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Bayfront East by SuMo Cyclist, Multi-cache (1.5/1.5)
Bayfront East by SuMo Cyclist
Geocache|Multi-cache
Bayfront East
Two beautiful locations at the edge of the bay
The first cache is a 35mm film canister containing the coordinates to a regular cache nearby. I have lived in Mill Valley for 26 years and just recently discovered these two locations. The first has a spectacular view of Mt. Tamalpais. Parking in the area is readily available, unless there is a soccer game in progress nearby.
NOTE: you are advised to stay only on well defined trails as the adjacent woods have poison oak. Actually the trails are the best ways to access the cache locations.
Cache contains the usual priceless items, plus turtle and whale from the Sorich Ranch Cache.
A great place that is tucked away, our dog really liked it too!
We found it last night. This is our first cache. Have ridden bikes and played in this area for years, and never knew about these two spots.
Left some Giants baseball cards, took the rubber snake.
About a half-hour walk from my house, this is a beautiful trail. Good coordinates on the second part: Once on the trail, went directly to cache spot. Visited with WalksWithFrogs & Libelluel. TNLNSL.
Nice two=parter.
Nice hike, good trails. Don't usually do Multicache, but this looked easy and it was. nice views. SL TN LN

241HT3829 by WRITE SHOP ROBERT, Unknown Cache (3/3)
241HT3829 by WRITE SHOP ROBERT
Geocache|Unknown Cache
DO NOT USE THE COORDINATES LISTED ABOVE TO GET TO THE CACHE LOCATION! TO GET TO THE LOCATION OF THE CACHE YOU WILL NEED TO FIND AND FOLLOW A SET OF CLUES. GOOD LUCK!
To maintain the integrity of this series of puzzles, please do not share the solution. Once you have figured out your first one the rest will be much easier. The terrain and difficulty may be lower than noted, but not higher. As more teams find these caches the puzzle will become easier to solve.
(T:1810) Doh! Sometimes a simple cache that is well placed can stay hid right out in the open. Thank you for the cache.
I thought I had figured this one out and found the associated item, but not the cache. Not sure what I was looking for here. There was a Tupperware container nearby, but it proved to contain some salame from a couple of years ago. I'll send it to CSI for DNA testing.
Kirk had emailed Robert for a hint. But he forgot that we had talked about this series and I knew what it was pointing to. So we had a nice bike ride on this lovely day and scored. Janis and Kirk
I was shooting 4444 today and this should have been #400 but alas I ended the day with 399. Having found two other “241’s” I thought this would be easy but not today. I was in Stinson Beach earlier but I decided not to go for the “241” there because it was so very busy. Another day perhaps. BKip
P.S. I did find a smashed cell phone at the site.
Courtesy of CalTrans, all the weeds have been whacked! Does Cooperphoto know someone special?

Dirty Harry by SuMo Cyclist, Multi-cache (1/1)
Dirty Harry by SuMo Cyclist
Geocache|Multi-cache
Dirty Harry
On level ground, also easy parking and dog friendly.
When you arrive at the area the name will make sense.
Cache #1 is a film canister containing coordinates to a green camo tupperware regular cache 212 feet away.
Both should be easy finds.
There are many kiddies here so be cool retreiving and replacing the caches with the usual priceless goodies the kids would love to have.
#1 Sitting on the end facing playland it is right under you, feel don't look.
#2 Under a fallen limb 3 feet behind "recyclables".
Found it yesterday with the whole family. Didn't know about this park. Left a sheet of pirate stickers and a sheet of heart stickers. Took a silver coin and a fish building set. Thanks.
Whew! Came at this from the highway, had to hike down a very narrow trail, past peoples houses. Guess that's what you get when you don't know the area. Found it with only a few thorns stuck in me. Left my travel bug 'Weather Bug' to visit different types of weather and come back to Birmingham, AL. Thanks for the hide.
Our first find! Close to home and in a place that we have been wanting to visit for a while. My wife loves these multi-stage finds and was the one who found both parts of this one.
Well, I parked on Erica instead of the right road, but there's a nice trail down to the site anyway. Found the first one quick, much longer for the second. There was nothing 3' from the recyclables and the coords put me in the middle of a blackberry patch, but I eventually found it at 1555. I moved it back ten feet to where I think it must have originated. TNLNSL.
rode our bikes for over a mile to find this one in our grandson's neighborhood. He enjoyed the find too. SL T Ladybug sizzors TB and 1`baseball card. Oh, also a frog which I have the habit of collecting. Grandson promises to return soon on his bike to add more goodies to cache that kids will enjoy.
Weather Bug

GCMZPC
THE TROLL- from Aesope's,Three Billy Goats Gruff by RV Paces, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
THE TROLL- from Aesope's,Three Billy Goats Gruff by RV Paces
Geocache|Traditional Cache
THE TROLL- from Aesope's,Three Billy Goats Gruff
along a bike trail or from the towns streets. small climb down to cache
Don't let the Troll eat you. Send in a "fatter" cacher last. the Billy Goats Gruff story from Aesops Fables will remind you where the TROLL hides out. Then you will know where to look. You can ride from the Saucilito bike trail to Mill Valley, or just drive into Mill Valley going toward Stinsin Beach and look from there on foot.
coordinants are from the top of the wooden "TROLL" bridge.
We stopped by after a visit to the Muir woods. Nice spot. We took a whistle and left a TB that had wanted to visit the Redwoods. Well, now he has. The cache is pretty full.
Found after a nice trip to Muir Woods. Got the cache, but my wife slipped on the wet ground. She is okay, but embaressed. Took a foot, left a bear and a luggage tag.
Geo Jeff and the Lady from the Library
(leave more than you take)
8:17 am - With workerofwood on our way to the BADGES Picnic # 2, we decided to get an early start from home and pick up a few along the way. This was the first, and afterwards we went across the street for a cuppa java from the outside cart. TFTC! # 2273
Motorbug and I stopped by this one one the way out to Stinson Beach for some scenic caching. It was conveniently located across from some coffee, very important at this time of day.
Found it quickly, good hide! TFTC!
10:07. Entry #15 in the logbook.
I was within inches of this one, decrypting the hint and reading previous logs when I took a look and saw it! Parked at Walgreens and bought some snacks before heading here. Took Mill Valley pin and left Echo 219 and Giants smashed penny.
Chipper Chipmunk

The Gingerbird House by BKT, Unknown Cache (4/2)
The Gingerbird House by BKT
Geocache|Unknown Cache
The Gingerbird House
THE CACHE IS NOT AT THE POSTED COORDINATES.
This is a 2 Stage Multi Puzzle Cache.
STAGE ONE IS ONLY OPEN ON WEEKDAYS.
I wanted to hide the cache at Stage One, but I wasn’t able to get permission. So, at Stage One, you need to gather information to calculate the coordinates for Stage Two, which is in a nearby public park. Please note that right now, Stage One is NOT open on the weekends.
If you can, allow a little time to explore at Stage One. You can take the short trail to the top of the hill, which is where I originally intended to hide this cache. You will probably want to drive from Stage One to the parking lot for Stage Two, although you can also walk on the street.
The cache is a 6x6x2 rubbermaid container.
STAGE ONE
The cache location is open to the public from 9:30-4:30 MON-FRIDAY ONLY.
You must determine the real coordinates from the following:
N.
Great Horned Owl
Pipiry Flycatcher
Chimney Swallow
Screech Owl
Purple Martin
Barn Owl
Hermit Wood Warbler
W.
California Vulture
Osprey
Rough-legged Buzzard
Golden Eagle
Rock Wren
Carbonated Swamp Warbler
Tengmalm's Owl
Little Night Owl
If you’ve taken the right approach, you will get the same coordinates from the following:
Scarlet Ibis
American Swift
Red Palarope
Least Bittern
Ferruginous Mocking-bird
Bohemian Chatterer
Brown Tree-Creeper
Hemlock Warbler
Sora Rail
STAGE TWO:
While at Stage One, substitute PAGE NUMBERS for the letters below (you will have to count):
N 37 AB. CDE
A. Black Turnstone
B. Red-breasted Merganser
C. Long-billed Dowitcher
D. Great Blue Heron
E. Bufflehead
F. Snowy Egret
G, Caspian Tern
[Stage One Puzzle:]
"Birds of America"
by John James Audubon
(Try Google)
[Stage Two:]
Tree-ish
OK, I came back for another try today, while the place was open. I looked all around for what I needed to give me the clues, or even for someone to guide me in the right direction. I couldn't find any help at all. I looked all over down low, and then tried up high, then I gave the bottom another go round. Nothing!! One more look around at the top and I was pretty worn out. I didn't spot the information I needed but I found a good place to take a nap!! I was just about to lay down when something caught my eye! Got it!! I went to the spot and tried to match up the clues, but I couldn't find any of the birds you talked about. That's when I did a little walking around and some thinking, and I realized I was looking for the wrong birds.
Back to the information station, and got all the numbers I needed.
I was on a break from work, so I didn't walk to the parking, but I drove instead. There was enough walking to do anyway. When I got to the cache site, it was raining sideways, so after I found and grabbed the cache, I took it to a nearby spot (Which used to be a Virtual cache) that I knew would be dry and took care of all the business there. I grabbed cooperphoto's puzzle piece, and left some birds.
Thanks for a well planned cache, and for using this area, it's been on my list, but I never get around to all my ideas. I thought I had seen in someones log that they had picked up a bunch of trash, so I was going to mention that the area of the final cache is swamped with as many as a few dozen schoolkids after school on nice days, I guess while they wait to be picked up. This may be the source of any trash in the area, and an important reason to be sure that the cache is covered almost completely in leaves and grass.
I already knew the place to go, but that's not where I went. I'm going to try to make this as hard as I can, so I even went to the wrong place on a day when the right place isn't even open. Then I looked around, even though I knew the right place was almost a mile away from me. After I found nothing at the wrong place (except evidence of other searchers) I went to the right place and looked at the gate for a few minutes, that was no help either (but I saw some ladybugs that I recognized! I think the three ladybugs are named K, B, & T ). This was when I decided to go down to the park, and look around without any clue where to look, thinking that I may get lucky with a geocachers path to the hide. Of course I was cheating by trying to remember and decrypt the clue without having it with me, which was also no help. I knew the first word, and the length of the second word, so I looked in spots that I thought might be described by the unknown second word (which turned out to actually not even be a whole word). I guess I'll have to try again some other day!!!
So, this is your brain on Drugs [:(],
but this is your brain on The Gingerbird House
Thanks for the mind tweak. Nice views.
Well I FINALLY got that blasted clue. My possessions didnt help me at all; if anything they complicated matters. As I said to a friend, I feel like I solved the structure of DNA (but without stealing Rosalyn Franklin's data!) Thanks for the fun (if brain scrambling) cache.
After taking a couple aspirins, I teamed up with mousewiz & scoutboy, headed down the the cache site, one of the ladies there said part of the place was closed. We ended up at another area there and spoke with another lady and got no clues from her. So while we were there, we did the tour and found the right place with pages, did the count, took some more aspirins and seemed to get the right coords. We originally found stage 2 with Dave the night before.
This is another place that if I was not for geocaching I would not have known about, thanks for bringing us here, Don

Ring Mountain 2 by Chris & Bruce, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
Ring Mountain 2 by Chris & Bruce
Geocache|Traditional Cache
Ring Mountain 2
Moderately uphill hike in the Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve, Marin County.
The cache is located along one of the trails in the Ring Mountain Preserve. It should be easy to find.
The site has views of the San Francisco Skyline, San Francisco Bay, Belvedere and Angel Island.
There are many ways to get to the Ring Mountain Trails. For a short hike you can enter at the gate at
N 37 54.722 W 122 29.936 on Endeavor Dr.   Endeavor Gate Map
For a longer hike, you can start at the trailhead at N 37 55.256 W 122 29.659 on Paradise Dr.  TrailHead Map
The Ring Mountain Mini Tub Cache is also close by - about a 30 minute hike from the cache. Ring Mountain Mini Tub
Cache is a green ammo box. It includes:
- Log book with 3 pens
- 3 Jet Plane miniatures
- Party Poppers
- Miniature Helicopter
- Russian Pocket Watch
- Construction Truck Miniature
- Mini Flashlight
- Dollar Coins
- Alcatraz Shot Glass
- Penny in a Bottle
- Battery Pack
- Miscellaneous San Francisco Souvenirs
The last in a two-day series of Tiburon-Belvedere-Strawberry caches. Rooted around in the broom before finding it. TNLNSL at 1730.
This was our first of the Ring Mountain caches.
Took a ben abd jerry's button and left a happy face button.
Placed a SuMo Cyclist ligo sticker on the inside of the cache lid. Thanks for a great hike.
What a view! Easy to find and very nice hike. Team Fermurvia held up well on the hike, and M scored her second one of the day. - TFTC!
Beautiful place, thanks for taking us there!
Found this one relatively easily. A nice hike on a potentially rainy day with beautiful views south to the City.
INTEL-ligent Life

GCMGED
After the Falls by Erickson, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
After the Falls by Erickson
Geocache|Traditional Cache
After the Falls
A short walk to Cascade Falls in Mill Valley.
Cascade Falls and Three Wells are found in a redwood canyon just up the road from downtown Mill Valley - a good place after the rains or any time of the year.
I once lived in an old house nearby the falls. The owner of the property insisted that Marilyn Monroe and Joe Dimaggio had stayed in the house around the time they were married. I have no reason to believe the story, but the title of the cache is reminiscent of Arthur Miller, who Marilyn went on to marry. According to Dan Bern she should have married Henry Miller instead. And I do know that my daughter was born in that house -- I walked to the falls the morning before her birth; now she is ten and likes to come here to look for candy cap mushrooms.
There is a parking area on Cascade Drive near the falls, and it takes only a few minutes to walk there. But one can also park near the corner of Throckmorton Drive and find the trail (lower down on Cascade Drive) that takes one through the Three Wells and on to the falls. In the summer, this can provide a fun place for children to cool off. In the winter, is a beautiful spot in its own right. If you park near the falls, take the trail on the other side of the street to Three Wells before you leave.
The coordinates were averaged from different readings and yours may vary. Some people might like to climb where it is hidden -- but you will only have to walk up the hill to find the cache. It is set away from the falls, but you will know the area where the cache is hidden when you see it. You will have to look closely for it -- a small, black plastic container. Please make sure that it remains hidden.
crevice at base of big rock, behind small stones.
well i took my aunt anf uncle and left most of the info about finding the cache in the computor, so no luck. we loved the falls though. its so fun going to new places.
This was a great search. Again, a place we would not have found if not for the geo adventure. Beutiful place, easy to get to and people were friendly. Brought out some discarded bottles, but otherwise... took nothing, left nothing.
#154 - One of the things I really love about Geocaching is being introduced to places you would never find otherwise. This is a classic example of that. Found this one while visiting from Cincinnati. We were not able to get a signal, so I'm very glad that the clue got us to the the right place. TFTC!
T - nothing
L - Tapp TB
Went with a group of 7 - was tricky to find the right road to walk down, but thanks to street map level detail on someones GPS, we found the falls and the cache. Great place (I'm from NH!), took a few small items and left a few. Thanks for this hunt.
Team Fermurvia found it! Maybe the most beautiful cache we've visited. M found it all on her own, not bad navigation skills for a 6 year old!
Tapp Bug The second

Triple S by Adam Max and Jay, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
Triple S by Adam Max and Jay
Triple S
On Blithedale Ridge. Great Views.
Clear Tuperware container. Great views south to San Francisco, West to East Peak, East to Mount Diablo, and North to Corte Madera Creek valley and San Rafael. Many potential parking areas, hike can be less than a mile or can be several miles.
Under a bush slightly off the clearing at the top of this hill.
It just about killed me to DNF this one, since it was my last stop on a loop hike up and across the east side of Tam. But I was tired, and everything here was overgrown and thick with PO, and after wandering back and forth for a while in the sun I had to give up and head back.
Great vintage cache still preserving its original log. This was not too hard to find although PO was lurking all over. Great loop hike starting at Madrone Av in Larkspur, via Barbara Springs Trail, Southern Marin Line F.R., H Line FR, Blithedale Ridge FR, HooKooEKoo Trail and Dawn Falls Trail. This loop was about 5.6 miles. Of course there are many other approaches and routes. TB is NOT in cache.
Enjoyed a nice walk up to this location. Some huge birds (I believe hawks) were overhead the whole time! Found the cache, dried it out some, TNLNSL. Thanks!
Great spot. Nice climb. This was my friends first find. A great view for a lil 'ol Oklahoma girl. Thanks
oh, here is the bug, its lonely up there... grab this guy and bring up a new container for the cache! I grabbed the camera from the cache... no shots left, let me know if I should mail it or something.
GOODY CARROT

GCCBAB
MadCanyon by Johnny Vegas, Traditional Cache (3/3.5)
MadCanyon by Johnny Vegas
MadCanyon
This cache has been relocated. It is the same area, just not the same location. I moved this because of a spoiler that was posted, this is not meant to be an easy one. Future spoilers will be dumped.
New Coordinates are posted above.
35 mm film container with log, bring a pencil. I remembeR this spot from high school days. this was one of our hang outs.
Hint #1 This is an anagram.
Dollpak River
I didnt think this one would be so hard
Hint #2
John Gotti was sent up the river.
#3
Over the reiver to grandmothers house we go
This has been in the list of my closest caches for quite some time. I brought my daughter here once, but she was far more interested in the merry-go-round, swings, and creek, than she was in looking for a film cannister. She probably had a point -- its hard to find old fashioned merry-go-rounds these days, I guess someone decided they were law suits in the making.
Took about 15 mins to find, signal bouncing all over the place. Finally decided to triangulate the spot from a greater distance. Log was damp but doing well.
finally! it took three visits... second time I had swim trunks and a flashlight! log was soaked, I let it dry a bit, then stuck it in a ziplock. gps had me all over the place.. hints made it worse!! I spent about an hour total looking for this one.
I have increased the terrain rating for the winter.
big rains and a roaring river... did not find. gps wanted me to cross river....but not today. I like the signature johhy vegas typo in the hint... is it intentional, a play on words ? freaudian? I will be back...

The Pirate's Cache by Erickson, Multi-cache (2.5/2)
The Pirate's Cache by Erickson
Geocache|Multi-cache
The Pirate's Cache
Avast! There be treasure at hand for me hearties and a reward fer buckos who smartly find the fabled chest. The coordinates found on this page will take ye to the start of the trail. But yer chase lies elsewhere. Ye must read below to find the way.
Here be a cache that will take ye along the Bay to a place where buccaneers surely journeyed. There may be bilge rats and landlubbers around, so to find it, ye will need to have a bit of pirate -- don’t all geocachers have at least a drop of pirate blood?
Yarr, the first part of your chase takes you to a small container, jus' large enough to hold some pirate maps for ye and yer mateys. ARRR! The way to the map was lost in the briny deep when the bottle broke against the rocks and the message containing the last three numbers from both directions was swept away. Only this note from a pirate log remains to help ye find the maps:
Seven ships were under the command of the pirate Read, who plundered two ships as she sailed North. Two ships were under the command of the pirate Lafitte, who plundered eight ships after sailing to the West.
Yarr, the pirate cap'n kept a record of the final three numbers for the North and West coordinates, but hid these in his log to foil any lubbers who mite be sneakin' about. Find the coordinates, replace the last three numbers on the one that be posted here, and follow the path to where the map be hid.
Once ye find the map, it will take ye to a smaller container where the coordinates to the chest be kept. Think in terms of pirate paces and be ready to use yer pirate stealth. Be sure ye put the map back after usin' it.
Ye will not have to travel many leagues to find the treasure. It mite seem far if ye walk on yer peg leg, but the glass eye should not present any difficulty. Persevere: the booty is within your grasp!
Yarr, the chest looks remarkably similar to a cartouche box, originally filled with things from pirate supply stores and treasure from the seven seas. The chest is hidden in the pirate manner, use yer pirate skills to return it so that landlubbers will not be able to find it.
Remember the Pirate Code (Arts. 2 and 10, shares are to be equally divided so take only as ye put in and leave the rest for your mateys). Ye will keep 'em happy if ye bring things that a pirate might favor, but the rum should be left at home.
This cache begins at the start of the Tiburon Penninsula Historical Trail -- Blackie's Pasture. Blackie was a sway-back horse who lived in the pasture for 28 years. He was beloved by all and had a fine pirate name (our favorite color!). Visit the statute and pay yer respects at the place where Blackie is laid to rest. The trail takes ye along the bay where there are many things for a pirate to explore.
| All logs that do not contain at least one substantive pirate word obviously will have been written by a landlubber and therefore will be deleted. "Arrr!" does not count.
The Pirate Code knows no exceptions. Try not to repeat the words used in other logs or use yer words in new ways -- sign yer log with a pirate name for extra credit. Before going on the account to find this cache, ye might want to learn to:
Talk like a pirate
Brush up on your pirate words.
Consult a dictionary.
Study pirate slang.
Learn more about the pirate code
Get a pirate name of ye own.
Godspeed!
-- Iron Tom Bonney
Interesting Pirate Facts: Pirates practiced democracy, had an insurance plan in case of loss of eye or limb, and did not walk the plank! Of course, they did engage in pillaging and other practices.
1. Numbers and letters.
2-3. What value is a rock to pirates?
It be done! I had to deep-six a pair of mating muggles to snag the location of the booty. A fair tramp along the shore for a seagoing man. Spied a gazebo (is that a pirate word?). Got me arms tore up by the deadly blades of a man-eating clump of sawgrass, but managed to snag the loot at four bells in the afternoon watch. Dropped the Crescent City TB, took the Pirate TB. Returned the map so me mates can follow in me steps.
Arr, I was caught short of time. Found the maps, but there was a family of muggles picnicing right on the next spot. I would have blown them out of the water, but I had to go pick up my first mate. I'll be back to finish it up later. Clever cache, Erickson. I was spotted by cj, the master cacher who was the first to finish my Marin Peace Points. Nice to meet you, cj.
This old sea dog needed to check the treasure, so got out me spyglass but nary a black flag in sight. Dropped off a Pirate Bug that hopes to travel to a far distant sea -- trustin' that it won't be marooned here.
Arrr, nice walk. Aye, first time har, e'en though Me li'e nearby. Ye'll ne'er get me buried booty!
Arrr, found'er wit' me sprogs WalksWit'Frohs & Libelluel. Ahoy, T Palm Tree, L Mouse, SL. Aye, me parrot concurs.
[Aye, dis entry edited by Matelot Elephant on Friday, May 13, 2005 ater 19:08:45 hours, matie]
ENGLISH SUBTITLES:
Nice walk. First time here, even though I live nearby. Found with WalksWithFrogs & Libelluel. T Palm Tree, L Mouse, SL.
[This entry was edited by Elephant on Friday, May 13, 2005 at 7:08:45 PM.]
After droppin' anchor in th' crowded marina, we sought ou' th' booty map. We had t' avast an' decypher more than once as we headed in th' wrong direction. 't be clear that th' smarmy deckhands o' Cap`n Jack be spyin' on us, tryin' t' find th' booty fer they's self. We avoided th' large numbers o' them an' kept our swashbuckler booty quite secret. After a nice keel haul along th' bay, we came upon th' booty, intact an' quite sweet. We tookst a medallion an' port pieces o' "ten".
Crescent City

Fern Gully by KEELSX6 w/ 2 Newbies, Traditional Cache (2/3)
Fern Gully by KEELSX6 w/ 2 Newbies
Fern Gully
Located near the Alice Eastwood Group Camp on Mt. Tamalpais. Will have to hike in to cache location. Can park at several different locations and follow the trails to the the site. A beautiful hiking area!!
Cache is a white plastic container with a green lid. It contains a logbook and pen as well as a few small trade goods.
[:D]MY 200th FIND!!![:D] We are on vacation from Defiance, Ohio, so the scenery was much different from flat Northwest Ohio. After we decided to do this cache we went back up to our hotel room and my sister was watching the movie Fern Gully on tv. We knew that this was a sign that we were supposed to do this cache. We are glad that we did. We took the really long scenic route to the cache. We started at Muir Woods and took a few different rugged trails to get there. We had decided to give up due to a wandering gps, but I luckily checked one more spot and found it. T- Funky Monkey TB L-my signature card TFTC
bug drop
third and last of the day, I read the logs and walked down the road after parking by the mountain home inn. should have brought my skateboard!!
Like Erickson, I went down the Sierra Trail from the Pan. I got to about 400' from the cache and the trail did a switchback and went off the wrong way, so I bushwhacked straight for it. Came sliding down through the redwoods and hit the road right close to the cache. It was much easier going back up on the trail. Future cachers, don't follow me and Erickson, we don't know what we're doing - stay on the trail.
The hint helped, as the coords kept wandering around. Took a cute little cache keychain, left a flag antenna decoration I picked up months ago in the Napa marshes.
I finished an amazing amount of work today and wanted to go to someplace new. I don't usually walk around this area of Tam because the state park does not like my dog. (Didn't Nilson write a song about that kind of thing?) One might think that I could get some kind of an exemption as a state employee, but Cricket had to stay home today. Actually, I spent some of the day responding to another state employee's gratuitous insults, so state employee solidarity only goes so far.
After reading the descriptions in Tamalpais Trails, I decided to take Sierra Trail (around mile marker 3.6). To be honest, I quickly followed the GPS and took the direct route, trail or no trail. I gave the search a fairly wide girth because of the problems with reception in a redwood canyon. But once everything settled down, the coordinates took me where I needed to go. I was more responsible on the way back up and followed the path -- great views.

GCKREQ
Vista 2 by mperc, Traditional Cache (1/3.5)
Vista 2 by mperc
Vista 2
This is another view cache. My first view cache, Vista, is in Cobb. You should take a camera. The cache is a small tupperware container about 4"X 4"X 2". The cache contains a log book and a few odds and ends. Bring a pen or pencil I don't think there is one in the cache. FYI the cache is within about 2' of the road so you won't need to climb any hillsides. This is a cache that should be easy for a mountain biker, but you can hike up as well. Please replace the cache as you found it.
I have been wanting to find this one for a long time.
I mountain bike past here many many times but, every time that I want to stop to look for a cache somewhere, my fellow SuMo Cyclists just keep on riding, and they are all younger and faster. Today I rode alone to the top and my fellow cyclists rode into SF to watch the Bay to Breakers.
You know, those people running through Golden Gate Park with no clothes on.
I found the cache on the way back down. Loved the view.
TN and left a Mill Valley pin and some other stuff.
The cache was damp so I put the log book in a baggie.
The pencil was broken and thankfully there was a knife in the cache to sharpen it.
Thanks, SuMo
Spring is coming! Couldn't stop hiking after finding Mt. Tamalpais cache at East Peak. My dogs are barking tonight after a 12 mi RT. Had to backtrack a little after taking what looked like a shortcut very near the cache. Should've just stayed on the fire road. Left Geocoin #12077. Last month I didn't realize how close this is to Tatanka-Iyotanka & the crash site.
[This entry was edited by brewmonkey on Saturday, March 05, 2005 at 10:48:55 PM.]
it rained all night, the day I left... the cache it was dry. took a wrong turn on hoo-koo-e-koo then had to give it another try.... thanks. gps right on, easy find. left a "v" puzzle piece!
Took a detour on the Hoo-Koo-E-Koo and wound our way back. Tried to keep out of the mountain bikers sights. Exchanged a ring for a dinosaur.
It was such a clear day today that I thought the Vistas would be incredible and I could check on my nearby cache. The problem with my route, a very easy walk (two stars) from the end of Fern Canyon, is the last house on the road. It isn't just the immaculate trails through the redwoods on the property, or even the combination of the bridges over the creek, the stone work, the gardens, the beehives, the treehouses, the tipi, or the swimming pool. It isn't even the fact that the smaller house next to the road would be all that I need and the architecture of the larger house is similarly tasteful. They may be nice people, certainly the bowl for dog water and the first aid/bike repair station is a good touch. I am not usually the jealous type, but come the revolution, it would be nice if the grounds were open to geocaching. Oops, I forgot that the revolution came and my side lost.
The baseball cards at the cache also reminded me that my side lost. . . . What's up with the American league? Guerrero should have been in a Giants uniform instead of winnning the MVP over there and is Vizquel the best that we can get from that side of the fence. Somebody had lost a pair of glasses near the cache location -- they were placed on a sign reminding my dog that she had to be on leash. So we walked up the Vic Haun trail and paid our respects to the plane crash site and Sitting Bull. Would Sitting Bull prefer the tipi to the house at the end of the road?
USA Geocoin - cndlguy #2

GCKGGT
Tatanka-Iyotanka by Erickson , Multi-cache (1.5/3)
Tatanka-Iyotanka by Erickson
Tatanka-Iyotanka
A walk on the slopes of Tamalpais to a plaque bearing the words of a Lakota warrior, chief, and spiritual leader. You will need information from the plaque in order to find the cache.
Sitting Bull was born in 1831, on the Grand River, at a place that the Lakota called "Many Caches." At the age of 14, he was given the name Tatanka-Iyotanka, which describes a buffalo bull sitting intractably on its haunches. He was widely respected for his courage, compassion, and wisdom. Eventually, he became the leader of the Lakota nation.
His friend, Catherine Weldon, wrote, "The great hope and purpose of his life was to unify the tribes, and bands of the Lakotas, and hold the remaining lands of his people as a sacred inheritance for their children.”
On the slopes of Temelpa Trail, there is a plaque bearing Sitting Bull's words from the Powder River Council in 1877. Bric came across the plaque while hiking the trails of Mt. Tamalpais, and found it again after a search full of false memories and true words.
To find the cache, go to plaque and look for the following words. Substitute the line number to obtain the appropriate coordinates.
A. "Awakened"
B. "Seed"
C. "Hear me people"
D. "The result of all that love!"
E. "We too have our being"
F. "Hear me people"
N 37° 55.ABC
W 122° 34.DEF
The cache is an ammo box, originally filled with items in keeping with this page and the plaque. The coordinates that are used were averaged from different readings. The cache is very near the trail and is accessible without going deep into the manzanita. If necessary, the hint should take you to it.
There are many ways to go to this area. The route I take is to park at the end of Fern Canyon Road (off of Summit Ave.) and walk along the fire roads, continuing right at the junctions to Hoo Koo E Koo. This part of the walk is easy, following some of the old gravity car grade. From there, one can take the Vic Haun (Old Plane) Trail (the steps at the signed junction) or continue to Temelpa Trail (left from the sign post pointing to Summit Ave. around 37° 55.333N 122° 34.105W). Temelepa is more direct to the plaque but a steep, rough trail; Vic Haun is better maintained and easier to hike, with some beautiful spots along it. My family took the latter route and did not find it difficult.
The plaque is placed on a large granite rock, to the side of Temelpa Trail, a short way below the intersection with Vic Haun. It is a good place to stop, rest, and think about the words that are found there.
If you want to explore the area further, Vic Haun takes you near where a Navy plane crashed in November, 1944, leaving debris that can still be found today. If you visit the crash site (around 37° 55.376N 122° 34.436W) be aware that eight lives were lost there and that it is illegal to remove the debris.
"The boulder itself . . . that fell from East Peak during a slide in the distant past, is wonderful enough; the plaque affixed to it is one of the Mountain's jewels."
-- Barry Spitz, Tamalpais Trails.
Special thanks to Bric for his advice, support, and encouragement. Tamalpais Trails is an invaluable guide that contains detailed descriptions of all the trails listed here, as well as directions to the crash site. The Bay Area Hiker also has more information about this area.
Thank you for bringing my wife and i to this special place. We have loved in Mill Valleyfor 26 years, have biked and hiked the mountain extensively, but never on these trails.
We went up from the end of Fern Canyon Road and cut up to the intersection of Hoo Koo E Koo and Railroad Grade via Murray Trail. There is an unmarked trail head, just past the house right after the gate, at the left side of the stream that goes to the intersection above but there is also a small foot path that follows the stream up on it's right side as well.
We went up one way and then down the other.
The trail up from the wood steps at the intersection that you call Vic Haun (Old Plane) trail is shown on an old undated map that I have (printed by "C. E. ERICKSON & Associates) and named Telephone Trail. We took this one up and then went down the Temelpa Trail.
Thanks for the cache and for the great adventure.
SuMo
Great multi on a beautiful hike. Found this on the way to the top, passed again on the way down. 4 hr RT to summit and back from Summit Av trailhead. TFTC!
A group of us hiked up on a bit of a rainy day but the weather cooperated and we enjoyed finding the cache and of course the great views. Left a Hello Kitty box. A nice way for one member of our group to say goodbye to the bay area.
it stopped raining just in time on the way up, lots of water everywhere. went up vic haun... my co-ords had me 50 feet west of the cache....back were I was taking a bunch of photos on the way to the plaque. checked all the usual hide spots with no luck... my cell phone was dead so lifeline was out. Then It all made sense and I walked right to it. I LOVE THE THEME CD, I got that and a mr. potato travel bug. left "i" for Iyotanka puzzle piece... and a digitalfish in with the log. temelpa was harry on the way back to the truck! thanks!
Wet day, But a great hike! Took a braclet and left a hand made stained glass heart for the love of this world!!

GCMKWB
Riddle of the Sphinx by Erickson, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Riddle of the Sphinx by Erickson
Riddle of the Sphinx
The Sphinx has long spun puzzles for those who encounter it. From Oedipus to Harry Potter, adventurers have had to solve its riddles. Look closely. Listen carefully. From the right angle, and with a little imagination, you might find the answer to its riddle.
This cache takes you to the Ring Mountain Preserve. It is a place well-suited for a certain kind of magic. The earliest Miwok village on the site was dated to 370 BC, and there are petroglyphs on at least 30 rock outcroppings -- most noticeably on Petroglyph Rock just off Reed Ranch Fire Road, near Ring Mountain Fire Road. There are rare rocks and plants -- the Tiburon Mariposa Lily grows only on this ridge and the Tiburon Blind Harvestman, a tiny arachnid, lives under rocks only on the Mountain. Remnants of an anti-aircraft facility, built in the early days of the cold war, can also be found.
The cache is a small black plastic container near rocks that reminded me of a Sphinx. The terrain depends on how you get there. It is a short and easy walk to the cache location from the nearest parking area. For longer hikes, one can start from the base of the mountain (such as the entry gate on Paradise Drive) or explore the other areas of the preserve. There are nearby geocaches to find, as well as the petroglyphs and the wonders of the area.
If you need help to find the cache, you may have to ask the Sphinx:
Bone of the earth,
Garland of green.
Hidden in the shadows
It can be seen.
Great spot, but it looks more like a falcon to me, especially from up the hill. Found the sphinx (and all the little sphincters around it) at 1625. TNLNSL.
This was our second of the Tiburon Uplands caches this Memeoial Day. I am glad that we hiked rather than driving up through those monster houses.
Took the flag TB, left a Mill Valley pin and some other stuff.
Placed the usual SuMo Cyclist logo sticker on the inside of the cache lid.
Took a while to find and then stopped to look at those $4 million houses. The view is okay, but I'm not keen on the color. [:D] Thanks. LNTN
We really enjoyed the hike out there and it was pretty close to another cache toowhich made it even better.
Great hike and hide! Thanks.
T: Write Shop Robert stamp of an elk.
L: Team Blue Gekko card #122.
L: TB 516781, looped through a US flag. This is its initial launch on its journey to visit all 50 states! Hitchhikers are welcome, as long as they represent the state in which they are attached or dropped off. Also, please keep them very small.

Artemis Fowl: The Cacher's Code by Erickson, Unknown Cache (2/2)
Artemis Fowl: The Cacher's Code by Erickson
Geocache|Unknown Cache
Artemis Fowl: The Cacher's Code
The posted coordinates will take you to a fairy home. But to find the cache, you must solve the fairy code.
As any reader of the Artemis Fowl books knows, Artemis is a twelve year old criminal genius who almost launched an interspecies war that might have destroyed the world. Instead, by book three, he ended up with his mind wiped by the LEPrecon police so that he no longer remembers the existence of the People.
Artemis needs your help to receive a message that will help him regain his memories. He promises great reward to those who aid him. For a criminal mastermind, he is really not that bad. . .
Artemis left a message in a container that was filled with various items. However, the way to the box is written in Gnomish. To help Fowl, translate the code and find out where the cache is hidden.
Once you find the cache and sign your name in the Book, you must email the owner the messge that you will find there. We will make sure that the message gets to Artmeis. But beware. Captain Holly Short may not want you to help Artemis regain his memory.
You do not have to have read Artemis Fowl to solve the code. But the trade items are primarily meant for children. So you are welcome to visit the cache, but only trade if you are under twelve or have read at least one of the Fowl books.
The cache itself will take you to the King Mountain Open Space Preserve. There is parking on Willow Ave (near Ward) in Larkspur. The Fairy House is up the fire road from there. The cache is near an old quarry. It is not a long hike, but there is one area of the trail that is moderately steep.
The cache cannot be seen. Please make sure that you return it so that it remains safe. We do not want LEPrecon to find a message from Artmeis.
For more information about hiking in the Preserve, visit the Bay Area Hiker.
this language sure wasn't my major... I was too busy with photo classes in school, so this one took a while! thanks!
I loved this creative and challenging cache and the hide. This one almost beats the Pirates cache.
The fairy tree was wonderful. I added a small lady bug to the tree that I had found in some other cache somewhere.
The day was clear and sunny, hardly anyone around, just a few hikers with their dogs passing by.
Took nothing, left a SuMo Cyclist logo sticker on the inside of the lid as well as 6 Write Shop Robert game cards from my collection that I am trying to zero out.
(T:1350) An enjoyable easy hike. Today was “Open Space Volunteer Day” and it was centered about 50 feet from the cache. They had already cleared away brush all around the cache, but, worked very near as I grabbed the cache and took it a bit down hill to log in. Thank you for the cache, BKip
A fun one! There were a bunch of kids at the final cache site so we had to wait them out, but the views are great. Thanks for bringing us here on this important mission!
You may notice some signs in the area from the Gorilla Gardeners inviting all to help pull out French Broom. They have done amazing work, but much is left to be done.

Ring Mountain Mini Tub by R&N, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Ring Mountain Mini Tub by R&N
Ring Mountain Mini Tub
Located near the peak of Ring Mountain in Tiburon. Fairly easy hike with beautiful 360 views.
Cache is a tupperware container with just a couple of things we found around the house.
It includes:
Log book with 2 pens
2 packs of incense
1 piece of amethyst & couple pieces of a geode
1 deck of cards
1 plastic pink dino (from The Flintsones)
1 bracelet
1 phone cord
1 wishing well glass figure
1 hand grip strengthener
When Belvedere Island is centered between your view of the Transamerica building and Sutro Tower of San Francisco, look for the two young bay trees (just off trail) whose tips point north. The cache is nestled between the two small trees.
Nice walk from the sphinx. Are all those cut-off fence posts from the Nike site up here? TNLNSL at 1705.
Enjoyed the hike over from "Riddle of the Sphinx" cache.
My wife found it before I did.
Took nothing.
Left the usual SuMo Cyclist logo sticker on the inside of the cache lid.
NOTE: the cache lid is broken and may leak. Lets hope the rains are over.
We loved the views so much that we had to just sit and look at the beauty for awhile.
We found this with the sky threatening to rain, but with no rain ever actually appearing. A nice location near an a beautiful field that we will probably return to in the near future.
Incredible views!! L: TBG card #111, origami fortune cookie #41 from Lunar New Year in Jack London State Park. T: Scary Larry TB 478619 with Tommy Trojan and Helen of Troy hitchhikers. SL.

do you like my cache? by cooperphoto, Unknown Cache (4/2)
do you like my cache? by cooperphoto
do you like my cache?
You can do it all by yourself.
the cache is not at the above co-ords, but it is within a mile of there.
"Do you like my hat?" "I do not." "Good-by!" "Good-by!" = A ( _ )
"Hello again." "Hello." "Do you like my hat?" "I do not like it." = BC ( _ _ )
"Hello again." "Hello." "Do you like my hat?" "I do not like that hat." = DE ( _ _ )
"Hello again." "And now do you like my hat?" = FG ( _ _ )
H = A-B ( _ )
I = B+C ( _ )
J = D+F ( _ )
K = E+G ( _ )
L = J-K ( _ )
the cache is at: N.37.52.LHI W.122.30.BJL
Please try to make trade items fit the theme of the cache. Thanks!
With this cache and all others of mine: easy on the plants, don't take any fences apart, obey any posted signs, not on a lamp post, and its not a micro! Five pieces of real silver for the first to find and choice of travel bugs!
I just read the title to this cache and my son knew exactly how to solve it (he's six). Kinda hard to be stealthy but its amazing how people ignore kids poking around knocking things over and looking in stuff. I loved the overall theme. Yes, I do like your cache. -BigdaddyJ and Kershmole
I missed this one when my daughter was younger, but found the necessary resource (and information) by searching inside a popular web site. My daughter and I shared stories about hippos dancing at a party, gorillas that said goodnight, dogs named Carl, and anything about a moose. Arlo Guthrie explained what happened when mooses come walking; my association takes me back to Bullwinkle. So when we went to Alaska, seeing a moose was high on the list. And in Juneau, there was a statue of a dog. So when we came here, Cricket put on her party hat and had a great time with Harley.
[I knew what this was right away when I saw the puzzle, but I'd lost custody of the necessary information and had to track it down. When I got to the cache site I think my jaw would have dropped, if I hadn't seen Cooperphoto climb inside a tree the day before. In the end, my retrieval was less stealthy than I intended, but I doubt this one is going anywhere.]How about a sequel? I would love to see a cache called "You are a Snort"...maybe just in time for Badges/Mother's day? [Thanks! -T]
We do! We like your silly cache!
This required some research in one of Mrs. Codger's favorite sources, so we checked in the back room, to find that this particular resource doesn't belong to us any more. Onward to a store, where they didn't have one, and to a public building, but they didn't either. Finally, the resource was in another store.
We do not think that cache is small.
Oh, no! it is not small at all!
We took the travel bug and left a Sacramento SPCA keychain. Thanks for the fun!
Took a while for the light bulb to go on for this one but I finally figured it out. Had to make a trip for a few bits of research yesterday and managed to get out today for the grab.
GREAT final. I can't believe I got it, traded and signed, and put it back without getting seen given all the folks here today.
Took Rin Tin Tin TB on purpose and the Jeep TB by accident. Will drop off the Jeep later today. Left Energizer Bunny TB.

Fox Box by Hasbro, Traditional Cache (1/2)
Fox Box by Hasbro
Fox Box
Short, moderately uphill hike in the Tennessee Valley area of Marin.
The cache is located partly up one of the trails leading to the ridge. It should be easy to find so no hints are necessary. While you are in the area, continue up the trail to the ridgeline for more great views or go down Tennessee Valley trail and enjoy the beach!
WOW what a bike ride and hike. WE rode from down the hill up to where it said no bikes. then accidentally took the wrong first trail. came back to main path and took next side trail . Should have read the trail name. that would have given me a hint. We went up and up and up and up !!! I needed a horse. Got very out of breath so took it slow. the path is good, just the steepness. Nice view from cache and around that area. glad it wasn't all the way to end of trail. seemed like 1/2 way.
husband took Hooter pass. SL lf. state quarter and golf ball.
I went here first yesterday just before my ordeal at the rocky top. I used to ride my moutain bike up here all the time, but when I got to the trailhead there was a sign that said no bikes!! I stashed the bike in the bushes and hiked up the hill in my bike shoes... flip flops might have been more comfortable! gps took me right to it, in fact I could see the ammo box from 40 feet away, I took the buck and two AA batteries and left a puzzle piece, "F" for fox box. (the hooters frequent diner pass was very tempting, but I don't have hooters plans any time soon, wern't they going to put one at pier 39?) thanks for the great cache!
Chilly, windy, rainy day but easy to find cache. Friends came along and enjoyed their first find. Took the mini-dog and left a compass/thermometer.
Bike here often but always down Fox, up on a bike is brutal. Actually coastal Trail to the west has beautiful views of the ocean.
Saw a White Tailed Kite while at the cache. Beautiful bird.
Took a shell and left a Mill Valley pin and a mini dog.
Put a SuMo Cyclist logo sticker on the inside of the lid.
Nice hike on a beautiful day. Lots of people out today but the only person I saw on this trail was a solitary jogger.

