and one stone pier in the middle of the
Genesee River.
Park at N42.34.325 W078.02.461 to begin your journey.
The cache is placed nearby and it is not in a dangerous
location. The trail is muddy in spots so wear appropriate footwear.
It can be reached by walking the Finger Lakes Trail that starts at
the parking location, and follow the yellow blazes until the trail
follows a path down the bank and connects with the old railroad
bed. Once at this location make a left turn on the railroad bed and
hike approximately 0.13 miles to the cache area. You will only have
to go about 20 feet off the railroad bed to find the cache. You
will be looking for a standard 30 cal. Ammo can filled with trade
goods and a logbook for you to sign. After visiting this cache you
may want to visit “Low and Behold”. This cache is
nearby and is a nice hike down the trail into the falls area of the
Park.
This cache is hid very well so please be sure to re-hide this
cache even better than you have found it. Remember the cache will
only be as good as the last person to hide it!
Many Thanks to Roland Beck, Park Manager, for taking his time to
check and approve this cache