After Mary by forman, Traditional Cache (2/1)
After Mary by forman
After Mary
This is a Play-Doh container that has a camo job on it. Bring a pen and very small items to trade.
You do not need to climb, dig, bushwack, get your feet dirty. It is there, just get it.
Nice cache (a type I am quite familiar with, so I enjoyed studying its construction). TFTC!
I looked for this awhile ago - got the clue when I saw where the co-ordinates led - but had my dog with me. Unfortunately, he wasn't feeling particularly patient with me as I poked around looking for the cache. Kirk and I returned today and found it within minutes. TNLN. Clever job, forman!
PS the log is full and getting a bit soggy.
Nice name :) and a good hide - thanks!
This was appropriate, Mousewiz found this one first. Then I came after! [;)]
Just moved to the area so it was nice to take a drive around town and find cool new places

Tam East Adventure by MTDrummer, Traditional Cache (2/3.5)
Tam East Adventure by MTDrummer
Tam East Adventure
A moderate to vigorous, view-filled hike on the north-east slope of Mt. Tamalpais, Marin County, California.
This cache is within the Marin County Open Space District on the easterly slope of Mount Tamalpais. It is within 2 miles of the trailhead/gate on West Blithedale Ave. in Mill Valley but it can be reached from a variety of directions.
This cache is located off the Blithedale Ridge Fire Road between the intersection with the Hoo-Koo E-Koo Fire Road and the Horseshoe Fire Road access to Blithedale Ridge.
You can a find map of this area at the following website: (You will need Acrobat Reader)
Blithedale Ridge Map
The terrain surrounding this cache is steep and rocky. No off-trail travel is required to get to this cache.
To help your search, head to the following coordinates on the Blithedale Ridge Fire Road N 37 56.098', W 122 33.896', and look for a smaller trail heading east. You will be within 400 feet of the cache at that point.
The cache is a well marked round plastic container containing a log book and other trinkets. ** Please bring your own pen/pencil to sign logbook **
The trails in this area are well defined, but they are sometimes steep and rocky. This cache is designed for people who are accustomed to hiking, biking or riding horses on trails like those on Mount Tam. Allow a couple of hours to complete this hike and bring appropriate hiking gear and clothing.
You will be treated to spectacular views of the surrounding area during this hike.
Under knee-high bush in clearing on knoll. Visible while standing.
I did an extended east side adventure, starting down at the end of W. Blithesdale, taking the railroad grade up to Hoo Koo, and then up a crazy little trail called Wheeler, to Eldridge, and then back down to this cache. Good, tiring fun. Zeroed right out on the cache. Left a ladybug compass and took a dino. Thanks! -T
Great loop hike starting at Madrone Av in Larkspur, via Barbara Springs Trail, Southern Marin Line F.R., H Line FR, Blithedale Ridge FR, HooKooEKoo Trail and Dawn Falls Trail. Found Triple S first, and the view walking NW revealed an impressive view of hiking routes up Mt. Tam. You can head to the top from here up Eldridge Grade...
What a view!! This is a great place for a cache! (And lunch, too!!) Thanks for getting me out into nature!!
(T:1053) Great hike with super vista’s at the top! Left a 20 cent coin of Singapore.
Thank you for the cache, BKip
this one took a while, even with the hint, gps had me down the hill a few feet, just enough to doubt the co-ords. I started to widen the search, a bit too wide if you ask me. (now I know what old growth, dormant, poison oak looks like!!!) hint narrowed it down to just about everywhere, and everywhere I had already looked! after about 10 minutes I went back to ground zero and there it was!

Middle on Seafood Adventure by JohnnyVegas, Multi-cache (1.5/1)
Middle on Seafood Adventure by JohnnyVegas
Middle on Seafood Adventure
Easy parking in a lot close by and a short walk in a park.
JVM
I got the idea for this cache while doing the Seafood adventure cache,
this cache is along the route for the Seafood Adventure.
If you are doing Seafood Adventure you can do this at the same time.
I put this cache in a park that I have thought could use a cache.
What goes with seafood., the first thing you might think of is white wine.
But how about a Johnny Vegas Micro cache, not only that but a two part Johnny Vegas micro cache.
When you get to the first part of this one you will be looking for a plaque.
On the plaque you will want to count the letters in the first name.
Then replace the X’s below with that number
Part two
N37 5X.440
W122 31.X8X
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Sea,
can it be true, another micro ala
MO, MO2, Jack Sat Here, Flintstones, Brittany and Suisun to Go Nuts.
If you have found one of these you know what to look for.
Camouflaged 35MM film can, Hanging out waiting to be found.
Little league was in full swing. The Giants were clinging to a narrow lead. It is the time of the year when reality is meeting hope. But hope is still in the air.
Found the area of the second site and took awhile to find the cache...until I got thinking about where it could actually be-and there it was!! Thanks for getting me to the park!
We were glad this was a short multi. We expanded our search area just slightly, then the contaier just seemed to stand out.
Our first find of the day. Little did we know Jonny's revenge was about to hit...but this was a nice easy cache. Thanks!
Easy multi. Thanks JV [8D]

Mt. Tamalpais by Jeffrey and Marla, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Mt. Tamalpais by Jeffrey and Marla
Mt. Tamalpais
Approx 2,518 feet altitude. Located in the crack of a rock just off the small trail.
White tupperware container. Please login and take a photo of yourselves. Enjoy the view and the goodies.
Just before the rock that shoots out from the side of the hill.
Planned a hike from Mill Valley to the East Peak and back (starting at the Dipsea Trail). Turned out to be an easier hike than expected, but still a good climb. Hard to believe this cache has lasted so long in such a well-travelled location. Then again, it's not *that* hard to believe, as it took a while to find it, but there it was--and it's not small at all.
Scrawled my name on a free space on the original log. . .found there was a second logbook as I packed up. Whoops! Took small snake, left Intel® Centrino™ badge pull.
found it. with my aunt and uncle from wisconsin. now they are hooked.
Nice scramble at the peak. Probably wouldn't have gone beyond the lookout cabin if it weren't for the cache. Beautiful sunny day after weeks of drizzle. Took TB, LN, SL.
Found this nice spot and cache! We've been here before, but not on this trail. It took a long time to find the 'rock' hint. THANKS!
T: Marker
L: "Spaced out" travel bug (happy travels!)
We hope to see you again....
K2-2
We found it easily... no foolin'

GCMAXJ
Footsteps of the Dawn by Erickson, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
Footsteps of the Dawn by Erickson
Footsteps of the Dawn
The cache will be found along Dawn Falls Trail, which follows Larkspur Creek through a redwood canyon.
The Baltimore Canyon open space preserve is lined with redwoods and fir as it follows Larkspur Creek. Large redwoods -- some over 300 feet high and one reputed to be the tallest tree in the world -- were taken from this area in order to build many of the houses in San Francisco.
There is limited parking at the trailhead from the end of Madrone Ave. After crossing the bridge, take Dawn Falls trail up through the canyon.
For the most part, the route is fairly gentle. On the right you will see the remnants of an 1890 dam. The quarry that yielded the rocks used for the dam (as well as some Larkspur buildings) is further up the stream. Tens of thousands of ladybugs were once known to converge upon a clearing near where Ladybug trail ascends -- perhaps someday they will return.
As one approaches the Falls, the trail climbs up a moderately-steep hill with some switchbacks. The walk is a little over 2 miles roundtrip.
The Falls are best after winter storms, but the trail is beautiful any time of the year. It can provide a cool walk in the summer and offers some fall colors when the maples start to turn.
For a longer walk, Dawn Falls can also be reached from a newly upgraded trail off of Piedmont Ave. This takes one to the Eastern section of Dawn Falls trail and on through the canyon -- Janis Joplin once lived in the last house on West Baltimore. Or one can approach the cache from above, taking a shorter walk from Kentfield's Crown Road.
The cache is an ammo container that will be found about 20 feet off the trail, near the last switchback before the it heads straight to the Falls. It is visible from the trail, but well-hidden. Use the deer trail to the left to get to the cache location rather than climb directly toward it. The coordinates were averaged with a 40' EPE, but this description should get you to the cache location even if your GPS readings vary. Please take care in replacing the cache after you find it.
For more information about hiking in this area, see Bay Area Hiker; download the Baltimore Canyon map; or consult the 5th Edition of Tamalpais Trails by Barry Spitz.
Steep trails from the Canyon lead to caches in the Blithedale Summit preserve. For a different kind of challenge, you can combine this cache with the infamous Mad Canyon cache as you drive toward the trailhead.
I checked the cache today. There was still some water at dawn falls, but the falls over the dam was more impressive. The walk up the canyon floor was the real star: redwoods, irises, blue wildflowers, and lush green.
Took time out to enjoy the beauty of nature and find a couple of caches along the way! What a nice waterfall! Thanks!!
Nice hike. Left coins. Thanks.
Nice day hike, haven't been through here for more than a year. Took Spudnik TB.
What a great spot. The waterfalls were beautiful. We'd never been up that trail. Thanks for bringing us to such a cool spot!

Seafood Adventure by fredsquid&drz, Multi-cache (1.5/1)
Seafood Adventure by fredsquid&drz
Seafood Adventure
Near Corte Madera Creek. 3 Stage Multi Cache. About 4-6 feet above sea level.
Cache is a rubbermaid box spray painted blue with red letters. The contents of the cache are as follows:
•3-eyed alien toy
•suction ball
•yellow frisbee
•green frisbee
•orange frisbee
•ball
•binoculars
•Rugrats toy
•mini skateboard
•alien keychain
The coordinates for the next location are on the silver tags.
Returned to the final step after 2 1/2 months and was surprised that I didn't see it the first time. LNTN
WAsn't too happy by time I got to 3rd location. Found it easily though. With the price of gas, going back and forth was a bit disconcerting. Should keep mulit-caches within walking distance. A boat would have solved that problem.
Feel like I've just been riding back & forth today, but any exercise is good, right? Left dinosaur & rubber bug, took Goin' Fishin' Four TB & Geocoin #12077.
I also found one and two, but couldn't find the rubbermaid at 3. Looked all around, no luck. Fun cache nonethe less.
Picked up the third set of coords and went to location. I would have thought that a rubbermaid box would have been easy to find. There wasn't much place to hide it either. Ah well, if someone else finds it, I'll go back and look again.

Geocache 39 by forman, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
Geocache 39 by forman
Geocache 39
Small chew container with a camo job. Bring a pen and log your find.
Stay out of the plants.
Quick find on a swing through this part of town this afternoon.
Too much information in Scoutboy and Mousewiz's logs. Easy to find, but probably would have been anyway. TNLN. Janis
Tuesday morning quickie. Lots of muggle traffic. Found a benchmark on the nearby bridge. TFTC!
And then we can call him "Fryboy". That's why I let him find this one. Thanks Forman.
I always love sticking my hands in and around these things. Someday I am going to make headlines. [;)]

Above Sausalito by LooneyTunes, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Above Sausalito by LooneyTunes
Above Sausalito
Lots of ways to approach this one. We like the hike from the water tank above Marin City (37 52.531, 122 31.179), but there are closer starting points.
I found this one after DNFs on a benchmark and another cache down the hill in Mill Valley. I started at the top of the hill above Marin City, and when I saw how far it was going to be I almost turned around to find closer parking, but I decided that with a couple of hours left of daylight I would have no problems. I'm glad I didn't try this one last week while it was raining. This was the first best day of the year, and I saw my first ladybug of 2005 as I was hiking in.
Once I retrieved the cache, I found a nearby rock to sit on while I sorted through the contents. I took a small coin, and left a bunch of things and some Gamecards. Then I picked up a bunch of glass off the seat rock, so it'll be clean for the next sitter. Thanks for a great hiking cache to do after work on a beautiful Saturday!
WOW, what a hike. Had to work up to breathing correctly as I am out of shape I guess. took an hour up and 1/2 hour back. Lovely day. I can see why no one has been up here since Dec. as it has been wet and cold. Today was just right. See pictures of area . Wild flowers in bloom made the hike worth it. We came via rodeo trail. Don't know where the other adjoining paths came in from. Cache was amazingly cozy and dry. SL T- lady bug L-hot wheel.
we came up via rodeo trail... baby took little picnic basket and easter egg. Starting to be slim pickens in there so I left two peace necklaces and a wonderwoman pez. The best weather.. no clouds in sight, we could see mt. diablo. part of Three Looney tune caches in one day!
I made this into more of a hike than necessary by missing a trail at the top and walking around in a big circle, but it was still a great way to end my morning of hiking around Richardson Bay. The views of the ocean were an unexpected treat. Left a ladybug and rain poncho and frog, I think. Thanks! -T
3:48pm: This walk was a little more intense than I was expecting, but not too intense that I didn't have the energy to complete it after visiting Rocky Top earlier in the day. Weather was great, and the closest trailhead had ample parking when I arrived. TN, left a small pencil and rescued Little Foster TB, who was probably getting a bit lonely up there. TFTC!

GCNHMM
Ring Swing by LooneyTunes, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Ring Swing by LooneyTunes
Ring Swing
Ring Mountain swings and rocks. Have fun!
The best approach is from the top of Gilmartin.
Drove up and down Gilmartin without spotting a trail. There is a trailhead at the top of Gilmartin, but it goes northwest, the opposite of the cache. I walked down to 120 Gilmartin, where there is a trailhead going the right way. Found the swing, but there were two nubile young women in tank tops and mini-skirts swinging and I didn't get a chance to swing. (I'm too old to swing with them anyway). Beautiful spot, and a wonderful outcropping to climb nearby. Check out the tortured metamorphic rock layers. This whole area used to be a row of large offshore islands (think Japan), that were scraped up by the westward rush of North America and squooshed up like toothpaste (geological technical talk). I didn't know this swing was here. Thanks. Took a magnetic key holder that will become a cache, left the dinosaur from Tub O' Tib at 1614.
Great swing. When I was a kid I used to be the one who climbed the tree to tie these things on. Climbing up was easy but climbing back down was incredibly frightening. Sitting on the swing today brought back many memories.
I used to live in Tiburon after architecture school in 1965 and always wanted to build a house at this location for myself. Today I am pleased to see that it is still natural and unspoiled.
Took a baseball set, which seemed perfect for a new TB.
Left a SuMo Cyclist sticker on the inside of the cache lid.
Thanks, SuMo
Excellent swing. Took advantage of a break in the rain and swung a while. Took TB. Thanks
I brought my daughter to enjoy the swing. The swing takes some work, since the way it is attached to the tree acts to brake it. But you do not need to get that high up to feel like you are on the edge. The views of the bay, the bridge, and San Francisco were incredible -- and it seemed to be a popular spot. So, again, thanks for bringing us here.
Nice hike for a Sunday. Thanks. LNTN

Rocky Top by HiFlier, Traditional Cache (2/3.5)
Rocky Top by HiFlier
Rocky Top
I placed this cache along one of my favorite cross-country loops in this great park. The site has a 360-degree view. I want a house here!
The terrain rating is based on the route from the Rodeo Beach parking lot via the Coastal Trail & Wolf Ridge Trail. It's 2.5-miles one way from here with an 850 foot climb and super views. If you want to take a shorter, easier route, park at the trailhead at 37-49.959, 122-31.603. You can take the Miwok Trail from here, but you miss some of the best views. Bikes are permitted on the Miwok Trail, but not on Wolf Ridge. For a nice 5-mile trot, go up the Coastal & Wolf Ridge route and back down the Miwok Trail.
There is some poison oak in the cache area, but I was careful to place the cache so you do not have to get into it. Stick to the rocks. The container is a 5 x 5 x 1.5 Tupperware box. It is well hidden since this site gets visited by hikers occasionally. The original contents were:
a "worry rock" (use this to ease the tension of the climb).
Airplane clip.
6 foot tape measure.
F-19 aircraft model.
Pair of shoelaces.
2-way TV splitter.
Log, pen, pencil.
25 feet south of the very top, on the left side of a large boulder.
Our second official find! It took a while to locate the goods, but after a small break (and a small snack), it was found pretty much where we were led to. A beautiful place for a hike, and one that we will go back to in the near future. Left a coin bag and took a green Mardi Gras coin.
Perfect day for caching in the headlands. This one was quite a trek. Wasn't sure if I was going to make it, but apparently 90 minutes a day on the stairmaster paid off...I started walking and didn't stop til I hit the top. I found the cache site easy enough, no muggles made it easy to search, but I couldn't find the cache. So i caved in and decoded the clue, and after I read it, i figured out that I was literally sitting right on top of it. The container size is different than what was listed, but sure enough, there it was. So this made find #50 for me (49 caches and 1 benchmark), so I was excited, and then doubly excited when I opened it up and found my first travel bug! what a day...now I just need to figure out what to do with the bug. Thanks for the awesome hike, I will definately be back again!
this was one of my hardest cache finds to date! I rode up last week on the mtn-bike from tennessee valley, searched around for a while with no luck. I really started to doubt the co-ords, or that it was missing. I went back yesterday after the easy find at the fox box. by bike this can be 2 hours round trip from the route I take at the parking lot. well, I had a good idea about the hint, I thought it was good, but it was bad. I looked and looked, I moved rocks around. I set up three rock stacks at each ground zero... sat's were bouncing a bit...all five of them. I was about to go home for the second DNF and was composing my log in my head, something about I am a monkey's uncle if its still there! I moved one last big rock and I saw the corner of a black plastic trash bag! this hide was so good I am really surprised I found it! I left a house puzzle piece, I think the description said you wanted a house up there, now you have one! I took the sasquach travel bug! Thanks so much, I got my mtn bike out of storage for this one, its great to be back on the bike.
I got up there today and spent a good 45 minutes looking,,,,first 20 min were without the hint. I can't believe the logs... so many easy finds!! everyone but me.
Bug drop

Buddy Borruso by Hungry Joe and The Cache Man, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Buddy Borruso by Hungry Joe and The Cache Man
Buddy Borruso
This is a small relatively secluded and unknown park good for a private picnic.
Accessible by a small road or a break in the gate from the main road. Parking is plentiful within 1/2 mile. Be wary of private property signs on the approach. You can walk, but you can't ride.
35mm film cannister with an assortment of various foreign coins, a small double sided pencil, and a log.
Why is a mouse when it spins?
The higher the fewer of course!!
-Kash Kommandos
I decided to walk in, and was met on the way by a property owner who informed me this was private property and I should be on my way. Didn't argue... perhaps if there is a public way in you ought to post it? The drive way IS marked as private.
hmmm dont understand the mousie clue! But we did find the cache - thanks!
We drove around like idiots trying to get close to this one. Finally broke down and made the walk. Funny where you will find these little oasises (?) [8D]
I've driven past this location so many times and had no clue that it even existed, thanks for taking me there!
Nice little park I'd never noticed. Easy find after trouble at Ladybug cache. Log was quite damp.

Tinea Pedis by WRITE SHOP ROBERT, Multi-cache (2.5/1)
Tinea Pedis by WRITE SHOP ROBERT
Tinea Pedis
This is my first two stage cache, I couldn't fit the cache where I wanted, so you have to find it elsewhere.
At the first stage, you will find a small tin with the co-ordinates and a hint for part two, as well as a few Collectible, Tradeable WRITE SHOP ROBERT Gamecards, which you can read about in my profile.
Within walking distance, part two is a small Rubermaid with trade items (I found the Yoyo tangled in a nearby bush, so I had to include it) and the logbook (and more Gamecards, go ahead and take one from both stages).
This should be a very easy cache, the difficulty rating is due to the possibility of being spotted by muggles, from all sides. If you want an extra clue, find out what "tinea pedis" means.
Do you remember "Funny Bone"?/You will need to move one rock to expose the second cache.
Didn't have the cache page and didn't know I had loaded any multis for this trip, but it was the last one of the day, so I was ready for the change. Nice spot and found the final easy too. TFTC!
Iv'e known where part one of this cache had to be for some time and had the day off today, so decided to do some caching between errands. Found the first part easily, and put my purse down to look for part 2. After about 5 minutes of circling with my GPS I realized that my purse was ON THE CACHE SITE!!! Oh well...took a sticker and trivia packet and left a foot warmer packet (it seemed appropriate.)
Janis
Quick and fun multi. Another scenic area of interest with nearby history (the brick stack across from the cache is also a benchmark) and art. Gee, we love a "cultured" cache! Took Trivial Pursuers trackable item; Left wood dragon fly; SL and then enjoyed watching the boats come and go. TFTC!
hee hee hee --- love the 'tinea pedis' connection! What a fabulous piece of work....can't believe I had never seen it before. Thanks for the cache. Our first "multi" cache.
Fisherwoman knew what tinea is so we had no trouble. Liked the lotrimin in the cache. Glad this was a short multi.

Richardson Bay 3 by LooneyTunes, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Richardson Bay 3 by LooneyTunes
Richardson Bay 3
One of three views of beautiful Richardson Bay.
Pretty spot. Found quickly at 1438. TNLNSL.
Nice day on the bay other that the rain and wind. Took TB. Thanks
The sun finally came out at the end of my getaway weekend to Sausalito and Tiburon. Got this one as I was preparing to head home. Lovely view. Took the Spongebob keychain and dropped off the Taz TB. TFTC. Koi Mama
Introducing our granddaughter to geo-caching - she likes it!!! surprise surprise
Using the hint, it was an easy find. Without the hint, we would have been swimming.
Took a juggling ball and left TB Roald the Penguin.
Thanks for the cache
Drea & Vroni

Ladybug and Babybug by BKT, Multi-cache (3/1.5)
Ladybug and Babybug by BKT
Ladybug and Babybug
The babybug micro is missing, so temporarily consider this a regular (rather than multi) cache, and just find the ladybug , while I put together a new micro.
We noticed that all the caches in this area are micros, which don't exite B (age 6) and K (age 2) very much. So we decided to place a nice-sized cache full of kid stuff in this kid-friendly spot. However, to challenge those of you who don't have toddler team members, we made it a "reverse" multi - find the mama cache first, with all the goodies, and you will also find coordinates to the nearby micro "babybug" cache. The regular cache is a tupperware container with a black tape job, and should be easy to find. The micro is an altoids breath strip container. You will have to use your visual imagination for the micro hint.
[Regular:] under rock
[Micro:] name of micro
B and I stopped by to check on the cache. The Ladybug first stage is in good shape, but the babybug micro is missing. Please consider this a regular (rather than multi) cache while I put together a new micro.
This is indeed a great kids find. We had lots of fun trading goods. After an unsuccessful search for another cache, this was a real treat. Thank you.
-Gearmom
Am I allowed to be FTF twice on the same cache? I stopped by today to find it in the new location. Good Job, I like it even more than before. A better view on the Mountain and the bog, easier to avoid detection, more challenging to find, and a little more nice walking. I dropped more Gamecards in the first part only.
I moved the regular cache to a new, more environmentally friendly location. It's a little bit farther from the micro and parking, but in the same general area. The micro location and coordinates are unchanged.
The Ladybug cache was still there, but not at it's original location. The plants around that location aren't looking too good, so I am going to move the cache to another spot in the park, and restock it. -T

GCNHMP
Ring Wood by LooneyTunes, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Ring Wood by LooneyTunes
Ring Wood
Ring Mountain's other side. No need to dig in the brush. The best approach is from the top of Gilmartin.
Well, yes, it's easy to get to from Gilmartin, but where's the challenge in that? I was driving along Paradise Drive and noticed it was only .15 miles away. How hard can it be? So I scrambled up the slippery slope and eventually found it at 1130. Pretty place. TNLNSL.
This one was a bit away from where my GPSr said to look.
Hunted around quite a bit.
Finally gave up GPSing and just looked.
WOW, there was a SuMo sticker inside the cache.
I know that I am getting older and that sometimes my mind is fluctuating but honestly, I do not have the faintest recollection of ever being here before.
Placed another SuMo Cyclist logo sticker on the inside of the cache lid. This is now the only cache that has 2 stickers, one from who knows where (I think telegraph hill, it was a great park find) and the one that I placed today.
I was wearing my black SuMo shirt today but no one recognized it.
Thanks for the adventure.
SuMo
No problem. Got two for the price of one. Thanks
Signal not so good in the trees, but close enough. Thanks.
I was over on the other side of Ring Mountain this morning with some non-geocachers, so I decided to head over and hunt for these. The walk through the flowers was lovely. I wandered down too far into the woods at first, but then saw it when I turned and started back up. Thanks! -T

GCMNCD
Trailheads Galore! by BKT, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Trailheads Galore! by BKT
Trailheads Galore!
From here, you can walk almost anywhere on the south side of Mt. Tamalpais. Think of it - miles and miles of spectacular wilderness, just waiting for you to come and hide a cache.
I came up here with the family yesterday, but it was Mountain Play day and there wasn't a parking place within miles, so we bagged it and went for a hike instead.I came back today to put this one away (and get my 300th find). Found quickly at 1235 and took a frog for Tree Frog.
My wife and I were in the Bay Area visiting our sons and spent part of the day Geocaching. This was a very short hike from the parking area but we hiked on after the find. This is a first rate hiking trail with great views. For photos visit my gallery at
Beautiful cool, clear, crisp day with great panoramic views all the way to the ocean. Trees looked really green and the air was very fresh. Enjoyed the short hike up from the lower parking area, which was virtually deserted on a Tuesday morning. Found the cache easily. Took toy character; left turtle necklace; signed log; wished we had more time for hiking! TFTC!
9:25 am - workerofwood was on a mission for Firestone and I was the passenger, so we got this one when we stopped to pay the park fee. Nice view up there! TFTC! # 2275
We were headed up the hill to "Firestone", but stopped here to pay the "toll" and grab an easy cache. There was some sort of race in progress as we were passed on the trail by several runners...

Lost Treasure of Williams Gulch by Erickson, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
Lost Treasure of Williams Gulch by Erickson
Lost Treasure of Williams Gulch
Bill Williams may have left buried treasure in this area. The treasure has never been found, but this cache waits for the adventurer.
Williams was rumored to be a Confederate deserter. Alice Eastwood called him an "old wood chopper." According to legend, his buried treasure lies somewhere in the gulch that now bears his name. Some of the workers building Phoenix Dam were said to have spent more time looking for the treasure than on the job.
The trail starts from the southern tip of Phoenix Lake. It follows a beautiful redwood canyon, that is cool in summer, but comes into its own after the winter rains have created a roaring creek.
Around a half-mile, the trail crosses a bridge and the site of an old dam. When the water overflows, there is a small waterfall. A plaque near the dam dates it to 1886 -- it provided a water source until Phoenix Lake was built. Give yourself an extra point for finding the plaque.
Williams had a cabin in the first gulch upstream from the dam. The trail continues on, but there is no bridge and fording the stream may be a problem in winter. I have seen hikers use logs to jump across the stream, but you will not have to do so to find the cache.
The cache is an ammo box hidden within sight of the bridge. It is close to the trail and easily accessible, you will not have jump into fallen branches (or the creek) in order to find it. Intuition and careful looking may be more accurate than the GPS readings, which were averaged from several different coordinates taken in the canyon. Please make sure that the cache remains hidden from other hikers.
The main access to this trail has been from the parking area at the Natalie Coffin Greene Park (below Phoenix Lake) in Ross. From there, walk to the top of the dam -- at this point, the trail is generally level until it reaches the cache. The terrain rating for this route would be somewhat less than what is indicated on this page. Unfortunately, officials now charge $7 to park here, unless one purchases a yearly park pass or a MMWD pass (good for the Sky Oaks trails as well). On weekdays, you can park by the tennis courts on Lagunitas Road and walk to the dam from there, but this option is not available on weekends.
There is free access to the cache from the Harry Allen Trail, directly across 123 Crown Road in Kentfield. This trail is shorter than the Phoenix lake approach, but is moderately-steep as it takes one from a ridge to the lake below. It has some fine views of Bald Hill and follows its own small creek in winter.
For a longer hike, you can follow take Tucker Trail, off of Harry Allen, to Tucker Falls or Eldridge Grade. One can also drive to the end of Crown Road and reach the Dawn Falls cache from the fire road. More information about this area is in Tamalpais Trails by Barry Spitz.
very pretty in there after the recent rain, and let me say, there is no free and easy way to get to the cache, thats for sure, my hopes were high when I parked on crown and was .23 from the cache, only to find I was at the wrong trailhead, so I drove farther away, then decended down to the lake, then doubled back to the cache. A decent workout with the baby in the backpack.. didn't see a soul till we were almost back to the truck... gotta love hiking on a tuesday!! thanks again erickson!
The dog needed a walk when we got back from the BADGES picnic and this is one of my favorite places. So we walked up the canyon to check on this cache -- still enough water to keep things interesting, if anything more than the redwoods is needed. MMWD has come out in favor of lowering the fee for the Phoenix Lake parking lot, but Ross does not want to lose out on any revenue. The free access from Crown Road still works well.
What a beautiful spot!! After all the rain, the falls are incredible. I'm surprised that this cache has been so infrequently sought as it is well worth the price of admission. Lucky and I had a great hike and pulled lots of French broom along the way.
Took a Williams Gulch magnet and SF Giants bobblehead, left a small drawstring bag full of treasure. Bill Williams would approve, I think.
Found this beautiful gulch after a long day hike along Blithedale Ridge FR. Took Taz TB, left yellow Power Ranger.
Left some original "Lost Treasure" magnets and then forded the river to walk up to Tucker Falls. Please make sure the cache remains hidden after you find it.

Peace Point One by Bric, Traditional Cache (2/1)
Peace Point One by Bric
Peace Point One
You'll find this first trip educational, though you might want to go on a Sunday to avoid geomuggles.
The Marin Peace Points are a set of seven beautiful and varied locations around Marin County. Each reveals a different kind of peace, from urban to very remote, from deep forest to sunny hillside to windswept peak. When you’ve visited them all, a unifying form will be revealed that truly represents the spirit of this beautiful county. But the road to true peace is never easy. To find it, you’ll have to go to all seven Peace Points in order. Each has clues to find the next. While Peace Point One is easy to get to, some of the others are more strenuous and Peace Point Seven is far from any trails.
If you'd like, feel free to e-mail with the coordinates you calculated for the next cache to avoid long wild goose chases.
Although this is an urban site, a bit of bushwhacking is involved. The cache is a clear Ziploc container, 11”x7”x3”, with a green top.
Contents: log, pen, camera, silly putty.
Inside the north side of the holly circle, twenty feet south of the bench.
I came over to check on it and it's still there. Many people look in the large maze, but it's in the small circle.
Came over here after doing a nearby cache (Be Here Now). We were pretty sure we were in the right location. Looks like the gardeners did some heavy pruning. Enjoyed looking, but we did not find.
CAme back for try 2- sucess! Ready for the rest of the adventure. Thanks
Today it's sunny and warm on the campus today. Butterflles and hummingbirds spotted in the area. Got off track at first poking around in the wrong planter. But careful reconsideration got us to the right spot quickly. Left a National Maritime Historical Society patch and took a Philippine coin. Got the clue and on our way to the next point. Looking forward to visiting all the sites.
on the way back from "under the redwoods" I decided to make my second assult here. After my FTF at "redhill" bric let me know I was looking in the wrong bush. I never wear long pants, unless its a special occasion, this one sure was! left a #1 puzzle piece.

Be Here Now by Big Doggie and Lil Pup, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Be Here Now by Big Doggie and Lil Pup
Be Here Now
100% wheelchair accessible
Comic legend Robin Williams was here pre-Mork.
This site offers beauty for the eyes and even more for the brain.
When you are here don't miss the beautiful view of Mt. Tam.
*(Feb 15, came back and took two more sets of readings and one set resembles the one above and the second set was
57.369 and 32.987 - so try those just in case the top numbers don't do it for you)
Bring a pen to log your visit.
Cache contains:
log
happy new year (for Chinese New Year)
a white, stone game piece with a number 1 on it
Tuesday morning quickie. Felt fortunate to find a parking spot. TFTC!
Very nice location. Thanks!
a quick easy find... we walked right up to it... parking was everywhere due to the xmas break! took baseball eraser... left dime
Took Shane and Uncle Greg on their first cache outing. Shane loved finding the treasure. Took smashed penney and left baseball eraser.
(T: 1438) Very aptly named cache. Well done.
Thanks for the cache, BKip

Tree Frogs by BKT, Traditional Cache (2/3.5)
Tree Frogs by BKT
Tree Frogs
This cache is on a trail that runs along a ravine from Mt. Tam down to Stinson, with redwoods, ferns and waterfalls. The cache is about a mile from parking at Pan Toll.
B (age 5) and K (age 2) helped with the theme of this cache, but not its placement.
You will know you are there when you feel like a Tree Frog.
You do not need to leave the trial to find the cache. The cache is now a small tupperware container, and contains a log and a bunch of tree frogs. They would like to be traded for other small frogs, or frog-related items.
Near the top
[spoiler]of the ladder, in crevice to right
I was on my way down the Pan from Trailheads Galore to Steep Ravine Stroll, when I noticed this was only 160' off the highway. I figured it would be an easy roadside grab, so I parked and set off down the slope. Big mistake. Very steep, very slippery, lots of careening through ferns at reckless speed. My GPSr zeroed in the bottom of a ravine by a huge fallen redwood. I figured the "at the top" hint meant it was at the top of the tree, so I risked life and limb (my limbs) and shinnied up there. Nada. I went up canyon, down canyon, up both sides, back down. It kept zeroing right there. But the comment about not having to leave the trail made no sense, as there was no trail in sight. Finally I clambered/slid/fell down to the creek and skipped nimbly as a mountain cantaloupe (agile as a gazette)across the creek and finally hit a trail. I recognized where I was, but I was nowhere near the coords. So I broke down and decrypted the cheater. Then I knew exactly where it was and quickly got it at 1235. But I was at least 200' off. Is it just me? Reception was terrible under the redwoods. Then all I had to do was cross the death-defying log bridge just upstream and claw my way back up to the car. Someday I'll learn to use those trail things everyone else walks on.
Great spot, and a fun challenge. Left a frog, took a frog. Thanks, B, K, & T.
This was part of a chalenging hike today, down to Stinson and then back up to Pantoll via Matt Davis Trail with MRS. SuMo, after a 22 mile bike ride in the Marin Headlands with the Cyclists. I am feeling it tonight and truly admire BKT's 2 and 5 year olds who made it down to the cache.
Left a SuMo Cyclist logo sticker on the inside of the lid, took a frog and left a frog and left a WSR gamecard match.
Thanks, SuMo
(T: 1253) What a great hike! This has become one of my all time favorites. I never even turned on my GPSr to find this nicely hidden cache. Left a US Coast Guard emblem and a Japanese 1 yen coin.
Thank you BKT for the introduction to this trail, BKip
as soon as I got close to the trailhead/parking area I had a pretty good idea where the cache would be (I knew this trail well)...so I planned on making a b-line hike and quick search of the area... I started at the bottom and worked my way up, with know luck... then I began to decode the hint, and sure enough I was looking in the right place.. the biggest challange,,, this was the first time I had hiked the trail with my 40lb sleeping baby backpack combo and had to hike back up to "trailheads" where I parked!. took WSR card and frog, left a black moon. Thanks!
I stopped by and replaced the original micro container with a small tupperware container in the same location. It should now be somewhat easier to find (and has more frogs!), but please make sure it is well hidden when you replace it. The hike was spectacular today, with lots of small waterfalls. -T

GCHYTA
Bastille by the Bay by erickson, Traditional Cache (2/1)
Bastille by the Bay by erickson
Bastille by the Bay
This cache is on a point with a view of the Bastille by the Bay and the Bay itself.
Herb Caen gave the cache site its name -- it is near a legendary location where Johnny Cash sang and any number of infamous characters have stayed.
| The cache is accessible through a well-marked public access trail. Please do not go through the nearby condos. At high tide, you might have to step across some rocks -- at low tide there might be a friendly dog playing on the beach. It should be easy to get to the cache. When you get there, do not look too close to the edge of the promontory (Shipwreck Point) -- there is no need to step over the cliff.
The cache is a small black plastic container. Because the cache is near condos (and a nice spot for a picnic), it is important to make sure that it remains well-hidden.
If you time your visit right, you can visit the Bastille's musuem. Or if you are lucky, the gift shop could be open where you might find a small item for the cache.
What a great day! Kirk and I decided to do a late afternoon geocaching expedition and hit 5 for 5. We started with this one. As usual, Erickson takes us to another little known wonderful Marin spot. We took a San Quentin magnet and left a ducky tooter.
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9:20 AM
Was able to get here across the sand. It took us a few minutes to find , as the GPSrs were pointing other likely places. TNLN. We stopped in the gift shop on the way out. When you have a lot of time on your hands, you can get very good at the arts.
We have wanted to do this cache fo a very long time. Today we finally were able to get out there and find this.
We did n't evenknow there was a town around here. Maybe next time we'll take the dog with us.
Found it today. What a beautiful, tucked-away, enchanted spot.

Cache to Eagle #7 by mousewiz, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Cache to Eagle #7 by mousewiz
Cache to Eagle #7
This is the seventh in a new series called “cache to Eagle” which highlight Eagle Service Projects by the Boy Scouts of Marin Council. This is an easy hide, good for beginners.
The Photo highlights the Eagle Project site and may or may not include the location of the actual cache, although it will be nearby.
Earn the Cache to Eagle patch! See www.geoscouting-info.com to learn how.
This nice park (may charge a fee depending on time of day and how long you stay) has beautiful bay views and is a great spot to spend the day. Its best to follow the Redwood Trail (I think that is the name) from the parking area to get to the cache and see the project as you travel.
People who try to come up from the restroom often dont find it.
Thanks to this Eagle project, you will now have 23 new trees to sit under, which will be well watered due to the new irrigation system installed by the Scouts. Scouting provides a tremendous number of service hours to the community!
about 10 feet off trail downhill toward bay
Made the quick grab at 1200 without having to pay. I found it about 40 feet south of the coords, but it matches the hint. Took a geocoin, left a coin purse from Peace Point Four.
I thought we were done geocaching for the day, but Kirk suggested that we have Nathan drive to Paradise before the Tony Awards came on. We've been meaning to get to this cache, number 4 of the 12 for us in this series. Took a patch and the "Random Acts of Kindness" travel bug. Left a fish book mark.
Janis, Kirk and Nathan
The trees look healthy! [:D] I hope this project adds the beauty of this park for years to come.
This park looks much nicer than the last time I was here (thanks scouts!), although I always went straight to the beach. I didn't follow directions well, so I had to circle around to find the trail. I lost signal in the cache area, but had a general idea where to look and found it in the second logical spot I checked. Took a button and left some ladybug things. Thanks! -T
I once considered placing my Pirate's Cache in this park, but I thought twice about the entry fee. My wife always tells me that it pays to be thrifty, although sometimes one has to spend money in order to save it. So, I decided that I had enough time to find this cache without worrying too much about feeding the self-service machine, particularly when there were people in the park who had brought their pets. The coordinates worked great for me, as soon as I found the route to the cache, they led me close to it.

The Marina by jagtrev, Traditional Cache (1/1)
The Marina by jagtrev
The Marina
This is a quick urban micro, accessible to everyone. If you're lucky, parking is only 5 feet away.
Due to the severe lack of geocaches on the Tiburon peninsula, I have placed two along the bay front: this micro just across from the San Francisco Yacht Club (hence the name); and another more difficult standard-sized cache, The Reach. Both of these caches are located near favorite summer hangout spots on the peninsula.
The cache is hidden next to an official landmark of the city of Belvedere. This monument is a piece of a famous vessel, whose creator was billed as the greatest of the mid-nineteenth century. If you visit between 1 PM and 4 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays, April through October, you can even take a tour of the landmark.
The cache contains a small Ziploc bag of assorted fish-related stickers and tattoos... take and leave as you please (but always trade up or trade even!)
Last find for the day! Nice spot. TFTC
Last find for the day, on the way back home from and day on AI. TFTC
A bit of Marin history... and one I was not familiar with. Good Cache and glad to have a few in the Tiburon area. Took nothing, left nothing.
Quick find, was able to park right next to it. Thanks
First time I was here several months ago, I couldn't find it. Today it wqas relatively easy. The log is not in good shape. Thanks.

MO by johnnyvegas, Traditional Cache (3.5/1)
MO by johnnyvegas
MO
This should be easy to find, Lots of parking.
Bring a pencil of pen to sign in. Cache is not easy too see, but it is there.
This is a 35mm film canister that is camouflaged, When you find it just pop the lid off, do not try to remove the entire cache. Once you have signed the log just re connect the can to the lid.
The _________ ville horror. This missing word will be behind you when you find the cache.
This cache is definitely Johnny Vegas' M-O!! When I realized that, I found it easily.
What's happening to Marin Outdoors? That's the second closure I have seen. At any rate....had a nice day geocaching and checking out the earth day festival. Nice cache camouflage, btw. Thanks! And good to meet a fellow (obsessed) geocacher.
I have been avoiding this one for while -- somehow finding a cache in a deserted parking lot seemed like a border between a hobby and an obessesion. If my wife had been there, she would have opted for calling it an obsession. My daughter would have waited in the car and read the new Artemis Fowl book. But there was nobody else around, except for two geocachers looking for the same thing. So I had to stop. The old bird's nest in the tree was interesting (a new cache idea?). And it was a pleasure meeting other cachers. Even an old parking lot can turn out better than expected. And for the times that I used to go to Marin Outdoors -- here's to you, Johnny.
After several past attempts, we were surprised to walk right up to it. This one might get harder as time goes on due to the abandoned business.
Biked to my 2nd Johnny Vegas of the day. Forgot to take Via La Cumbre over the hill from Greenbrae, messed up & took Eliseo all the way to the dead end(arrgh.) Panting & standing on mid-winter legs high above the cache I knew where it was. Now it was a question of MO or NO MO.

Don't Shoot! by geojammers, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
Don't Shoot! by geojammers
Don't Shoot!
Micro. Please bring your own pen(cil).
This cache is placed just outside an institution that's been there for a zillion years. The organization sponsors all kinds of very affordable events (movies, dinners, kids' days, holiday parties and on and on) throughout the year. For $40 a year, you have access to all of the above, plus a wonderful location for a very pleasant outdoor activity.
Snagged this one after finding Bastille by the Bay. Second of 5 (for the 2 of us - 7 for Kirk) today. Took Mill Valley pin, left 4 leaf clover coin and Christmas tree pin.
Found it without too much trouble. The coordinates were quite accurate. My niece, Sophie, was happy to collect the cache by herself. We met Met Mr. Geojammers himself whilst looking for the cache. A fine fellow, he pulled up in his pickup and seemed very pleased to witness two earnest geocachers in mid-quest for his cleverly hidden little treasure.
Found it with no one around.
Went back to my Jeep to do the log / trade thing.
Took nothing.
Left a Mill Valley pin and a happy face button.
Placed a SuMo Cyclist logo sticker inside the lid.
Suddenly someone walked up and sat down on the curb to wait for a bus.
They run every hour and one had just passed by.
I walked back and before he looked I replaced the cache and offered him a ride to the San Rafael bus terminal.
He was very appreciative and none the wiser.
Amazing how many covert moves I have developed with Geocaching.
Construction going on in the underpass so there were workers around who might have noticed me but I did it so fast I don't think they cared. TNLN Thanks.
Last one for the day! Waited out a car that was idling on the side of the road while the driver chatted on a cell phone.

The Edge of the World by Erickson, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
The Edge of the World by Erickson
The Edge of the World
A walk to the Edge of the World.
O'Rourke's Bench is carved out of stone rocks and sheltered by laurels. This spot was Richard "Dad" O'Rourke's favorite resting place, which he called "the edge of the world." On a clear day, one can stand near it and see everything from snow-capped Sierras to a spectacular view down the slopes of Mt. Tamalpais -- beyond infinity.
You can find O'Rourke's Bench by starting from the trail across from the Rock Springs parking lot -- at a "No Dogs" sign. Follow the trail past serpentine rocks, staying on the ridge top. It is a fairly easy walk, about .4 of a mile, and the route that most people take to the Bench.
One can also park near one of the hang glinding knolls (around 37° 54.570N 122° 37.198W) and walk a shorter distance over a grassland trail.
"Give me these hills & the friends I Love
I ask no other Heaven."
To our Dad O'Rourke
In joyous celebration of his 76th birthday
From the friends to whom he showed
This heaven.
The cache can be found very near the plaque. It is a small micro, not suitable for traditing items. Bring a pen to record your visit in the log. The hint is a spoiler.
Barry Spitz's book Tamalpais Trails is an invaluable guide to this trail, as well as others on the Mountain.
Less than two feet from the plaque, behind an outcropping, there is small stone.
Nice hike GREAT views. We spent a day geocaching while visiting in the Bay Area. For photos visit my gallery at
I love these Erickson caches.
Beautiful clear day at the edge of the world.
Also loved the for the love of holly hide.
Left 2 WSR gamecards.
Placed a SuMo Cyclist logo sticker inside the cache.
Lovely spot to watch the fog roll by. Thanks.
What a wonderful day for hiking. Went caching with friends on a great girls weekend. This was a beautiful spot with a beautiful view, thanks.
Beautiful spot. Thanks!

GCHXXA
Middle Fork by Bric, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
Middle Fork by Bric
Middle Fork
A cool spot near Lake Lagunitas (Little lakes lake).
This is an Altoids tin in a baggie. It's off the trail, but no bushwhacking or wading involved. The GPS was wandering a bit under the redwoods, but this was the average of several readings. Look carefully and you won't be stumped for long.
Parking at the lake is now $7.
Great spot, fun cache. We took nothing and left a Cuban ten cent piece. Thanks Bric!
First of three on the day. Poor reception under the trees, but the clues helped. Took nothing, left a Yokohama Tire sticker. Gorgeous day. This is one of our favorite areas. Thanks!
Bob & Liz
Found it after a little hunting around; GPS wouldn't read a clear enough signal under the trees, so the wife found it by looking around while I was dodging from patch of sky to patch of sky saying "wait, I almost have a signal!" :)
Not much in the cache, and we didn't have a pen, but left a small yellow padlock.
The Lake was beautiful, not too many people and plenty of parking, which I understand is very strange for a Saturday with fantastic weather ...
If you decide to eat at the picnic tables there, bring plenty of insect repellent; the mosquitoes are hungry!
Cricket and I got our first FTF. If you drive out to Lake Lagunitas (and do not have a yearly pass) bring $5 for the entry fee and a pen for the cache's log book. My GPS went wild around here, but I found it after approaching from two different directions and remembering BriC's description.
Did the rock sculpture on a post nearby actually point to the cache? That would be reading way too much into it. If you are desperate for a hint, check out the Star Gazer cache in Oakland.

"Juanita's Landing" by WRITE SHOP ROBERT, Traditional Cache (2/1)
"Juanita's Landing" by WRITE SHOP ROBERT
"Juanita's Landing"
This APS film can was hidden here after I couldn't get it to work right on Angel Island. Find and read one of the two nearby plaques to understand the name and better appreciate the location.
This cache is not intended to be difficult to find (in fact, if you're slick, you could pull off the retrieval even with someone sitting right next to you). It has a high rating because, as with many of my caches, it's Muggle Maddness around here.
This little landing is a good place to SIT DOWN AND PUT YOUR TROUBLES BEHIND YOU(wink) with a cup of coffee or tea, maybe wait for someone on the ferry, or have a cigarette if you smoke. I hope you enjoy this spot. I've had some good burritos from a little place at the end of this row of shops.
For those of you who like to get an early start, you should have no trouble finding this one and three others nearby, before the ferry picks you up for your trip over to Angel Island, all are within walking distance of the dock (allow about an hour to find all four).
The Reach by jagtrev
The Marina by jagtrev
X does not mark the spot by JohnnyVegas
When I got here there were two guys sitting on the bench, so I went and grabbed a delicious lunch at Sweden House (same views as Sam's, but no crowds). When I got back I was alone and quickly grabbed it at 1429. TNLNSL.
I was down here when the cache first came on line and seemed to go in circles around a few blocks but did visit the cache site then also. I found on the way back to the car after the tour of Angel Island.
TFTC, Don
Glad you replaced this - tks!
This one seems to be back in circ. Thanks WSR for the find.
Sat down quite close to a woman to retrieve the cache and she wasn't too happy about it. She sat there while I was filling in the log and finally got up qand walked away. Must have thought I was a weido or worse. Thanks

GCHNMR
Tub O'Tib by moombatech, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
Tub O'Tib by moombatech
Tub O'Tib
Easy access from upper Lyford. Longer walk from Forman's Old St. Hilary's cache GCD884.
Cache has a wooden knife, British magnet, Ski boot tote, Olive soap, Tasmanian Devil change purse, and a cat pencil. You might have difficulty getting an accurate reading at the site. Lots of trees. Enter the tree area @ 37 53.242 122 27.176. Enjoy the views!
Off the dusty path so fine,
Under a fallen tree.
There lies a plastic box of mine
So get down on your knee.
Started to hike up from Tiburon Uplaands cache and then I read the clue. Went back down and around for the find.
Took a lady bug bead and left a helicopter.
Placed a SuMo Cyclist logo sticker inside the cache lid.
This was my last of the Tiburon / Ring Mountain series of caches.
Came up from Tiburon Uplands, a very pretty trail. Nice views and a beautiful day today. Found from the hint at 1303. Took the dinosaur, left a Z95.7 lanyard recovered from Peace Point Four.
Came from just the right direction. Left card. Thanks.
Took Boy Scout patch, left dinosaur & horse head thingy. Wind told me a storm was coming. Not here yet, so I've gotta look for Richardson Bay 2.
bagged this one after the Gingerbird house nearly fried our brains. We tip toed throught the poison oak and came out with out any problems, I think. I say that here being March 20 when logging this and I have PO over 60% of my body, aarrrrrgh!
In a few weeks the iris's and wildflowers will be nice on top. TFTC. [:D]

DeeDee by Ron Streeter, Unknown Cache (1.5/1.5)
DeeDee by Ron Streeter
DeeDee
A beautiful setting and many nice trails to hike.
The day my friends and I (and the doggies) came here, the main road in was closed with a sign in the middle of the street. It was a bit of a walk to the parking lot, and then from the lot up to the lake, but if the area is new to you, you won't mind at all.
I actually placed this on the way DOWN from further up in the hills where I placed the Lagunitas cache. The little physical cache here is lost (8/1/04), so now you must subtract the smaller number you find from the larger number you find. Email me the answer and I will email you your logging rights.
I hope you enjoy the area and the cache.
It should be noted that MMWD and Ross will be charging $7 to park at the Natalie Coffin Greene lot, just below the dam. We were there just after Christmas and the new parking fee machine was installed, but not yet in use. One can purchase yearly passes good for Phoenix Lake and the Sky Oaks trails.
Great place for a walk. Dog friendly as well is a great bonus !! My wife and I have mountain biked by here a number of times on route to Lake Lagunitus. Very peaceful spot; makes one happy to live in Marin County....
Found with my 5 yo son. Looks as if the grass along the lake has been recently burned (intentionally?). Later we went up to try and find Lagunitas. My boy was tough; he started getting a little scared as the sun was setting and we tried to find an alternate way back. He sensed my uncertainty. He said, "Good thing mommy isn't here, she'd think 'my boys are lost'". Ultimately, we had to track back and use the GPS to get back to the car. He's such a trooper. We slept well last night. -BigdaddyJ and Kershmole.
Now that this has become a virtual, I thought it was time to return and walk the dog along the lake. This is a very nice place, and thanks to DeeDee's friends or family, there is a way to enjoy this spot.
I have looked for this one a couple of times -- both around Dee Dee and its surrounding area. Perhaps it fell off again and is no longer there.

GCHXNB
Bufano Bear by Big Doggie and Lil Pup, Multi-cache (1.5/2)
Bufano Bear by Big Doggie and Lil Pup
Bufano Bear
This is a multi-stage, photo-cache. The coordinates take you to the starting place and first location pictured.
From location one you can see the location that is in photo two. Go to that spot and you can now see the location in photo three. Follow the photo clues until you find the cache location!
We've wanted to include this Bufano Bear in a cache but it just didn't seem workable! This series of locations (all within walking distance of each other) combines that first spot with a lovely setting that may be unknown to many folks.
Mostly paved paths with a few stairs, some gravel and a slope with tanbark in the last stage. Oops, was that a hint? The cache container is an ammo box.
No bushwacking, no poison oak, convenient parking.
Cache contents...
Helicopter
Beagle
Shamrock Guy
Colored Markers
Green Egg with Putty
Orbit Ball.... Ooohhhh
Squeeze Me Hippo
and
The Purple Harley travel bug
Exit stage left...not ON stage but UNDER the stage.
This is a very popular place and so can be done without the photos. Of course, photo nine could have saved me some crawling around. Took a WSR game card. Now I've got two the same. Is that a match? will have to check. Thanks.
I was standing right there in october as a muggle. I could have done this with no-cords and just the last two photos! Now, if I could only find boyoboyd I will be in business! I took A WSR game card and left amex card. A NICE BIG, EMPTY, AMMO BOX, BRING SOMETHING BIG AND GOOD!
(T:1239) Followed photo clues 1-5. I missed 6 and while wandering around/looking I came across the wrong stage. Didn’t take long to move on and shortly come upon the final location. Interesting area. Took Pithy Geocoin. Left a $1 coin of Singapore.
Thank you for the cache, BKip
Really nice place for a cache. I only discovered the gardens last year, myself. Left a TB from Oregon, and now have a Muppet for companionship on our Christmas travels!
I never even entered the coords into the GPS, last night I flipped through the photos quickly, and wanted to give it a try from memory. Of course who doesn't already recognize photo one? This one wasn't very hard, and was a nice break from work. I learned a little something too. That imposing brick wall around this place has always had me thinking it was some sort of "Members Only" club. Thanks for bringing me here. This will be on my list of great new places to have a coffee break (if I can remember to fill my thermos) and a good place to get some nice photos (there's a photography club in here!!). I left a few Collectible, Tradeable WRITE SHOP ROBERT Gamecards, which you can read about in my profile (Good Luck) and took "ALLEGRO" mini artwork. I gotta find out more about these things!! THANKS A MILLION!!!

Marin View Tube - Pilot Knob by seapork, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
Marin View Tube - Pilot Knob by seapork
Marin View Tube - Pilot Knob
Pilot Knob is a small hill adjacent to Lagunitas reservoir on the N side of Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County.
NOTE: You do NOT have to leave the ground to find this cache! (you'll understand once you get there)
Although there is not a spectacular vista from the cache site itself, the summit of Pilot Knob is just another 5 or so minutes up the trail and the views from there are splendid! We passed this location en route to the summit and it is so cool we just had to leave the cache here; newcomers to this site will be amazed, children especially.
The cache is larger than micro, but not very big, so we'll call it "mini". More of a log than anything, but small trinkets will fit in. Please hide it well as I would guess this is a fairly well visited spot.
If parking at the closest trailhead a $5 parking fee will be collected. However the labyrinthine trail system nearby provides those who don't mind a longer hike the option of parking in free areas.
No matter where you come from a short but moderate elevational gain will be encountered, but nothing too strenuous.
Eventually I hope to make this into a multicache that includes the summit and one other location nearby, but until then enjoy this traditional one.
Sorry, Bikes aren't allowed all the way to the cache, dogs are ok (I assume, at least I saw a couple!).
Look for more "View Tubes" in the near future!
This hike has been on my to-do list, and yesterday was a beautiful, autumnal day for it. However, despite extensive searching, I didn't find the cache. I did find three fresh apples left on the ground in an area consistent with the hint, so I'm guessing that a lot of muggles stop and visit this spot, and that the cache may be gone. Still, it was a great hike- thanks! -T
Second cache of the day. We dug around for a long time but never did come up with the cache. It didn't help that we didn't know what we were looking for; we're not sure just what a "view tube" looks like or how big it is. We've been by here before and love the area. We'll look again the next time by.
Bob & Liz
Found by Bric, Markus, Betty, and June. I knew from the clues where it had to be. It took a little looking, but Markus found it at 1550. Found Aerick had been here today also. Cool cache. Left a Mill Valley Centennial pin, TNSL. Went to the summit - not to be missed. Came down the steep way to the lake.
A beautiful location. I had been meaning to come here since it had been identified in a book of Marin hikes as being the "Grandfather" of all others. It is definitely worth going up the trail a bit to the top of Pilot Knob. And one can continue on the main trail to loop back around the lake for a 2.2 mile walk.
[This spot is a family favorite which we like to share with visitors.] Everyone is suitably awed by the "Giant". It's only been about 2 years since it lost several huge branches. We've had birthday parties and taken a couple girl scout outings there too. Many a "root tag" has been played by our family on the lovely root system.

GCGCYF
Tiburon Uplands by LooneyTunes, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
Tiburon Uplands by LooneyTunes
Tiburon Uplands
Tiburon Uplands Nature Preserve is a gem of a little park out towards the tip of the Tiburon peninsula.
Hike the 0.7 mile loop through bay, toyon, madrone, coast live oak, island scrub oak and a little bit of poison oak. Watch for deer, jack rabbits and beautiful views. Enjoy!
I have biked past this trail head many times but never ventured up the steps. I enjoyed the walk thoroughly. This was the next to last in my caching series in the Tiburon and Ring Mountain uplands. The cache was not very well concaled so I hunted the area for more camo cover. It is now well covered but should be obvious to a geocacher.
Took a lady bug bead and left a rubber duckie, also placed a SuMo sticker inside the lid..
I haven't been up here in at least ten years. Still pretty, though the broom is starting to creep in. Nice view from the bench. The pilings straight out in the bay are Southampton Shoals, the remains of a lighthouse, long since moved to an island in the delta. Now we use the pilings for a mark when racing. Wandered around in the poison oak quite a while looking for the cache, then found it right out in the open. Some sicko found it and filled a page with obscenities for some reason. TNLNSL at 1230.
We had been to Sam's for a sunny afternoon lunch on the deck and were returning to the East Bay when we went past the trailhead with the same name as this site. We ditched the car and trotted up the winding trail til we found the approximate location. It took a little searching before we found the hidden treasure, TNLNSL. Thanks for showing us a pretty spot we never would have found otherwise!
We were driving along and I looked at my GPSr and said by golly there's a cache just 500 ft away. Well it was a bit more of a hike and climb than expected but the views and wild flowers were spectacular. Coords had us walk right past the cache and be searching 30 ft beyond it. Looked back and there it was. Just in time to see moragadan slip and fall on his butt. Took T.B. left a $ thanks for the hike, bobthecat,Reno
Cool find near where I used to bike past a lot, hiked the loop once before. Took The Paw TB & tsunami magnet, left Pinchot Geocoin, dinosaur & soldier.

The Reach by jagtrev and LooneyTunes, Traditional Cache (3/2)
The Reach by jagtrev and LooneyTunes
The Reach
This cache is well-disguised and well-hidden. Searching for it may include traversing large rocks that are sometimes wet and slippery, and therefore this cache is not recommended for small children. As for parking, there are plenty of spaces all along Tiburon Blvd., but a spot can be hard to find on weekends.
Due to the severe lack of geocaches on the Tiburon peninsula, jagtrev placed two along the bay front: this well-hidden, standard-sized cache; and another easier, more accessible micro further north, The Marina. Both of these caches are located near favorite summer hangout spots on the peninsula.
You might want to reserve some time to enjoy the area. On weekends, it is a very popular (and busy) area, so be either very careful or do not hunt on these days at all. However, the cache is hidden well, and not likely to be stolen.
This drainage jetty seems to "reach" out into the water, hence our nickname for it. When the tide isn't to high, it's fun to sit out on the concrete block at the end of the jetty and watch the sailboats. The Reach (the cache) is fairly watertight when closed correctly. It will be necessary to move a few rocks in order to access the cache contents, which include a handful of small toy boats and some San Francisco souvenir keychains. Trade items as you'd like: while this cache started with a "San Francisco Bay" theme, it doesn't need to continue with it. Always trade up, or trade even, though.
Kirk and I were at Tiburon's Friday Night on Main and decided to look for this hide and Johnny Vegas'. Unfortunately, this cache had apparently been plundered by muggles. It was sitting out in plain view. Contents intact but no log. Also, a Jolly Rancher someone had left had melted and gummed up most of the contents. So we grabbed it, took it home, cleaned it out, and put in a new log. We are replacing it where we assume that it had to be hidden, based on the clue. TN - Left Dr. Bob's tooth fly.
A bit challenging but not too bad. Clue and description helped. TFTC
Third find this AM before the boat left to AI. TFTC We didn't have to reach too far.
No problem except for the rain and wind. Thanks
Thought this would take a long time but it took about 3 minutes. Great job on the cache.

Under The Redwoods by Hungry Joe and The Cache Man, Traditional Cache (3/2.5)
Under The Redwoods by Hungry Joe and The Cache Man
Under The Redwoods
Through some bushes, and over some rocks and stumps to my grandmother's house we go. Watch out for the mosquitos, there are plenty! There is plenty of poison oak as well, however it is easy to avoid. But if you end up running into some make sure you have some Tec-Nu to bust out.
Parking is available on a nearby parking lot at the end of the road or on the street prior to Glenwood Ave. You can risk parking at the LCC, but unless you are a member, don't linger. The trails in this area are also great for mountain unicycling. We tried it out and there are some good challenges.
Please replace the cache exactly as you found it. Thanks!
It is an ammo container. The original contents includes:
Blue pen
Logbook
Tweety Bird
Football
Eyeball
Yellow Tractor
Unicycle.com Bumper sticker
Alternate coordinates posted by finders of the cache:
Have Fun!!
-Kash Kommandos
Actually found this one about a month ago. Been so busy I'm having trouble finding the time to log visits. Mrs. Climmy found this one after an exhaustive search. The tree canopy might make good fixes troublesome. Mrs Climmy just decided to walk around and look in some suspect locations. Took Small paratrouper. Left something !!! I think it might have been some band aids or hand sanitizer (woops). Signed log. TFTC
Coords were jumping all over the place so just had to look for the most obvious. Left card. Thanks.
Searched and searched to no avail...must be well hidden. Found a walking stick, a tarp and an old bandana, but no ammo container. Bummer, but we continued on the path up to Phoenix Lake and enjoyed our day. Thanks for getting us out there, even if we were unsuccessful. We'll try again sometime. -Gearmom
this was the easiest find of the day, gps wasn't doing much, but somehow I walked right up to it, I grabbed the banana and a WSR card, then left an "R" for redwoods and a film can.
Last of 3 during a hike with LedHed, Kluntze, and McBob. My GPSr arrow kept pointing to different places; the 4 of us searched the hillside for about 15 minutes until Kluntze finally spotted the cache.
Took purple creature; left Ron's banana (a hitchhiker). McBob felt that the cache was too empty, so he contributed several things, including a tiddlywink hopping frog object, a CD, and a monster finger puppet. Thanks.
Pappa Mundo

The Enchanted Dragon and Other Adventures by Erickson, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
The Enchanted Dragon and Other Adventures by Erickson
The Enchanted Dragon and Other Adventures
A dragon may be trying to find this treasure.
My daughter loved the Enchanted Forest series by Patricia Wrede -- the dragons, witches, a very smart princess, and other magical beings thrwarted the evil designs of wizards.
Other dragons have different attitudes. Smaug guarded his treasure in the Hobbit, The dragons that Ged mastered in the Earth Sea books flew on the edge of the world. And Jeremy Thacher helped dragons escape to a different world. But if the dragons truly disappear from the earth, we will be that much poorer. In any event, this dragon is safely behind a fence, but it might know where the cache is hidden.
The cache is a small micro, with no room for trade items. It is in a park that is open during the day, near a playground with trails to explore. To find it, you may need to use the dragon's power of intuition. It may not be in the place you think, or hidden in the manner that you think. Yet, it is visible from the right place.
When you log your visit on this site, feel free to tell us about your favorite dragon story.
humpty dumpty felt something tickle and fell over backwards, grabbing the wall just in time.
Out for a few caches with Fisherwoman and WorkerofWood. Seems like no one has been here for a month. Thanks for the cache.
#1321
9:50 AM
This side of the park wsa empty. We took a little while looking in the wrong places before ewading the hint. While walking back to the car, we noticed someone watching us from a window across the street.
Glad to see this back in action. Grabbed this cache on our way to the event today. TNLN
Back in place, with a couple of WSR cards to sweeten it a bit.
We went for this one today and couldn't find it. We didn't know it got disabled today. We will be back.

Hold Your Breath by kablooey, Traditional Cache (2/1)
Hold Your Breath by kablooey
Hold Your Breath
World Record site
From the Guinness Book of World Records.
The world record for voluntarily staying under water is 13 min 42.5 sec, by Robert Foster, then aged 32, an electronics technician of Richmond, CA, who stayed under 10 ft. of water in the swimming pool of the Bermuda Palms Motel at San Rafael, CA on Mar. 15, 1959. He hyperventilated with oxygen for 30 min. before his descent. Underwater record-breaking of this kind is an extremely dangerous activity. This record was found in the 1991 edition on page 38.
I don't think the swimming pool exists anymore. Nor does the name Bermuda Palms, for that matter. However, I think this is the building, which also once held a Grateful Dead concert.
The old cache was a 35mm film canister that was originally called Pull Over and archived by georgeandmary. George said that I could pull it and rehide it. It initially contained a couple of foreign coins and smashed pennies. It was rather visible and finally disappeared. The new cache is smaller and about eight and a half feet away from the old site.
The new cache doesn't currently have any trading items (there's probably only room for maybe a coin). Locating the cache shouldn't be too hard for the experienced cacher. A newbie can use the hints to lower the difficulty rating.
[Hint 1: Nggnpurq ol zntarg.]
[Hint 2: Znlor n sbbg bss gur tebhaq.]
This was #20 for the night and my final cache before crossing the bridge and heading home. I had tried this one a LONG time ago, with no success. At 0330 this morning, I walked right up to it. No visible evidence of that record-setting pool, and what an interesting venue for a Dead show... Thanks, kablooey!
We knew where this had to be and it was. Got to be the first to sign the new log. Janis and Kirk
10:48. I replaced the logbook. Try to write small! [:)]
too cool log book was to full to sign but tried thanks and yes ist very wheelchair friendly
We drive past this area all the time and kinda guessed from the freeway where it was going to be hidden. The log book is full.

Music Camp by Erickson, Traditional Cache (2/3)
Music Camp by Erickson
Music Camp
Welcome to the camp, hidden in the forest on the slopes of Mount Tamalpais.
Ben Schmidt was one of the Tamalpais veterans. He was as passionate about music as he was about hiking. In the late 1950's he placed a music stand in a hidden area and invited his friends to join him there. For many years, his "Music Camp" was one of the mountain's legendary locations, with only a few hikers knowing its location. The trail to it is now marked, but it remains a special place, with music stands, wind chimes, sand dollars, crystals, small benches, and other gifts or messages brought by visitors.
Many hikers come from the Rock Spring trailhead, and take Benstein or Simmons Trails. The Music Stand Trail is off of Laurel Dell Fire Road, across the road from the short connecter to Barth's Retreat. More information about this route is in the Bay Area Hiker.
One can also start near the Mountain Theater parking on Ridgecrest and take the Lagunitas-Rock Spring Fire Road to the Benstein trail (it joins and then separates from the fire road). As always, Tamalpais Trails by Barry Spitz or the "Rambler's Guide" maps are the definitive sources to the trails of this area.
We took the Laurel Dell road from its trailhead (around 37° 55,156N, 122° 37.724W) on Ridgecrest Blvd. Using this route, it is about a two mile hike to the cache. The trail descended to a connector that crosses the bridge to Cataract Trail. When the waters are flowing, you will want to use this bridge, since the stream crosses the fire road further up and may be difficult to ford. Just upstream to the right of the bridge is part of a Corsair engine from a 1945 plane collision (the pilots parachuted to safety). Further up Cataract Trail is the Bridge to the Other Side cache.
We continued downstream on Cataract Trail and rejoined Laurel Dell Road near a picnic area in a meadow. We climbed through a forest and crossed chaparral until we reached the signed marker for Music Stand Trail. To the right, another sign points the way to Barth's Retreat.
Music Stand (Ben Schmidt) Trail follows the West Fork of Swede George Creek. The trail becomes clearer as the path descends and crosses the creek at various locations. Around a quarter-mile from the start, there is a path that veers left away from the creek, a short distance to the Camp. It is marked by a double-trunked Douglas Fir. When we placed this cache, the fir stood between two parallel paths, the result of a fallen tree.
Laurel Dell continues to Portrero Meadow and offers some wonderful views ahead. We returned through the Barth's Retreat picnic site. Mickey 0'Brien Trail took us back down, following a creek through forest, rocks, and ferns. There is a serpentine meadow where the two largest Sargent Cypress trees once stood, and now are fallen beside the trail. One giant cypress remains in the area. A quarter-mile walk up the meadow, on a trail following another creek, are more remains of the Corsair collision (around 37° 55.147N 122° 37.334W.). The O'Brien Trail continues back to Cataract Trail -- it was an easy walk upstream and back across the bridge.
The cache is a small plastic container that is hidden from plain view behind the rocks that border the Camp. It is placed directly against one of the rocks, a few feet above the base of a small path. Although visible from the right angle, you may have to rely more on intuition than your GPS readings in the forested area. The hint provides further directions, if that should prove necessary. Please take care to make sure that the cache remains hidden.
What you find at the camp might vary with each visit and you may want to bring something for it as well as the cache. Remember, it is a music camp so feel free to make your own music or to listen to what is around you -- when we were there, there were the sounds of the Swede George Creek and a slight breeze.
wow, as I walked into the clearing, the wind picked up and the wind chimes greeted me... so many of them I could not tell where the sounds were coming from, magical. thanks so much! I left ten bucks in there!
(T:1340) Been meaning to get to this cache for some time. The area is extremely scenic but I didn’t care for the masses of noisy humanity. The actual cache site was quite serene and I able to enjoy my surroundings. Left a brass & silver coin of Bahrain. I hung a 14 bar wind chime in a nearby tree. (39 F / 31 JV/ 17D, 21E)
Thank you for the cache, BKip
We came here after looking at the wild orchids along the Benstein trail, to listen to the music of Easter morning.
This is truly a magical spot, and the nearby creek was making some fantastic February music. I made a small loop from Rock Springs, heading over on the Benstein trail and back on the Neil Simmons trail. Make sure you bring a good Mt. Tam trail map, because many intersections are marked by the final destinations of the trails, rather than their names (thanks, water district!), and many smaller intersections are not marked at all. Also, note to self: even at 8:30am in February, it would be a good idea to bring water as well as coffee on a four mile hike. Thanks1 -T
Came over from Cataract and Bridge to the Other Side, so a fairly long walk. Found the camp with no problem at 1524, even played some music in tribute to Ben Schmidt. Lovely spot. Dropped my I'm a Fool button from Bridge, took the Turtle TB. Consulted the map, which showed that the Music Camp Trail went down to the Helen Markt and from there back to Cataract, so we started down the hill. Must have missed Helen, because we got into a very steep canyon, the trail disappeared, and then we were stopped by an impenetrable thicket blocking the whole canyon. A long hard climb back up, where we stumbled upon Helen and eventually got back to Cataract, just as it was getting dark. The Cataract Trail is not the easiest trail in the dark. Still, any hike you can walk away from is a good one, as they say. Thanks for the great cache.

X does not mark the spot by JohnnyVegas, Unknown Cache (3/1)
X does not mark the spot by JohnnyVegas
X does not mark the spot
This is an easy puzzle. But the cache will be hard to find.
It is 1/4 the size of a 35MM film canister.
The coordinates above will bring you to the Tiburon Rail Road and Ferry museum. The museum is only open Wed and Sun 1-4 April through October. In order to find the cache locate the bike racks, then count the number of places there are to lock a bike-remember this number. Next find the Black X. It is very close to the bike racks.Next face the X and turn 90 degrees to your right, you should be on the sidewalk. Now while walking toward the bay you should count one line in the sidewalk for each place to lock a bike. When you arrive at the proper line the caches will be within 2 feet, no bushwacking, stay on the sidewalk. Cache contians a very small log sheet only.
A quick stop after a day on Angel Island. There had been a lot of trimming in the area, making the cache easy to spot, but it was still there.
Cute hide. We had fun listening to our daughter play steel pans with her class on Main Street tonight and took the opportunity to look for this cache.
Got this just as the ferry was filling - glad we know Johnny!
Fourth cache prior to hopping on the boat to AI. TFTC
Counted the bent rack as well but so what one more or less.
Beautiful day on a monday with few muggles.
Cache too small to insert a SuMo sticker, should have left one on the bike rack.

Cache to Eagle #6 by mousewiz, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
Cache to Eagle #6 by mousewiz
Cache to Eagle #6
This is the sixth in a new series called “cache to Eagle” which highlight Eagle Service Projects by the Boy Scouts of Marin Council. This is an easy hide, good for beginners.
Earn the Cache to Eagle patch! See www.geoscouting-info.com to learn how.
The Photo highlights the Eagle Project site and may or may not include the location of the actual cache, although it will be nearby.
This project benefited Wild Care and the wild birds of Marin County. A Boy Scout from Troop 27 constructed 15 bird boxes that were specifically designed for Barn Owls as requested by Wild Care. These boxes were placed in strategic locations in the county to encourage Owls to adopt territories where they will provide a natural control for rodent populations.
Scouting provides a tremendous number of service hours to the community. If you took the total hours of community service conducted by the Marin Council in one year and assigned that to a single individual working 40 hours a week…how long would it take them to accomplish the same amount of service? Answer: 18.95 years!
This is a great facility and organization. I am glad the Scouts can help out such great service organization in our community.
Got this one on the way out after dropping off a bird at Wildcare.
Seriously - I really AM headed home. Okay, just a couple more. This one took a minute or two, but I came up with it pretty quickly. No stealth required at 0300. Turns out this is find #1900 - WooHOO! Thanks!
Took a tour of the Wild Care place then looked for the cache. 12 1/2 hours earlier we would have seen SnoWake.
TFTC, Don & Donna
[This entry was edited by forman on Monday, June 13, 2005 at 6:22:52 AM.]
Out for a few caches with Fisherwoman and WorkerofWood. From reading the postings, I guess this was a popular cache after I found it this morning. Thanks for the cache.

Lagunitas by Ron Streeter, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
Lagunitas by Ron Streeter
Lagunitas
Lost in the wilderness!
My friends and I started out for Lagunitas Lake from Phoenix lake and saw a nice sign pointing us right to it, but a person on the trail recommended going a different way.
Later we ran into yet another person who said...nope, no way, you should have turned at the sign.
We worked our way back (not on the same trail) and that is when I found one of the few clear views of the sky and decided to place this cache.
The container is about 3/4" x 4" and shouldn't be too hard to find. The trails to it and from it are quite beautiful, and after a heavy rain the streams were running full.
See also the DeeDee cache at nearby Phoenix Lake.
Didn't find this one today...But certainly not feeling unlucky. What a great area for hiking.
Zeroed out and searched at given coordinates. Not a lot of places to hide a cache, Expanded search to 30 ft radius except where it was too steep to climb. -BigdaddyJ and Kershmole
[:)] We also made this way too hard and that was the coment that made the difference in finding it, that and bringing three kids to help search. Beautiful spot.
I took Cricket here for a walk this morning, but it was raining much too hard. We took advantage of the break in the rain to come back and find this cache. I was not in the mood for a particularly long or steep walk, but this was about right. The next person coming here might bring a new baggie -- the one protecting the cache is broken apart.
Tough one for me. I figured it was on the Fish Gulch Fire Road. Then when I realized it wasn't, I tried to cross the extremely steep ravine. I made it, but Basil, my poor little short-legged corgi, couldn't manage the stream crossing and we had to go back up to the road and go to the top of the hill before we could cross over. Finally found it. Basil is whupped and says he won't go geocaching with me any more.

Bridge to the Other Side by BuckyDef and Woof!, Traditional Cache (2/3)
Bridge to the Other Side by BuckyDef and Woof!
Bridge to the Other Side
Enjoy a walk on a western trail in Mt. Tamalpais State Park. Bring the kiddies, leashed doggies, but not the bikes.
Woof! and I were enjoying a nice long day of hiking, stringing trails together to make short half-day hikes into something a full day-hiker could be proud of. Actually, we wanted to go backpacking overnight, but that is a whole different story...
We had hiked along a more popular trail to get another cache and were surprised at how loud and noisy others were on the trail. I'm glad they were having fun, but we didn't really feel very close to nature. It was a relief to loop around to this trail, with less traffic and lots of good hiding places, so we placed our cache here (subtitle: Leave No Trace).
When we hid this small, black-duct-taped, round cache during the summer months, it was very dry which made it relatively easy for us to place it, needing only a little daring and some sturdy shoes. You will also need to find your inner daredevil and sturdy shoes to retrieve it. You have two free parking areas to choose from, both less than a mile to the cache site, but only one trail leads to the cache. Stay on the trail until you are sure you need to "cross over".
What a fun one this was. Loved the clever ways the clues were hidden. Took the wimp way to the cache location.
TN, left 3 WSR gamecards and Flea TB from a Seattle cache.
Placed a SuMo Cyclist logo sticker inside the cache.
Actually, more than one trail does lead to this cache. However, it inolved a lot of extra hiking, climbing boonie crashing etc! Finally and thankfully found it!
We took the very very long way and felt so silly when we found the right way on the way out! Beautiful Spot!!! Thanks
Thank you for bringing us to this beautiful spot! We don't know the trails in the area so we went the long way in and the short way out. It was such a nice day and we got some great pictures.
Thanks for the cache!
4 Mountain Pirates
rain stopped just a few hours earlier so this was a real slippery treat! I grabbed the CA geo coin and left a "whale" puzzle piece. glad I didn't bring the baby today. I made this a four mile hike/loop parking near the mtn. theatre and including Bernstein, mickey o'brien, and the cataract trail. Not a sole in sight the whole morning... but that's what you get when you combine the rain, winter, weekday... and a temp of about 45 degrees!
Gronk The Flea

GCMYQA
Steep Ravine Stroll by BKip, Multi-cache (2/2)
Steep Ravine Stroll by BKip
Steep Ravine Stroll
Steep Ravine Stroll is a two part multi that is along a short trail segment that passes scenic moss covered trees, monolith rocks, a live redwood bridge, and a stream with cataract waterfalls.
Part One is a micro with the coordinates to the second and last part which is a custom camouflaged mint tin. Coordinates from only 3 satellites at final location due to tree cover. Elevation 638 feet. Parking is available very close to the trailhead.
Continuing on this trail will take you to the scenic vistas of the Bivouac on Tam’s Mountainside.
Please do not take the paper with the coordinates from Part One. Please return the cache back to the exact location and the way it was found.
Bay Area Hiker - Use these directions for driving and parking.
Found the first one easily, but had some trouble with reception at the second. Crossed the redwood bridge and fell all over the opposite slope, until I noticed that the zero point had wandered back across the creek while I was otherwise engaged. Finally found it. Clever hide as usual, BKip. TNLNSL at 1420.
Excellent hide, very nicely done.
TNLNSL
I parked higher up, and strolled right past stage two down to one, and then back up. I was getting a decent signal, and that should have told me I was looking in the wrong place, started back to the car with no luck, then there it was! so many places to hide on this trail, lots of water and fallen trees from last nights rain, thanks Bkip, you rock!
Bkip -- thanks for this one. This is a great area with a lovely trail through an almost mystical ravine. Loved it!
Took a flashlight and left a small alien!
We half-expected to see a wood elf walking down the path. An amazing location, particularly between the rains.

Dirty Rock by Jeremy & Suzanne Faust, Traditional Cache (2/1)
Dirty Rock by Jeremy & Suzanne Faust
Dirty Rock
Easy hike and find. But off the beaten path enough to make for a cool side trip during a touristy vacation to San Fran.
We were on vacation in the San Fran area and thought it would be nice to hide a cache to help remember our trip. We were staying at Marin Headlands and decided this would be a perfect area to hide it. We didn't have much time and it was pretty cold by the coast so we made it easy (1/2 hour round trip) but it will bring you to a pretty secluded beach where we watched Sid the sea otter playing in the waves for about 15 minutes. Hope you enjoy the beach and the cache. I will count on those who visit to help maintain the cache since I will not be able to get back to it very soon.
After getting to the beach you will need to get up to another trail via a short "cliff". Don't worry, an eight year old could climb it without a problem. Then look for the makeshift stake that marks the spot. I hammered a piece of driftwood into the ground about 2 feet away from the cache. The cache is actually under the bush to the left. If someone could bring along a hammer and maybe a proper stake to make this clue a bit more permanent I would greatly appreciate it.
Found this cache during a school trip to the headlands. Intoduced 19 5th graders to Geo Caching. They all volunteered to go during the evening after a long day of hiking. They were excited and all signed the log. Hopefully we will have some new geo cachers out of this group.
Left Willy the Whale TB in this cache. Appropriate site for him. Please FREE WILLY quickly and move him along. He is in a race with other animals and is way off the pace of the others. See Willy the whale link for race details. Willy needs to move quickly before the park service removes this cache.
In my opinion this is a great location but a poor choice for a geo cache. The small cliff is mildy hazardous to climb, and you have to walk across the vegetation a short distance to retrieve the cache.
love this beach, been here many times. i had to use the clue, I got close to the coordinates, but there was SO much poison ivy and it just loves me for some reason, so i was kind of wary about digging around. the clue was dead on, but i still had to trudge through the poison ivy to get it, i'm just hoping my ivy block lotion worked. Perfect day for a beach trip, left sig item and here's a couple pics. thanks!
I found this one, my second try, the first time I really went the wrong way. The small cliff is very muddy now and takes a little work, I left my walking sticks in my truck, If I had them it would have been a lot easier.
I took a Brass card and left a large Johnny Vegas and Julie button
Thanks for the cache
Phot to follow
I think I'd give the terrain on this one at least a 2 or 3 - perhaps it was just muddier when I was there, but the climb up and down was not easy, due to all the hillside that slid away under my feet. Can't be good for the terrain to have us cachers ambling all over it!
I have not been on my mtn bike in over 4 years, so I decided to get it tuned up and went for this cache from the tenessee valley parking lot! that will add a few extra stars to the rating. I am sure out of shape. took WSR vintage, unlaminated card and left a green sword. Thanks!
Willy The Whale

Guns over the Gate by TeamAlamo, Traditional Cache (2/1)
Guns over the Gate by TeamAlamo
Guns over the Gate
This is a micro-cache in the Marin Headlands. Plan on spending the day with the magnificent views of the bay, the gate, the city and the wide blue Pacific. While you are here, there just happens to be several caches along this stretch of road.
On my way back to the car after not finding a plundered cache in the woods, I decided to place this log only cache right near (vertical? horizontal?) the road. Remember to bring your own pen.
I stopped by from memory last night, didn't find the cache. I am going out today with my GPS to make sure, but I am pretty sure it is not there.
Tried this one last year but somehow missed it, this time found it quickly! Hurray! An amazingly clear day. SL.
Great Hide!....After a not so good day of many hours in the hills, This was a perfect find! I know the area well. Just a mention, there is a gate that closes sometime after sunset that prevents you from driving up. I made there in time to see a HUGE cruise ship leave SF and catch a beautiful sunset. Thank You!
Thanks for the hide.Came out just for the cache and was glad I did.What a neat place.
K-TEAM Winfield Missou
I'm up here a lot, totally love it, not enough caches as far as I'm concerned. Took a few minutes to find it, had to make myself think logically...which is a stretch...then figured it out. of course the fact that it had just started to pour didn't help much either.

Firestone by Scott Hinds, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
Firestone by Scott Hinds
Firestone
In the San Francisco Bay Area
Today I placed the first stash in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have
named it "Firestone" for reasons that will become evident to anyone
that finds the site. Look in the trunk for the goods. Difficulty is 1
to 2, as is terrain. Scenery is a 10 (if that coastal fog has burned
off). Enjoy!
Update 8/1/2001 - If the shortest route to the cache is taken, the path is quite steep and can be difficult for children to negotiate. The park rangers have also requested that geocachers begin their search from a parking area located at N37 55.135 W122 37.728. A trailhead is directly across from the parking area, and the traipse to the cache from there is easy and relaxing. Thanks.
This is one twisted cache - or at least the road into is it twisted! The views were great, but I had to watch my driving so much I really couldn't afford to gawk. We first looked at the short way in, but decided to try the recommended trail. There were a couple of people getting their hang gliders ready for launching. The fog that's been on and off all day was still trying to make up it's mind. Some of the grass that's overhanging the trail was quite wet so my Teva's got pretty wet and picked up some of the sand/dirt along the way. But being on an easy trail, that didn't bother too much. The steep hillside, at times, did bother - my acrophobia started to kick in once or twice. As we approached the site, we could see the hang-gliders ready to launch, so we paused to get a picture, and waited, and waited, and... finally I said Nuts! and went on to the cache. Found the cache, signed the log, made our trades and started back and the hang-gliders were still in the same postion. Then we saw the fog rolling in, by the time we were halfway to the car it was socked in all around us.
This was the eighth oldie (first 100 caches placed) we found on this trip, so I dropped a WA State geocoin and a bit set; took a coin & a frog (why does it seem that all the oldies have frogs in them?). I also dropped a 1957 Chevy Bel Air TB who's goal was reached (Pacific Ocean) earlier today. Thanks for the hunt.
10:10 am - Nice walk with LOTS of hikers on the trail this morning. No one around when we got to the cache site though. Wonderful weather and views. Thanks for this old timer! # 2276
Today was the BADGES Picnic in Novato, so I figured it was as good a time as any to make the trip out to this cache (it's on the way right? well, sort of...)
It was a beautiful morning for a walk. We parked in the suggested spot and took the trail in to the cache. The views and wildflowers were great! Took a lot of pictures and just enjoyed the whole thing tremendously.
The cache location was pretty much as I had pictured it too, what an interesting landmark.
T:nothing, L:unregistered USA geocoin
This will be added to my favorites list! TFTC
We went the wrong way at first but found it. I hope this was empty when it landed here!! Great cache!
We also took the steep route. A challenge and good sweat is always beneficial! Thanks for the cache.
1957 Chevy Bel Air

Bivouac on Tam's Mountainside by Seapork, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Bivouac on Tam's Mountainside by Seapork
Bivouac on Tam's Mountainside
SW Flank of Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County overlooking Stinson Beach and Steep Ravine.
Bivouac on a Mountainside
I see before me now a travelling army halting,
Below a fertile valley spread, with barns and the orchards of summer,
Behind, the terraced sides of a mountain, abrupt, in places rising high,
Broken, with rocks, with clinging cedars, with tall shapes dingily seen,
The numerous camp-fires scattered near and far, some away up on the mountain,
The shadowy forms of men and horses, looming, large-sized, flickering,
And over all the sky—the sky! far, far out of reach, studded, breaking out, the eternal stars.
by Walt Whitman
I've been wanting to stash one here for a while. This is a cool place with great views, rarely anyone else around (hopefully this doesn't change that too much), and a bit of history to boot. I imagine it may one day have somewhat resembled the scene Whitman saw long ago.
Look to the left and you can see the NW part of the SF penninsula, to the right is Stinson Beach and Point Reyes beyond, and Mt. Tam is behind to the right.
A short hike (less than one mile) on a relatively flat old road will lead you to this locale from one parking area. You can also make it more challenging or just a longer hike by coming in on the Dipsea trail from either direction as that passes very close to this spot.
The cache is in a small (more mini than micro) bright yellow Otter Box. Inside you'll find logging paper, a pencil (kinda) and a few trinkets. Not much will fit in here but give it a shot. This cache is definitely more about the location. There are some small, localized areas of poison oak in the area but you don't need to get near any where the cache is.
Have a great hike and good luc
1. park on panoramic hwy for the easiest approach.
2. look on ground under conifer
luck I had a replacement log with me, the old one looked like a dirty sponge. this took a minute or two, I was looking for something bigger. thanks! email me if you want the old log book and give me your address.
Quick find but the stuff in the cache is so wet and swollen that the cache was all but impossible to open. Too wet to sign but I muscled it closed and put it back.
Beautiful view. Interesting Location. I thought Otter Boxes were supposed to keep things dry. But I also wonder about how many poker games were played here while people waited . . .
This was a great little walk on a stunning spring Sunday. There were tons of people on the Dipsea trail, but no one else out this way. This was a great spot for a mini-picnic. The log is now completely soaked (I don't think the container closes completely anymore). I had an extra logbook with me, but it was too big. Perhaps the next person could bring a micro log and a ziploc bag. Thanks for the cache and the poetry! -T
(T: 1255) Beautiful day for an easy hike to a great location! This was #300 for me. Coordinates were right on but the cache is near, but it is not under any part of the conifer as listed. I was able to sign the log even though it was quite wet.

Marin Headlands Two by SpiderTracks, FrogFace & SpiderCubs, Virtual Cache (1/2.5)
Marin Headlands Two by SpiderTracks, FrogFace & SpiderCubs
Geocache|Virtual Cache
Marin Headlands Two
Like Marin Headlands One this is a terrific view... but even better.
You will drive most of the way but will get to take a short hike up a steep path. Look for the path to the south side of the hill top. Once on top, you must find a 8" steel pipe extending 6" out of the ground. The end has been sealed with concrete. In it, one word and a date are inscribed.
To log the cache, email me the word and year in the concrete.
I've always wanted to visit these hills on the north side of the Golden Gate. I've lived in the Bay Area a couple of times and have visited a number more, but had never found the time, or way to get here. When we did on this trip from our home in Utah, we were so taken with the views from this spot that I felt very compelled to share it with other geocachers.
We camped for two nights to the west and below this spot. One morning we came up here to watch the sunrise over the top of a layer of clouds that covered the lower portions of the bridge and the city beyond. It was a glorious site.
The next morning we watched the sun come up under a higher layer of clouds and behind the bridge and the towers of downtown San Francisco.
We also enjoyed a sunset from here on one of our evenings. The red for the sun painted the city and bridge so beautifully amongst patches of incoming fog.
Enjoy.
Park near the very top of the hill. Its where two-way traffic ends and there is room to turn around and go back the way you came.
Good spot for the first cup of coffee of the day.
Another fabulous view on a perfect weather day. Thanks.
Wonderful Spot. I spend a lot of time in this area and have never been to this exact spot. it is by far the most Incredible view in the area! Thank you for showing me but one more of the gems in this area.
Thanks for bring me here,neat.
K-TEAM Winfield Missouri
This is one of my 2 favorite places in the headlands, glad to have the excuse to come back...and funnily enough, I knew exactly what I was looking for before I got there. would have been better if it wasn't raining though, but at least I missed the monsoon when it set in.

Education by forman, Traditional Cache (3/1)
Education by forman
Education
There is convenient parking at this location, if you are lucky. The cache is well hidden and might take some time to find. No digging, bushwacking or tearing the place up. Also, it is not hung or stached in the bushes so try to be careful around them.
As you are going to the cache, think about some of the old rock & roll music and the lyrics. You might get an Education.
Please put the cache back where you find it.
Missed it six months ago, but got it this time.
Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Hynr. TFTC
Fun cache. Just the way we like them. Found it with Hynr and Teachermom.
Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Teachermom. All in all, I'd say it's not just another urban cache. Nice cammo job.
At long last! The trick is to be here at 0245, I think. This time, I parked CLOSE and had the cache in hand in under a minute. VERY nice, Don - Thanks!

Leaping Tigger by the_slackers, Traditional Cache (2/3)
Leaping Tigger by the_slackers
Leaping Tigger
Can hike to cache either from uphill or downhill sides but terrain is steep and trail has stairs. Cache is on a well marked trail.
Cache is a 4X8 tupperware with a blue lid. When hidden cache contained:
A fish fortune teller
Plastic snakes
Toy car
Kaleidescope
Tornado tube
Don't read too much into the name of the cache. My son picked the name and he's a big Calvin and Hobbs fan. (Remember Hobbs leaping on Calvin as he returns home from school.)
My GPS indicated an estimated accuracy of 28' when I took the coordinates. The cache is not far off the main trail on a prominent feature. Please be careful of poison oak.
Check the top of what locals call Table Rock.
just after I checked the hint a couple walked up and the girl said, this is XXXXX XXXX, so I knew I was in the right place and came up with the find, my 700th!
thanks!
(T: 1254) I took the Matt Davis trail for a fantastic hike to the cache. There were many, many folks on the Table top today but they were all looking outwards making for an easy grab. I was going to leave a travelbug but the cache was so easy to spot I was afraid of the bug disappearing (glad of my decision-after logging in, I now see that 2 bugs have gone missing from here). Left a 20 cent coin of Singapore. Name on the container was “Jumping Jack-Baby Tiger”. Thank you for the cache.
I am posting log on 4/18 found it on 4/16. How did woof and becky find it 4 days from now, next saturday?
This was a great hike up. I would like to return and go all the way to Pantol. Coming upon the rock from below was like discovering some kind of Mayan ruin. All it needed was a few more vines, snakes and a skul.
Took 2 horse stickers, left 3 WSR gamecards.
Placed a SuMo Cyclist logo sticker inside the cache.
Awesome views and a nice hike. The fog had pretty much burned off by the time we got here, revealing the splendid ocean and beach views to us. Taking Jeep TB, leaving Jeep TB for Bucky to pick up. Thanks!
This was a busy little area today, but Woof! and I managed to wait out a couple of groups of hikers to grab this well-hidden cache! Fun walk down from the Rock Spring picnic area, and we certainly got our exercise going back. I traded a toy for a small carabiner, and Woof! and I are still working out the YJTB ownership. Great views as the fog burned off just before noon! Thanks!
Edit: didn't see Sundancer or FOG TBs in cache.
[This entry was edited by BuckyDef on Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 11:49:08 PM.]
foG tours the world
Sundancer

Joe's by forman, Traditional Cache (2.5/1)
Joe's by forman
Joe's
A 35 mm film container. This is gonna be kinda tricky to get with ton's of people around.
Might want to check out Cold Stone ice cream while you are there, then sit down and relax.
Bring a pencil to sign in.
about 10-15 feet from the wall toward the street
Decided to have lunch while waiting for the mugglers to thin out. Had to wait for one lady to finally leave and was able to grab it.
Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Hynr. TFTC
A tough grab. Thanks for the challenge. Found it with Hynr and Teachermom. Hynr spied this one.
Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Teachermom. Hard to search with so many potential prying eyes.
Came by this one after "Education" which is also by forman. We were pretty sure we were in the right area, but just could not locate it. Too bad because there weren't many muggles around on a Monday morning. You find some, you don't find some -- that's what keeps it interesting! Enjoyed seeing the area anyway.

GCGYPR
Peace Point Six by Bric, Multi-cache (2/2.5)
Peace Point Six by Bric
Peace Point Six
These coordinates are to a good place to park, not to the cache. You’ll need the clues from Peace Point Five to find this one. It’s a short walk, but a long drive, to get to this one.
The Marin Peace Points are a set of seven beautiful and varied locations around Marin County. Each reveals a different kind of peace, from urban to very remote, from deep forest to sunny hillside to windswept peak. When you’ve visited them all, a unifying form will be revealed that truly represents the spirit of this beautiful county. But the road to true peace is never easy. To find it, you’ll have to go to all seven Peace Points in order. Each has clues to find the next. While Peace Point One is easy to get to, some of the others are more strenuous and Peace Point Seven is far from any trails.
If you'd like, feel free to e-mail with the coordinates you calculated for the next cache to avoid long wild goose chases.
The cache is a clear Rubbermaid container, 9”x9”x3”, with a white top. Check out the view from across the road. The walk down into the canyon to the east is worthwhile.
Contents: log, pen, camera, war horse, clothespin, silver scallop, mini pig, fuzzy rubber toy.
Hidden in the grass toward the east side of the knoll.
No visibility, wind blowing like crazy, wet and cold -- nothing stops a truly obsessed cacher in the completion of his appointed rounds.
Cooperphoto nailed this one while Vicki and I wandered aimlessly. Took a photo and ran back to the warmth of the car.
I was very close by when I biked to "music camp" a few weeks ago, boy that was a nice sunny day, this one wasn't, the wind was blowing and we were looking all over the place, it would have been a bummer of a dnf, but I looked right at it the other guys were about 100' + away. thanks, I am going out of town for a few days, guess we got to do #7 next week.
When we started PP7, I had felt like we skipped one. This one was great in its own respect, but it just didn't seam to fit in with the others in the series that involved more challenging hikes. It was so windy and cold up here today, that it was hard to find the peace, but I'm sure it was there. Thanks, and now the finale...
Wow, we had allocated today for PP5 and PP6, but after finding this one we decided we were also up for PP7. The fog and wind made an interesting contrast with the last few caches that we were at, and also made driving to and from a little more interesting! Onward!
11:55. #4 in the logbook.
It was sunny at our last cache, but foggy and windy here. Can we get to Seven today? We're going to try.

sharkbait by cooperphoto, Unknown Cache (3/4.5)
sharkbait by cooperphoto
sharkbait
there is no cache at the above co-ords, but there may be a shark or two out there!
solve the puzzle for the true co-ords.
number of stripes that sharkbait's dad has = A
step number of "bring a fish friend" = B
number of weeks since the great white ate his last fish = C
the dentist's niece will be how old this this week? = D
the street address number for p. sherman = EF
the distance in leagues the moonfish says it is to the EAC = G
the last number that "little blue" counts to when she is "it" = HI
the number of minutes a readers digest potty break lasts = J.K
according to the blowfish, the number of teeth that three sharks have (divided by eight hundred) = L
crush's age (divided by thirty) = M
temperature of the fish tank (minus one) = NO
middle digit of the numbers on the surly mermaid (8 _ 8) = P
last digit on the sub = Q
first number of the model on the sea meister underwater camera (A _ 13) = R
S = L-B-I
T = A+E
U = N-M
V = G+H
W = D-F
X = C+K
Y = J+Q+R
Z = O+P
the cache is at: N.37.5S.TUV W.122.2W.XYZ
With this cache and all others of mine: easy on the plants, don't take any fences apart, obey any posted signs, and not on a lamp post! FTF gets five pieces of silver! email me after you log for your prize.
[puzzle] not Bingo, Fabio, Elmo, Chico, or Harpo
[hide] I'm not worried about the tide anymore
(T:1100) 1st of Angel Island adventure. Thank you for the cache.
Low tide. An easy walk to the cache. There was only a brief moment when my life passed in front of me.
Okay people, 2 words of advice for this one "TIDE CHARTS", either that or "SPARE CLOTHING".
Liz tried this one last week with a DNF, so I decided to shlep on out with her to try again, but we neglected to think about the tides...so we got there, and the tide was in, but was it coming in or going out? who knew? well it was hot and early in the day, so we didn't care. We made our way around the bend in cold water, I tried hiking up my jeans but since I couldn't get them rolled up above my waist, I got soaked. Found the site, Liz pointed out the highlights of last weeks visit and search attempts and of course I laughed at the image. I did some recon on my own, and sure enough, there was sharkbait. I walked right past him a couple of times until something on it just caught my eye, once you see it, you'll figure it out. So we nabbed it, signed it, I dropped in a sig flip flop. and then we left...only to discover that the tide was actually coming in and was about 6 inches higher than before and the swells were even higher. We had to wade through the water again. Fortunately, there are bathrooms at the top of the trail where we were able to wring out a few gallons of water.
This had to be my funnest cache to find, most entertaining at least, watching Liz try to hike up her shorts and stay dry to no avail. Thanks for a great experience!
Out with beachbum67 and determined to find the cache. Second time around and getting to the cache location was a bit easier or was it? Ha Ha - reccommend going with a friend - signed log and left button.
Not happening today!

GCMZQW
Cache to Eagle #3 by mousewiz, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Cache to Eagle #3 by mousewiz
Cache to Eagle #3
You dont have to leave the sidewalk to grab this cache! In fact, you can take a seat and be stealthy. Watch for muggles, especially on Sundays. This is the third in a new series called “cache to Eagle” which highlight Eagle Service Projects by the Boy Scouts of Marin Council.
The Photo highlights the Eagle Project site and DOES NOT include the location of the actual cache, although it will be nearby.
Earn the Cache to Eagle patch! See www.geoscouting-info.com to learn how.
This serene setting reminds us all to stop and think about life for a moment. Read the sign describing Peace to All in the beautiful landscaping. The cache is NOT at the sign however. This area used to be solid juniper and is now full of flowers. All the landscaping was done in 1998 by a Boy Scout from Troop 84 and 42.
Scouting provides a tremendous number of service hours to the community. If you took the total hours of community service conducted by the Marin Council in one year and assigned that to a single individual working 40 hours a week…how long would it take them to accomplish the same amount of service? Answer: 18.95 years!
Still some juniper left
sit down and reach behind you
One of several for us while in San Rafael today.
Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Hynr. TFTC
Found it with Hynr and Teachermom. Another fun cache. Thanks.
Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Teachermom. I followed instruction and parked myself in the correct spot. TN LN
Since it's practically on my way... #19 of 20 for the evening @ 0315. Quick and easy find with nobody around, TNLN. Thanks to mousewiz for several caches, and to the Scouts who inspired them. Nice work!

The Other Side by Erickson, Traditional Cache (2/3.5)
The Other Side by Erickson
The Other Side
The hike to Bald Hill is one of Marin's treasures. This cache takes you to the Other Side of the Hill.
Bald Hill rises 1,141 feet and offers spectacular views of Marin and the San Francisco Bay in every direction. It can be windy in winter and hot in the summer, but there is no better place to be.
This cache is located near the summit of Bald Hill, and has its own scenic rewards. The cache is an ammo can, hidden away from the trail. You will have to look closely in order to spot it. It is not meant to be noticed by the casual observor.
I usually come here from the Deer Park trailhead, past the Deer Hollow cache. It is about a 1½ mile walk from the trailhead to Bald Hill. Others start from Phoenix Lake or take the very steep access trail through the open space preserve (off of Redwood Rd. in San Anselmo) that goes directly to the Worn Springs fire road.
Base of a group of bushes, around 50-60 feet down the hill, off trail, direct line to top.
We took the hard way up via upper road west to the fire road and then up to the top. Very strenuous hike. The views were magnificent though and well worth the climb. Took a toy airplane and left some coins from Argentina.
Great hike through the flowers as I came over the hill from Deer Hollow. All alone on top of the hill with amazing views today.
Did a travel bug swap.
a nice hike over from deer hollow, and TONS of wildflowers.. go right now if you can. watch out for a sprig of poison oak right by the cache. we left tons of kids goodies in there.
I decided to take advantage of a break in the rain storm to check on this cache and look at the seasonal streams and waterfalls along Deer Park Trail. The cache is still there, but I had to blink once before I spotted it. There are a lot of green leaves about. If you are planning on coming from the Pheonix Lake trailhead, please note that MMWD and Ross will be (or are) charging $7 to park near the picnic area -- unless one purchases a yearly pass.
Used the clue but did not find the cache. Will try again. Jude and River
The Neopet Travel Bug

Marin Headlands One by SpiderTracks, FrogFace & SpiderCubs, Virtual Cache (1/1)
Marin Headlands One by SpiderTracks, FrogFace & SpiderCubs
Geocache|Virtual Cache
Marin Headlands One
This is a turn out view area for North-bound traffic going across the Golden Gate Bridge.
You are looking for a statue of a lone individual. Look for a plaque ten feet from his right shoulder and slightly to the rear.
In order to log your find for this cache, you must email me the answer to the following question.
What are the names directly under Charles and Helen?
First stop on a pleasant afternoon tour of Marin. I've never stopped here before, thanks for the incentive!
Nice views, and the monument was nice. Thanks.
Visiting from PA and out exploring the Golden Gate area on a beautiful day. Thanks for the beautiful view.
We had a great day hiking from Fisherman's Wharf to Sausalito and on our way we took the chance to find this cache - beautiful site!
email is on the way,
thanks and greetings from NJ,
expedas + wife
After having a dim sum lunch in Chinatown, friends dropped us off at the south end of the bridge so we could walk across. I had been here 30 years ago during a spring break road trip, and I remember eating crab while sitting on a VW bug to watch the sunset from here. Thanks for bringing me back!

Stinson Stash Coastal Cache by BooBooBee & The Girls, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Stinson Stash Coastal Cache by BooBooBee & The Girls
Stinson Stash Coastal Cache
VERY easy, short walk, nearly wheelchair accessible (firegate blocks path...). There are NO parking fees, no user fees and there ARE public restrooms with Real, Live FLUSHING toilets, changing tables, running water, cold outdoor showers, changing rooms and, in the women's stall for disabled persons, there's a really NIFTY kiddy seat in which to restrain your toddler while you...do your business.
This cache marks an area we love to explore. Very kid-friendly contents originally.
Bring your own jackets, picnics and sand shovels, put away your watch and enjoy a day at the beach.
Stinson Beach State Park is a popular stop for visitors from around the world traveling up Highway 1 from San Francisco. This easy-to-find cache is family friendly and is placed along a great path for stretching legs after a windy stretch of road. It's also a great spot from which to begin exploring beach wonders.
PLEASE NOTE: If you're expecting to park and grab from the lot closest to the cache you'll wait a LOOOOOONG time. The dirt lot with the mounds is hardly EVER open (HUGE weekends, that's it). So, park on the pavement and enjoy this SHORT walk.
Kid Friendly Lunchtime Cache Cache In - Trash Out! Night Cache Wheelchair Access Dogs Allowed
Available year-round Bicycles permitted on paths Restrooms available
Water Available
Scenic View Beware of Muggles! Wear bug repellant!
Generated by The Selector
1. Cache is hidden near southern end of beach.
2. Go to the LAST parking lot (over the whoop-de-doos), stand at the fire gate (PAST the whoop-de-lot). Beginning with the tree DIRECTLY east of the gate, start counting your way south. The cache is JUST past legal drinking age.
(DON'T READ THIS LAST HINT UNLESS YOU'RE TRULY DESPERATE)
It's buried under a pile of rocks.
Stopped by to check on our cache while we were in the neighborhood. It's been fun reading finders' logs and we're glad to see people are enjoying the area (perhaps even as much as we do). Cleaned out some trash. The log is dry enough (thanks to our local helper who did some drying of the wet stuff earlier this winter). Some nice swag remains.
Nice cool clear windy day, feeling much like autumn. Nice day for a walk on the beach. The cache was uncomfortably close to two ladies necking on their blanket, but they were too busy to notice me creeping about in the shrubbery. TNLNSL at 1614. Thanks.
Enjoyed the walk to the cache. Shark warnings brought back memories of news items reaching to LA area -- oh, so this is Stinson beach! Cooperphoto here the same day, but before us. We arrived at 12:30 p.m. Too breezy and cold for sunbathers (nude or semi-clothed) so we just about had the place to ourselves. The cache was wet, so we drained some water out. TNLNSL. TFTC!
I parked in the parking lot and walked to three caches, almost went for a fourth but ran out of time... nice one, and I always love those WSR cards!
Beautiful day at the beash today. I liked this topless and more secluded end of it.
Took a pin and left a Mill Valley pin.
Left 2 WSR gamecards.
Francesca the Sagebrush Fairy

LtVoSF* Beach by PaulWhy and Moon Joy, Traditional Cache (3/3)
LtVoSF* Beach by PaulWhy and Moon Joy
LtVoSF* Beach
We "Love The View Of San Francisco" from this beach. We hope you do too. Be aware, it is a long hike back up to the road.
We hid a camo painted ammo can near this beach with a view. There are other caches in this park, but this is a more difficult hike, about 400 vertical feet, and over a mile in length. The trail is very good, though, and appropriate for all ages. Please take your picture with the disposable camera, with the bridge in the background. Let us know how many pictures are left. Pets are not allowed, boo hoo. The area looks like it gets a lot of visitors, so we hid the cache very well.
Original contents:
Deck of cards
Space Blanket
Lapel Pin
Glass Paperweight
Hot Wheels car
Bandana
Have Fun!
In the center of a bush next to the grass.
Had riden down to the beach today with fellow SuMo Cyclists. While there thought I would check on the cache.
Took another photo of myself #17 and one of the group #18 with the cache camera. They were all extremely interested to see what a real geocache looked like and what was inside it. All was well and safe also.
Great location, beautiful day.
5th find in the headlands today, I had to take advantage of the weather. Found it pretty quickly, no muggles around in the immediate area either. Took what I thought was just a Maui keychain and left sig item, but when I got home, realized it was a travel bug. Felt kind of guilty, it was my second bug found today (2 total). I would have left it for someone else, but now that I have it, I'll make the best of it. Took a couple of pictures, 17 left. Thanks for the hike!
One of the best views we ever had from a cache location.
We enjoyed the search and left a travelbug.
Need to come back for a picknick. What a nice hobby,
noababoa
Biked down the road (easy) and after an easy climb back up.
I have been wanting to find this one for a long time.
Took photo #21.
Left a Barbie road kill doll found while on my bicycle ride this morning.
Left California State Parks TB and took Goodie Carrot TB.
Put a SuMo Cyclist logo sticker on the inside of the lid.
Nice cache.
I've been wanting to do this one for a long, long time. Today I found someone who was willing to do it with me, and had the time free on a comfortable day in the headlands. We really enjoyed the cove area -- its a really great spot for a picnic and they seem to even have a primitive campground here.

Bon Tempe by teiko, Traditional Cache (2/3)
Bon Tempe by teiko
Bon Tempe
This is a dog friendly hike, and overall it is not too strenuous (unless you're lugging a full ammo-can on your back for four miles around the lake looking for a decent cache site). If you've got some time, trying hiking around the lake for some nice views. The entire hike trek is a little over 4 miles, but the distance to the cache is only a fraction of that.
Your best bet getting here is to come through Fairfax and parking at: N 37° 57.531 / W 122° 36.701 (note - there's a $5 fee to get to this point). Check out the book "Hiking Marin" - hike C13 for a detailed trail map.
After parking, head up onto the earthen dam and head across it into the woods to your left.
The cache is under a bit of cover, so you may want to take a look at the photos in case you can't get decent satelite reception.
Please note your visit in the log book, snap a photo of yourself and return the camera to the cache.
ORIGINAL CONTENTS:
- MUBU shirt
- 7 MUBU pens
- 4x4 Bumper Sticker
- doggie rawhide
- sunglasses
- candle
- seashell
- Episode I water monster toy
- 3 Matisse post cards
- Travel Bug: The Blazing Crusade of SPARKY the FIRETRUCK
The cache is hidden around the backside of the tree in the "Gettin' Hot" photo.
It was a 400+ foot change in elevation down to Alpine Lake from Birthday Bash, which is okay, except I had to come back up again. Never saw the photos so I had to use the hint and past logs about the tree pieces to find the right place. Poor signal off the trail, lots of fallen branches so hard to walk. It was probably just luck that I found it. TNLN Thanks.
Total round trip for the tree caches was about 5 miles.
Parking is now $7 without a MMWD annual pass -- although there are also trails that lead to this area that do not require a fee.
This was a wonderful, autumnal, late afternoon hike. I didn't see anyone at all until I was within 200 ft of the cache, and then suddenly there were 3 runners, and a verrrry slow walker on the trail. Fortunately, no one else came by while I was retrieving or replacing the cache. Indeed, the "turn right" tree is now the "turn right tree stump and logs", but I got good GPS signals here, so I was not confused. I took a tape measure and hampster, and left a rainbow pencil and marble, and a new AA battery. Thanks for the cache and the wonderful views! -T
Beautiful area! We just moved to Marin County from San Francisco and are loving the hiking opportunities. We found this cache, despite that we never did look at the pictures. It is a bit tricky, given the erratic GPS signal on our old unit. After checking the photos later on, I think the "Turn Right here" tree now lies in several pieces on the ground. Bzzzzzzzzzzzzz. But ya still turn right.
Took some magnets and a spider earring. Left a glow-in-the-dark yo-yo, light up hippo, and squirt gun.
Nice walk around the lake from the Lagunitas side. The tree in the photo has had one of it's big branches removed, and looks different now, but if anything, it is easier to spot. We took a rock head and left Picasso Head magnets. Thanks for a very fun cache!

GCKDPE
Pt Stewart Angel Island by ckayaks, Traditional Cache (2/3)
Pt Stewart Angel Island by ckayaks
Pt Stewart Angel Island
Will take some looking to locate. Small round container, 3x4 or so, wrapped in camo tape. Log and pencil included plus trinkets.
You will need to access Angel Island by boat. Ferry service is available from both SF, Oakland, and Tiburon.
Angle Island Ferry
Blue And Gold Fleet
Or you can do like I do...kayak on over from Ft Baker. :)> Only recommended, however, if you are experienced and have open water skills as the currents, winds, and boat traffic can be treacherous around the island.
Stashed this one after staying at the nearby kayak group camp. Easy hike out to the point once you find the out-of-the way trail head. Wondered why there were no caches out in this area as the views of the Golden Gate, Sausalito, and Tiburon are among the best on the island.
[Hints are compass bearings]
[Hint 1] Bearing to chimney is one one three degrees.
[Hint 2] BEARING TO SOUTH TOWER IS ONE NINE THREE DEGREES
[Hint 3] BEARING TO SUTRO TOWER IS ONE SEVEN THREE DEGREES
(T:1100) 2nd of Angel Island adventure. Had to expand the search from the initial coordinates. Found a dead deer just a few feet from the cache. Thank you for the cache.
It was civil war day at the nearby Garrison, and people came aboard the ferry in uniform, playing civil war music, and prepared to face the confederate navy (or whatever they had to face on Angel Island). But the cache area was relatively quiet -- beautiful views on a Saturday morning, a nice labyrnith, far away from the battles below.
Did anyone notice the alien markings on the ground near this cache?
One of the last finds for the day. We searched for what seemed like a long time and found right before I was ready to bail. I got a good work out today!
TFTC, Don
Hey Cass, how are you doing?
Nice views!

GCGMPY
Lumber Baron's Roost by Walkingstickman, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Lumber Baron's Roost by Walkingstickman
Lumber Baron's Roost
local park, level terrain, hidden but not that difficult.
2 and 1 1/2
placed in a local park with permission. 1 1/2 qt rubbermaid w/camo paint. Lots of kids in this park. Please return as found. Cache contains log book, pencil,knock-off mini-leatherman, toy Irish pen, sunscreen, wind-up chicken, Cheetos van, Grateful Dead live tape.
this is a definite spoiler wooden box/sidewalk chunk
What a cool area!!! I was hoping to see a sign that gave some history but I didn't. Found it with Hynr and Teachermom. TNLN.
Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Teachermom. G&V found it while I was struggling with poor signal reception lower on the hill.
I have had to move the cache about 75 feet from its former site, due to inconsiderate geomuggles. The new coordinates are 37 58.431 and 122 33.999. Difficult to penpoint due to landscape. The cache is a 1 1/2 qt. rubber maid w/ camo. It contains:
log book
pen,pencil
wind-up chicken
mini-tool w/sheath
sunscreen, earplugs
Irish clover jewel pen
Grateful Dead tape "live"
"Cheetos" toy van
kitchen scraper
Please return exactly as you found it.
Again, geomuggles have removed the cache. I will make a new cache site about 40 ft. from the present one and post the new coordinates this week. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Walkingstickman
Oreo Man
Yasmin

Pt. Cavallo by Mike, Matthew, Elizabeth and Plummen, Virtual Cache (1/1)
Pt. Cavallo by Mike, Matthew, Elizabeth and Plummen
Geocache|Virtual Cache
Pt. Cavallo
This is a natural place for a cache. Take a lunch, camera and a pair of binoculars you won't be disappointed. If you take kids be very cautious as there are cliffs that drop into the water. I didn't place the cache anywhere near any cliffs or any poison oak.
I removed the cache on Sunday 8-11-02 at about 10:00AM. The note in the log book indicated the police would take the cache by noon. Guess I beat them by 2 hours. I really don't know what their problem is, they claim it's illegal. There are Geocaches nearly everywhere. Whatever, I will keep this as a virtual cache. It's still an great place to spend some time.
Searched a bit before looking up the cache page to see what's up. You really ought to just replace this, it's a nice spot and I'm sure no-one would care.
I don't understand why either, but it was a nice wrap up to a day....now the commute back. Meow!
RufusTheCat and I knocked this out as an end to a days caching. Very nice, but we didn't understand why the Police would take a regular cache from this area.
Anyhow, thanks for bringing us here.
pretty cool place thanks
#155 - Visited this cache location on the way back from Muir Woods. The fog was coming it and it made for a wonderful view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Thanks for bringing us here.

Creek Park Cache by forman, Traditional Cache (2.5/1.5)
Creek Park Cache by forman
Creek Park Cache
Located in a small park, the cache is approximately 3"x7" round container covered with camo tape. It is visible at the right angle and tucked away so you will need to reach around to get it. Note that there is a lot of shade, so a flashlight might be helpful. Please re-hide it exactly where you find it.
There is a few trade items in the cache along with log book, pens, Geo note & a T.B.
Clever hide. Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Hynr. TFTC
Found it with Hynr and Teachermom. Lots of people around. It took a while but Vicky grabbed it. Thanks.
Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Teachermom. Lots of folks in this park today. Vicky managed to snag this one from it's hiding place. On the way back to the car she and I had to explain geocaching to someone who had seen us in action.
Visited in the middle of the Antique Fair and no one spotted us. Great hiding place. Took the Little doll and left a glass 'jewel.
Nice hide. We have used this kind of container for some of our hides. TNLNSL. TFTC!

Stinson Beach Benches by WRITE SHOP ROBERT, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Stinson Beach Benches by WRITE SHOP ROBERT
Stinson Beach Benches
Every time I come to work in Stinson Beach, I've wanted to place a cache in this little park. Here it is.
I had been looking at the square across the street, but a landscaper came to mow the lawn, so I took my coffee and moved over here instead. I'm glad I did, because it was much easier to find a good place for the cache. Before or after you find it, look around this place at some of the really cool benches they've collected. There's also a small play area for little kids. Take a break from your caching, and remember to slow down and savor some of the more relaxing joys of life, like the cup of coffee I had today. You can get your very own right across the street.
Nice to find another cache in our home away from home. Nice easy find, easy access, and, given I have two kids poking around anyway, not TOO difficult to look casual as we cache. Picked up the TB to travel south with us. Thanks for the cache! :)
2:15 PM Allegro, Susan, Albert, and Ruby-mutt
The golden hills, redwood forests, north coast beach and a cache. What a great afternoon. Left Triple Light TB which we had picked up in Tokyo.
what a lot of nice benches to choose from...managed to get in and out before the sunday morning crowd. enjoyed your clever cache....TFTC
After my adventures at Fern Gully, Tree Frogs, and Steep Ravine, I needed to recharge. I stopped at the grill for a sandwich and a pint of Guiness (nothing like a stout for the stout). Then I ran around the corner and grabbed this one. Found at 1548. TNLNSL. Thanks, WSR.
(T: 1215) Boy did I pick a busy day! Memorial Day, duh! I drove past the cache site 3 times before I found parking about ¼ mile away. Thank you for the cache.

GCJEWC
Son of San Rafael Hill by farmerjim, Traditional Cache (2/3.5)
Son of San Rafael Hill by farmerjim
Son of San Rafael Hill
The original "San Rafael Hill" cache is GONE. A pencil was the only thing I could find around the site. This new cache is located off the fire road trail leading up from Robert Dollar Drive [the Southeast section of RD Drive, which heads North from Central San Rafael]. Limited parking is available at the fire road gate at N 37° 58.735 W 122° 31.562. Signs posted at the gate: "Closed from Sunset to Sunrise".
RE: GREEN EGG & HAM TB
This TB goes SOUTH NOT NORTH!!!
If you can't take it that direction, then don't take it.
It's gone around in circles long enough.
I am requesting that the next person who picks it up, to please mail it to me. I will pay for the postage!
My address is:
Raymond Reese
1706 Jacobson Blvd. NE
The man who engraved it before it was sent on its journey, passed away last October and it is a keepsake now.
17:33. #22 in the logbook.
Tried to find a quick cache before dinner. Looks like I might be a little late. I drove by cooperphoto's entrance, but there were people there, and I wasn't sure it was completely public; so I headed to the suggested parking instead. Nice little hike, I think it's been a while since I've taken a little hike. Nice views. Took East Caribbean quarter and left Alabama quarter, Mississippi quarter, and Green Egg and Ham TB.
I got sneaky and drove most of the way up on the north side... but I also hiked to the kippers and the labrinth ball caches today... so this was nice and easy! I grabbed a WSR card for a match thank you very much... I plan to hold onto them and hit him with ten matches at once and break the prize bank! I left an "S" puzzle piece for "Son". Thanks!
I didn't realize how loud the noise from 101 was near the top of the hill. The view was nice. Took a WSR game piece and the traverl bug. Left a refrigerator magnet. Thanks.
leaving a TB and adjusting coordinates a few feet.

GCKZPC
Melting Glaciers + Rising Seas = Geocache by dgreno, Traditional Cache (1.5/2.5)
Melting Glaciers + Rising Seas = Geocache by dgreno
Melting Glaciers + Rising Seas = Geocache
A quick micro on Angel Island's Perimeter Road.
While working my way around Angel Island today picking up the few new caches I haven't already nabbed, I ran into a motley crew of fellow cache addicts (TeamAlamo, Walruz, bthomas, Fisherwoman and their faithful sidekick and boat-driver, Roger).
I decided to memorialize this "chance" encounter by placing a white 35mm film cannister in a place where you might actually learn something while enjoying the view.
Bring your own pen and tuck it back carefully when you're done.
We got an early start on Saturday and this was our first find of the day. Great views from here.
Bug drop
[This entry was edited by dgreno on Wednesday, June 08, 2005 at 11:54:35 AM.]
Good info stop while finding a cache.
TFTC, Don
Tks D!
Found this one the way back to boat after failing to find a puzzle cache.

241HT1718 by WRITE SHOP ROBERT, Unknown Cache (3/3)
241HT1718 by WRITE SHOP ROBERT
DO NOT USE THE COORDINATES LISTED ABOVE TO GET TO THE CACHE LOCATION! TO GET TO THE LOCATION OF THE CACHE YOU WILL NEED TO FIND AND FOLLOW A SET OF CLUES. GOOD LUCK!
To maintain the integrity of this series of puzzles, please do not share the solution. Once you have figured out your first one the rest will be much easier. The terrain and difficulty may be lower than noted, but not higher. As more teams find these caches the puzzle will become easier to solve.
almost gave up, came back after a five minute search, the second time my daughter and I sat on the pearch eating ice cream cones. I made a real, real, good hunt, looking everywhere any decent cacher may have hid it, then finally found it. thanks WSR!
There are those in the geocaching community who would find the "241 puzzles" easy to solve, and other cachers who must work their way through the dark. I fell into the latter category until I put on the right light bulb. Although I was the first to actually sign the log, I was more excited by thinking I might have a pair of WSR cards to add to my next cache as a reward for one of the finders, but it turned out just to be close.
Ummmm...I don't get it. Is this part of a series of caches? I've never done a cache like this (we're all relative newbies down thisaway). I'm sure the title of the cache means something...right?
oops, find not confirmed by WSR, I will go back on monday 5/16. now if I can only find the log!
[This entry was edited by cooperphoto on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 8:07:17 AM.]

GCMMJG
Red Hill by Bric, Traditional Cache (2/4)
Red Hill by Bric
Red Hill
Everyone in Ross Valley knows this landmark hill, but few have ever seen the views from the top.
Park at the San Anselmo dog park on Shaw Drive, just east of the Red Hill Shopping Center. The meadow above the parking lot looks promising, but is on private land and is signed, so don't try it. The slope behind the shopping center is owned by the Town of San Anselmo and is legal to climb. There are no good trails to the top of Red Hill, but many deer tracks and slippery trails criss-cross through the broom. The best I've found starts at a crosswalk just before the parking lot at 37 58.836' and 122 33.790'. Wear boots with good soles. The cache is at the very top, so just keep going up. My GPSr kept jumping around, so this is an average of eight fixes.
A hundred years ago there were picnics up here with men in frock coats and ladies in big hats. Today there are occasional homeless encampments and too much trash (a great opportunity to CITO).
The cache is a film canister, not in plain sight, though the hiding place is prominently visible. It's too small for a pen, so bring your own. Check out the views of Ross Valley, San Anselmo, San Rafael, and way off in the distance, San Francisco. Enjoy. The hint may be a spoiler, so don't use it too soon.
Wasn't planning on trying this one today, but as I drove past it looked deceptively close so I pulled into the lot. It still looked close.
Found the starting point and quickly lost the trail. Bushwhacked my way to the top and immediately knew where this one should be! It wasn't there, but I found it quickly. Nice hide.
The views up here on this beautiful day were spectacular.
(T:1150) Can’t help but wonder what bought you up here in the first place. Great hiding place, like it was made to order. Not too bad of a hike but many a tick had to be brushed off. Left a brass & silver coin of Bahrain.
My daughter is in Marilyn Izdebski's musical theater group and they practice in the old school buildings behind the shopping center, so this cache has been on my "to do" list for quite awhile. It's a steep hike and encumbered by the overgrowth of French broom (the scourge of Marin County open spaces) but worth the trek. A very clever hide. Left the frogger that was in the cache and added a piece of fool's gold.
Janis and Lucky
Difficult climb. Even harder coming down. Nice hide. Thanks.
Both the first two finders said my coords were off. Since Erickson's coords are always right on (and Topozone and Topo! both agree), I am changing my coords to his. Thanks for the correction, guys.

THE CATARACT WATERFALL CACHE by scoobylicious, Traditional Cache (1/2)
THE CATARACT WATERFALL CACHE by scoobylicious
THE CATARACT WATERFALL CACHE
A quick and enjoyable hike with lots of wood and rock stairs (Awesome if it's raining or after a Storm). Bring your fishing rod, you will be right by Alpine Lake. Take the (Fairfax Bolinas Rd.). Park at the first U in the road past the Dam. You should be able to find the trail head. Due to the tree cover it may be difficult to attain an accurate position so you might want to check out the Hints and Photos.
The Cache is located in a Rock Camouflaged Amo Container. Please log in and take a photo of yourselves with the Cache Camera. Here is a list of the initial Cache Contents.
CATARACT CACHE INVENTORY
Scooby Log Book & a Sharpie Pen
Cache Camera (Please let me know when the 27th Shot has been taken, so I can post the Photos)
The Items below are fair game.
Motorized Scooby Pop w/Shaggy
Deck of Scooby Doo Playing Cards
The Mystery Machine
Two -Cataract Cache CD music mixes (Fun Singing Tunes)
Silly Putty
Rear View Mirror Dangler/Peace Sign
Magic 8 ball key chain
Some Spf 30 Sun block
Mini Bottle of Jack daniel's (If it's too cold or it's to late for sunblock)
Some Spf 15 Sun& Bug Stuff
A Rattlin Rapala Fishing Lure (For the Lake)
Three Key Chain Carabiniers
A Compass (In case your GPS Fails)
& A Kazoo!
Enjoy the View and Enjoy!
Once you pass over the wooden bridge you will be getting warm. Continue up the trail to the Pool of water. The trail will split, veer left and look up. The Cache is located on top of a moss covered boulder. Augh yeah!!!!!
i tried so hard to get it without the hint, and was within 20 feet at one time.. but finally broke down and decoded it... travel bug swap!
A beautiful day for this hike. We took the route from West Ridgecrest which allowed for some beautiful views and wildflower meadows before hiking into the canyon. Sure it's a lot of climbing, but well worth it. Picked up Dim TB, and will take him somewhere far away and interesting.
This was quite a hike, but worth the effort this time of year. The view on the way in, both by car and foot, were great! The entire walk took about 2 hours. Went with some non-geocaching friends, and slipped off to get the cache. The box is very full, but no TB in sight. Took a coin, left a flashlight and DIM TB.
Found at 1215 with my buddy Harry. Needed the excellent hint, as the coords were bouncing around by hundreds of feet. Good hide. Took the wax lips, left the Ponce de LIon TB.
(T: 1355) I would not call this a “quick” hike but it sure was enjoyable.
The hint was very helpful AFTER I realized it was not the first bridge. Nor was it the second bridge. I’ll be back to hike further in on another day.
Merry Christmas, BKip
Ponce the Lion
Hawaii Hiker Bug

Deer Hollow by Erickson, Traditional Cache (1/3)
Deer Hollow by Erickson
Deer Hollow
A walk up Deer Park Trail in Fairfax.
Start at Deer Park – there is a picnic area, restrooms, and ample parking. Go around the old school buildings to the back of the playing field and follow the signed trail (not the similarly named fire road unless you want a much longer walk).
The .84 mile trail climbs about 320 feet, following the contours of the hill so that it is never too steep. It starts by following a seasonal stream. Wildflowers are abundant in the Spring, but it is beautiful any time of the year. At the end of the trail, it is a short walk to another path that takes one past Buckeyes and rock formations, providing a place to look out over the valley.
In September, 2004, the cache was moved a short distance from its original location so that it avoids steeper areas. It is a metal container, smaller than an ammo box. Please make sure that it is placed upright, secure, and hidden. For a longer hike, one can continue on to Bald Hill or take one of the many intersecting trails into the Water District lands.
View of the cache site from the road to Bald Hill
Nice hike on a beautiful day!
I made this one way harder than it should have been by following my GPSr instead of the trail. Stick to the trail and do yourself a favor.
An interesting side note: there was a small station set up in Deer Park where you could voluntarily have your hiking boots swabbed as part of a survey to see if hikers are contributing to the Sudden Oak Death problem.
Did a travel bug swap.
this was a nice hike up the hill on the way to "the other side" cache. I left a TB in there... "neopet" thanks!
Another hike that I love. Kirk, Nathan, Lucky and I made it up and back just before the rain really started to come down. Took a WSR sticker (still don't have a set!) and bookmark and left a snap watch.
My plan for the day was to find this one and then go look for a letterbox on the other side of the park. That was the plan, but this hike was so nice I decided instead to sit a while and let the dampness air out of the logbook pages. I found a bunch of cool things in here, and took the darts keyring for my brother, and left some gamecards. I also took a couple trading cards (including one Pokemon, to honor the letterbox I was skipping, called "Deer Park Pokemon". I got to watch a great dogfight between a hawk and two crows (the crows won!). The wildflowers are starting to bloom and I loved the succulents clinging to some of the rocky faces. There were also too many lizards out to even keep track but I remember two in particular, one was missing a tail, and the other (a big one) was spotted perched on the very edge of a giant boulder, just like in "The Lion King" Thanks for another fine cache!
I have biked this area often from 5 corners.
It was much more special hiking in the rain.
I could listen to the stream and enjoy the wild flowers.
Took the Rodney Strong pin.
Left a Mill Valley pin.
Stuck the usual SuMo Cylcist logo sticker inside the cache.
WOODY

Pimiento by WRITE SHOP ROBERT, Traditional Cache (3/1)
Pimiento by WRITE SHOP ROBERT
Pimiento
This cache is a micro, hidden in an IDENTICAL fashion as another cache on the island, but with a more appropriate name (in my twisted, creative opinion).
This can be either your first or last cache to look for on Angel Island, or it can be BOTH. If you can't decide where it's hidden, then maybe go and find the other caches on the island, and then you'll know exactly where it is. The difficulty has a higher rating because you'll have trouble retrieving it without strange looks, especially during the "on" season, when you'll have absolutely no privacy. You may even have to "accidentally" drop something into the area in order to have an explainable reason to be there. Thanks to "BKT" for standing guard while I pulled off the hide.
HAPPY NEW YEAR, and enjoy the cache (and the enclosed Gamecards, which you can read about in my profile)
There's no need to put anything in as trade, just grab a Gamecard for your team and sign the logbook. Speaking of Gamecards, now that I've found all the regular sized caches on the island, there are several winning combinations placed within them. I put a lot of effort into deciding which Gamecards to place in each cache, so if you choose correctly, you're likely to come up with a matched set. Good Luck, and please remember to only take one Gamecard per team from each cache.
Having trouble? Go find the other island caches first, that will help.
Took the last ferry home today, so we were able to nab this one as everyone was ambling back to line up at the dock.
Kirk, Janis, Josh, Nathan and Casey
It was a great day to visit Angel Island from a sailing trip, although we didn't have alot of time on the island but we put it to good use. It was close to our landing spot, a nice walk and a quick find. Thanks
Hit Angel Island with BayAreaLiz today with one objective....Sharkbait. but since there was no one around for this one, we decided to knock it out of the way. Fiendishly clever location. Easy find, but to not be seen?
Out with Beachbum67 - first cache of the day and a fun grab!! Took and left button. Off to find more. TFTC
First find of the day, off to higher ground.

GCBFBB
Olive by Quetzalteco, Traditional Cache (1/2)
Olive by Quetzalteco
Olive
This cache is located in a nice picnic area on the perimeter road on Angel Island. If you take the most direct route, it's a 3 terrain. If you wind you way up the road, it's a bit longer but pretty easy.
The park is open till sunset, but the last boat leaves at 3:30pm.
1) Enjoy the views, you won't see me from there, nor can I see the views.
2) What's my color?
3) I have been where I reside.
It was a great day to visit Angel Island from a sailing trip, although we didn't have alot of time on the island but we put it to good use. It was close to our landing spot, a nice walk and a quick find. Thanks
well after getting soaked with Sharkbait this morning, I was FINALLY dry by the time we hit Olive. lordy was I beat, and glad it was all downhill from here. Thanks for a quick cache to wrap up the day!
Out with beachbum67 - final cache of the day!! It was a beautiful day to be out on the island. TFTC.
had to go back because the boys didnt use my GPSr but got it easily when I actually looked at the coordinates rather than where we thought it would be (It wasnt...)
It took two visits to find this one. Not sure if this is actually placed were it should be according to the Coords and hints. TFTC

GCKCAC
Rock Crusher by momagna, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Rock Crusher by momagna
Rock Crusher
On Angel Island and accessible for almost anyone easily.
A plain old 35mm film canister. This is near a nice place to learn some history (read the sign) and see the skyline. Water and a picnic table are near. A sign only log, bring a pen.
Went for a Fathers' Day bike ride/geocaching expedition. Lovely little hide. Beautiful day and lots of family fun.
Kirk, Janis, Josh, Nathan and Casey
(T:1245) 4th of Angel Island adventure. Wow, great placement! Simple yet amazingly well hid right out in the open. Thank you for the cache.
A fun hide that might have been made even more diablical.
hmmm, do you think that the guy that invented this thing had 35 mm cannisters in mind? it's like the space was built for it. great little hide, took a couple minutes to find. took WSR baltic ave card and left sig flip flop. thanks for the cache!
Out with beachbum67 - all I can say is great hide!! T-my first WSR game card and L-button. TFTC

GCMYCC
Dino-Mite! by BKT, Unknown Cache (2.5/1.5)
Dino-Mite! by BKT
Dino-Mite!
The cache is not at the posted coordinates.
In San Anselmo’s Memorial Park you will find one of Marin’s finest playgrounds. This community-built playground, officially called Millennium Playground, is better know locally as The Dinosaur Park. The posted coordinates will take you to the parking lot, near the now-archived Lincoln Log cache. To find the cache, you will have to take a short tour of the park.
You will not have to enter the play areas. On nice days the park can be very busy. The top of the container screws off.
The cache is at:
A = # of giant dinosaurs
B = # of ladybugs on the mosaic panels of the playground wall, including the one with 4 legs and shoes (hey, it's kid art).
CD = # of animal tiles on the fountain wall by the water fountain (C is the first digit, D is the second digit)
EF = on each of the guns, you will find this inscription “Gun EF.mm”, where EF are the numbers in the inscription
(E is the first digit, F is the second digit)
Our daughters have loved this park, but the first time I came here I had been watching the older one struggle with her algebra far too much. So I dutifully took the numbers in the two parentheses and multiplied them as an equation. But you do not need higher math skills for this one. Only a willingness to enjoy the park and see what is before you.
Loved this park, which I had never visited before. Figured out the co-ordinates fairly quickly. Like others, I'm sure, I circled the cache several times before my moment of clarity. What a fun find. Took a WSR sticker and left a few pennies.
Janis
Bug drop back into Dino-Mite.
Ok, it is yours again! Hee Hee! [8D]
Found this one on a long lunch break, With a little help from Bric, and his tag along who pointed out the "Questionable" ladybug, in fact it was pointed out in the form of a question "Is this one a ladybug too, or is that a crab? See it has four legs and two antenae, it must be a ladybug."
I was just getting set to re-examine all the clues to figure out why I was lost, and they showed up, with the telltale signs of paper, pen, and electronics. This is a clever cache, and had me stumped for a little while. I was contemplating coming back and adding to the concealment to make it blend in even more, but that kind of behavior is a little seedy.

Roman Bronze by SRS, Traditional Cache (1.5/3)
Roman Bronze by SRS
Roman Bronze
Easiest access is from a public trail marker at N 37 - 59.115', W 122 - 33.163'. The cache is about .2 mi up hill on the trail from there. I know of at least 4 other ways to enter this trail system that would make the trail there down hill. DO NOT try to get at this cache from Shannon Ln there is only private property there.
Back Around 2000 years ago there were no banks. When a person was called off to war, he hid his entire savings in the ground to be retrieved later. Many of these men never came home to retrieve their fortunes. Those lost fortunes turn up constantly in new construction in the areas that made up the Roman Empire. Most coins are smooth pieces of bronze, but if you look closely you may see the head of a Roman Emperor.
This is our(my wife and I) first hide. The cache is a 4" tupperware container with a brown lid. Watch out for the Lizards. There is no Poison Oak at the location. Can be a little muddy right after rains.
went by there today 4/11/05 and took a picture of the coords.
Initial Cache Contents:
Log Book
Pen
Dino Book Mark
Butterfly
GI Joe Arm(I found it)
Whistle
Sm Level
Handfull of bronze Roman coins
I could walk over the hill to this cache from my house, but today I didn't. Found the cache in the obvious area, despite coordinates, and had fun hunting around. The cache is in good shape, considering it is now contained in a ziplock bag. Thanks! -T
I have been gone for a bit, back now! I will go out tomorrow to fix everything up.
I would like to add that I used a very inexpensive GPS to mark that spot. I think the iffy coord's add to the challenge. :)
Scott
PS the general area is pretty darn obvious without a GPS :)!
(T: 1420) The original coordinates took me about 120’ from the final location (crimestopper’s coords were good). The bad news is, the cache had been vandalized. The good news is that most of the items, including the logs, were simply dumped in one place and left. I could not find the container but I put all the collected items in a plastic bag. I have no idea if where I hid the cache is the correct place. I took the travel bug which happily remained. Thank you for the cache, BKip
P.S. I saw many a lizard but they granted me safe passage.
I have read about Roman relics that have been found in the Americas from ships that might have been blown off course and carried by the currents. It would have been difficult for them to have gotten back . . . but even more difficult for them to have reached Marin. Still, it was a beautiful evening for a walk to the top of the ridge -- the lengthening days makes it easier to do these things after work (one more reason why there should be double daylight savings time in the winter). And after being in the red rock desert for a week, it was nice to be walk through green meadows and feel the wind.
Anyone with a GPS indeed! Even with all the help and clues it took me twenty minutes. Okay, anybody with a GPS and a brain, then. My coords sent me 100 feet up the hill, then fifty down. Dunno why one oak messes it up so bad. Anyway, found it in the obvious place (ever notice it's always in the last place you look?) at 1500. Took a Roman coin (are these things real? Was I supposed to take one? I left the Little Blue Light TB auf Deutschland via Big Island.

Mount Caroline Livermore by WalruZ, Traditional Cache (1.5/3)
Mount Caroline Livermore by WalruZ
Mount Caroline Livermore
781 feet
Mount Caroline Livermore is named for the Marin County woman who, with three other members of the Marin Garden Club, formed the Marin Conservation League in the 1930s. Among other things, that organization is responsible for...
the preservation of Mount Tamalpais
thwarting a plan to fill Richardson Bay by bulldozing the Tiburon hills into the bay
turning Angel island into a California State Park
To quote the MCL's history page...
“We really saved that from becoming a cheap Coney Island, which a Nevada firm hoped to develop,” MCL leader Caroline Livermore said later about the campaign to preserve Angel Island.
I had a great time hiking on Angel Island the day I placed this cache. It's a really beautiful place.   Thank you Caroline, wherever you are.
Note: It is not necessary to go onto any steep slope in order to retrieve the cache. Please be careful and respectful of the environment. Also, when replacing the cache, please take time to camoflaugue the edges of the cache so it does not attract undue attention.
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Nice views and a good work out getting there! As the kids from the field trip were coming up the hill to this area, they said "are we almost to the top" I replied, only 4 more miles to go. Well I thought it was funny!
Wow what great views!
Have found several of these type before and bagged it. Had to wait for some hikers to pass before replaceing. TFTC
We came here yesterday for my B-Day for a day of caching. We passed up most of the caches for a chance at a FTF at Carry More Berries with no luck except he hinted that a hint would be available here. We didn't need the hint but we loved your cache and the hike was well worth it and we had our lunch in this incredible place. TNL sig card SL.
A quick find for the Polar Turtles on another Angel Island blitz. Lots of geomugglers in this location of course, with views like that! Took bulgy frog and gold dollar, left skeleton and grows-in-water fish.

End Of The Line #2 by Ron Streeter, Traditional Cache (3/1.5)
End Of The Line #2 by Ron Streeter
End Of The Line #2
Go back to 1879 and get on track with your geocaching routes.
Well, gps wasn't around in 1879, but apparently this set of old, abandoned railroad tracks was.
The cache is located at the entrance to a pretty impressive tunnel that is blocked by massive gates. Keep your search simple here and you will meet with success. Due to the nature of the area, there will probably be some coordinate differences.
There is absolutely no danger of running into a train. I walked along the tracks from approximately .30 miles away through a clearing at the back of a dead-end street near a nursery, but you could come down right from above the cache location; it would be steep.
Standing looking at the large gates, a new mode of transportation takes place above you and to your right...the times change.
There is a clue in this page description.
Bring a pencil!
Came back here for one last check. I thought I might be on track to find this one, but I would be surprised if it is still there. Nevertheless, greater things have suprised me.
We were really excited about this cache because we love trains. We walked in from the nursery. Geez were those weeds/wildflowers overgrown and wet! [:P] Some reached above our heads! At first I thought the wildflowers were pretty and added to the journey and then we hit the thistle patches (ouch!). [:O] It was fun to balance on the tracks avoiding marshy areas. When we hit ground zero we stood before the gates, we tried to keep it simple, we looked for success, and we spent a lot of time looking. No luck! [:(] We enjoyed the hunt anyway -- kind of a "Stand By Me" experience! --YD
An interesting spot. I stood in front of the gates and looked in the simple places; looked in some not so simple places; and looked even very high and to the right. Was there another simple place that I missed?
rain, rain go away, come again another day, I only found FIVE caches today and this was the easiest one, it was the first spot I looked! I went down the steeeep way and back out fast. Thanks, it was fun cache!
I might have spent more time looking, but it was cold, very muddy, and just one big mess along the tracks. Lots of beer cans and other trash, so the place must be used by less savory characters. Will try again some other time.

GCNFHR
Birthday Bash by Clay K., Traditional Cache (2/3.5)
Birthday Bash by Clay K.
Birthday Bash
This is my first cache that I have ever hid. It is located on Azalea Hill which is right across from the Bon Tempe Dam. It is a medium size container and is stain-less steel canister with a plastic top. It is in a pretty open area.
The cache is almost all the way up the hill so there is a good amount of hiking involved. When you first drive to Bon Tempe and Alpine Lake don't stop at the first parking lot but keep going on to the second one. You can choose any way to get across the creek just don't get too discouraged. From there just follow deer trails or you can bush wack if you want until you get to a very rocky area that looks like it was carved away from the mountain. From here follow deer trails but don't go to close to the top.
It is stuck in a rock that has a huge crack splitting it in half.
(T:1115) Took the route past the Azaela Hill cache then bushwhacked my way down.
Left the Geo Globe travelbug along with a White Jeep Travel Bug.
There is a CURSE on the WJTB! Should you take but fail to move it on within a week of pick-up the dark cloud of the curse will stay over your head affecting everything you do! Let’s try and keep this traveler in Marin Co.
What a pretty spot. I came after a day of summer(?) showers, and the wildflowers were spectacular: monkeyflowers, poppies, lupine, Ithuriel's Spear, and the meadows were knee deep in buttercups. Nice views of Bon Tempe and Alpine lakes, Mt. Tam, Bald Hill, and Mt. San Pedro. Gotta love it. Took the Crescent City TB, left a WSR bookmark at 1042.
oops, bug drop
I was hiking out by Carson Falls with some non-geocaching friends, but I had to come over Azalea Hill afterwards to find this cache. I was a little worried about ticks while bushwacking through the grass, but didn't see any. It was a beautiful day, and as always, a beautiful area. Left Crescent City TB and a ladybug. Thanks! -T
A relatively easy hike from Azalea Hill. LNTN Thanks.
Geo Globe
White Jeep Travel Bug "Ramzey"

carry more berries by cooperphoto, Traditional Cache (4/3)
carry more berries by cooperphoto
carry more berries
Not so easy... hidden on angel island
cache container has a three inch round lid with a green dog face on it and is not visible from any angle.
Consider the following three points very carefully...
It's not on the roof.
The difficulty is a significant clue.
I went to a lot of trouble to make sure the coordinates are correct.
The first point is the most important.
FTF gets five pieces of silver, send me an email after you sign the log to claim your prize.
consider the clues while walking the perimiter
extra hint in log of GCKZQ5, Mt. Caroline Livermore
There were 2 of us and we spent quite awhile searching and contemplating the clues, and searching and …
In frustration I decided that I’ll have to search the internet for an evil voodoo curse to place upon the cache owner.
I remembered reading this cache description at another spot, but that did not get us very far. We tried the digital camera trick with this one, but there was some places I did not want to reach into. As it was I reached into a few places that I may have wished I didn't.
Found this after a bit of searching. I used the digital camera to find it. I'll post a picture when I get home tonight. It shows some interesting stuff next to the cache. - spoiler if you look at the picture
[This entry was edited by geo-shindig on Tuesday, June 07, 2005 at 6:27:57 PM.]
Another good place to explore while on the island. We let Dave do all the work here.
Scoutboy and dgreno put all sorts of nasty stuff on my head hunting for this one.

GCNZZE
keep your chin up by cooperphoto, Traditional Cache (3/4.5)
keep your chin up by cooperphoto
keep your chin up
hidden on angel island along the trail up to the "mt caroline livermore" cache
its a good climb up from sea level to grab this cache. a white childs sippy cup with a blue lid visible from the right angle, no camo at all and hidden in plane sight within about 30 feet of the main trail to the summit.
FTF gets five pieces of silver, send me an email after you sign the log to claim your prize.
check the name of the cache and read the description again.
I climbed up to the second level but was struck by a flash of sanity after examining the dead, dried out, branches that would have to support me.
I wonder if I can get 2 evil voodoo curses for the price of one?
This may be in plane view, but I did not have my plane today. The cache reminded me of the futurist visions when I was young, where cars could turn into planes (making air traffic safety meaningless) and we all would have our personal jetpacks. I could have used a jetpack for this one. Or a trained falcom (but the state park probably would not permit it). Or I could have called the humane society and told them that my cat was stuck in the top of the tree. As it was BKip got far higher than I could, but this seemed like a cache for those who are willing to put their well-being aside. Scoutboy, where were you when we needed you?
Located this cache but found that it was too close to the trail and the trail intersection was very busy this weekend. We did not attempt it.
Gillian has returned with first aid supplies
I am glad scoutboy is still alive. That is one hairy cache! Bring cell phones to call for the backboard and helicopter rescue.

Azalea Hill by Erickson, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
Azalea Hill by Erickson
Azalea Hill
Stunning views of Alpine and Bon Tempe Lakes and the surrounding watershed.
Azalea Hill offers views of the tallest peaks in Marin, the Tamalpais watershed, and beyond. The hill was a popular spot for stargazing before the water district closed their land at sunset. As one rounds the hill, there is a beautiful meadow above Bon Tempe Lake. There are unsual rocks and serpentine ferns. Near the cache, Alpine Lake stands out below.
The walk to the site is about one-third of a mile, skirting up and around the hill to the broad expanse. It is a short hike, but there are wonderful areas to explore around it and benchmarks in the area.
The cache is a green ammo box that was filled with things that either myself or my daughter would like to find. It is visible from the right angle, so there is no need to move rocks or wade in the middle of thorny bushes. However, there are lots of places where a cache could be hidden, so look carefully and take care to return it so that casual hikers will not spot it.
For longer hikes, there is a trail that takes one down to Liberty Gulch and the lakes below -- one can walk to the Bon Tempe or Birthday Bash caches from here and avoid the parking fees at Sky Oaks.
If the rocks were a slide, you might land close to it.
Such a beautiful spot! Wish we could have stayed all day, but our two youngsters wanted to head out for a second cache. Their eyes widened when they saw the b-head, but we couldn't make the required connection.
Took a couple baseball cards and a stuffed rhino. Let a whirly-twirly electric gizmo and a batman w/weapon.
Cocktossens
Finally stopped raining so I decided to hike to the three in the area, Azalea Hill, Birthday Bash, and Bon Tempe. Started with this one by parking on the ridge above the Meadowbrook club. LNTN Thanks.
I know this hill well. A buddy of mine and I used to fly our RC gliders up here when the wind was right. Peaceful spot to soar with the hawks.
a quick grab after my FTF at the new, nearby "birthday cache" I tried to hit this one on the way back to the car hiking in a straight line... my gps trail looked like this"@"! I grabbed the red ryder traveling cache... its coming to the "black hole picnic"!
[This entry was edited by cooperphoto on Friday, April 22, 2005 at 12:51:39 PM.]
I went out to visit the memorial on the rock that was found by BKip. It was very peaceful and beautiful following a break in the storms. I considered moving the cache nearby, but decided that the memorial is best kept as it is.

Faudé Olé by Bric, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
Faudé Olé by Bric
Faudé Olé
Faudé Park in San Anselmo
This is a San Anselmo town park, but is little known even to many residents. There are beautiful views of Fairfax and the Ross Valley from the top. The cache is under a huge old tree, in what my son used to call his Tree Cave when he was little. Now, unfortunately, like most of the oldest and largest trees in this park, it is afflicted with Sudden Oak Death and the large branches are falling off. The cache is a rectangular plastic food container.
Initial contents:
Where's George dollar from Bon Tempe
Rubber finger from Help! I'm Falling!
Dell Rubber Ball Travel Bug from Santa Margarita Island
Scrabble game from Not the Fairfax You Know
Red Carbiner from The Potential Survivor pre-cache
Rubber Duckie from Huffn and Puffn
Near the base of the tree under some bark.
The walk to this one is easy from the right direction. We came in from the northwest or back side of the hill, just a quick walk from the road. Cache is still pretty damp inside, this seems like a very humid location...
Great views, beautiful weather after this recent storminess.
Gnuts & Joybird
After some driving around found trail and soon found cache. What a fantastic place to sit and ooh-ahhh. Thanks for leading me to this wonderful spot. Decided to walk loop trail-steep at times but pleasant. The cache had one corner not snapped down. It was moist inside with cache instruction sheet wet and log book slightly damp. I left and made sure the container was shut tight. You may want to go up and dry things off a little more. Left Scandia mini-golf tickets took GetMinnie to the church on time travel bug. Look to find near N. Fork American River near Colfax CA.
Okay, I finally got up there and replaced the cache. The log is drying out, so there's a new log book. The cache is now clear with a white top - very white, needs camo. Till then, it's covered in a lot of bark, but visible from the right angle.
Well, parking for this one was a challenge. We finally parked on the West side, and started up the trail. We were hungry, and carried our lunch up, up, and up. We stopped at a convenient tree, and enjoyed our food, and then kept climbing up. As we came over the rise of the very top, we saw...the outline against the sky of...an easy chair, sitting out in the middle of no where, overlooking the entire Fairfax valley! No kidding! It was clean and dry, and very comfortable! Oh, and by the way, we did find the cache nearby. It was full of water. We dumped the water out, replaced all, (the log needs replacing), took the T-I-double g-er TB, without tags, and left a flashlight and Get Minnie to the Church on Time TB.
I have been wanting to find this cache for awhile and been down here before but parking is not easy. Nice hike and clear views this morning. I saw the Tigger with no TB tag on it.
Thanks for the cache, Don
T - I - Double Guh - Er! Tigger

Flying Kippers Sky Cache by Flying Kippers, Traditional Cache (2/3)
Flying Kippers Sky Cache by Flying Kippers
Flying Kippers Sky Cache
A short hike up a fairly steep hill with terrific views.
The Flying Kippers Sky Cache is on a nice hill overlooking the school where most of the Kippers attend school. It's a satisfying hike for little kids and bigger explorers can continue past the cache for even more spectacular views.
You can make it all the way to the cache without getting near poison oak, but there is poison oak elsewhere on the hill. You'll have to make a special effort to get exposed. There's also some old barbed-wire under a tree about 100 feet from the cache, so watch out for that if your readings are off.
We primed this cache with some orange sunglasses, a Buddah pencil sharpener (I miss that already), a racing car, a bendy pilgrim (which nobody seems to miss), a rubber ball, a butterfly ring, a frog and an M&Ms lunchbox.
We also put in two travel bugs that we picked up this week, Geobob Cachepants and Rosie the Guide Dog Puppy in Training. Geobob has agreed to let Rosie tag along for a while on his trek to Bikini Bottom. Rosie's trying to get "socialized" by exploring new and unusual places.
We recently moved the cache farther up the hill to get away from some new construction. There's not a lot of legal parking on Main, but you can park on Beechwood if you don't mind a steep initial walk. Another option is to park on Castlewood and take the path next to Glenwood School over to Main and go up the hill from there.
A lonely pile of rocks in the open, away from the trees.
I eat kippers for breakfest, but instead today breakfest was at the pirate cache in tiburon... so this was second today. left a "k" for kippers then grabbed the travel bug. Thanks!
I caught a break in the rain this morning, so I finally made it to this cache. I had some trouble finding the entrance to the fire road at the end of Main, but once I made my way past the construction and the mud, this was a lovely hike. After finding the cache, I continued up the road a ways, with the idea of heading over to The Nike Site or China Mines, but I ran out of time and had to come back down. It's a great hike, though. Took bubbles and left a frog and Frieda Fly TB.Thanks! -T
Parked near the school and made a wrong turn on the way up which turned out to be steeper, but shorter. The wrong turn also went past a street with parked cars about half way up the hill. Not sure what street it is, but there is a way to get to the cache with less of a climb. Left a couple of coins and covered the cache to make it less visible. Thanks.
[:o)] Took pencil; left 2 necklaces, spider toy, and bracelet. Nice cache, Spencer!
A very nice hike on a gorgeous winter day. TNLNSL Thanks

S.R. 2 by forman, Traditional Cache (3.5/2)
S.R. 2 by forman
Well after spending way to much time in this park find the other 2 caches, I decided to place a cache here. The difficulty rating has been changed up to 3.5 PLEASE PUT THE CACHE BACK WHERE YOU FIND IT. Pretend like it is Easter and you are looking for eggs.
This should be an easy find, But it is not. It is in a small Tupper-ware container 4"dia. with camo tape on it and covered with some tree bark. No bushwacking or getting wet, it is real close to the trail. If you find your self in poison oak.....you are in the wrong place.
AFTER REPLACING THE CACHE ON 5.11.03 IT TOOK A NEW READING LAST COORDS 437 & 418
Cache has
Whale
Airplane
Drydel
Cal-Steam bottle opener
Geo paper
log sheet.
I can not remember if I put a pen in, so bring one just in case.
We were in the area checking out the San Rafael street painting and thought we would check on the cache. Still where I left it.
Don
I tried twice, the second time with a HUGE hint from Forman and I still could not find this one. I did find a really cool marble that I will drop into another cache.
Took the family out caching for their first time. Searched all around, high and low. Even found myself knee deep in some poison oak, but didn't find the cache. You win some, you lose some...
Found this on my second try. I noticed the revised co-ordinates and decided to try again. Turns out I was on the wrong side of the trail. The cache was pretty damp so I dried it as best I could. Left an old Starbucks card. Took out the film canister because the cache was crowded but left the dredl within. When I got back to my car, I read cooperphoto's log about taking it to the kablooey cache. I have no idea what this means but if I messed something up, I apologize.
[This entry was edited by runnerfam on Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 9:17:33 PM.]
Instead of approaching from the SR side of the hill, I came from the TL side, which made the hike a little over four miles.
Searched high and low. Moved wood and stone. All to no avail. As I was about to leave, two rangers showed up and I had a pleasant conversation with them.

48 Chevy Coupe by Erickson, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
48 Chevy Coupe by Erickson
48 Chevy Coupe
Enjoy BIG CACHE QUALITY at a MICRO CACHE COST! That means big savings in your operating costs; that means more value and satisfaction for you from an all-around standpoint! Remember, more people want to find genuine geocaches than any other type of container left out in the woods!
This 48 Chevy Coupe can be found in the Barbier showroom, open from sunrise to sunset. Chevrolet stated, "You will get the biggest thrill that Chevrolet's big car quality is now stepped up in style and value." Once you see it, you will appreciate its fine styling -- take it for a test sit if you want.
Those who visited the old Crash and Burn cache will recognize this Coupe, found in the hills above San Rafael. I came here from the Gold Hill Fire Road behnd Dominican University, which offered nice views along the way, but there is also a trail from the China Mines cache.
The cache location is visible to your left from the Gold Hill road. There is a well-defined trail directly down to the site. The coordinates might vary, but you will know it when you see it. There is no room for trade items, and you should bring your own pen. Extra points for those who find the hood.
(T: 1530) Great walking trail through the Eucalyptus trees (all the older ones have numbered tag). I found the hood and I’m claiming the bonus points.

China Mines by bicyclingfool, Traditional Cache (2/2)
China Mines by bicyclingfool
China Mines
UPDATE - 6/21/2005   As indicated by Ericson's June 3 log, this cache and its contents are in bad shape. I now live in Portland, OR and have no means to maintain this cache, so I would like to offer it for adoption. I don't require the new owner to continue the cache's original theme, you're free to do whatever you'd like with the box, contents and description. For me, the real value of this cache is its location and the trails that get to you to it.
If you're interested in adopting this cache, let me know and we can figure out how to pass it into your hands. Thanx
The China Mines trail was originally built sometime in 1998 and has been steadily improved and maintained, thanks to the efforts of a few dedicated mountain bikers who seek an alternative to the heavy-handed and arbitrary land use policies of the M.M.W.D. and M.C.O.S.D. It's a beautiful traverse across the west side of San Pedro Ridge and offers some semi-technical mountain biking, linking to other less technical, but equally fun trails.
This trail as well as others nearby were built by mountain bikers, for mountain bikers. This is not to say that hikers are not welcome — mountain bikers happily share these trails with the hikers and runners that know about them. We only ask that those on foot use them with a similar attitude of accommodation and tolerance.
I created this cache to serve as the name implies — a cache. The cache is placed near the intersection of trails that I mountain bike on quite often, so I thought it would be nice to have a stash of useful items for when I'm riding. I stocked the cache with some repair tools in the hope that these items will remain with the cache so that other mountain bikers will have access to them. They are:
1 Pak of Speed Patches
6mm hex wrench
5mm hex wrench
4mm hex wrench
Phillips head screwdriver
Flat head screwdriver
Extra chain links - Sedis ATB
Gu - Vanilla Bean
Various nuts, bolts, screws & spoke nipples
Feel free to add any tools you think might be handy. However, keep 'em small, the cache box is only about 4" x 7" x 2". Anybody got a spare chain breaker or 14/15 gauge spoke wrench?
I also threw in some bicycling odds and ends I found in my garage - stuff I've accumulated since I started tinkering with bicycles in the early 80s. If you've got a use for any of them, help yourself, otherwise, pretend you're in a tiny museum.
Getting to this cache is relatively easy if you want it to be, or a little longer if you're looking to make a hike of it. The easiest approach is to pick up China Mines trail in the middle, at N 37° 59.480' W 122° 30.756', found at the top of Oakdale Dr. From there, you're within half a mile of the cache. You can add about half a mile by starting at the beginning of the trail, at N 37° 59.254' W 122° 30.993', found at the top of Aquinas Dr. A third way is to Hike up the fire road that starts at N 37° 59.954' W 122° 30.385', at the end of Locust Avenue. When you reach N 37° 59.362' W 122° 30.343', take a left onto Howell trail (no signage.) If you're interested in seeking other caches on this trip, CRASH AND BURN and Old Nike Site are fairly close by as well.
Enjoy!
This cache is hidden about 50 feet down hill from the trail intersection and is
under a fallen, rotting log. Look for a somewhat unnatural piling up
of dead branches and bark next to a log — the cache can be seen from the other
side of it.
The owner lives in Portland and has not logged on in more than a year. The cache container is falling apart -- the log is in good shape but the contents need to be completely replaced. The cache has been orphaned. It would be nice to see this one adopted -- certainly its down a nice trail that is not hard to reach. But it also should not be left in its present condition to become another bit of geotrash on the side of a hill -- and simply replacing the container did not seem like a long-term solution to avoid this. A cache needs more. So if it needs to be archived, I would be willing to come back and remove it.
No bicycles were on the trail today. There were joggers, dog walkers, and hikers enjoying the morning sun, sticky monkeyflowers, spider webs spun off the trail. One can debate whether land use policies of MMWD and MCOSD are overly restrictive or a necessary guard against erosion and other factors. One can also wonder about how some of the trails people built on Mt. Tam would have fared today had they been built in a more restrictive time. There are no easy answers, but this is a nicely done trail.
hiked in with the baby... I used to bike this trail back in 1990... boy time flies. lots of rusty stuff in there.. someone bring up a new container... this cache could use a face lift.. too bad I never check the logs.
Cache was full of water and the tools were quite rusty. LNTN
It looks like the folks that created the trail did a lot of great work. Quddos!! We also explored the trail that connects this trail to the other side of the mountain as a alternate way to the Old Nike Site. The views are quite stunning.

GCKZZZ
Post Exchange by bthomas, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
Post Exchange by bthomas
Post Exchange
6 miles around the island, hang in there
At the turn of the last century, the U.S. Army built a quarantine facility to isolate troops returning from Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection. By 1905, some 87,000 soldiers had passed through. In 1910, Fort McDowell was expand into a major facility for receiving recruits and processing military personnel for overseas assignment. Construction included a huge 600-person barracks, a mess hall, and a hospital. During the next few years, this new construction made Fort McDowell the world's largest and most elaborate military induction center [Angel Is. State Park's history page].
The microcache is placed in between the current visitor center building and the 1910 Post Commissary. At the Commissary, soldiers could get every day supplies, like salt and pepper. The cache is a few paces off the pavement.
Very clever hide. While we were looking another family asked what we were doing. We explained geocaching to them. Don't know if we have some converts or not.
Kirk, Janis, Josh, Nathan and Casey
out with Liz and we wandered around and around and around and looked up and down and then there it was, looking me right in the eyes. seems like they should knock down these buildings and build me a house with a view instead. thanks for the cache!
Working my way around the island with beachbum67. Nice little surprize. Fabulous day on the island. T-WSR trading card and L-button. TFTC
Indescribably beautiful day...biking around the island...found the cache with just a little searching.
1:53 pm: Boated over to the island to do some biking with a friend so I did only a little caching, found 3 of 5 attempts. This one took just a little looking around but was not hard. Hint partially useful. Left Steve Martin Button #315, TFTC.

Pipe Dreams by WRITE SHOP ROBERT, Traditional Cache (2.5/1)
Pipe Dreams by WRITE SHOP ROBERT
Pipe Dreams
This cache is a "tennis ball can" filled with the regular goodies.
Once upon a time, I met a Travel Bug named "Herbert, Your Shroom Buddy" (TB7121). His mission was to travel to Hippie places, and he carried a list of examples, although this town was not on his list, I've always known this as a Hippie town so I wanted to bring him here for a visit. I was disappointed to discover that there was nowhere in town for him to stay, so that's why I decided to hide a cache here.
It took me a long time to find just the right spot, and even longer to set up the hide. Herbert and I parted ways quite some time ago, but if he ever makes it back this way he'll now have a Groovy place to stay.
Most of the time when I am in the area, there is high concentration of muggles, so be careful in your search (that is the only reason I gave this a 2.5 rating on difficulty). Keep in mind that some could even be watching you from inside the nearby shops or offices, and you may not notice them. The actual hide spot is mostly out of their view, so the act of retrieval and replacement should remain unseen, but they may wonder if you're crazy as you wander around before you decide where the cache is.
P.S. Look out for spider webs.(yuk!)
Found it with Hynr and Teachermom. That was a pretty tough one. Thanks for the challenge.
Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Teachermom. At first we had trouble with the GPS signal but then we manged to find it. Two of us had to strategically position ourselves so the waiter in the restaurant across the street would not see what was going on.
Pipe dreaming. I came here with Cooperphoto. I needed the find and Coop needed to exchange some cards.
SexySix's first find and first caching adventure. We had poor "eyes in the sky" reception and had to rely on hints. And you were kidding about muggle activity. All in all a perfect hide for a first timer with all the possible difficulties of an urban hide. Thanks for the fun.

Through the Looking Glass by dgreno, Multi-cache (1/2)
Through the Looking Glass by dgreno
Through the Looking Glass
This virtual multi-cache will take you to three interesting spots that, although they are in plain sight, are unknown to many locals. I’ve lived in this area for more than ten years but only recently found these sites. The final stop is a great place to bring a lunch or a thermos of coffee and people-watch from a unique vantage point.
You can park once and do this entire circuit in under an hour on mostly flat terrain. There’s a small bit of climbing required, but it is all well paved and no trail blazing is required.
At each stop, you’ll discover a numerical clue that will help lead you to the final location. When you reach the last stop, the virtual cache, write down the final numbers and send them to me. After verification, I’ll give you permission to log this cache.
1. Head to the first coordinates. You’ll be in a unique place to get an unusual view of a famous local landmark. This is a great lunch spot frequented by nearby workers every day. Here you’ll find a metal plaque honoring a local official – the number you need, we’ll call it “X,” is listed as the “district number” on the plaque. Using that number, find the second stop per the directions below.
2. Using the digit “X” obtained at the first stop, substitute it into the coordinates below and head to the second location.
N 38º 00.07X’
At this stop, look under your feet for another metal plaque – there are a few in the area so make sure you’re at the correct one. The digit you’ll need is the date in September referenced on the plaque – let’s call it “Y.” Now add “Y” to the second digit from the end of the next latitude and longitude coordinates and you’ll be off to the final stop.
3. Substitute the digit “Y” into the following coordinates, do the math, and head to the final stop.
When you reach this spot, you have one last task to finish before you sit, relax and enjoy the view. Approach the brass instrument and carefully inspect the “small” end – if you look very carefully you’ll see two sets of etched numbers. One is of the form “XXXX” and the other in the form “XX x XX” – send either of them to me via email and log your find. NOTE: Don't post the "answers" in your log even if encrypted.
I hope you have fun and enjoy “Through the Looking Glass.”
Dave
Stop one: This pretty setting can be reached by entering the building, heading to the top floor at the South end, exiting the glass doors and heading up the stairs. It can also be easily reach from outside the building. The plaque is on the bust of Robert A. Roumiguiere.
Stop two: The plaque, marking a time capsule scheduled to be opened in 2045, is on the ground near the base of a World War II memorial statue.
Stop three: No help needed here – if you’re anywhere near this one, its location should be apparent.
rain, rain go away, come again another day, I only found FIVE caches today. I had been at the looking glass before.. but did all the steps for fun. its getting, real, real, worn off, and you will see what I mean, Thanks for the dry part of the walk!
Well, there's nothing to brighten up a trip to the Hall of Justice like a fun multi, unless it's stopping for lunch midway with an old friend who works just a few feet from the posted coordinates. I especially liked that first spot, since I'd never been there before. Thanks! -T
Found today with my kids. We had fun exploring an area that we see every day from a new angle. Thanks. It was raining so we drove from spot to spot but it would be a nice one to do on foot if the weather were nice.
Passed this one up previously because it looked to complicated. When I read the cache entry today, I realized I didn't even need to visit the first two sites. Didn't even need the GPS. Went directly to the cache and wrote down the numbers. My 100th find proved to be the easiest. There is also a mathematical clue in the description to the final location. Thanks.
Thanks for a wonderful hike.

Stuart Overlook(a.k.a. "Angel Island Central") by WRITE SHOP ROBERT, Traditional Cache (1.5/2.5)
Stuart Overlook(a.k.a. "Angel Island Central") by WRITE SHOP ROBERT
Stuart Overlook(a.k.a. "Angel Island Central")
Stuart Overlook
This cache was placed while I was on an excursion to Angel Island (My first time in a lifetime). Don't be fooled by the name, it does not overlook Stuart, but instead it overlooks Blunt (I forgot where I was when I hid it, and I wrote "Stuart Overlook" on the cover of the logbook, so I'll leave the name the same here). There was a special prize for the First To Find , but "cooperphoto" figured out that the "Bookmark WILDCARD" was the prize.
When you make the trip to Angel Island, I would recommend bringing a bike to help you get around (at least to use on the perimeter road). At the time I hid the cache, it was number twelve on the island. If you come over on the ferry, I'm not sure there's enough time to find them all in one day (I sure couldn't do it). Your trip will involve A LOT of hiking and a fair amount of hills (which is why I gave it a medium terrain rating).
(a.k.a. "Angel Island Central")
Here's list of links to the Benchmarks I spotted on my trip the day I hid this cache. To find all of them you'll need a pair of good binoculars, and I recommend that you read up about them ahead of time so you know exactly what to look for: AF8689... AF8700... AF8698... HT3015... AF8709... HT3094... HT3063... HT3019... HT3028... HT3007... HT3117... AF8725... HT3176... HT3177... HT3178... HT3168... HT2989... HT2875... AF9471...
Next up is a list of links to the other caches on the island:
"Two if By Sea" by geo-shindig(GCHWDX)
"Post Exchange" by bthomas(GCKZZZ)
"Mount Caroline Livermore" by WalruZ(GCKZQ5)
"Rock Crusher" by momagna(GCKCAC)
"Island 3: Angel Island" by LooneyTunes(GC136A)
"Angel out in the field" by DavidT21 & Fisherwoman(GCH3KC)
"Itsy Bitsy" by TeamAlamo(GCE72D)
"bell weather boat" by Catherine, Jonathan, Jessie, Jeremy, Vicky, Charly(GC19F8)
"Pimiento" by WRITE SHOP ROBERT(GCMD7X)
"Olive" by Quetzalteco(GCBFBB)
"Melting Glaciers + Rising Seas = Geocache" by dgreno(GCKZPC)
"Pt Stewart Angel Island" by ckayaks(GCKDPE)
Thanks to "cooperphoto" here are two new caches as of May 19, 2005:
"keep your chin up" by cooperphoto(GCNZZE)
"carry more berries" by cooperphoto(GCP0B5)
And finally here are some links to places where you can get information to help with your trip planning:
Angel Island State Park
Angel Island tram tours & catered events
Angel Island - Tiburon Ferry
Blue & Gold Fleet
I got lucky here and off we go!
forman proved his worth to the group on this one!
This was harder than expected but worth the hike
So Forman says "Are you going to look for this one all day or WHAT?" All the rest of us were on allfours peering under logs and grass. TFTC
Hello watchers! Who are you? I've edited the cache page to include links to the two new caches on the island.

The Gate Promenade by bthomas, Multi-cache (3/2)
The Gate Promenade by bthomas
The Gate Promenade
Offset multi: Final at N37 48.411, W122 2A.BCD. Daytime 1st stage.
This is a famous and often photographed place. The location is part of the GGNRA, Presidio Trust, or Golden Gate Highway District. It may be approached from at least two different ways, each departing from a parking lot. One route is bicycle and wheelchair accessible, and the other surprisingly involves stairs.
The offset keychain container is within a 2 mile radius. To find the offset, answer either of two questions.
International orange question: What is the 3-digit number on the light standard?
Artillery black question: What is the final date on the sign about "another" light?
y.yyy + 4.872 = ABCD
Extra star for terrain for artillery black cachers.
ABCD checksum = 20
Open up that Golden Gate, California, here I come!
First: Coords have two elevations. Final: Corded, SE corner anchor enclosure.
drove by one and grabbed the XXX on the way to the city, then headed straight to two and would have gave up if not for the hint. thanks!
Nice to see the trail improvements near Ft. Point. We love these micro containers!!! Awesome!
thanks for the cache. what a long walk!
Bug pass.
The bridge is always wonderful. So we tried also this cache as we planned out visit.. But then we had some problems with the questions (black artillery ??) but found the answert for the orange question.. Then we found out, that it soooo far away from the bridge, but of course there are many buses in SF...
Being at the target area the hint couldn't really help us because we couln't remember the meaning of one of the words in german...
Thanks for the trip...
Greetings from Germany
Die Filis

Sorich Ranch by RCTZ, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
Sorich Ranch by RCTZ
Sorich Ranch
A great dog friendly hike at San Anselmo's Sorich Ranch Park.
This was where we did our first hike after moving to California, but we had not been back since we started geocaching. This cache is very dog friendly (Dogs are allowed off leash on the fireroad). The cache is only about a 1.3 mile hike with a slight incline (~500ft) from the parking lot.
This park has its own parking lot at N 37° 59.385 / W 122° 33.630.
Please note your visit in the log book and try to enjoy the views.
ORIGINAL CACHE CONTENTS:
-package of jacks
-soccer ball keychain
-red turtle
-silver alien
-silly putty
-jamaican coin
-champagne bubbles
-whistle keychain
-MIB Will Smith action figure
-lanyard
Beautiful spot, easy find. Cleaned out some trash, signed log. Took the family on this one - their first cache ever. Thanks, and nice spot.
Another new (to us) walk in beautiful Marin. Ken and Ellen came again along with their friends Bob and Darlene.
Found cache without too much difficulty. Took marble/Mancala marker and left kazoo.
this was an easy find, got within 50 feet, turned around and there it was. I saw a funny log by a non-cacher.. got the co-ords for the dairy, thanks! oh, I left a rabbit in there.
A very pleasant fairly level bike ride ('cept for the last few hundred feet) to the cache. Did remember to get kablooey's coords, it was the only thing I took. Thanks
What a lovely hike. Thanks for the coordinates to the other site. We took the refrigerator magnet, and left the Eagles tape.

Welcome to the Old Dairy Farm by kablooey, Unknown Cache (3/2.5)
Welcome to the Old Dairy Farm by kablooey
Welcome to the Old Dairy Farm
The name of this park comes from this dairy farm.
The coordinates above are not the real coordinates!
This site housed the So-Rich Dairy, run by the Spagnoli family. The cache is a 35mm canister; so it will not be an easy find. I placed it here when I suddenly stumbled onto this site while getting lost trying to find the Sorich Ranch cache. To make sure that you hunt that cache first, the REAL coordinates for this cache are located in that cache's logbook.
[Location] Hidden in a small cubbyhole left from the structure and covered by bark.
Took the family on this one. After a bit of poking around, we found it. Small, wet, and faded. We signed the log, but should be replaced and put in a dryer container. Interesting spot I would have never found! Thanks!
after a 10 minute search I found the 35mm container broken into pieces and scattered all around.. the one and only sheet of the log was a few feet away, and soaked.. all I had was a big ziplock with me, so I signed the sheet and put all the pieces in the bag, everything is now where I think it should be from the hint. as soon as I get a better hint from forman on S.R 2 I will return to hunt for that cache again, and I can put a new film container here too.
Found it, signed it.
Part of a very nice hike. We did a sort of figure eight on the hike in the process of finding both this and the sorich ranch caches.
A short walk after picking up the coordinates from Sorich Ranch. Re-covered with bark. Not much paper left to write on.

GCHEJN
TLHS Rules! by SilverWolf, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
TLHS Rules! by SilverWolf
TLHS Rules!
Good view of Terra Linda from hill. Steep in spots, but a four year old and a 71 year old were able to make it without much difficulty. May be muddy in spots with rain, and may become more overgrown as grass grows taller.
Please take a picture with disposable camera and leave camera in cache. Please note how many pictures are remaining on camera in your log. When re-hiding, please place a bit of local, native camouflage over cache to avoid unintentional discovery.
We hope you enjoy the hike and the views.
Rubbermaid cylinder originally contained (approximately):
logbook (Scooby Doo), pen, & pencil,
disposable camera (with 26 shots left),
wooden nickle,
Rotary token,
Namco token,
die (Sierra Tahoe),
rubber geckos (2?),
scooter keychains (2?),
bouncy ball.
This cache was placed by Team SilverWolf with the help of TurkeyPeople.
[For a rough map of the cache location, look at this picture:
Enter open space at Dias street (easiest climb) or Malone street (shortest distance).
Proceed to top of concrete drainage ditch above houses.
Directly below the giant '04' sign on hill, take deer trail up left and to the southeast.
Cache is at base of a 9.5 foot tall tree/bush.
boy, oh boy! ever read a log where someone parked in the wrong spot and hiked for miles to an easy cache? that was me today, I parked at the end of the road north of the sleepy hollow/terra linda open space and hiked about 5 miles to this one roundtrip up and down, and backup the hill! thanks for the cache! left the sasquatch travel bug.
Quick find after a nice morning hike!
We approached from slightly north. A nice little walk and a peaceful site for a find. Very fun, thank you! Watch out for the mud once it starts raining!
I meandered around the hillside here, but found the cache with no problems. Took a mouse and left a frog and two snakes. I found what's left of the numbers on my way back, but it's pretty overgrown. I did get to watch the Trojan football team practicing...maybe I should have come here before finding Huff'in & Puff'in...Thanks! -T
(T:1141) Parked at the end of Dias Way for a short hike and an easy find. Took forceps. Left Japanese 10 yen coin.
BKip
Sasquatch Trail

Mystery of Dutchman's Rock by Erickson, Traditional Cache (1.5/3)
Mystery of Dutchman's Rock by Erickson
Mystery of Dutchman's Rock
Who was the Dutchman and what was he doing on this rock? The answer to the second part of this question should be apparent when you find the cache.
Dutchman's Rock has been called one of the "hidden treasures" of Marin. It commands views of the Alpine and Bon Tempe watersheds, on to Mt. Diablo in the east. The hike to it is not very long, but it climbs about 450 feet above the trailhead, with some steep areas along the way.
To reach the cache, take the Lily Gulch trail at mile maker 5.88 along the Bolinas-Fairfax road. When I placed this cache, the marker sign had been knocked over, so look for a parking area at the bend of the road (around 37° 57.368N, 122° 38.245W). The trail starts up the left side of the ravine, but follows the far right ravine. You will come to a spur trail that heads right, which will take you up the backside of Dutchman's Rock. Make sure you stay on the trails, bushwhacking your way to the cache is not advised.
The cache is an ammo container, hidden a few steps from the main trail. You may have to look carefully for it, but please make sure you leave it as it was hidden so that it is not visible from the trail.
Many hikers continue from the Rock to Carson Falls. The cache could be combined with Azalea Hill, Carson Falls, Cataract Falls, the Pipeline, This Cache is Mine, or other ones along the Bolinas-Fairfax road -- or simply go to the cache in order to enjoy the Mystery of the Dutchman.
The trail was covered with branches and trees to climb over and it was quite steep at times. Nice view from the cache. LNTN Thanks.
I love the way geocaching takes us to new places. This was one of our favorites so far.
The 2 7-year-olds with us took the frog, bobblehead, purse and peace sign and left a bunch of homies, the chipmunk astronaut and the blue eraser guy.
Cocktossens
I came during a break in the rain this weekend, and was treated with great mini-waterfalls down Lily's Gulch and many fun stream crossings. The longer views were obscured by the low, dark clouds, but the views of the lakes were wonderful. I'll add some pictures after I recharge my camera battery. I took the coffee magnet and left a chinese bag. Then wenton to Carson Falls. Thanks! -T
Beautiful view. Beautiful day. Perfect. I took my father in law who was visiting from Manhattan here today. Snow is still falling in NYC and the concrete has had him down. A former resident of Marin, he wonders what he's doing living there when places like this are so accessible to us. Thanks for another great cache, Arnold. -BigdaddyJ, Kershmole, Bigmamma (aka eminem), the Ol'Turkey.
This is one of my favorite viewspots in Marin! It wasn't perfect today because it was raining, but Bon Tempe and Alpine Lakes were full and overflowing. Found fairly quickly at 1317 with JWPRat. TNLNSL. Well, actually, we took one of the beautiful pictures of Dutchman's Rock. Nice work, Erickson.

GCMZQY
Cache to Eagle #8 by mousewiz, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
This is the eighth in a new series called “cache to Eagle” which highlight Eagle Service Projects by the Boy Scouts of Marin Council. This is an easy hide, good for beginners.
The Photo highlights the Eagle Project site and may or may not include the location of the actual cache, although it will be nearby.
These lovely community gardens have been the site of multiple Eagle projects. Boy Scouts have laid the trails, removed stubborn undergrowth and buried carpeting, and mulched so that the gardeners could have such a nice garden spot.
Scouting provides a tremendous number of service hours to the community. If you took the total hours of community service conducted by the Marin Council in one year and assigned that to a single individual working 40 hours a week…how long would it take them to accomplish the same amount of service? Answer: 18.95 years!
Last cache of the day and just in time for my Kaiser appointment!! Took ladybug magnifier and left "Robots" figurine. J & K
This project was performed by Scouts in my troop. They spent several weekends working this place to the joy of the community that gardens here. TFTC [:D]
Took a bit of rooting around, but found it at lat. TNLNSL at 1557.
Mrs. Team Cotait697 strikes again!! She must have found it while I was watching the gardner with the nice melons. TFTC TNLNSL Ouch!! Sheesh honey, it was a joke!!!
16:35. #11 in the logbook.
Well, I didn't bring any raingear this weekend, but after waiting most of the day for a break in the storm, it just doesn't seem like one is forthcoming. Mousewiz doesn't mention any of the troops involved in the projects at this site; so I don't know whether any of them can be attributed to my classmates from Troops 71 and 76. It seems likely, as I went to the nearby high school. Took a little while for me to find this one, probably because the rain had distracted my GPSr at first, sending me into a muddy area. I picked up some trash on my way out.

GCGYPP
Peace Point Seven by Bric, Multi-cache (2.5/4.5)
Peace Point Seven by Bric
Peace Point Seven
These coordinates are to a good place to park, not to the cache itself. You’ll need the clues from Peace Point Six to find this one. It’s only a mile and a half, but quite steep and brushy in places, and a climb of 750’.
The Marin Peace Points are a set of seven beautiful and varied locations around Marin County. Each reveals a different kind of peace, from urban to very remote, from deep forest to sunny hillside to windswept peak. When you’ve visited them all, a unifying form will be revealed that truly represents the spirit of this beautiful county. But the road to true peace is never easy. To find it, you’ll have to go to all seven Peace Points in order. Each has clues to find the next. While Peace Point One is easy to get to, some of the others are more strenuous and Peace Point Seven is far from any trails.
You’ll pass the namesake of the park you’re in, which alone is worth the walk in the rainy season. There’s lots more of the same further up. Keep going upstream. The trail on the east side is easiest. At about 1.2 miles, there’s a big fork in the canyon; bear right (east). Stay near the creek. The cache is a clear Ziploc container, 11”x7”x3”, with a blue top.
After finding the cache, there is one final puzzle to solve for the whole series of Peace Points. Follow the instructions in the cache and e-mail me the result.
It’s possible (but not easy) to climb out of the canyon to White Hill, another spectacular Marin viewpoint. From there, just keep turning right till you’re back down.
Contents: logbook, pen, camera, harmony/balance/yin/yang thingie from the BAAD cache, jax from the Gualala Point cache, an electric fan (you may need it!), an abalone shell pendant from Tomales Point, and two mini-pigs.
In the crotch of a bigleaf maple on the west bank of the creek, leaning against a forked bay tree, about six feet up. Large uprooted bay just upstream.
yep, we nabbed this one pretty quick, I took a breather once in a while on the way. baby morgan signed the log, my 2 1/2 year old has been to PP1, PP2, and PP7. I guess she is tied with forman at three peace points each! thanks. "middle fork" here we come!
Did the hike this morning with cooperphoto and microcooperphoto. Great spot although after reading the previous logs, we were let down by the "relative" ease we reached the final. We managed to get past Bigfoot while he napped and blew up coop's rain poncho to use as a rubber raft while crossing the rapids.
You know you're getting old when a guy with forty pounds of kid strapped to his back passes you on the trail! (That would be cooper!)
Thanks for a great series. Marin needs more themed, well thought out series like this.
[This entry was edited by dgreno on Monday, May 02, 2005 at 11:19:19 PM.]
Dropping some bugs for Woof! to take...
I had been in a dream-like state all day, and my journey to true peace was no exception. The B-movie spiders, the wolves, the aliens, and the blowing machines sculpted the dream into a scene from a Jurassic Park meets Indiana Jones meets Starship Troopers movie. I kept pinching myself (or otherwise hurting myself throughout the journey) to try to wake up, but I'm not sure that I ever did.
I share kablooey's sentiments about this being, by far, the best peace point of all. Maybe it was just the weather today, the full flowing creek and waterfalls, or the company, but I'm thrilled that were were able to finish the series before I moved away, because leaving with it unfinished would certainly have been dispeaceful. I can't thank you enough!
The Sockmonkey's Travel Bug TB traded hands here.
Thanks so much for the series, Bric! This has been some of the most fun adventures I've had while geocaching thus far. This hike was definitely a challenge, and on more than one occasion my energy seemed to be zapped by the nearby (wo)man-eating bushes, the alien abductors that made off with my sweatshirt (but it mysteriously reappered at some point on the way back), and two (or was it one?) large black beings that ran amok on the trail. We crossed, then crossed back, then decided to ford the waters again, but finally prevailed to find the cache. I don't think we were even on deer trails for a while, and I know that the path I made Bloo and Woof! follow on the way back wasn't any sort of trail at all. But it was going toward the track on my GPSr, which is what counts in the end... Took the dollar, left a hawaii keychain. Took some photos with the cache camera, and all was peaceful in the world. Thanks again!
Gator Bug

Old Nike Site by Hasbro, Traditional Cache (2/3)
Old Nike Site by Hasbro
Old Nike Site
A good uphill hike to a historic Nike site located at Harry A Barbier Memorial Park in Marin.
There are many trails leading to the site, all of which will eventually get you there. This may be one of the hottest mountain biking spots in Marin, so bring your bike if you are so inclined.
Start at the entrance to the Back Ranch Meadows walk-in campground. Follow the paved road to the first gravel parking area on the right. Get on the Shoreline Trail and where it meets the Back Ranch Trail, turn right onto the Back Ranch Trail and go uphill. At the first junction, make a right to head to the Ridge Fire Trail. At the next junction (really close) stay left and continue the trek to the Ridge Fire Trail. The trail gets steeper here. At the next junction, make a right onto the Ridge Fire Trail. The signpost does not indicate where a right turn leads, but it is the way to get to the top. Follow the Ridge Fire Trail uphill, past a gate, until it meets Bay Hills Fireroad. Make a right onto Bay Hills Fireroad to Harry A Barbier Memorial Park.
The views alone are worth all the effort. There is lots of cool stuff in the cache so get there and enjoy! The cache is located at the base of a small well-formed Madrone tree.
I hiked up the fireroad from the east with the baby in the backpack.. just walked right up to it and there it was... I read the logs... one was kablooey's 5th find! I left a tb in there "neil armstong", thanks!
We came from the Oakdale side. We normally take runs from the campground side, so it was a nice change of views.
What a great day for a hike. I was looking for the place that Dave parked to take the short way but could not figure that one out. So I used BKip's suggestion and parked at Oakdale and did a 2.16 mile round trip hike. Some awesome views up there. That is what caching started out to be. Cache was an easy find once I got there. Left a small deck of cards, took a Worker of Wood pin.
This cache makes #800 for me!!
Thanks for the cache, Don
Great location, sure glad you got me up here - came from the north side 5.5 miles round trip. TNLNSL Thanks
Whoa -- this was a longer hike than I expected but a nice spot at the end. Was standing at the edge of a hill with my GPS pointing me down about 50 feet. Let things settle a bit and it was now pointing three feet behind me. Turned around and there it was!
Neil Armstrong

Cache to Eagle #11 by mousewiz, Traditional Cache (2/1)
Park on Edward Ave N 38 00 103 W 122 31 403 for the best access (and signal). This is the eleventh in a new series called “cache to Eagle” which highlight Eagle Service Projects by the Boy Scouts of Marin Council. The Photo highlights the Eagle Project site and may or may not include the location of the actual cache, although it will be nearby.
A Scout from Troop 59 performed major landscaping at Galinas School. This project included removing an unsafe wooden retaining wall, replacing shrubbery of an outdoor classroom and garden area, renovating and reseeding two lawn areas, constructing two permanent benches and three planter boxes and removing an overgrown bramble hedge along the north side of the school.
Its just before the school property
Think wood.
Well, I did find several caches today in my sleep. TFTC
Teachermom grabbed this one while Hynr, Vicky and I pretended to be geocachers.
Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Teachermom. Teachermom spotted it. Nicely done.
Making my way home around 0215, but someone keeps putting caches in my way. [;)] The 60CS brought me right to the perfect access spot, and Dingo and I quickly made our way to the coordinates. Got lucky and spotted this one right away - very well done. TNLNSL - Thanks!
This one is trickier than the others. I had to use the hint. Another great scouting project, the area looks fantastic. Thanks! -T

Big Pink by SuMo Cyclist, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Big Pink by SuMo Cyclist
Big Pink
If you want you could bring along some bread or crackers to feed the ducks and geese.
Big Pink was the nick name first given to this building because of it's initial color, which fortunately has been changed. It was one of the last public works designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and was completed shortly after his death.
There is easy parking is in an area adjacent to several park facilities including one for dogs, one for childern, an open field and a nice area for walking along a level paved path.
The cache is a green camo painted plastic container with the usual log and other items.
The cache is being watched over in memory of
Oswald "OZ" Webb.
Found it after going for jury duty. The judge came up to the jury assembly room and said that all eight cases were settled without the jury being called. Took the carabiner and left a quarter. I had been looking for this geocache three times, for some reason I went right to it today.
[This entry was edited by Tarzan&Jane1 on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at 6:15:30 PM.]
The moral of the story is: Before you go, find out if there is something like, say, an art festival and accompanying entrance fee standing in the way between you and the cache you want to snag. One that the GPSr reads about 80' away, across the little bridge, the one you have to pay to cross. (I guess I could have tried to cross the flood channel/creek, but that would be too conspicuous...) I'll be back...
Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Hynr. I would have enjoyed exploring the inside of all the cool buildings at this complex. TFTC
Found it with Hynr and Teachermom. We looked on one, they looked on the otherside. They were right. TNLN TFTC
Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Teachermom. The coordinates had us searching a bit too far north-east. I saw a spot that seemed more likely (not as messy) and sure enough it was there.
Tad

This Cache is Mine by Bric, Unknown Cache (3/3.5)
This Cache is Mine by Bric
This Cache is Mine
Park at the intersection of Ridgecrest and the Fairfax-Bolinas Road.
Yes, these coordinates put you in the middle of the road. The reception is terrible here - I've had from 396 to 548 on latitude and 598 to 540 on longitude. After a while, it seems to settle down on these. Be patient. When you're at the right spot, "X" marks the spot. The cache itself is exactly forty feet straight down. You will need a flashlight. The cache is a metal cigar tube.
Go straight down the bank about sixty feet. The cache is on a small ledge on the right wall at the end.
I have been talking about this one for weeks, it was only fitting to grab after PP7... Dave started walking up and down the roads, and walked right by the marking.. lucky I spotted it! I was going to try for "middle fork" too to wrap them all up, but decided to save it, that one for another day. thanks!
X did, indeed, mark the spot and we needed the help. Easy find with that extra touch. Interesting location although I didn't have good satellite coverage at the final location.
Took coop's picture with my cell phone camera!
Okay, for those of you that couldn't get a zero point, I've added a fairly obvious clue - an "X" on the pavement. The reception here is terrible, my GPSr was wandering off by three hundred feet. I also added some pictures.
[This entry was edited by Bric on Monday, April 25, 2005 at 8:38:38 AM.]
I grabbed music camp first, then was planning on a big tour around the lakes... It took me about 1/2 hour to find zero here.. then I had no idea where to go next... I tried almost everything!!! down the roads, east, west, the hillsides... and tried to follow the hint... gosh darn it!! how about hiding an extra hint at the last peace point?
I hate being the last in the group to log because they always say all the good stuff first. This cache hunt was such a thrill that I will likely never forget it. We must have gotten lucky (if you want to call it that) because none of the other logs mention the creatures, and kablooey said they were not there on his previous trip. I wasn't paralyzed with fear so much as I was enraptured by the oddness of the whole experience. I'm not sure I would knowingly put myself in that situation again, but it sure made for a memorable hunt. Honestly, they were HUGE! Thanks so much!

Cache for Emma by Erickson, Traditional Cache (2.5/3)
Cache for Emma by Erickson
Cache for Emma
In the hills above Fairfax, there a stone monument for Emma, "with love from your friends and family."
When I first found this plaque, I was struck by the love Emma must have had for these hills, and the love that people must have had for her in turn. I have never discovered who Emma was, but others must feel the same way -- coins and other small things have been left on the monument.
This walk takes one through the Cascade Canyon open space, following a trail that offers stunning views of Baldy, Tamalpais, and the haunting Blue Ridge area.
The route starts from the Toyon Fire Road, which begins near 90 Toyon Drive. There are oaks, toyons, meadows, and rocks along the way. From there, Cul-de-Sac Road and Cul-deSac Trail take one to the monument. Bicycles are not permitted on the final part of the trail.
It is about a 3/4 mile to the cache, mostly uphill. You can continue past the cache back to the Toyon Fire Road. The hills and meadows of the private Tamarancho boy scout camp are just beyond this (open only by permit to "Friends of Tamarancho").
For an extra bonus, take Pam's Blue Ridge Trail on the way back. It connects with Toyon Fire Road across from Cul-de-Sac Road and offers its own magic. There is a plaque offering a special message near the intersection of the two trails (37° 58.984N 122° 36.345W), which Write Shop Robert found when he came to this cache. At the top of one hill, there are well-built "council circles" (around 37° 58.926N 122° 36.388W). Around five hundred yards from the start of the trail, there is another intersection. A small trail goes to the left. It takes you to a plaque in memory of Pamela Ettinger (near 37° 58.898N 122° 36.478W). Ettinger died in an auto accident and her family donated part of this preserve in her memory -- the area is now designated as "Pam's Blue Ridge." As you continue down the trail, there is an open space sign warns against collecting the crystal rock that is found there.
The link above will take you to map of the preserve. There is a shorter, unofficial way to this cache. It is scenic and has well-defined trails, but crosses private land. There is limited parking on either route, but please be aware of the neighbors. I have also walked here from downtown Fairfax, so that remains an option.
The cache is within 20 feet of Emma's monument. It is suitable only for very small trading items. Be careful of the surrounding area when looking for it. You will not need to move anything to find it.
first cache found, the maker very evident,left small land rover pin
This was a lovely walk on this first really warm day of spring. The irises are blooming now, all along the trail. I've never been up in this area before. Thanks for providing explicit directions to the trailhead too, because I wouldn't have found it, otherwise. Nice hide. Took smashed penny and left a magnetic keyholder. Thanks! -T
Interesting spot. Left a WSR game card. Decided to hike on to "Cascading Dreams of Infinite Canyons". After all it is in the same Open Space area. (Ha!) Thanks.
I found this place many years ago and wondered who Emma was. Thanks for bringing me back. Found after a bit of looking at 1300. TNLNSL. There's sure a lot more broom about than a few years ago. I also checked out the council circles and Pam's monument. There's another council circle on the Blue Ridge, the next ridge west. Might be another good cache site.
GPS was dead on for this third find of the day and a lovely hike! I have been up here many times before, but never stopped for even a second at this spot! I left a yellow sword and took a WSR trading card. Thanks again. only one question: will I ever find all of your caches?

GCNKEY
high tide by cooperphoto, Traditional Cache (4/1)
high tide by cooperphoto
high tide
way above sea level, any place else in town the container would be a dead giveaway!
pull up and park next to the old antique sign that says "co. vehicles only" the cache is right by the road! The owner of the property "dave" was glad to have the cache there, in fact, he even moved some stuff to make more room for parking, please don't mess with the drift wood, he hates it when the trash guys run it over. drive up the street to turn your car around after the find, rather then use a neighbor's drive way, its a narrow street. You may hunt 24 hours a day if you like but it's a much easier find with daylight since there are no streetlights.!
With this cache and all others of mine: easy on the plants, don't take any fences apart, obey any REAL posted signs, not on a lamp post or in a sprinkler head, and its not a micro unless its called "my crow"!
:) - Found it. This time the wife knew what I was doing so I did not have to be so cautious. Once I saw the hint I knew just what I was looking for...
Thanks for another great hide!
Knew right where this was, so talked the wife into taking the dogs on a walk with me. Walked up from Sun Valley School in San Rafael. Did not bring the GPS because I didn't want her getting suspicious. I knew where it was because of the sign, but was not able to find with a cursory search. She figured out real quick what I was doing. Now that she knows I'll try to walk back up there again tonight and give it another try...
swill
geo coin drop!
It was "training day" today. Cooperphoto took me to the place of high tides and I had 4 minutes to make the find. But then Cooperphoto ran into the landowner Dave and their conversation on kayaking went beyond the 4 minutes, so I had enough time to make the find. By no means easy despite the spot being so obvious. Additional clue made no sense either, only after some explaining.
OK, Mr.Cooper! You owe me a fiver, but I'll let you buy me a cup of coffee sometime instead. This one was a lot easier to find than I thought it would be, and A LOT harder than it should have been given the situation.
It was the first place I checked since it was seperated from the rest, but I still didn't get it. I started to work my way through, and was almost to the other end, when a couple of women walking their dogs came by and were surprised that Dave was selling his house(because of all the signs on my truck). I had to explain to them that he isn't, but I was just on a scavenger hunt. This made them think I had lost one of these, and was here to get it back and so I had to explain GeoCaching to them further. They had both heard of it a little, and suggested I check this one so I showed them that it wasn't the right one. They walked on as I continued my search, and then I looked back at it and saw that it was different than all the others (of course examining every one of them closely, TWICE gave me a sense of what was the same about them all, and therefore what was different about this one.)
After I finished with the cache, I drove down the street to turn around, and met with the two women again and told them that they were right and I'm stupid, and gave each of them one of my "Bookmark WILDCARDS" so they can go home and read about our wonderful game. Thanks Mark, really good job on this one too.
Wifey Christmas Coin #3

Lost Squadron by tagsam, Traditional Cache (3/2)
Lost Squadron by tagsam
Lost Squadron
Interesting spot, one of the few spots that is untravelled at the Civic Center.
Members of this squadron are MIA, please help reunite the members of the "Lost Squadron". This squad needs the numbers it once had to continue to protect and fortify this strategic position. Bring New Recruits and Old Vets. Help The "Lost Squadron" by filling the cache with army men of all types. This cache contains plastic army men. Bring army men of all different colors, already have green, gray, and white. Small round container covered in black tape, twist top and cover well when you leave.
watch out for the troll, guarding the hole.
Picked up TB Darth. He had this to say: "R2D2, everything is proceeding as I have forseen. I have you now."
Besides that, took smiley-face button, left 4 army men (1 green, 1 silver, and 2 nail polished ones), signed log. Trolls looked at us funny, so I did the cell phone caller slash bird-watcher thing while hubby swung the mini-van 'round. (Too obvious? Sorry, still not very good at "stealth"...) Thanks for the cache!
A good grab by Hynr. Thanks for the hide.
Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Teachermom. Darth was indeed there, but we decided to leave him for others.
Found the Squadron and left the Darth Vader TB to recruit new soldiers for the Empire. Please send Darth north to Seattle.. he wants a latte!

GCGGYA
SF Chronicle - North Bay by TeamAlamo, Unknown Cache (3/1)
SF Chronicle - North Bay by TeamAlamo
SF Chronicle - North Bay
Demian Bulwa recently wrote a great article about geocaching in the bay area. It you haven't had a chance to view it, I strongly suggest you do. Here's a link: Pleasure Hunt
The cache is not at the posted coordinates, but can be found at:
You will need to determine the best association to solve the puzzle:
A = johnnyvegas, Forman
B = Woof!, Joani, Kusangi, an anonymous cow
C = Forman, dgreno
D = Marky * the address of the building at the posted coords
As this is a log-only micro-cache you will need to bring your own pen.
This puzzle can be solved without actually knowing all the geocachers mentioned above.
Came with atc. We searched for a bit, then I decided to search differently and spotted the well-hidden cache.
Thanks for the pointer to the article, and thanks for the cache.
Solved this at the same time as the South Bay version, but this was my first opportunity to find the cache. Almost gave up, but found it eventually.
(T: 1857) Having made my computations I was unable to find the cache on first try. Getting verification I went back and looked better for a find.
hi, my name is mark and I overthink puzzle caches.. its been 2 days since I overthought one called "dino-mite". Ok, after four visits and help from team alamo, forman, dgreno, and sailercodges I finally figured it out! sure enough there was a muggle within 20 feet of the cache and he wasn't going anywhere so I had to go for the superstealth grab, sign and replace. thanks... south bay here I come!
ok, just so I can keep track of how many trips I make back I am going to log every prime number visit, and this would be THREE! almost everyone I know has found this one... I got hints from lee at badges... forman gave me some pointers.. please nobody spoil it, but I just want to let you know what I am going thru!

Boog-A-Mama Kookoo-Alala by Olebiker, Olehiker, Boogs and Canetoad, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
Boog-A-Mama Kookoo-Alala by Olebiker, Olehiker, Boogs and Canetoad
Boog-A-Mama Kookoo-Alala
Up the gravel road, pass the picnic area....
Typical 4X8 tupper ware with white top.
Contents: Golfish pendant, Painted stone, Red die, Crystal pendant, Quartz crystal and Log book and a couple of pens and we placed Direction Choice.
Nice area for a cache. Probably wouldn't have found it without the hint because the GPS showed 55ft at the cache. The lid is damaged and the contents were damp. Traded coins, Thanks.
Yesterday, 3/30, I took the wrong trail and hiked six miles up to the ridge and back and never got close. Took the right trail today and found it about 50 feet from the stated cordinates. Cover looks like it was chewed on, but inside was dry.
this was my 400th find! well it was almost a did not find. I was going in big circles.. I half guessed at the hint and was moving sticks. finally found it about 60 feet from my zero. of course when i got there the gps said zero. new container is a must. I signed bkt's "log" shoot we gotta replace this one!
I hadn't read the previous logs, so I didn't bring an extra container. I did remove the old log, which had turned to paste, and left a ziploc bag with a temporary logsheet (my map of nearby caches), a pen, and a number of small trading items. The cache is also near the large nest of a very irate wild turkey.
This one does need some TLC. I removed all smellables. Things like bubbles (soapy water) and play-doh are considered smellables and are an attractant to the wildlife. That is why the lid is chewed to pieces by the local mini-bears (squirels). It also seems to be placed in the the flood plain of the nearby creek. It is dry now, but could use a hug or two. Left scout badge.

Labyrinth's Ball by erickson, Traditional Cache (1.5/3.5)
Labyrinth's Ball by erickson
Labyrinth's Ball
This cache is over a hill from a nearby labyrnith, near a natural place to enjoy the view.
| There is an easier way to get to this cache, but I start out at the fire road off of Marinda Drive in Fairfax. Walk up the hill and look for a labyrinth (37° 59.833N 122° 35.393W) on one of the terraces. Continue up two steeper hills, giving the terrain some added difficulty (particularly on a hot day). From the top, there are wonderful views of the surrounding area. The cache is near a natural resting area, just a bit further down the path.
This cache was placed here on the first day of Spring. Its contents are meant to reflect the spirit of the labyrinth, as well as a passing nod to the return of baseball. The cache is a two quart rubbermaid container that originally had items that reflected both themes.
The area is often quiet, but there are occasional dog walkers, joggers, and hikers. I tried to make sure the cache was well-hidden from them. There is some poison oak in the neighborhood, but you do not have to get into it to find the cache.
Around 20-22 feet southeast of an old wooden fence post.
This one was harder to locate than I'd expected, due to unusually high rainfall and resulting high grass. Great views! took Jesus magnet, left baseball, UCSC pen.
Back geocaching after breaking the glass on my IQ which required repair at the factory. Don't know if they did more than fix the glass, but at the Labyrinth I was able to acquire 11 satellites, which now has a lot of green growing amid the brown. Finally a nice day so lots of muggles on the trail near the cache. Left a golf ball, took nothing. Thanks.
I think it was the ninth when I found this one. I was working in the area, and tried a couple different roads before found one nearby with parking. I took the shortest way, and so I missed the labrynth, I'll try to check it out sometime.
last cache of the day and by far the most beautiful spot. we did park at marinda and hiked up, I could see a kite flying off on a distant hilltop, and sure enough that is where we ended up. blue skies, and a nice warm breeze! its nice to start and end the day with your caches.. and from what I hear I am glad I didn't do this one in the am, and the other in the pm!
Came up cross counry from the north through the woods.
Very interesting hike.
The cache was in good shape and where it should be.
Took 2 frogs and left a giraff finger puppet and a Mill Valley pin.
Put a SuMo Cyclist logo sticker on the inside of the lid.
Did not find the labyrinth, probably because I came up from the other side.

- Stumpin' at the Switchback by lowracer, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
- Stumpin' at the Switchback by lowracer
- Stumpin' at the Switchback
A nice hike up the ridge in China Camp.
This cache is hidden along the Bay View Trail, about a half mile from the little ranger kiosk at the campground in China Camp. If you continue past the cache for another half mile or so, taking a left at the intersection, you will encounter some fantastic views of the bay and a fun place to have lunch. Be sure to go a little beyond the lonely picnic table for the best views.
Many trees make it tricky to get a good GPS reading and the cache itself is not visible from the trail, but most geocachers will have no difficulty picking out this perfect hiding spot. The cache is less than six feet off the trail. Please try not to leave a path or erode the hill as you access it.
(This cache was originally created by lowracer, but has been adopted by the Flying Kippers.)
Starting at the lower junction, count 5 rail fences, then go 20 yards.
I just had some work done on the bicycle and wanted to check it out. The trails around here are some of my favorite spots to take it.
Great spot and nice view. Took TB, left TB from Minnesota
Neat trail... Took mini-voodoo people, left a pen-on-a-rope. Thanks.
I left a travel bug in there... off off road.
this one was super tricky for me with the two kids... I was close, checked the hint.. then started looking way, way, down the hill and was stumped!! finally grabbed it after using common sense!

Muddy Bottoms by Team JMCW, Traditional Cache (1.5/5)
Muddy Bottoms by Team JMCW
Muddy Bottoms
This cache is accessible only by water at high tide! You will need a Canoe, Kayak, or other small boat, and should plan to reach the cache close to a high tide. Bring a rag to wipe mud off the cache before opening it, and be sure it is tightly closed when you put it back.
Warning! South Gallinas Creek is a tidal creek, parts of which are nothing but mud at tides below 3 feet. Tides range from -1 to 7+ feet, which means that you can only be on the creek for 5-8 hour periods twice a day. Be sure to consult a tide chart when planning to locate this cache. Here is a link which will show the tides at the cache location. If you “Select display type”: “Graphic Plot” you’ll be able to see when the tides will be above 3 feet.
Below is a recommended site to launch from, and two alternates. Each lists the approximate one-way distance to the cache. We average 2.5 mph with our canoe – but your speed may vary. If you plan your trip so that you reach the cache near high tide, there should be plenty of time to get to the cache and back from any of these launch sites.
This is a free public boat dock, and is the easiest place to launch from. While it is the furthest from the cache, it will give you the best opportunity to explore the watershed. This part of the creek is deeper, so you can use the dock at almost any tide.
The dock is on North Gallinas Creek. You need to start by going away from the GPS bearing, heading downstream one-half mile and then turning right onto South Gallinas Creek. From there you can follow your GPS bearings to the cache.
Alternate Launch Site #1: N 38° 00.288 W 122° 31.798 – 1 mile
This is site where the creek runs near a parking lot. It may be closed at times – due to large events at the Marin County Civic Center. Head downstream one-half mile and then follow your GPS. You should only use this site when the tide is above 4 feet!.
Alternate Launch Site #2: N 38° 00.378 W 122° 31.900 – 0.2 miles
This site is just a place along a road where the creek is nearby. Depending on the tide, you will want to explore the area to determine the best place to launch. You should only use this site when the tide is above 4 feet!.
The cache is a 16oz plastic water bottle marked with a GeoCache sticker.
You may want to allow some extra time to explore the creek. Its marshlands are home to the endangered Clapper Rail. You may hear their guttural calls, but this bird is elusive and is generally only seen at low tides walking in the mud. If you paddle around Santa Margarita Island you will see the remains of a 1914 housing development which was to mimic Venice Italy, originally with 8 miles of canals. What remains are pieces of the concrete walls which lined the canals.
Easy find--walked right to it. [8D] Managed to keep the 9-year-old from getting all mucky, and I stayed mostly clean and completely dry, too! This is an awesome hide--and I guess we were lucky to be stubborn, since the trip-planner vetoed it and didn't print the page. When it poppped up too close to the hotel not to try for it, we just blundered in and got very lucky. Cache was dry inside and the mud was pretty nasty, but we still managed to retrieve it and log our find. Thanks for the fun!
dgreno walked me thru this cache.. live on his cellphone yesterday, so I checked the tides and made the easy grab today at 7am.... I have never seen such hasty logs! this cache makes me think of a quote from life's little instruction book: "resist the temptation to buy a boat" , darn I was about to get a used kayak for this one!!. check out more here: thanks!
So... last night I called cooperphoto and told him that the local Big Lots store was selling four man inflatable rafts for $12 and that we should snag one and go for this cache.
I went to Big Lots, took a look at the rafts and decided there were better ways to die than by using a $12 likely-porous raft to paddle a mile in muddy water.
Instead, this morning I used ExpertGPS to look at an aerial photo of the area and got an idea of how to approach the cache without a boat.
I emailed coop, but he was doing family stuff (imagine that) on a Sunday morning, so I went solo.
I decided to head over to the area to do some recon and I threw a couple of "tools" into the car just in case I decided to go for it.
When I arrived, I used my cat-like instincts and MacGyver skills to get myself to within six feet of the cache without requiring paramedics, but I could see that another tool would be required. Luckily, I had something in the car that I thought would work.
While still six feet from the cache, I called coop once again to give him a chance to get in on the fun. Strangely, he didn't think a stop at a mud hole on the way to church would go over well with the family.
I went back to the car, grabbed my "tool" and headed back to the cache. It was all a bit more complicated because the neighborhood was waking up and more people were milling about although for the most part I was away from prying eyes.
Back to the cache and after a few perilous moments, the tool worked its magic and the cache was in my hand. I grabbed the TB, signed the log, and replaced the cache, and headed home to throw my clothes in the wash.
Coop -- you're on your own!
Thanks for a fun cache on a Sunday morning.
A beautiful morning. We saw a couple of egrets further down the wetlands. But Cricket the dog stayed in the car while I found the cache. Let's just say that if you come prepared you may not need a boat.
let me know if anyone is going to go for it and I will join you, I don't have a boat!

Cascading Dreams of Infinite Canyons by Erickson, Traditional Cache (2/3.5)
Cascading Dreams of Infinite Canyons by Erickson
Cascading Dreams of Infinite Canyons
A walk in the Cascade Canyon Open Space, past the falls that bear the canyon's name.
Cascade Canyon (Elliot Nature Preserve) offers secluded meadows, streams, and a variety of plant and animal life. Cascade Falls is a popular destination for a family hike and bicylists have long known about the area's many fire roads -- the early mountain bike races down Repack Road (Cascade Fire Road) are legendary.
The trail to the falls is a relatively easy .6 mile walk. Bridges cross the stream at different points, and if the waters are high, a narrow trail along the bank will keep you dry (watch your step if the rocky part is wet).
No bikes are allowed on the final section of the trail. At the falls, the trail is marked by steps and a path over a rock outcrop near the top. To find the cache, continue past the falls and ford the crossing at the top. Stepping across the stones or rocks has never been a problem for my daughter or me, but there are no guarantees when the water is high after the rains. It may be easier to go upstream a short distance and cross to a trail that takes you back to the main path. The terrain rating is based mostly on this one area of the trail because it is subject to changing conditions. Be cautious, if the water is too high, enjoy the falls and come back on another day.
The trail climbs up a short hill past the falls. You will come to a clearing. Look for a path that takes you back toward the creek. To find the cache, you do not have to go down any steep hill, or scramble deep into the brush. Find a rock where you can enjoy the view.
There is poison oak along the trail, so be careful to stay on the path. You do not have to walk through poison oak or reach around it in order to find this cache, but there is some nearby.
The cache is a small metal container. Please take care to replace it as it was hidden. Because of the nature of the canyon and trees, the readings from your GPSr may vary. The directions in this description should get you to the cache location even if your readings are a different than mine.
There is limited parking at the end of Cascade Drive in Fairfax. Please pay attention to the signs and do not disturb the residents. For more information, visit the Bay Area Hiker.
(T:1228) While on Cascade Drive I saw a doe with her fawn crossing the road. I saw what at first seemed to be a neck brace on the doe. As I went by I could see that it was actually a coffee can stuck around her neck. As for the cache, another scenic, serene hike with a great view at the end. Thank you for the cache.
If these are the new co-ords they seem to work well. Found easily, not near any p-oak. Should've brought some things to put in, but wasn't planning on a long hike until the beautiful weather convinced me to make a 10 mile loop out of it after finding Darwin's treasure. TNLNSL My 50th
The cache has been moved to a location where the poison oak need not be a factor. I noticed that the cache contents had gotten depeleted (how did that happen?), I will be replenishing it when I have a chance to get new things for the cache.
It has been a banner year for poison oak. While I was able to get to the cache without going through it, I was not sure if this was going to be true in a few week. Therefore I have moved the cache to a safer (and more scenic) location. I will be preparing a new description.
After 10 minutes of stomping around in poison oak, I gave up

Carson Falls by Erickson, Traditional Cache (2/3.5)
Carson Falls by Erickson
Carson Falls
Waterfalls. Rocky Outcrops. Redwood Canyons. Ridge Views. Buckeyes. Steep Trails. Cascading stream.
Carson Falls is one of the treasures of the Marin watershed. Outdoors writer Tom Stienstra described it as the best falls in Marin. It is a series of cascades set among dramatic rocks and gnarled Buckeyes. The hike is best after the rains when the waters are flowing, but can be enjoyed any time of the year. What you will see (and the difficulty of the terrain) depends on the route that you take.
There are many ways to get here. Most people come from Pine Mountain Road and take one of the trails from Oat Hill Road to the top of the falls. The route is described in the Bay Area Hiker.
I took the Lily Gulch trail begining at mile marker 5.88 along the Bolinas-Fairfax Road. This trail takes one past Dutchman's Rock to Oat Hill Road. I wanted to see the redwood grove at the site of the old Big Trees Camp, so I continued over Bathtub Gap (the trail is just up the fire road, look for a generic "no bikes" sign as it leads down). From the grove, a redwood bridge crosses Carson Creek, and the trail follows the stream as it tumbles over rocks up to the falls themselves. To avoid the steeper areas on the way back, take the Old Sled (Old Spool) trail to the fire road and loop back to Lily Gulch. Other hikers have posted their pictures of this route -- it is not the fastest or easiest way, but it is very beautiful.
One can also bicycle down the Alpine-Kent Pump road to the first pump house (near the Pipeline cache). From there, take the first road right, which leads to the redwood grove. Find a safe place to leave your bikes and walk to the cache.
There are steep areas along these trails and a hiking stick might help, particularly if you approach the falls from below. The cache is near the top of the falls. It is a small plastic container that is painted to give it some camouflage. It is bigger than a micro, but there is only room for small trading items. Please make sure that it snaps shut so that it will remain watertight.
You will have to look carefully to spot the cache, with your back toward the falls. The hint is a spoiler that contains explicit directions.
The falls, rocks, and the view of the canyon below are the real rewards for coming here. If you came from the top, take the trail down to the base of the falls. For more information, see Hiking Marin (Don and Kay Martin) or the map A Rambler's Guide to the Trails of Mt. Tamalpais and the Marin Headlands.
Next to the back of a small rock outcrop, set under a bush, nestled behind small stones.
It was great to see the falls still running this late in spring. Yesterday's rains helped & I couldn't resist hiking over from Woodacre on the SGRidge FR. Only saw a few people all day(including another Ohio U grad.) Took Kirt Manwaring card, left Independent Truck sticker.
Found the Falls and the cache, but them got very lost trying to find my way to the Mystery of Dutchman's Rock cache. Ended up taking the long way past the Pipeline cache. TNLNSL... TFTC!
Took the Pine Mountain Fire Road stopping at "Darwin's Treasure" first. On the way back, took a right to the Falls. Left two coins. Thanks.
I thought this might be one of my last good chances to hike out here right after a heavy rain. I came up from Dutchman's Rock, and I didn't see another soul on the whole hike (which was great, right up until my mountain lion paranoia started). This is a fun hike, and the falls and wildflowers were amazing. I took the goecoin and where's george dollar, and left a ladybug compass. Thanks! -T
I am glad that the mystery of the other box was clarified. I would not have put the cache so close to a memorial if I had noticed it. I might move the cache a bit further away.

Island 1: Santa Margarita Island by LooneyTunes, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
Island 1: Santa Margarita Island by LooneyTunes
Island 1: Santa Margarita Island
On an Island in Marin County. Little bit of a hill. Good place for a picnic. Watch out for poison oak.
Island 1 is the first of a series of island caches. The cache is in a Tupperware container. You may have to crawl through some shrubbery. There is a good way to get in without poison oak. There are many fun things inside the cache. You’ll have to find it to find out what it contains. Don’t forget to write in the pink fuzzy book.
Enjoy!!
Approach from the south. The cache is under a small rock next to a larger mossy rock.
This was a pretty little break from urban caching hell (translation, driving around in circles, wishing you had an overview of the whole town and insiders' knowledge of how to get there, or could at least find the blasted 7-11!!!) and we really enjoyed it. Picked up the wagon wheel TB, and will try to head it to Oregon as soon as we can.
10:30 AM
Nice island that looks like it doesn't get much visitation. Could this be the oldest in Marin County?
While Fisherwoman was looking through the contents I noticed there was PO in 3 directions from wher she was. She avoided it and you can too retrieving the cache.
Glad this oldie is still alive and kicking. Neat island to explore. There was some poison oak on all directions from the cache, but we carefully avoided it. Took Ironman Trutle TB, left Wagon Wheel TB
forgot to log this bug!
rain, rain go away, come again another day, I only found FIVE caches today. this was a little tricky.. add a few stars to difficulity if you back off the road into the drainage ditch like I did! I called for AAA to pull me out, they said 90 minutes, but a nice guy in a toyota tundra pulled me out in about two seconds. AS for the cache, the GPS did wander a bit, I walked right by it, then came back 20 minutes later for the find with the hint! left a travel bug and a yellow pirate sword. thanks!!

Toy Store 1 by dcoplan, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
Toy Store 1 by dcoplan
Toy Store 1
Only accessible between 6AM - 6PM unless you find backside access.
Small, round tupperware container. Under some brush guarded by Perry Edwards and Francis Keogh.
This is my first cache found and had a lot of fun. Took TB for road trip to TX, left cork. TFTC
A beautiful day but thoughts do stray while walking past all the memories en route to this cache. Took purple and black frog, left card game. Nice jump!!
thanks for the cache!
Yeah parked my car by the entrance gate and had the whole place to myself. Loved muertos man TB but couldn't think of any worthy places to bring him in the near future. I think he likes it in the cemetary for now though. Took some scary party picks and left air force trading cards. after signing the log.
Found Perry Edwards & Francis Keogh. Kind of weirded us out since we know an Ed Perry. Groundskeepers were mowing up the hill, but were too busy to pay us any heed. YJ moved on the cache while YD looked like she was taking notes (a clip board always helps). Left Muertos Man TB since this was the PERFECT location for him; Took Turtle TB; SL. Thanks for bringing us to this location so we could also pay our respects. Now on to Alcatraz!
~ Muertos Man ~

GCJAVD
Victor's Cache by LooneyTunes, Virtual Cache (1/1)
Victor's Cache by LooneyTunes
Victor's Cache
Find the cache location, find the mural, answer the question. Easy, right?
Like Lillie's Cache, Lucien's Cache and Hilaire's Cache, Victor's Cache is a tribute to the great WPA murals of the 1930's. In this case, Victor Arnautoff explored the early history of the Presidio as well as the peace-time activities of the Army units based there. Once you've found the cache site and the mural, you'll need to look for the scene pictured here:
When you log your find, email us the color of the missing necklace (you will have to find it – it is in the mural, but not in the photo).
While this cache is solvable 24x7, best viewing hours are when the Presidio Chapel is open to the public: MON-THU 10-2; FRI 4-7, SUN 10-1.
Checked out the Animal Planet Expo and met Jeff Corwin! Then we watched the frisbee dogs perform before checking out Victor's Cache. We found the place and actually got a tour with "Paul." The log was way cool and the site is being considered for our upcoming wedding. We'll see...
The mural is amazing. Do you best to visit this cache during the open hours. The people working there - Paul in particular - are very knowledgable about the mural. We got a complete history and explaination. It was very interesting and informative. Check it out!
We arrived at this cache and observed wedding guests waiting for the arrival of the bride. We were able to obtain the answer by the time she arrived in a Le Grande Affaire Limo.
Unfortunately the chapel was closed when we arrived but we were able to peer in and view the mural. The Presidio is such a neat area that we haven't been to in quite a while. TFTC.
I came up on the chapel after it was closed but I could see the mural and found the color. The carved log off to the left was my favorite part, however.
wow, I didn't have the photo on my palm, and I stopped by today in the rain, when the chapel was usually closed, but there were rehearsing a wedding and I slipped in. thanks so much for the cache, it was fun!

Willard by JohnnyVegas, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
Willard by JohnnyVegas
Willard
A micro in camo
...
WILLARD
THE GEOCACHE
find me if you dare
Cool cache. Thanks.
Eeew! [xx(] Ugly cache, beautiful area. Saw several deer and lots of deer tracks. Thanks for a "different" caching experience! TNLNSL.
Johnny has done it again. Very creative cache!! We had a nice bike ride to the site. TNLN, signed log.
Janis and Kirk
This is one to bring the kids to...
My 4 year old son found Willard while hunting for snakes. At first I said "Put that down!" Then I said what the hell, "Show your brother first." (He's two) That closer look opened the back door to an unknown world. I'm always toting my gps around kinda hoping to get lost now I'll put it to use. Thanks Willard. Hope you liked the fish.

GCPAFX
The Cache at the End of the World by WalruZ, Multi-cache (1.5/1.5)
The Cache at the End of the World by WalruZ
The Cache at the End of the World
I've done every cache in the city of San Francisco, and hidden a few myself. Of them all, this is the most beautiful place I've been.
At the cache site is a viewing platform and a bench with a brass plaque on it. There are three lines on the plaque.
A = the number of letters in the first line
B = the number of letters in the second line (a name)
C = A + B
D = B x 10
E = C x 10
XXX = E + 7
YYY = E + D + 1
Cache = N 37 47.XXX W 122 29.YYY
Fifteen-digit checksum is 65
The physical cache is a hide-a-key hidden outside of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area on a public right-of-way. It can be seen from the bench and is within walking distance but you'll probably prefer to drive. Continue downhill from the physical cache for another scenic portion of the GGNRA.
sit and reach behind with your right hand
With WalruZ at placement. Thanks for replacing the virt that had shown people this area.
This cache came highly recommended to me as an appropriate cache to find at night. I mislead Jen into thinking the cache was in the Presidio so I got to see her expert navigation skills and a nice tour of the Presidio. When we pulled up she said "Oh, Lands End, why didn't you say so!" We thought we'd have the place to ourselves seeing as it was about 10:00 and there were no other cars parked on the street. Instead, there were people sitting on the benches both half way down, and at the plaque site. We explained that we were doing a scavenger hunt to the people sitting on the plaque and they gladly helped us get the information that we needed. One of them commented "You even have a gps and everything, how fancy", then they offered us the large cold beer that was apparently there when they arrived; we declined.
We opted to walk to the final and had no trouble doing so. A man with a cane walked by silently, except for the clippity clop of his cane. I started searching the high road and Jen the low. She made an "ah" noise and I knew she had found it. After signing in we walked down to check out the public beach but a locked gate prevented us from seeing it up close. Neither of us had known how to get there before so we'll have to come back in the day time.
Thanks for a most enjoyable night hunt!
20:01. Signed in #1 spot on logsheet.
The most beautiful place in the City, and I had never been here before. That's what I get for avoiding S.F. caches. Thanks for getting me here anyway. I couldn't find the final. I just have trouble with easy micros, I guess. Finally had to use the hint to figure out where I wasn't looking right.

Escape From Alcatraz by Jbond, Virtual Cache (3/2)
Escape From Alcatraz by Jbond
Escape From Alcatraz
Located on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. Rated 3 for difficulty due to detailed nature. Rated 2 for terrain due to long walk up a steep incline. There is a tram available for those who cannot manage the walk.
This is a virtual cache at one of America’s most famous (and infamous) former federal penitentiaries, Alcatraz. Also know as “The Rock,” Alcatraz began as a fort in 1853. Later, in 1859, the first military prisoners were placed here and Alcatraz soon became a military prison. By 1933 it had become too expensive for the Army to continue to house prisoners at this site. Alcatraz was then transferred to the Department of Justice and in 1934 opened its doors for the first time as a federal prison. While there were a few successful escapes from Alcatraz during its years as a military prison, once it became a federal penitentiary, there were no known successful escapes. During its years as a federal prison a total of 36 men tried to escape in 14 separate attempts. All were either caught and brought back, or they drowned in their attempts to swim to shore. Five were never seen or heard from again and are presumed to have drowned and their bodies swept out to sea.
While this is a virtual cache, it is also somewhat of a role-playing cache. You are to imagine yourself a prisoner on Alcatraz. By solving the clues you will find your way out of Alcatraz. Only by answering all the bonus questions correctly along your way will your escape be successful. One wrong answer and you will be brought back to “The Rock.” Good luck.
Day 1: The coordinates above are near the dock. This is your first stop as a new prisoner at Alcatraz. However your escape attempt begins outside your cell. Go to the main cellblock area. You may either go there directly or you may want to take the free ranger guided tour as you go up the hill. I recommend the tour up the hill. It is informative and gives you some interesting background about the island. Once you reach the cellhouse you may go in and explore on your own or you may pay extra when you buy your ticket and get a special audio tour. The audio tour is not necessary for your “escape” but it is interesting. Your GPS will probably not work while in the building. That’s OK. You won’t need it, yet. While in the cellhouse you will be collecting needed information that will eventually give you coordinates to guide your escape once you get outdoors. Go to your cell. It is cell number 139 on B Block down “Broadway.” Look into your cell. On the back wall is a picture. How many people are in this picture? Answer= A. Later, you will use the number represented by “A” to compute your coordinates. Bonus Question 1: Who is prisoner 586? Bonus Question 2: Your cell is located in B Block. Which Block is across the hall from your cell?
Day 2: As part of your escape plan, you are going to make a model of your head to place in your bed so that the guards won’t notice you are gone. Go to the barbershop to collect some hair. How many windows are there in the wall opposite the sinks? Answer=B.
Day 3: As you leave the barbershop you look up and see Al Capone standing outside his cell. What is his cell number in Cellblock B? Answer= 1D1
Day 4: To help you once you have escaped to the mainland you are going to need a map of the area. You have arranged to meet with Tom Limerick in the cafeteria. Go now to the cafeteria. What is the maximum occupancy of the cafeteria? Answer= EFC
Day 5: You will also need some paper, paste and paint to construct the model of your head. Rufus Franklin will meet you in the kitchen and give you what you need. Go to the kitchen. As you look through the bars that block the entrance into the kitchen, you will see the menu of the day. The date is March 21st. What year is on the menu? Answer= GHIJ
Day 6: Your escape plan calls for you to sneak aboard a supply boat to the island dressed as a guard. You will need a boat schedule. Clyde Johnson has a schedule. He is sweeping the floors in D Block. Go to D Block to get your boat schedule. How many cells are there on the 1st floor of D Block? Answer= 1K
Day 7: Of course you will need money once you’ve escaped. Master forger Henri Young has agreed to make you some money. You will meet him in the prison library. Go to the library now. How many radiators are there in the library, including the “caged” area? Answer= L
Day 8: It is visiting day. Your girlfriend, Molly McGee has come to visit. You will tell her where to meet you once you have escaped. Bonus question 3: At the visitors area the visiting rules are posted. Go to the visitor’s area and read the rules. According to rule number one, how many visits are you limited to each month?
Day 9: It is now time to begin your escape. Go to the recreation yard. In the yard are areas where prisoners line-up to go to the various work assignments. Find the line to work at the dock. Look down. Bonus Question 4: What color is the actual line?
Day 10: Go to Waypoint 1: N37° 49.I1E W122° 25.LLD At this spot you will meet Sam Shockley, who works in the sewing shop. He will give you the guard uniform you will need. Bonus Question 5: What bridge is visible from this spot?
Day 11: Go to Waypoint 2: N37° 49.F7F W122° 25.JAH Floyd Wilson will meet you here. He will give you shoe polish that you can use to change your hair color to aid in your escape. Bonus Question 6: What major structure is here and when, according to the sign, was it built?
Day 12: Go to Waypoint 3: N37° 49.IKG W122° 25.KGB Here you will meet “Doc” Barker who will give you some civilian clothes that have been made from some garments from deceased prisoners. Bonus Question 7: Look west. What is here that was constructed in 1910?
Day 13: Go to Waypoint 4: N37° 49.IGK W122° 25.3CI At this spot you will put your guard uniform on over your “civilian” clothes to begin your walk to the supply boat. Bonus Question 8: Look up. What date is on the arch above you?
Your boat has arrived. Go through the arch and make your way to the dock and the awaiting boat. Is your escape successful? Email me the correct answers to all the bonus questions and you will have made good your “Escape From Alcatraz.” You will then be able to log your visit as successful. Also, you will receive a certificate, suitable for framing, declaring you as having officially escaped from Alcatraz. (Certificate will be emailed as an attachment. Must have MS Word to open.) If any of your answers are wrong then your escape will have failed. You will be recaptured and brought back to “The Rock” to spend time in solitary confinement. (And, you will not get the nifty certificate.)
Note-There is a fee to visit Alcatraz. When I visted the island in April of 2003 the fee was $9.25 for an adult ($13.25 w/ audio). Fees may have changed since then. The fee includes the boat ride to the island. Reserve your ticket early as they usually sell out. Also, except for the name of Molly McGee, which is purely fictional, all the other names used are those of actual prisoners who tried to escape. Final bonus Question 9: How many men total tried to escape from this federal penitentiary?
Question 1 sign near your cell: Question 4 If yard is closed, ask a guard for line color: Question 7 go to door, read sign: Question 9 read carefully
This cache made the trip much more interesting. Sure it would have been fun wandering aimlessly around, but this was sort of like a tour. We really enjoyed it while on our vacation from Defiance, Ohio. TFTVC
What an awesome day to visit The Rock. All the way from Colorado we were really excited to visit. We had a lot of fun and learned a lot. Thanks for the exciting time.
Took my brother and his girlfriend to Alcatraz for his birthday. They didn't really get the geocaching thing (virtuals aren't really the best first caches), but she thought the role playing part was pretty fun. This was a fun one and I echo helter_skelter: Definatley one of the best caches in the area! TFTC!
I've been to Alcatraz many, many times in my life, but all pre-geocaching, so I'm not sure that I always was paying as close attention as I was this time. The audio tour is excellent, but we decided to let the cache be our guide today. We weren't dissappointed. Thanks for the well-done virtual and the great outing on the Bay today!
Boat ride for 3 - $31.50
Parking in the garage - $30.00
Souvenirs - $32.60
Food on Pier 39 - $23.82
Waffle cones - $9.75
A cache we won't forget - priceless
BuckyDef and I were looking for just the right cache to do for our milestones, and this nagging nearest symbol out in the bay was the logical choice. Over twenty years in the bay area and I'ld never been to Alcatraz before. What a great virtual, a poster child for all that's right with geocaching. We had a fantastic time - email sent, hope that's ok.

The Pipeline by Erickson, Traditional Cache (2.5/2)
The Pipeline by Erickson
The Pipeline
From Marin's Alpine Dam along the Kent Pump Road, this cache takes you through a wooded canyon to the outer reaches of Kent Lake. The cache was almost named "Mystery Spot" because large sections of the road appear to be downhill both ways.
This cache begins at the Alpine Dam along the Bolinas-Fairfax road. There is limited parking at the trailhead (around 37° 56.448N 122° 38.321W) or along the road. One can look at the dam, which was built in 1918 and twice-enlarged. It is particularly interesting when the dam is full and water falls down its spillway to the creek below.
The Kent Pump Road will take you to the cache, just over 3 miles away. Except for the brief incline at the dam itself, the road is generally flat -- some might even say that the road goes downhill from both directions. It is well-maintained and great for a family bicyle ride -- or one can use it as a starting point to explore some of the remoter areas of the watershed. The terrain rating is based on the length of the walk rather than the hardness of the route, so bring your bike if you can.
The road follows the route of a pipeline among towering redwoods and other trees along the canyon. There are brief glimpses of Kent Lake just before the road opens up at the pump house, where Carson Creek comes tumbling down. . . . at least after the rains have begun. The road continues further to Kent Lake, where Osprey nest on top of the redwoods that were partially submerged when the lake rose.
As you approach the pump house, you can follow the first road to the right that leads to the old Big Trees camp and Carson Falls cache (the larger portion of the falls is about .8 mile away). The short road immediately to the right of the cache area will take you to the start of the old Pine Mountain tunnel, which once pumped water to the Fairfax area.
My daughter helped place this cache in the general area around the pump house. It is an ammo box, hidden within easy access of the road. My GPSr put the coordinates at an accuracy of 50' -- if all else fails, the hint will narrow your search.
Just past KP34, behind the ledge above road, rocks, fir
Pretty easy find after the treacherous hike down from Carson Falls cache. Took Johnnie LeMaster card because my Dad grew up near his hometown of Portsmouth Ohio, left Jimmy Neutron TB because this cache is too cool not to have a bug in it to generate a little action.
I checked the cache. It is there, but the travel bug appears to be missing.
I verified that Crimestopper checked the general area and an ammo box generally can be found with a little looking . . . So in the interests of caution, I am disabling this cache until I can look around. If its gone, I will replace it in the same general location.
man, I almost rode my bike out there yesterday, but did a cache on pine mtn instead keep me posted!
Took a long hike to here from "Mystery of Dutchman's Rock". Fortunately one I got up to the raod, it was all down hill. Looked all around, even with the hint, couldn't find it.
Jimmy Neutron

Peacock Gap Burnout by scoutboy, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
Peacock Gap Burnout by scoutboy
Peacock Gap Burnout
This is a great overlook of Peacock Gap and the San Pablo bay. To get there involves some moderate hiking or mountain biking. The trails at China Camp are multiuse so enjoy. Bring water and a snack and enjoy the trails and vistas. You may see turkeys, squirrels, lizards, vultures and deer along the way. The container is a 5 x 8 Rubbermaid. Elevation 248'
There are several ways to get to this location. You can choose to access any of the trails at China Camp and find your way to this end of the park. The site is just outside the park boundary. You can park at Bullhead Flat and access Peacock Gap trail near the Park Ranger Station or you can park at the Miwok Meadows gate and walk up the Miwok Fire Trail or you can park at the Back Ranch Meadows campground entrance and pick up the Bay View Trail. All of these trails will lead you to the intersection of the Oak Ridge Trail and the McNears Fire Trail. So you can make this a short 1 mile hike or make it a longer 8 mile trek if you wish. NOTE: Please return the cache as you found it. Make sure you have a sit and spend some time just enjoying the vista
First to sign new log. Went up the long, easy way and down the shorter, steep way. Took a fish travel bug, left a red clown nose. Thanks.
This one is back in business. Same container, same contents, new location. Dropped the Leoon Troutsky TB to get the renewed hide off to a good start.
That'll teach me not to check the cache page or update my pocket queries. Anyway, this was a great walk on a Sunday morning, so I can't complain too much. It's at least gratifying to know I didn't just miss in somewhere in all that new grass.
I was doing some routine maintenance and found that this cache seems to fallen victim to Stump cutting maintenance and is MIA. I will get it back in circulation soon in a nearby location.
This shouldn't have been too hard, but the ground was all wet and I was pressed for time. Nice hike though and I'll try again some other time.

San Pedro Box by Hasbro, Traditional Cache (1/1)
San Pedro Box by Hasbro
San Pedro Box
Located in the China Camp State Park area of Marin.
This cache is located a short distance up a hill near San Pedro Road. Enjoy the really short hike and the view!
Been here before but needed to drop off "Monte the Owl" TB that I had for way too long. Please move him on his way.
Great cache. Took the Area51 pass, left a pen-on-a-rope. Thanks!
This cache is almost right in my back yard- beautiful day- always like going to China Camp but watch out for the bikers-thanks for the cache !!
Beautiful view; well done cache. Thanks.
Enjoyed traveling along San Pedro Road and seeing the China Camp area. It was a partly rainy/cloudy day, so we practically had the place to ourselves. YJ took the short hike up the hill while YD stayed dry in the SUV. Left American Flag Patch; took a red alien figure; SL. TFTC!
Montie the Owl

Battle of the Bulge by LooneyTunes, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Battle of the Bulge by LooneyTunes
Battle of the Bulge
Look for the iceplant-covered stump. Check out the interesting "Mayan Deco" architecture at the VA hospital, too.
Please note:  It is not necessary to disturb any landscaping to approach the cache. There is a fence to cross, but there is also a well-established trail straight to the hiding place.
Austin TCH likes it!
A few picnics going on up top, and for good reason, what a great view! Cache still very wet, but tried to air it out for at least a few minutes.
TNLNSL
Last of seven in a quick run up to the City with El Racer X. The fog coming in was driving the GPSr crazy, but eventually it settled down, and X made the grab. Now I know where all of the mosquitos in SF live. Got several bites. TFTC
After searching for this cache for a little while in the dark I went back to the car for a flashlight and made a quick find. TNLNSL Contents still a little damp. TFTFun
19:50. Neat little path and great views from the top. TNSL. Left fish #1931. TFTC.

Vantage Point by BKip, Traditional Cache (1/2)
Vantage Point by BKip
Vantage Point
Vantage Point is found after a fairly steep uphill hike (going down can be worse) at a scenic location.
A micro-cache, the container is a small plastic spice jar with little room for much more than a log. Please bring your own pen/pencil. GPS reading was determined from 6 satellites.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CACHE FROM THE CAMOFLAUGE – Simply screw off the cap. Please return the cache back to the exact location and the way it was found.
Bay Area Hiker: China Camp
Steep hill but worth it. Nice hide... Thanks.
Visited the cache today and replaced the log. There is now a brand spanking new log waiting for a FTSTNL (first to sign the new log) entry. So if you been looking to gain bonus points hurry up this hill and make your mark!
Great cammo. We almost missed it, even though we KNEW where it had to be. Log is very soggy.
Great view. Kirk and I had a great day riding around China Camp. Made three finds in the area.
Janis and Kirk
Great hiding place and not obvious unless you know something is there.
Forgot my pen so didn't log in (and the log was too damp anyway) - took the Mill Valley pin and pink pig(?) and left money - the treasures we brought wouldn't fit - didn't realise it would be so small.
Worth the climb.
I love the various camos out there, and this one is no exception. Made it worth the climb -- as did the view, the wildflowers, and all those crazy swallows! We took the direct/steep way to the cache, and chose a flatter way out the back. A perfect, classic cache. Thanks!

Ichabod Crane's Nightmare (a.k.a. The Black Hole) by kablooey, Traditional Cache (4.5/2)
Ichabod Crane's Nightmare (a.k.a. The Black Hole) by kablooey
Ichabod Crane's Nightmare (a.k.a. The Black Hole)
There was once a cache at these coordinates. I decided to place another one here.
There was once a cache at this location. It wasn't supposed to be here at that time, but now I've decided to put one here intentionally.
Unless you are well prepared, you should not expect to be able to retrieve the cache on your first visit. However, you can search for Headless Horseman's Stash further up the hill after you scout this cache the first time.
Please beware of the poison oak that is within a few feet of the cache. I will try to get rid of it later. That is not meant to be part of the challenge.
No credit if you use a chainsaw.
Difficulty: 4.5 (May require tools and multiple visits.)
Terrain: 2 (A five-year old should have no trouble, as long as it has not recently rained.)
I was around to witness the retrieval of the cache. Uploading some photos that I took.
#500 for me finally, the suspense was killing me!! Last week I sent an infra red camera in there to check out the stump, but only came up with the decoy, It dawned on me that the only way to know for sure if it was in there was to go in myself, and it was, way, way in there, lots of bark had fallen on top of it and it was hard to find even from inside the stump...It seemed like the longest minute and twenty three seconds of my life....... I love the logs that mention houdini, and giving birth... I had fears of not finding it during a big rainstorm and everyone just driving home.. that would have been a NOTE: DO NOT TRY GRABBING THIS CACHE ALONE!! MAX SIZE 36 WAIST, AND THAT WILL BE REAL TIGHT. bring a good ladder, heavy duty overalls, gloves, a sweatshirt, first aid kit, and a decent flashlight with fresh batteries... I made a rope ladder out of a tow rope from kragen that really helped when I climbed out.... email me if anyone needs help getting this cache.
for all the suggestions and pointers about the cache, and the help lugging all the drinks and prizes up to the cache site for the picnic. It was fun sitting back and watching cachers scramble the hillside looking for playing cards.. with a time limit no less. Congrats to Kablooey's team for winning the poker challange with a pair of seven's and thanks to Kablooey himself for this fun hide. We did get some nice photos, I am posting the group one now. Come to the badges picnic and lets have some great new hides in marin county! Like I said to kablooey on the hilltop... does he have any caches in marin that are hard to find?
I arrived late and missed the spectacle (although I saw the renactment during the replacement). But I did exchange a few emails with Cooperphoto regarding the cache prior to the event, so I felt vaguely helpful. Now I know who to call next time I need and infrared camera. Thanks to Kablooey for the challenge! -T
This was group participation (or observation) but we're all allowed to claim it as a find. I'm glad I wasn't the one sent into the black hole for retrieval (though Nathan had a similar experience recovering the lost poker cards.) Well done, cooperphoto and all!
Janis, Kirk and Nathan
Cooper's the man. It was nice to meet everyone there. Nice to have this one off my list. -BigdaddyJ

The Palace of Fine Arnolds by Cyan_Blue and ArnoldMHS, Traditional Cache (2/1)
The Palace of Fine Arnolds by Cyan_Blue and ArnoldMHS
The Palace of Fine Arnolds
Make this one a day-trip! This cache is near San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts (built for the 1915 World's Fair), which holds many treasures. Beautiful grecian columns and gardens to walk among; a pond full of waterfowl who will happily accept your bread crumb donations; and of course the Exploratorium, where fun science discoveries await.
Ok, enough with the promo. The cache is a round silver Altoids tin, hidden at the edge of the park. To log this cache, please take and post three photos:
1. A photo of an architectural detail from the Palace;
2. A photo of one of the waterfowl on the pond; and
3. (Optional, to respect privacy wishes) A photo of yourself there.
Warm thanks to my dear friend ArnoldMHS from Portland, whose idea it was to hide a cache here.
Found this cache just before sunset so I hope our photos come out. Will post later today. I dropped a yellow Echo token into the cache and signed log. Thanks!
8:35 pm: Winini and I came by and found this one quickly, Left Steve Martin Button #426, took digital fish 1978, TFTC.
19:51. A scenic spot - and we weren't the only people taking pictures. TNSL. Left fish #1978. TFTC.
Lucked out with pretty good parking considering this was a weekend. Log sheet very full. See pics
11:45. Very well hidden. Finally resorted to the hint and eventually found the cache. Photos attached. TN, left UK 5p coin.

Sutro Baths by WalruZ, Multi-cache (2/2)
Sutro Baths by WalruZ
Sutro Baths
The ruins just west of the Cliff House are the remains of the grand Sutro Baths...
Adolph Sutro was born in Prussia and educated as an engineer. In 1850 he came West as part of the Gold Rush. He met with no success in the gold fields, made a fortune in Nevada's Comstock Lode and retired to San Francisco.
In 1881, Sutro bought most of the western headlands of San Francisco and made built a grand home there. He purchased the Cliff House and remodeled it into a respectable destination. Not content with just a restaurant at the ocean's edge, Sutro won the mayor's office and began planning a nanatorium.
His Sutro Baths opened in 1896 after a total expenditure of over a million dollars. 1,600 bathers could be accomodated by seven pools which ranged, with ten-degree gaps, from ice-cold to a steaming warm eighty degrees. A theatre sat 3,700 and put on a variety of shows. There were natural history exhibits, galleries of sculptures, paintings, tapestries and artifacts from exotic cultures, all protected from the often blustery seaside climate by a roof of 100,000 panes of glass. It was the place to go in it's heyday.
The baths burned down in 1966. Come see the remains. Be careful near the water.
N 37 46.789 W 122 30.705 - There's a sign here titled "A recreation mecca". On it is a picture captioned, "Adolph Sutro at Sutro Heights Park, circa 189?". The last number in that date is A.
N 37 46.806 W 122 30.711 - There's a sign here titled "Lands End - Ohlone Indian Territory". On it is a picture of boats made of native tule. The picture is from the Templeton Crocker collection, FN-?0512. The first digit following the N is B
N 37 46.830 W 122 30.789 - There's a sign here titled "Caution". The number of yellow diamond-shaped warning symbols on this sign is C.
N 37 46.845 W 122 30.851 - There's a sign here titled "Hazardous". The number of letters in the second white word on this sign is D. A trip down the nearby tunnel is interesting, but not necessary.
N 37 46.869 W 122 30.850 - Look carefully at the parapet and you'll find a small padlock. There is a word on the bottom of the padlock beginning with the letter 'C'. The number of letters in this word, plus 1, is E.
N 37 DE.DBC W 122 BA.EEA - The physical cache is not located on Golden Gate National Recreation land. It is within walking distance, but most people will probably opt to drive. The cache is wrapped in cammo duct tape which makes it somewhat hard to see. Note that it is in a bush, not under a bush. Please make sure it's replaced that way.
A friend and I took the El Camino Del Mar trail from the Legion of Honor. We walked most of the way without turning our headlamps on though that was a challenge for me at times. My eyes never did seem to adjust. With Jen's advanced skills, we navigated our way to Sutro and began our quest. We found the information we needed and made our way through the clues, stopping to check out some cool spots like the tunnel along the way. Being in the tunnel after dark was a trip. I was sure a wave was going to crash up on us through the hole and get us before we ever saw it; it didn't.
When I punched in the final coords, I thought something was wrong. I reread the cache page and double checked my results and didn't find anything. It was too far for us to walk seeing as it was in the opposite direction than we started. So, we returned to the car and drove there. Nothing. Something was definitely wrong so I sat down to triple check my work and found my error. I hadn't added that 1 in number 5. With a new set of much more reasonable coords, we set off for victory. We parked right near where we thought the cache must be, but the gps lead us away from there to a spot that at least matched the hint. It never really zeroed in except for inside somebody's home, so we gave up after checking the obvious places. Perhaps the gps was just wacko, or maybe I messed up something else in the coords. We'll have to return.
Thanks for giving us something cool to do this evening!
You mean Sutro Baths _and_ Playland are both gone? TFTC. Cached by Bthomas, TeamAlamo, and 4Wheeler on a really nice day in the City.
Out for a partial day of SF caching with bthomas and 4wheeler. Been here many times BC (before caching) and for caches (found and missing). I think the cache owner even lifelined me from this area at least once. Thanks for another fun multi.
Found with TeamAlamo and bthomas. Thanks
Took a nice little after-work walk around the Baths. This cache takes you to just about every allowable place for exploration in that area. Opted to drive to the final, although it also would have been a nice walk given the calm weather of the evening. Found cache pretty easily, it was sitting on the ground. Replaced it where the owner wanted it to be. TFTC!

GCMAFP
Just a little cache by JohnnyVegas, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Just a little cache by JohnnyVegas
Just a little cache
Just a little micro, bring a Pen, Pencil, Quill etc. There is very little room. The cache is smaller than a film can.
...
Well this is just
A stupid  micro cache
In a stupid little spot
On the way to
A better large  cache
In a much better spot
If you are on the way to
Peacock gap burn out
Just try this one out
Clues, you don't need no stinking clues for this one.
I was driving past here, following in a line of cars that was going at a top speed of 20mph. So I thought I would stop. But Johnny, the hint could be really annoying if you had to decrypt it in the field. Fortunately, it was not necessary to do so.
No problem grabbing the cache with muggles nearby. Thanks.
At 4:15 p.m. on a slightly rainy day sometimes you are just happy to get a little cache. Not really a stupid spot -- we had the whole place to ourselves and enjoyed the stormy skies and the clouds lapping at the beach. TNLNSL. TFSMC!
Thanks for the cache. It had us stumped for a few minutes, but then we found it. Hatfam
We were sure we knew what to look for once here, but even ignoring muggles and car traffic didn't help us find the cache. Maybe when we're back out this way again we'll have another try...

Wa Jen Ha Lio by TeamAlamo, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Wa Jen Ha Lio by TeamAlamo
Wa Jen Ha Lio
One of the earliest and most productive Chinese fishing villages in California, China Camp was in operation by 1870. The Chinese immigrants and their descendants introduced the use of commercial netting to catch bay shrimp off Point San Pedro. The shrimp were then dried and exported to Chinese throughout the world. China Camp represents the last surviving Chinese shrimp fishing village in California.
Just a plain old film canister micro with a little camo tape to bring you to this historic site.
We hiked here from the campground. Found the micro the first place I looked. Thanks.
Found this one on a nice family outing with my parents and sisters. Quick find, but ducked a lot of muggles. TNLNSL.
YD challenged YJ to a race to find this one. Not really fair since YD already had a pretty good idea of where to look! Log was mush and completely unreadable. Replaced log with a folded sheet of paper. Thanks for bringing us to this historical and scenic area. Nice picnic area nearby and we liked the miniature island. Took wet log; left dry log; SL! TFTC! [:D]
Thanks for bringing us here. Great little cache-the log was very moist though. It should be replaced, but then again the weather will start to get drier and maybe the log will dry out. Hatfam
Found it straight off - there is something to be said for an easy one at the beginning of a cache day! Log is very wet...managed to sign it, TNLN. Many thanks!

Huff'in & Puff'in by forman, Traditional Cache (2/3)
Huff'in & Puff'in by forman
Huff'in & Puff'in
Up a steep hill and well hidden. There is great views at this place. You should wear good hiking boots. One place to park would be by YMCA.
There is the usual caching goodies in here. There is a little poison oak around the cache site but if you find yourself in it your not in the right spot.
Wildlifeguy
Found it! I took the easy way so I felt this one was a little over rated. Awesome views! TNLNSL
Thanks for the cache.
Peace!
Second stop of the day with the JV west coast honorary Lobster Quest-ites. We actually started out looking for On The Way to Huff and Puff when we ran out of road due to our approach. An attempted hike to our original goal quickly turned into an abandoned attempt due to the steep grade and slippery slope with the tikes along...but then Uncle Lobster Quest put two and two together and quickly plugged in the coords for Huff'in & Puff'in and the hunt was on!
This was a fun hunt and many cudos for the clever hide!
PS- The water balloons in the cache were a real hit with the kiddos. Left a bottle of bubbles and a hot wheels car.
Nice view, thanks for the hike. Heeded the poison oak warning. TNLN TFTC
Wow, great views - definitely well named, as we were doing just that - and we really liked the way it was hidden! Thanks. Took the TB and left a game piece.
With more caching experience under my belt, I decided to try again. This time I came down from the top, which was much easier. Interesting cache. TNLN Thanks.

Headless Horseman's Stash by kablooey, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Headless Horseman's Stash by kablooey
Headless Horseman's Stash
A Halloween cache overlooking the town of Sleepy Hollow.
This smaller plastic container is stashed pretty well, so that it can be viewed unblocked only from one angle. That may change depending on how well visitors replace the cache. Note that my Magellan 300 GPSR only reports two decimal places of accuracy, but the cache is pretty close to the spot where both hundreds digits were changing. My nephew was able to make this hike last year when he was five, but the going can get a little steep depending on which direction you come from.
I originally took some pictures, but I seem to have broken my camera somehow during the Back Atcha cache hunt. The views are probably better in the late afternoon when the sun is in the west.
This cache begins life as a Halloween-themed cache. Please do not insert candy treats, however, as raccoons are known to prowl these hills (and can be very persistent when it comes to extracting food from containers). You might want to read The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving to get into the mood. The original cache contents included:
Two unused Trick-or-Treat bags
A self-inking "Boo!" rubber stamp
A pumpkin-head Pez dispenser
A witch Pez dispenser
A Hallmark ghost toy that says "Boo!" when you press it
A Burger King witch Silly Slammer
A Halloween hacky sack which I had originally placed into the "A" is for Alum cache but went back and retrieved for this cache.
Logbook and pen
There didn't seem to be any poison oak in the cache area. However, there is poison oak elsewhere on these hills. You should be okay as long as you stick to the trails.
Coordinates were updated 22Nov2004.
this one was a piece of cake, although I parked a ways away at the top of fawn ave. I was wondering if it is it better to drive to the top of the ridge and follow it, or get as close as possible and gain a little altitude... well now I know where to park for this one, and its not the TOP of fawn! Oh, by the way, the container had a bad crack, and all the items were floating in green water, it may be great for dying things green next easter, but doesn't really fit the halloween theme. I took a photo of it, and will post in the next few days. REPLACE THE CONTAINER!
Forgot to log this one - nice hike and good views. Now if we could just get that darn Crane nightmare!
What a great day for a short hike to a unique view of the Santa Margarita valley. It is always interesting to see familiar places from new angles. TFTC
T: Coin L: Scoutbadge
I came over from the Bun Burner series this morning, for a little more of a hike. I took the wrong trail at the very end, and did some bushwacking, but finally ended up in the right place. It was a strange hazy morning, with very "watercolor-esque" views. There were about a million dog walkers up here, too. Left a ladybug and a couple little toys and a WSR card. Thanks! -T
The new cordinates are right on and I was able to find it. It is still hidden, but findable. I can hike to this cache direct from my house so I did it as soon as I read the new coordinates. Thanks for the cache. TNLN (So excited, I forgot.) [:)]

Haunted Hospital by Team Kender, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
Haunted Hospital by Team Kender
Haunted Hospital
This is off of a paved walkway that leads to Mountain Lake Park. It is wheelchair accessable from the abandoned Public Health Service Hospital Parking Lot.
This is an Altoids tin-sized cache. BRING A BALLPOINT PEN OR A PENCIL to sign the guestbook. We started nosing around the area where this abandoned hospital lays dormant a couple of years ago. Each time we snoop into the area we get creeped out by it. There's always some sort of spooky noise or weird feeling coming from the Hospital itself. It seems like the building stares down at you with moody distain.
One night last summer we actually ran from the place in fear because of the terrifying and bizarre sounds coming at us from behind the building. Just last week while doing research on that hospital I found out there is a Marines Cemetery behind the building that had been covered with landfill and tennis courts built on top of it. Most of the bodies were never moved. No wonder it's so spooky there.
You can read about the cemetery this newspaper article from 1896:
http://www.outsidelands.org/marinecemetary.html
And about it's ill-fated and haunt inducing fate here:
http://www.outsidelands.org/marinecemetery1.html
As one beholds the highway below, it's impossible not to notice the MAGNETIC pull of man made additions to nature
This is my second time here with Blanston12. I can't believe that last time we could not locate this cache but we were search quite a distance away. When we logged a DNF, I couldn't believe all the grief that I got back in Santa Clara. So we are back to redeem outselves. Strangely enough we walked right up to it this time. I dropped in a yellow Echo and signed the log. Thanks!
7:45 pm: Back in September, winini and I searched this place for half an hour and could not find it. This time we both walk to the coordinates, look over the side and spot it in seconds. Satellites must have been broken then as we seamed to be searching on the wrong end. Took digital fish 1975, left Steve Martin Button #424. TFTC.
Fairly easy find once we figured out the best area for access. No ghosts today. We took a card game that didn't fit in the cache container and left a pink flipflop.
18:00. Not too spooky today - just a bit nosiy from the traffic below. Looks like a popular exercise path. TNSL. Left fish #1975. TFTC.
[This entry was edited by digitalfish on Sunday, June 12, 2005 at 11:43:13 PM.]
The coordinates were right on. Thanks.
[This entry was edited by aaatrek on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 12:31:16 AM.]

my crow by cooperphoto, Traditional Cache (4/1)
my crow by cooperphoto
my crow
its right there, just grab it!
With this cache and all others of mine: easy on the plants, don't take any fences apart, obey any posted signs, not on a lamp post or in a sprinkler head, and just this one time... yes, it is a micro!
Cooperphoto had to help me out with the hint. It's a bit complicated and I say the previous hint, which Cooperphoto had there was easier. I'm tempted to say waht the previous hint was because it was a good one, but won't. Good luck. Sweet container!
After being pointed into the nearby yard while thinking I was looking for High Tide, it took me a minute to determine that that yard didn't match what I was expecting to see. Looking back at the GPSr I was pointed in the right direction, and only took about a minute to find it. I am under a dare to find both of these without using the hints so that's what I did here, and now that I'm home I think it wouldn't help anyway (at least until I figure out what it means)
Good job on this one. I couldn't fit anything into the container, so I left my two cents nearby(a green snake, and a turkey to represent the area). I also baked the logbook over my defroster to dry it out. Thanks for a quick work break.
What a great container! I have no idea how you made it. It took me a while but finally figured it out at 1711. I still have no idea what the hint means - oh, never mind, I just got it as I wrote it down. Great hide, Cooperphoto, thanks.
Yesterday, when I searched I knew something was out of place and that I must have touched it. Today, I recognized what was out of place and found it. Thanks.
Aftr reading the logs i thought I was going to be in for a long search, but I found this one rather quickly, maybe two minutes at most. To bad it was to small for one ouf our buttons. I like the container.
Signed log Thanks for the cache.

On the way to Huff and Puff by Johnny Vegas, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
On the way to Huff and Puff by Johnny Vegas
On the way to Huff and Puff
This is a small cache a little larger than a 35mm film can with very little room, bring a pen or pencil
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This one is on the way to Huff and Puff cache, you can almost park next to it and then do both. I finally got a new cache place to replace the old one. With any luck the problem with the log getting wet has been corrected.
NEW COORDINATES!!!!!!!
The coordinates are also new, I moved the cache a very short distance to a spot were it may not vanish again with any luck.
Making my way home around 0130, but I couldn't resist a few more along the way. I parked kinda close to this one, and spotted it immediately as I approached. Very nice camo (as always), Johnny. TNLNSL - Thanks.
Wildlifeguy
Found it! Walked right up and knew it right away. TNLNSL.
Peace!
This cache has been repaired, Please do not leave trade items, unless they fit into the log container, The container is to fragile, Thanks.
This cache needs to be repaired, I hope to have it back in a few days.
Our second family find. I learned to trust the coordinates and follow my Extex Legend, instead of going with my hunch of where I thought it should be.

Darwin's Treasure by Jay, Aaron and A.J., Traditional Cache (1/2.5)
Darwin's Treasure by Jay, Aaron and A.J.
Darwin's Treasure
The cache in near Pine Mountain, just north of Mt. Tam in Marin County. A walk of just about 2 miles along a ridge of beautiful views.
Darwin is an Australian Shepherd who knows these hills well. The cache is starting as a dog trinket theme with the following contents:
Port-a-Bowl
Treat N? Ball Bag
Rawhide chew thingee
Air Dog Toy
Pet ToothBrush
Can Dogfood
Doggie Cologne
Dog Collar
Doggie Skin Care Lotion
Doggie Brush
Doggie Bags
Stickers
Disposable Camera
Bic Pens
On top of a large rock outcropping, covered with smaller rocks.
Excellent spot to take a break. I seem to be following Cooperphoto & NordicX to all the caches in my new neighborhood. Took Jimmy Neutron TB, left smiley koosh.
the last time I was on this ridge was bike in 1993 when I biked from san anselmo along pine mtn to bolinas ridge and back on sir francis drake, about 10-15 miles and it took all day. oh, to be young again. today we road a flat four miles off lucas valley road first, by the time we drove to this trailhead we had less then two hours to get back to the truck in order to pick up my baby from daycare at 5:30 in corte madera. I wanted to grab "welcome to the dance" but it just wasn't in the cards. we ran into a lone hiker on the trail, sweaty and out of water near the cache site, if I had more myself I would have kicked him down some, but I was almost out. running low on time I checked the hint first and narrowed down the search. after the find I ate my ham and swiss on rye, then looked over to see an "old stone wall" a locationless cache I have been searching for, I hope its not taken. thanks for the challange!
The season is getting hot for these hikes on the hills. This cache and the one further up the trail toward Pine Mountain were on Cooperphoto's menu and I went along. Hot, hot day. The trial is at some parts rough with loose stone and rocks, but nothing too tricky for mountain bikes. Stamina is all one needs. For us however this meant pushing the bikes at times. But downhill was no problem, just fly over the bumps and let the suspension smooth it out. The views were rewarding and it didn't feel bad not making it to the Erickson one as Coop had to return to town to pick up his kid.
(T: 1205) Amazing views from the cache. Used photo 5 or 27. Left a Mexican $5 coin. Thank you for the cache, BKip
I walked past this cache today to leave a new one further up past Pine Mountain. But near the trailhead, my dog lunged at something. It turned out to be a rattlesnake along the side of the road. It was coiled, rattling, and ready to strike -- Cricket was on a relatively short leash and ended up three feet from it. So as usual, take precautions . . .

The Great Lobos by Matt & Toxic, Virtual Cache (2/3)
The Great Lobos by Matt & Toxic
The Great Lobos
A lovely little hidden vista point on the cliffs. Great ocean views.
The cache is now gone, so treat it as a Virtual Cache. It was Tupperware with blue lid, stashed partially under a small fallen tree, near a nice open ledge where you can sit, read and watch the world go by (don't neglect to wave to the tourists). Be careful on the cliffs, and if you find yourself causing too much erosion, consider that there might be multiple approaches to this cache.
The cache contains:
Logbook
Backflip.com breath mints.
Pocket reading materials from Golden Great Cache
CD-ROM of the unlocked corporate version of Windows XP
and other treasures.
Easiest approach is to climb down from Sutro Heights Park. There is no need to go over the fence, look for another route nearby.
When I told El Racer X that this was now a virtual, with a great ocean view, he wanted to come up here for the sunset. The fog had other ideas, so we hiked down, took some pix and left. TFTC
20:47. Hiked here from the new Sutro Baths cache. Took a photo to prove my visit, as this virtual doesn't seem to have any verification questions. I'll upload the photos sometime when I can get to a computer with internet access.
Visited near sunset during our caching day in S.F. on a gorgeous holiday evening. Great views as there was no fog. Thanks for bringing us here.
It was 6:30 p.m. Had just finished dinner at the nearby Beach House restaurant. The sun was still high in the sky, which meant more time for caching! Sun cast a nice sheen on the water and the views were exquisite thanks to a clear day. Popular park for dogs (and their owners). Thanks for the cache!
This is a nice park with great views. There were lots of surfers out today. I included this cache while showing a out of town visitor the sights. Thanks

End of the De Anza Trail - Mountain Lake by WalruZ, Multi-cache (1.5/1.5)
End of the De Anza Trail - Mountain Lake by WalruZ
End of the De Anza Trail - Mountain Lake
You've probably driven by and never noticed...
Mountain Lake is one of only two freshwater lakes left in San Francisco. It is on the Presidio and it's Western edge was filled to make way for Park Presidio drive. You may very well have driven past here on your way to or from the Golden Gate bridge and never known that the beginnings of San Francisco were just a few hundred feet away.
in 1776 Juan Bautista De Anza led an expedition North from Monterey to scout the San Francisco Bay area. There are many markers in San Jose and the Penninsula showing their route. Here in San Francisco's Mountain Lake park (just south of the Presidio) is the last one. Mountain Lake is where De Anza made his Northernmost camp and it was while camped here that he founded the Presidio and the friars accompanying him founded Mission Dolores.
This is another one of those darn gather-the-numbers caches. I hate them, but I seem to keep on making them...
At N 37 47.238 W 122 28.214 is a plaque. There are two four digit years on the plaque.
C = the last digit of the first year.
F = the 3rd digit of the second year
At N 37 47.241 W 122 28.250 is a large interpretive plaque describing "Early Explorers".
A = number of days the spanish camped here
B6 = "years these would be the northernmost outposts of Spain's empire."
D9E = "number of soldiers"
The cache is at N 37 47.ABC W 122 28.DEF
If the numbers get screwed up, the hint is pretty much a spoiler. Please at least go look at the lake, perhaps sit on one of the benches for awhile.
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Log about 40 feet NE of Paracourse station 9, hollow underneath.
Great hide! found it quickly but could have stumped us for a loooong time. Just lucky today. Took scorpion, left rhino.
17:40. Lake was quite green today - looks like an algae bloom. Neat area that we had never been to. TNSL. Left fish #1974. TFTC.
Out and about knocking off caches and trying to stay ahead of Crystal who seems to enjoy "knocking on my door" these days. [:(] Blue isis was busy looking in the wrong area when I came up with it in the obvious place. Left my RTC signature item and off we went. Thanks WalruZ & congrats to you and Buckydef.
Knocked this little multi out with RufusTheCat today. I've been here before, growing up in the Richmond district, but it's been a while. Not much has changed inside the park.
TNLN... signed log as Blue isis [;)]
Thanks for bringing me back here.
A great place for a picnic :)

Bushmaster by JohnnyVegas, Traditional Cache (2.5/1)
Bushmaster by JohnnyVegas
Bushmaster
I found the cache today almost were I left it
for smaller iterms
Film can style container
(Camouflaged)
Coordinates are slightly new
Cache contains
Geocache log
Plese bring a pencil with you.
Only trade small items
(This one will be harder to find now)
Walk into green stuff- Cache is hanging out waiting to be found. Of course it seems that this cache is not always place back were it was found. So the clue may not help
Great hide it took us a little time to find it. Took a mini flash light and monster and left a little ball game and little basketball. hatfam
yes, its a full fledged bush... it took me a few minutes to find... thanks for the "hint". I took a WSR card and left a sword
We took digitalfish #1007 and a ladybug bead, and we left a Lewis and Clark nickel and a fuzzy. Thanks!
I forgot I had put a micro here to replace a missing large cache. Well I have now replaced the micro with a large cache with room for small trade items
Found. Note that this is a micro cache and not a regular cache. TNLNSL

Icarus Touches the Wind by Erickson, Traditional Cache (1.5/3)
Icarus Touches the Wind by Erickson
Icarus Touches the Wind
White Hill offers spectacular panoramic views. It is a place where Icarus could fly, where Icarus could touch the wind.
White Hill looks down upon the canyons of Cascade Creek, the boy scout lands of Tamarancho, and Bon Tempe watershed. It reaches across to encompass everything from Mt. Tamalpais to the Big Rock Ridge -- and on clear days, the snow-capped Sierras can be seen in the distance.
I have hiked to the Hill from Martha's Cache and 8H2. But the easiest access is from Summit Drive Fire Road (off of Buckeye Circle at the top of Redwood Rd. in Woodacre). From there, it is just over a mile (and about a 600 foot climb) to the cache.
Look for the Summit Drive Fire Road above #8 Buckeye (around 37° 59.886N 122° 38.080W.) The trail is not marked until you start up it. When the nearby lands first became open space, the neighbors were very concerned about its impact and some objected to this trail being listed as an access point. Pay attention to the parking signs and respect those who live here -- if you are meeting other people, please carpool from Woodacre.
The trail quickly begins to climb past fir and serpentine rocks until it reaches White Hill Fire Road. The road crosses across the ridge until the Blue Ridge Fire Road takes you to the White Hill summit. Along the Blue Ridge, a short path to a knoll offers wonderful views. And before reaching the Hill, there is an old gate that marks the boundaries of three of the original Marin land grants.
The area also marks a division in the watershed -- to the west, rain will make its way to the Pacific through Tomales Bay; to the east, it will flow through the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate.
For longer hikes, you can also combine this with The Valley Opened Up. The map of the Giacomini Open Space Preserve provides more information on the trails.
Barry Spitz (Open Spaces) writes that there was a 1946 B-17 crash six feet below the White Hill summit. He states that the plane left skid marks that are still visible, but I have never seen them. For extra points, find the skid marks and take a picture or provide the coordinates and a description.
And the cache? A typical small container that was originally filled with items that I or my daughter would like to find. But its real purpose is to bring you to the top of the Hill. And from there, perhaps you will fly like Icarus, taking care only of the sun.
This is one of my favorite spots in all of Marin. Climbed up here from Martha's Grove with my good friend Harry. Beautiful spot, beautiful day, beautiful views. Found quickly at 1405. Left the Kayakaholic TB, took the whatever-it-is TB. Didn't see Icarus, and confirmed Barry don't know grooves.
We came up White Hill from the Martha's caches below. An excellent hike, thank you, but our feathers were indeed beginning to droop! We looked for evidence of the plane crash, but couldn't find any. I read once that there was still wreckage there (which it would be a crime to disturb), and that the plane was on landing approach to Hamilton Field. It's easy to imagine how, in bad weather, White Hill could appear out of the fog and catch a pilot by surprise.
Anyway, the views today were spectacular. Thanks for luring us up the hill!
My 1st day of caching for 2 months, unless you count the terrific Black Hole Picnic. Bummed that I could've had this as a FTF since I'd been here 3 times in the past week, just moved to Woodacre. Took panic button, left Tip Top Kiwi TB.
Second FTF this week. The weather was clear, the views were great, could see for miles. A little windy which kept it from being too hot. A long climb. I did not see any airplane tracks. Left a card. Thanks.
KAYAKAHOLIC 1

Lost & Found by BKip, Traditional Cache (1/2)
Lost & Found by BKip
Lost & Found
Lost & Found was created after I accidentally dropped a cache from my pack while hunting for the nearby “my crow” cache. The next day my container was found by another searcher of the “my crow” cache. When he realized it was not the cache he was seeking he decided to make a proper hide of the found container. After placement, I was sent an e-mail with the new location from which I’ve posted this cache.
The container is a plastic jar with room for only smaller items and is disguised with camouflaging paint. GPS reading was determined from 9 satellites.
Suggested parking is at the dead-end of Montecillo Road. You can take the healthy hard way straight up the steep hill and go right. Or the easy way by walking north along the back sides of the yards until you get to a trail going up a mild hill. Either way no bushwhacking necessary.
Please return the cache back to the exact location and the way it was found.
Uphill side – between a bush and a hard place
Due to the excessive poison oak which is almost impossible to avoid at this location I will soon be archiving the cache. I am leaving it posted for awhile more in case anyone has it on their current to-do list.
WARNING: If you are sensitive to POISON OAK stay away from this cache!
I sure wish I had read the log before mine! Two days later: Systemic poison oak, as I scratched myself getting the container. And I am supposed to know better! It is hard to avoid this stuff but the bush fooled me.
[This entry was edited by mousewiz on Saturday, June 04, 2005 at 5:25:23 PM.]
Found this one. Cooperphoto didn't even want to get close, so I had a clear advantage here. I took the cache out using a plastic bag. No itching the day after.
the nordic explorer said he wanted to cache with me today so the first thing I did was send him into the bush for the find... thanks for the cache, any itching yet matti?
Hiked up from Duran with the wind blowing about 25 mph. Found and picked up a bunch of trash at the top. There must have been a party up there over the weekend.

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Creek View by Johnny Vegas, Traditional Cache (3.5/1)
Creek View by Johnny Vegas
Creek View
This is an easy walk. But the cache, well, it may be hard to find. Not all caches are easy.
You might also try these coordinates
This is a small cache not much larger than a 35mm film can. It will be hard to find. There is no need to leave the trail to find this cache. You may have a few problems do to a few trees.
You will also have to be very stealthy and Please leave the cache as you found it. Thanks.
I check this cache today, is is there and doing well
We looked pretty hard but, didn't find it. We'll try another day. Hatfam
went today back for the quick and easy find! thanks a very nice hide indeed! I left the bison tube travel bug in there.
this was the last cache in the park for us, I think, and the baby had fallen asleep so I was able to take the backpack off and search for about 1/2 hour with no luck. gotta love it when the owner has trouble finding it! guess we will need to go back for this one.
No luck on this one today, and we needed to get back to the World's Cutest Baby, so we left after about 10 minutes.

Not The Fairfax You Know by eatplants, Traditional Cache (1/3)
Not The Fairfax You Know by eatplants
Not The Fairfax You Know
A great hike with wonderful views. Bring lunch and stay for a picnic!
This is a beautiful spot just steps off a major fire road. If you can stay for lunch, you will enjoy pretty views and perhaps wild turkeys, deer, lizards, a snake (be careful and look before reaching in to get the cache). If you continue up the fire road after the cache site, there are great views of SF, the Bay and more.
The cache is behind a small rock, behind a big rock outcropping.
Very cool spot to find before heading back home to Woodacre on what turned into a 14 mile hike. Saw a small rattler on the fire road about a mile from the brown bridge. TNLN
a quick hike up the hill, the baby slept the whole way, we left a dino and a red sword.
Nice hike up the hill. Sort of surprised that the cache was nice and dry. Left golf ball, took nothing. Thanks.
The views here were fabulous - stretching from the downtown SF skyline peaking over the ridge, to Mt Tam and the Bolinas ridge. I left a squishy frog and lizard, and took the Pez dispenser, so I'll have something to trade next time I go to one of those Pez caches. Thanks!-T
Found the fire road, found the cache, which is cache number 600 for me. Took the travel bug as we are leaving for Southern California on Thursday so I will give it a good ride. TFTC.

field view by Johnny Vegas, Traditional Cache (2.5/1)
field view by Johnny Vegas
field view
This is a camoflaged micro that is not easy to see.
New coordinates as of 1/9/04
Origanl cache vanished It is now a Micro Cache. Bring a pencil or pen. You will have to be very stealthy if there is a game being played. You just might need to leave and come back. If you do decide to return, there are nine caches in this park, eight are mine.
The park was closed at this late hour - but at least one cache was available. This one was defended by what appeared to be a LARGE black widow (well - it WAS large - it APPEARED to be a black widow). My activity caused it to scurry out of sight, and I was able to retrieve and replace the cache without seeing it again. Took nothing, left signature Gotwake camo carabiner #2105. Please http://gotwake.com/track to log its movement. Yet again... Thanks, Johnny!
Found it quickly. It was the last one of the day and we only had time to do two caches in this park. We'll have to come back and do the rest on a nice day. Thanks.
Fun cache. Great camoflage! We took the keychain and the gold coin and left a Write Shop Robert card and heart eraser. Hatfam
this was the easiest one in the park... thanks!
We took a ladybug bead and left a Lewis and Clark nickel. There were lots of people out walking dogs. TFTC!

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Rock Palatte by mousewiz, Traditional Cache (2.5/2.5)
Rock Palatte by mousewiz
Rock Palatte
4th in the Art series. The rocks have such gorgeous colors - they do look painted!
The best parking for this set of caches is by Cache to eagle #2 (coordindates to post soon). You can then walk up the fire road for them all. If you want the short straight up route, go from Knockaboul or the top of Canyon Oak. The longer fire road is nicer and you will grab several more caches if you dont already have them.
Found this one easily - don't know why it just hit us immediately. The flowers here are beautiful! TNLNSL.
A nice hide at a neat spot, especially on a clear spring evening. Thanks! -T
What a lovely place. Took a bit of snooping around, but finally spotted it at 1748. Thanks, Mousewhiz.
[I guess this is the Mousewiz themed day today.] My review of Modern art before coming up here helped.
Almost about to give up and felt around once more. Following the crushed grass of the previous cachers could sent you to the wrong places. Thanks.

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Bush Art by mousewiz, Traditional Cache (1/2.5)
Bush Art by mousewiz
Bush Art
This is an easy find in the newly forming Art series. If you start at Cache to Eagle 2, grab Jonny's "on the way to bunland" then you hit the Art Row - this will be the 3rd of 7 after which you can continue to the entire bun series!
The best parking for this set of caches is by Cache to eagle #2 (coordindates to post soon). You can then walk up the fire road for them all. If you want the short steep straight up route, go from Knockaboul or the top of Canyon Oak. The longer fire road is easier and nicer and you will grab several more caches if you dont already have them.
Beautiful day for a hike. TNLNSL. The cache was a bit damp, but the sign-in log was dry enough to sign. Good hide.
Came up for a nice evening walk. The views and wildflowers were lovely. I also found the cache about 50 ft south of the posted coordinates, but forgot to get alt. coords, sorry. I didn't even bother looking where I zeroed out. The cache was a bit wet, so I tried to dry things off. Thanks! -T
Went back today and widened my search. Coordinates were quite a bit off. I finally looked in what is really the obvious place. LNTN Thanks.
I came in from the other end, but it's a nice walk either way. Quick find at 1817. TNLNSL. Nice series, mouse.
I found the coords a bit off. Lots of footprints and trampled grass near the "zeroed out" point so I suspect others have been led away. Ultimately we looked in the logical spot and found it. Really nice views up there. Thanks, BigdaddyJ and Kershmole

Skate San Rafael by JohnnyVegas, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Skate San Rafael by JohnnyVegas
Skate San Rafael
Micro with camo
This is a new location for this cache, it got bulldozed away again
This is a replacemnet on my first skate San rafael cache which got bulldozed away which, replaced my Panetella cache that got bulldozed away to make room for this skate park about a year ago. This tie the cache is in a new area of the park, so lets hope in is bulldozer freindly now. The Skate Park is now open and there is a new cache, I do not know a lot about skate parks, but it looks like this one is a good one. You might want to bring your boards if you have them. The gate to the parking area closes at sunset, but you can hike in
This is a new location and will require lots of stealth if skaters are here.
Cache contains a log sheet, there is no room for trade items. Bring a pencil or pen Cache is camouflaged ala MO, MO2, Jack Sat here and a few others I have.
If have not done them there are several caches in this area that you might want to also do.
See the map that I have provided
You can see the cache while standing, it is plain view and is not held in place with a magnet. [:D]. [;)]
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[have fun]
Finally! of course last time we had the ranger watching us which didnt help. This one was easy and classic Jonny!
Boy it feels good the clear this one off my home page. I was here once before for a DNF. I haven't been back before now. Much easier than last. [:D]
Ah,much easier hunt than the last time I came looking (which may have been during one of the bulldozer episodes). I finally had a chance to come back, and on a weekday morining. The skate park was almost empty, but the tennis courts were packed. Thanks! -T
another cache in "vegasland" I walked right to it....
This was fun since we live so close to the skate park. Went early before the gates opened.I took my husband (his second cache)and my two dogs. The views are grand!Fun time by all-thanks!

Thinker by Johnny Vegas, Traditional Cache (1/2)
Thinker by Johnny Vegas
Thinker
It's a micro, bring a pencil or pen.
You might want to sit down and think about this one. You can also watch the Tiger Woods want-a-bes down below.
Start your hike at these coordinates
N38 01.268
W122 31.380
Nice view! We sat and thought and talked and listened to the 'Tiger Woods wannabees' below....they never knew we were there. Fun! Thanks.
vegasland... I "thought" it might be there!
I checked this cache and had to replace it
There was an easier way to get here from where we started, of course, puff, pant, and then we couldn't find the cache anywhere. [:(]
Found today with Brew. My daughter always likes to sit here when we walk our dog, and take a break. Never knew there was a cache right under our noses.
[This entry was edited by giantsfans on Sunday, December 05, 2004 at 7:37:18 PM.]

TABPSSLCPOOASSB by dgreno, Traditional Cache (2.5/1)
TABPSSLCPOOASSB by dgreno
TABPSSLCPOOASSB
Yet another cache in the seemingly endless "Bun" series originally perpetrated by mousewiz. (Remember -- she started it!)
You can park very close. After grabbing this one, begin the bun-caching odyssey. Or not!
Small, unusual container that contains only a log (but will soon contain a Johnny Vegas and Julie button and some Right Shop Robert cards, I'm sure). Bring your own pen.
To open the cache container, press the center of the metal lid until it clicks. It will then come off easily. To close it, make sure the center of the lid is pressed, replace it on the cache and squeeze the sides of the lid until it "pops" in place.
Extra credit if you can figure out what the title of this cache means. Send your guess via email and don't post here. It will be much easier after you find the cache.
ISITCTTFOMNGRWMSAFC-TNLNSL-TFTC
ILMBWLMEPAIDKWYCM
Hi Dave - 'Bout time we got this one so close to home
I started in Lucas Valley, thinking it was on the road to Bunland, and found it right at the road in Terra Linda. Oh, well, always a nice walk. Found it easily enough at 1619. Saw a couple nosing around nearby and thought they might be after it too, but they were checking out a box turtle cruising by. They migrate to the northern reaches of Canada, you know. Unfortunately, not one has ever made it. Clever container. Thanks, dgreno. TNLNSL.
I got out the baby backpack, had about a gallon of gatorade, my gps, palm, pen and some trade items.. then realized I was parked 5 feet from it! I considered the hike to B'art from there... but drove around instead!
Took a while. Thanks.

GCJXDC
But is it art? by mousewiz, Traditional Cache (1/2)
But is it art? by mousewiz
But is it art?
This is a reasonably easy 0.6 mile hike with only 200 feet of elevation gain, beginning off Lucas Valley Road and ending in the open space land overlooking Marinwood and Terra Linda.
The easiest route and best parking is to begin at the end of old Lucas Valley Road.at approximate coordinates N38-01.500 W122-34.097 (across from the little Mini Mart.) Head out on the old paved road until a junction with the gravel fire road at coordinates N38-01.489 W122-33.804, then follow the fire road up the to your final destination. You can make your own opinion about the “art” you will pass on the way up. The cache is a clear rubbermaid container with a camo lid.NOTE: Once at the cache you can continue on the fire roads for a long scenic hike through the open space. Dogs are permitted off leash and under voice control on the fire roads only, but not on any single track you may reach after the cache. This cache can be easily reached by mountain bike if you are in good shape for the uphill climb.
Finally some shade in this area. The cache was too wet, including the sign-in log. TNLN. Good hide.
The log was very damp. We took the gold, and left a horse. Then we decided maybe we could get it up out of all that water, and in the process rolled the cache downhill!! [:I] All is OK now.
Nice hide. Log very damp. TN Left signature gold flakes.
Was walking past this one and stopped to grab the bug!
I moved things into a smaller cache container and put it up a bit higher out of the "swimming hole".

The REAL Nike Site Cache by Tigger 46, Traditional Cache (2.5/3)
The REAL Nike Site Cache by Tigger 46
The REAL Nike Site Cache
Located on the north side of the north berm protecting the base. Hilly terrain, isolated beautiful views of St.Vincent and Las Gallinas creek.Altitude:82 ft. Cache is a black altoids tin.
The cache has been renewed! Below is the new stock of goodies. Thanks to everyone for the heads up that it needed attention. Please note! There is construction of a new skate park in the area. So the best route to the site is past " The Thinker" geocache site. This is a black Altoids tin containing: Cache log and Pencil, 1. Brass star pin, 1. US Olympic training center pin, 1. Aluminium bottle opener, 1.Celtic charm, 1. Gorilla pin, 1.Reno key chain, 1.CHP key chain, 1. Reno flattened penny, 1. Cal State Fair flattened penny, 1 Australian 10pc,1. Set of soccer stickers, 1. set of baseball stickers.
To most people around here the "NIKE SITE" was ontop of a hill overlooking the town of San Rafael. 2 giant golf balls! In reality those were the guidance radar's for the REAL NIKE BASE across the valley. It guarded Hamilton Air Force base. Once a waystation for the atomic weapons dropped on Japan. The REAL NIKE base was very large. 3 large underground silos with 3 pairs of massive metal doors (that are still there!)holding as many as 16 missiles. The missiles were brought up from their silos on 3 huge elevators and staged on the triangle stops that are still visible. I remember as a child, my Mom saying that she had watched the missiles raised to an upright verticle postion from our kitchen windows on various occasions. At the time I thought my Mom was crazy!!! SORRY Mom!
I looked at the hide area... and then kept looking for about 15 minutes, using the hint it was right where I almost checked! duh! thanks. lots of P. Oak around there!
Didn't realize that this was the actual site. Always thought it was in China Camp. Thanks. T game piece, L REI thermometer.
The hint lead me directly to it. Took a small $5 of WSR and left a coin. Thanks.
It may have been the fourth (of this month AND attempt to find), or maybe not, how should I know?? I know that I found this one AFTER "BKT" and BEFORE "crimestopper". This one took me several trips as my GPSr was pointing me astray. The grass is low now since a fire burned through here this past summer, a couple yards away from the cache.
I first tried to come at this one from straight above, but then went and found Tanks a lot 2, and came back around on a better path. Somehow, the missile site seems so deserted and innocuous. It was good that I looked at the description again, once I was in the area, because I had forgotten that this was a micro. I read that, looked up, and there it was. The container was wet, but the contents were fairly dry. Left ladybug, Thanks!-T

Modern Art Rocks by mousewiz, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Modern Art Rocks by mousewiz
Modern Art Rocks
The best parking for this set of caches is by Cache to eagle #2 (coordindates to post soon). You can then walk up the fire road for them all. This is about halfway between "On the road to Bunland" and "But is it art?" - an easy walk up the hill. You need to bring a pen.
For some odd reason, this one didn't hit us the first time we came up the hill. Instead we got inspiration from Rock Palette, and found it easily on the way back down the hill. Good hide.
Heh. Very nice indeed.
I hit Rock Palette, then Bush Art, then continued along the ridge to find this one. Big mistake. Backtracked and found the road down, and after finding Palette, this one was a very quick find at 1817. Might have taken a while without that learning experience. Good camo. TNLNSL. Went down to Road to Bunland, then cross-countried all the way back to Las Gallinas. Fun, but a lot of scratchy thistles. Thanks.
Clever hide. Thanks, BigdaddyJ
Boy this blends in well. Nice camo! [:D]

GCKMXR
8H2 by BKip, Traditional Cache (1/3.5)
8H2 by BKip
8H2 is located in a clearing just outside of a Redwood grove at an odd structure that I can only guess at its purpose.
A micro-cache, the container has little room for much more than a log. Please bring your own pen/pencil. GPS reading was determined from 7 satellites.
Please return the cache back to the exact location and the way it was found.
The cache is just off a fire road and there may be a faster/easier route then the following: I parked at N38 00.512 W122 37.065 and made the enjoyable walk to the cache –MARTHAS GROVE-. I continued uphill and arrived at cache –MARTHAS CACHE- (which is an excellent waypoint, N38 00.463 W122 37.439). After taking in the view I went on to the end of the main trail that ended at a locked gate with a No Trespassing sign. From there I took the narrow, well defined, path on the left (that paralleled the fence line).
I continued uphill where the path led to an opening into a woods. Stepping into another Redwood grove the temperature dropped about 20 degrees. I continued uphill to where the path ended at a fire road. Following the road to the left, before long, you arrive at a clearing. At this point you are close.
Bay Area Hiker: White Hill Open Space Preserve.
Nice little section of trail we had never explored. Thanks!
Obscure. Cooperphoto pointed out that it could be a reflector for a radio signal or something, but still... The cache container is slightly broken but does the job. Thanks. Our roam of the hills ended here, turned back towards Martha's grove.
thanks, this was a fun one, I couldn't wait to see what was on the other side!
Believe Crimestopper may be correct concerning the structure's function. Love the cachename. Container has been critically damaged by muggles. TNLN
Last of the three on one hike. The log was quite damp but was able to log in. Re-installed the cache with the container opening against the leg, hopefully to keep it dry. Thanks.
The structure is a radio repeater for the County of Marin communications. It is used to get radio signals in/out of Woodacre.
[This entry was edited by crimestopper on Tuesday, March 08, 2005 at 7:50:26 AM.]

GCMYRG
The Tortoise and the Fare by Cyan_Blue, ArnoldMHS, and Emmett_the_Sane, Unknown Cache (2/1)
The Tortoise and the Fare by Cyan_Blue, ArnoldMHS, and Emmett_the_Sane
The Tortoise and the Fare
Come out and see some of the local whimsy, including a piece of artwork that ArnoldMHS and Cyan_Blue like a lot.
Yup, this is one of those gather-the-clues caches! The total walking distance is about 2 blocks, and along the way you'll see some favorite San Francisco phenomena.
Go to the posted coordinates, and collect the following clues. While you're there, be sure to take in the fun sight of the cable-cars being rotated on their turnaround.
A = The cable car fare in dollars (which we hope doesn't go up anytime soon ;-)
B = The time in the morning that the cable cars begin to run
C = The time that the cable cars stop running
D = The number of cable car lines in SF
E = The southern end of the Barbary Coast Trail is at Mission and ___th
F = The middle number in the CFR No Solicitors Sign
Proceed to N 37'48.ABC, W 122'25.DEF, to admire a wonderful piece of artwork that sits next to a famous building, and to gather the next set of clues:
G = Number of A's in the artist's name
H = Number of round flower planters within 5 ft of the small brass plaque with the artist's name on it
I = Number of mermaids, times two
J = Number of giant tortoises in the art piece, plus one
K = Number of letters in the first name of the woman who modeled for the artwork, divided by two
L = Last digit of the later of the two years on the aforementioned small brass plaque
The cache is at N 37' 48.GHI W 122' 25.JKL. It's a black 35mm film canister, and it holds a few small trading items plus the log and cache info sheet. No room for a pen, though, so bring yours.
When you're finished, you might be tempted to sample some of the local fare. Heck, you might even be tempted before that...
Cached by Bthomas, TeamAlamo, and 4Wheeler on a beautiful weekend day. Thanks for the sundae treat.
Out for a partial day of SF caching with bthomas and 4wheeler. Thanks for the fun and the sweets (nearby).
Found with TeamAlamo and bthomas. Thanks
In town from Reno with some friends from Port Washington, WI and we decided to show them how to have fun in the city and see a lot of cool stuff. They had heard about Geocaching, but had never tried it. This was there first attempt and I was a little worried that we might have a problem due to the clues. All four of us put our heads together and worked this out in no time. By the time we found the cache they were hooked and when we found a fly in the cache my fisherman friend was convinced that this was a great sport. Thanks for the great cache and the fun hunt.
Took the fly and left a pressed penny SL
Great fun. We finally had to use the hint. We were right on top of it, but couldn't be sure. Great place to visit on a beautiful day. Thanks,

Martha's Grove by Erickson, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Martha's Grove by Erickson
Martha's Grove
Explore a small redwood grove.
I drove by on countless trips "over the hill" without knowing about this grove, but it is well-worth a stop. To find this cache, park along Sir Francis Drake Blvd. just outside of Fairfax (near 38° 00.512N 122° 37.065W). The main trail leads you very close to the cache location.
This area is covered with trees, although the coordinates and the trail should get you to the general area. From there, you may have to rely on this description and the hint rather than your GPS. You will want to find out why this cache bears its name. Once you discover that, you should be close to the cache. Use the hint if you need more help.
You do not have to walk very far or climb very high to reach the cache location -- if you find yourself switching back out of the grove, you have gone too far.
The cache is a small black plastic container. Please make sure that any trade items are small, and take care in returning the cache to ensure that it remains hidden. Then continue on the trail to the left, which will take you to Martha's Cache, a companion to this one at the top of the ridge. From there, you will be rewarded with beautiful views of the nearby valleys.
Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Hynr. Definitely a great site. Two deer were watching us, but I made them promise not to tell where the cache is hidden. TFTC
Out of the 30 caches we found today, this one was our favorite. This is what geocaching is all about. It takes you places you would never stop and see on our own. Awesome area. Oh yeah, the cache was pretty cool too. Thanks for bringing us here.
Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Teachermom. GPS signal did not penetrate through the awesome cathedral ceiling but we managed to find the cache anyway. The hint helped. Thanks.
We never knew -- thanks for bringing us here! Left a scarab and took a baseball card.
Cooperphoto made the find. He was all obsessed with no additional clues, no nothing, just the coordinates. Well, it worked out eventually, but we had to wonder about some. Great place, the tall trees create a cool spot in which to take cover on a hot day.

GCNAEB
Buns of Steel by scoutboy, Multi-cache (2/3)
Buns of Steel by scoutboy
Buns of Steel
OK, I couldn’t leave well enough alone! YES! Another cache in the bun series! This is a short half mile hike up a gradual open space fire road. Only an approximate 275 foot gain so should be doable by most.
When I hike this trail, it is about here that I begin to think to myself, “I wish I had Buns of Steel”. The hill begins to remind me that it has gotten a little pitchy. So I look over at the steel pipes and think, “I wish I had Buns of Steel!”
This is a two part multi-cache. The first part is a small container that is not intended to hold trading items. Move on to part two for a smallish 4” cylinder for your trades. You will have to figure out how to retrieve part two, once you find part one. If you are stumped, you may need to call the Old Mac!
Remember MacGyver, the popular TV series from the late eighties. Richard Dean Anderson played MacGyver. MacGyver was a different kind of hero - he didn´t use weapons, he was afraid of heights, and he was an expert at making complicated machines out of ordinary things. A fan, a dough-scraper and some duct tape formed an excellent helicopter attack. A cut credit card can help cause a traffic jam. A light bulb makes an outstanding set of lock picks... If you can find a paper clip, rubber band, flat washer, some string or other bits you may be able to save the world. Well to figure out this one you may need to call the Old Mac!
Nice hike.Cleaver hide. TN Left signature gold flakes.
I performed necessary maintenace on this one. It is back in shape and ready to be found. Have fun! [:D]
grabbed this one early today just before scoping out a nearby cache. stage two was loose and fell over, I stuck it back in... no need to mcguyer anything.. you may want to check on it... a little quickcrete perhaps? thanks.. I was eyeing stage one on my way to to the burner a few weeks ago... nice spot for a cache!
Close to my house, I decided to climb the hill after a break in the rain. As I was logging in, it started to rain again. Quickly closed the cache, restored, and while going back to the first step it started hailing. Restored that and ran home; fortunately all down hill. Arrived home soaked to the skin and I post this log wrapped in only a towel. At least I found it.
Was going to leave some coins but didn't want to leave the cache open while I fished in my pocket. All around an interest time.
I had intended to put this one on the back bun burner for awhile -- how many buns does one need to find in one area? But I needed someplace to walk the dog before settling down to work. And someone mentioned wildflowers. . . .
I never saw MacGyver -- and a cut credit card to get out a traffic jam may do me more good than if I used one to cause one. But there is something to be said for creativity over brute force. And there are also times when all one wants to do is to kick the tires to make everything work.

Sticky Buns by dgreno, Traditional Cache (1/2)
Sticky Buns by dgreno
Sticky Buns
This magnetic micro is the third in the "buns" series of caches unrelated except by name!
It all started with mousewiz's Bun Burner cache. Then, Johnny Vegas placed the On the way to Bun Burner.
Not wanting to miss a chance to beat a dead horse, I humbly offer Sticky Buns. Why "sticky buns?" Well, it's a magnetic micro stuck to something along the way.
To make it easier for the next person to add a cache to the series, here are some names that I've already researched. Feel free to use them!
Hot Cross Buns
Buns of Steel
Bun Warmer
Atilla the Bun
Bun and Run
Stay on the trail until the last ten yards or so and bring your own pencil.
Be sure to check with every guy in the area.
Nice walk, nice series. J & K
Good hide. Signed log.
Interesting spot.SL.
Replaced the wet log with a new dry one!
first find of the day in my new hiking boots and with my new gps, watch out!! I decided to grab "on the way to" on the way back since the trail was in shadow on the way up. wish I had a log with me.. darn, it is soaked.

GCMZQQ
Cache to Eagle #2 by mousewiz, Traditional Cache (1/1)
This is the second in a new series called “cache to Eagle” which highlight Eagle Service Projects by the Boy Scouts of Marin Council. This is an easy hide, good for beginners.
This nice neighborhood park has several caches nearby - go find the rest. This site had all the picnic tables and benches that you see built in 1995 by a Boy Scout from Troop 71. They provide a great place to sit and watch the creek, the birds and the people.
Today Kirk and I decided we need to finish the Cache to Eagle series. Had fun chatting with a couple walking/wading their dogs in the nearby creek. J & K
Came across another geocaching family while looking for this one. For those with youngsters it is best to park at the coordinates provided by the "But is it Art" cache. Park there and you will also pass along several other caches along the way. TFTC. LSRMWR.
Found this cache with Giants Fans. Nice hike and a beautiful day. TNLNSL. TFTC.
Took nothing, left card. Had a nice walk but it was too hot for my dog. He had a rough time back.
Signed log. TNLN.

Assteroids in Bun Land by forman, Unknown Cache (1.5/3)
Assteroids in Bun Land by forman
Assteroids in Bun Land
Yet ANOTHER cache in the seemingly never ending "bun" series!
NOT!!!!
After dgreno aka Dave didn't want to miss out on his chance to "Beat a dead horse" and placed "Sticky Buns". This got me thinking more about buns. Well, thinking about them more than usual.
I wasn't all that crazy about the names that were suggested so I came up with my own play on the "buns" series. That being said...prepare to be bombarded by "Assteroids in Bun Land!!!" .
So if you do not like this one blame dgreno.
Do not worry about trading up, take what you want.
Forman, we are not worthy! One of the great hides of all times - or at least today. Thanks, Janis and Kirk
Cannot believe we accepted the challenge on this one. But the views are great! What about the huge house with the beautiful landscaping?!? Took Snoopy, left a SUSE lizard. Nice cache, but what else can you expect from Forman!
what a great hide... almost fooled by camo, NOT! I wish I had brought bigger and better trade items with me... I took the "term. 2" DVD, and left and "H" puzzle piece. "I'lll be back" for sure!! Thanks so much!! you rock DON!!
One thing about Forman caches, they always create a smile.
This one takes cache containers to a new level.
My wife found it first while I was still puffing my way up the hill.
took the Mickie+Minnie TB and another small mouse.
Left a lanyard and clip and a Mill Valley pin.
Nice....Kershmole and I climbed up the steep hill and enjoyed the view. Good loot to be had still. We took a peace necklace and left some pewter dice from the Mercer Museum in Pennsylvania. -BigdaddyJ and Kershmole

A Walk in the Park by beachbum67, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
A Walk in the Park by beachbum67
A Walk in the Park
small tupperware container with a log book and some small trade items
There's just not enough caches in Golden Gate Park, so I'm adding my contribution.
This cache is a small tupperwarish container, it has a logbook, some trade items, but no pen...so bring your own. It's not too far off trail, a few feet maybe. Nothing too spectacular about it, I was hiking around and decided there needed to be a cache around that area. So now there is.
Vi hadde problemer, men Anders den store geocache gutten fant den etter 15 minutter etter aa ha troekket rundt i gresset. Vi tok med oss en noekkelring og la igjen en liten ball.
Johan, Anders og Espen
Found with TeamAlamo and bthomas. Thanks
Cached by Bthomas, TeamAlamo, and 4Wheeler on a really nice day in the City. This one was a walk in the park.
Out for a partial day of SF caching with bthomas and 4wheeler.
You are probably not aware, but there have bn many caches in the park, they just have a very short lifespan. We were surprised that this one was still here as it is so obvious. Thanks for the cache.
Hey, we missed ya last night at the pizza event!
Signal was bouncing everywhere but eventually found this cache.

ROAD TO BUN LAND by JohnnyVegas, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
ROAD TO BUN LAND by JohnnyVegas
ROAD TO BUN LAND
Easy parking and a easy walk
This should be and easy find
container is a small plastic box that is
CAMOUFLAGED
There is a road close by that will take you to the
BUT IS IT ART CACHE
This should not stump to many people
Nice hike for the gang to this one. TFTC. LSRMWR.
Found this one with Giants Fans and their dog. Really nice location and I liked the cachebox, too. TNLNSL.
Nice hide. Took nothing left card.
Took a cowboy on a horse, left a soft mouse. Good day for a hike.
We took a catnip mouse for the grandkitty we were about to visit and left a cowboy. TFTC!

Indiana Jones and the Lost Pond by Sir Francis Drake, Multi-cache (3/2)
Indiana Jones and the Lost Pond by Sir Francis Drake
Indiana Jones and the Lost Pond
This cache is part arts-and-crafts project, part history lesson, part crossword puzzle, and part Indiana Jones archeological expedition. Your mission is to find an ancient inscription in an archeological site that is more than 110 years old. You must email me the answer in order to log a find! Hope you enjoy it (it's not as hard as it seems). Please don't give away any secrets on the log pages! Good Luck!
NOTE:
You can find this cache starting from one of many landmarks in Golden Gate Park. I chose the coordinates for one such landmark as the main coordinates for this cache. If the landmark is missing or damaged, you can use the following alternative starting points:
INTRODUCTION:
In order to find this cache, you will need to make your very own decoder... it takes less than 5 minutes :-) You can use your decoder to encrypt and decrypt messages with your friends using the same method used by Julius Caesar! Oh, and by the way, you will need your decoder to decrypt the last letter received from renowned archaeologist and adventurer Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones :-)
When you follow steps 1 and 2 below, it is important that the spacing be uniform between the letters because they have to line up in order to use the decoder. You can make your decoder the old-fashioned way using regular paper and pencil and an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper and space the letters by 1/4 inch (i.e. 4 letters to the inch). If you use an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper, you will need to use the diagonal for step 2 because you will need 13 inches. Or you could be fancy and use your computer and printer to print out your own decoder using a fixed width font like Courier... or you could print this page and use the mini-decoders shown below... It's up to you :-)
STEP 1:
Write the letters of the alphabet A-Z evenly spaced out on a piece of paper. This piece will look as follows:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
This is the decoder piece. It will help you decrypt Indy's secret messages!
STEP 2:
On a separate piece of paper, write the letters of the alphabet A-Z twice in succession, as shown below:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
This is your cipher piece. Messages are encoded using these letters!
STEP 3:
Now you need to learn how to use your decoder... This is easy... All you need to do is line up your decoder piece (step 1) under the cipher piece (step 2) and you are ready to go! The only trick is you need to know which letter to line up the decoder piece with! This letter is the key letter, and the next step will show you how to align the decoder with the key letter.
Assume our key letter is "D". In this case, you will line up the "A" on the decoder piece with the "D" on the cipher piece, as shown below.
...DEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
...ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Assume our key letter is "D" as shown above, and assume our encoded "secret" message is ZXQ. Using the decoder aligned as shown above, we can see that the letter "Z" lines up with "C", the letter "X" lines up with "A", and the letter "Q" lines up with "T". Therefore our encoded message is "CAT". NOTE: If the letters above don't line up perfectly then your browser is not using a fixed width font. For example the letter "I" on the decoder piece in step 4 above should line up with the letter "L" on the cipher piece.
Julius Caesar used the letter "X" as his key. You can practice using your decoder now! Using "X" as the key, the word "CAT" is encoded as FDW. For additional credit try to decipher the following message from Julius Caesar himself: RQFH ZH FURVV WKH UXELFRQ, WKH GLH LV FDVW!
Congratulations, you did it! You have made your own Caesar Cipher decoder! Now that you have your decoder, you will be able to help Indy on his adventures!
INDIANA JONES AND THE LOST POND
What follows is the last letter received at Dr. Jones' office at Marshall College in Connecticut. Apparently Indy was about to discover the "Lost Pond" when he sent out this communiqué. It is encoded using Indy's regular encryption method. Each puzzle is encoded using the key letter from the previous puzzle. The key letter for the next puzzle is shown in parenthesis. Good Luck!
PUZZLE 1:
Go to the coordinates specified. Find the large green letters and fill in the blanks:
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PUZZLE 2:
JE CELU KFMQHT, JE QISUDT:
_ _ _ _ (_)
PUZZLE 3:
Z RLZKK STAD TRDC ENQ CQHMJHMF EQNL Z FKZRR:
WQEPP, NYMGC JVYMX (FIEVW PMOI XLIQ):
UOCNNGT VJCP C OQWPVCKP:
HBPAA IDN HEJC LXIW P HIGXCV:
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ESP CPXLTYD ZQ LY ZWO MFTWOTYR:
BW OW INBMZ, BW XCZACM:
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RSX RIA:
IFNRFA BPPBKQFXI CLO IFCB:
J BYNLRORNM OANZDNWLH OXA CAJWBVRBBRXW XO BRPWJUB, JB RW CE:
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UXCS IWT PCRXTCI XCHRGXEIXDC PCS UXAA XC IWT QAPCZH:
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This is a virtual cache so there is nothing hidden at the final location. Email me the ancient inscription in order to log your find! Tell me how many hints (if any) you had to use. Please don’t give away any secrets on the logs. Good luck!!!
P.S.
After you find the inscription, you may want to decrypt Indy's historical note in the hints section below :-)
[b][ANSWERS TO PUZZLES:][/b]
[PUZZLE 1:] Guide to Golden Gate Park
[PUZZLE 2:] climb
[PUZZLE 3:] straw
[PUZZLE 4:] berry
[PUZZLE 5:] hill
[PUZZLE 6:] top
[PUZZLE 7:] ruins
[PUZZLE 8:] follow
[PUZZLE 9:] old
[PUZZLE 10:] water
[PUZZLE 11:] channel
[b][HINTS ON SOLVING THE CACHE:][/b]
[HINT 1:] You will probably need to drive there after solving the puzzles.
[HINT 2:] Read answers to puzzles 2 through 11.
[HINT 3:] Indy wants you to climb Strawberry Hill...
[HINT 4:] Can't find the hill? Use the map of Golden Gate Park!
[HINT 5:] Strawberry hill is on Stow Lake.
[HINT 6:] The ruins on top of the hill are for the "Lost Pond".
[HINT 7:] Follow the old water channel (now dry) leading down from the "Lost Pond".
[HINT 8:] The old water channel crosses the current trail, very close to the inscription.
[b][INDY'S HISTORICAL NOTE:][/b]
The "Lost Pond" on top of Strawberry Hill fed the original Huntington Falls. The waterfall lasted about 70 years until an irrigation pipe broke and erosion caused the collapse of the falls. The falls were restored in 1984, during which the lower portion of the original falls was completely removed and replaced by the current design. The only remains of the original falls are the "Lost Pond", a section of the old water channel (now dry), and the original inscription.
Climbed the hill today for this find. Glad I had 3 young Indie's to help locate the hidden inscription. We had fun! TFTC
We had some trouble finding the inscription yesterday on our first visit, but we gave it another try today with greater success. Cool cache!
First time in San Fran and I brought along some newbies. They loved solving the puzzles. Thanks for the history lesson and bringing us to a great part of the park.
Is one was quite easy to solve. Didn't need hints just time to decode. This was a great history lesson for me plus I never been to this part of the park before.
[This entry was edited by aroyale15 on Monday, December 20, 2004 at 9:07:22 AM.]
10:52. A year and a half ago, I attempted this in the dark. Yikes, the places I was looking then! Spotted it right off in the light today. Sorry it took so long to get back here!

GCHYAC
The Brown Bridge by walkingstickman, Traditional Cache (1.5/2.5)
The Brown Bridge by walkingstickman
The Brown Bridge
Access is easy, but the last 20 feet is a sharp grade. Easy parking close by. No bushwhacking necessary.
This is a rubbermaid container 2in.x4in.x8in. It contains a log, pen, change purse, sunscreen, wobble-head hyena toy, shell, and carabineer. Please hide as well as you found it. It could be visible at the right angle and there obviously are a lot of taggers about. Check out the plaque on the west end for an explanation of the name.
If you are looking at the plaque, you are on the wrong end.
Pretty cool location! Interesting "artwork" and we enjoyed the rumbling. Dropped off TB Cruncher the Number Puncher and also left itty-bitty camera toy. Took Yosemite John & Debbie flower. Thanks for the cache!
[This entry was edited by chaosorder on Thursday, June 23, 2005 at 8:59:39 PM.]
If you'r on the wrong side of the bridge, just use the stairs, go under the bridge and them make a short ascent to find the cache. (I just had to go a different way from the others!) TFTC
Found it with Hynr and Teachermom. Hynr grabbed this one while we looked elsewhere. TNLN. TFTH
Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Teachermom.
1st find of the day on what turned into a 14-mile hike. Now I know why it's The Brown Bridge. Those in the know will go below. Listen to the thunder from under. TNLN
Cruncher : The number puncher

WPArt: Lucien's Cache by LooneyTunes, Virtual Cache (2/1)
WPArt: Lucien's Cache by LooneyTunes
WPArt: Lucien's Cache
Find the cache location, find the mural, answer the question. Easy, right?
Like Lillie's Cache and Hilaire's Cache, Lucien's Cache is a tribute to the great WPA murals of the 1930's. In this case, an impressive work done by Lucien Labaudt. Once you've found the cache site and the mural, you'll need to look for the scene pictured here:
When you log your find, tell us the author of the book being ready by the lady in the newspaper hat. Make certain to encrypt your answer so other cache hunters won't know in advance!
BE SURE TO ENCRYPT THE ANSWER!
[Lovely, I love this series]
Mark Twain
[Fifth of seven stops with El Racer X on a quick trip up to the City. The room where this mural is at is a wonderful little museum, and the scale model of GGP was worth the trip alone.] The author is Samuel Clemens.
[We've never stopped before given the seemingly always busy Beach Chalet. Thanks for getting us to pull over.] Mark Twain.
We sure were glad to have stopped at this very interesting exhibit. Answer emailed to owner.
Geo Jeff and the Lady from the Library
(leave more than you take)
[We've passed the Beach Chalet plenty of times, but never realized this room was here. The mural was impressive, and not just the part where the woman's reading] Mark Twain[.]

Brooks Island/Maryly's Birthday by Ray, Doug and Dave, Traditional Cache (2/5)
Brooks Island/Maryly's Birthday by Ray, Doug and Dave
Brooks Island/Maryly's Birthday
This cache is located on Brooks Island which is located in San Francisco Bay 1 mile from the Richmond Marina in Richmond California.
Brooks Island is divided east and west by a fence. East of the fence is closed to the public. West of the fence is open to the public. The cache is West of the fence.
You will need a kayak or boat of some kind to get to the Island. This is San Francisco Bay so be very careful of conditions, however it is usually fairly protected between Richmond Harbor and the Island.
This is a birthday cache for Maryly. If you take something, please leave something an avid kayaker and toothbrush collector would like. Be sure to sign the birthday card.
The cache contains:
Geocache letter
Notebook and pen ( plesae sign )
Bicycle water bottle holder
Cow bone from Americano Estero
Wormie the Water Sensor
Oral B toothbrush
Masters of Hawiian Slack Key Guitar CD
Maryly's birthday card ( please sign )
Toothbrush photo
Fix-o-lock keyring
Trader Vic's matches
Maryly postcard
Yinqiao Jiedu Pian
Hawiian golfcart pen
Butler gum toothbrush
Marble
Blue stone ring
If you go out now be careful. There is a goose nest just over the rise when your GPS arrow points straight on, eggs are in the nest and the goose gets startled. Didn't have any luck, but that just means I didn't have any luck.
I am working on a boat ride out there in the next month... what ever you do DO NOT ARCHIVE THIS CACHE!
Its been a long time since geocachers have been out this way. If anyone is planning to visit this, and has room for one more, it would be great to be invited to come along. OMGWAB (one more geocacher without a boat).
Found this one with Mr. VDBALAMO today. It took us ahwile to find a good spot to get ashore, but we did eventually found a spot. The cache seems to have been discovered by a geomuggle of sorts. Thanks for the fun adventure.
[This entry was edited by DavidT21 & Fisherwoman on Sunday, October 19, 2003 at 9:42:39 AM.]
[:D] STF [:D] - along with DavidT21. A friend of mine took us out on the bay today to get this cache and a few on Angel Island. It was a blast.
Seems like thsi cache has been discovered by a juvenile muggle, who has been trading stuff in and out (see pic of log). Left rubber dickie, took pic of DavidT21 palying with the duckie. Thanks for placing it.

GCNMZF
B'art by dgreno, Traditional Cache (2.5/1.5)
B'art by dgreno
B'art
Mousewiz started both the "bun" series and the "art" series of geocaches -- and now this cache bridges the two series... Bun + Art becomes B'art!
You're looking for a film cannister topped with a tribute to an entity that epitomizes the blending of buns and art.
It's hidden just off a nearly flat trail near the start of both the "bun" and "art" cache series.
Log only, bring your own pen.
NOTE: Apparently, there's lots of poison oak around this one, so be careful!
South of trail but before the fence near multi-trunk tree.
A nice enjoyable stroll for the family to find this one. TFTC. LSRMWR.
"Apparently there's lots of poison oak around this one". Doh - it's in a field of poison oak, a virtual plantation. I managed to avoid most of that, but got tangled up in the barbed wire hiding in the weeds. Nevertheless, a clever hide. I always thought B'art was a little below a fungus in intelligence anyway.
TNLNSL. We like hitting caches early near the start of a trail. Nothing like getting you motivated for the next few miles.
Doh!
We left a tiny dino. And some smiles. TFTC.
I was coming back down from Bush Art and Rock Palatte, and thought I would see if I had time to look for this one (which I thought was further west, for some reason). Turns out I had walked right past it on my way up. Not what I expected [:)], Thanks! -T

Martha's Cache by Erickson, Traditional Cache (1/3)
Martha's Cache by Erickson
Martha's Cache
Walk up from a beautiful redwood grove to a ridge with views of the surounding valleys.
Bay Area Hiker.
Along the trail we were told the trail was supposed to be closed for maintenance, but it's hard to stop a cacher (and family) on the go! Nice views. Plus, I needed a nice roomy cache to drop off TB Bubbles. Also left Winnie the Pooh watch, funky sunglasses, itty-bitty toy camera. Took cricket flute, TB Jeep 4X4, ladybug compass. And we met a nice mountain biker who, with some others he knows, has been engaging in a low-tech version of geocaching for years: Apparently they find hollow trees to stash trinkets and messages for each other and for others to find. Cool!
Lovely views. Nice big ammo can, too. Thanks!
Totally dig this Erickson style of caching where the whole expereince is so well though out: park here, explore thre, continue this way, and enjoy the vistas at the destination. Made it here with Cooperphoto and his kid. We ran into two women on the way with a hand-drawn map. They were looking for a place to take a swim. Any ponds or small lakes nearby?
third cache of the day for me, easy with just the co-ords, no description and no hints! thanks!
I've learned a lot about my new neighborhood today. Took Galarraga card, left The Paw TB, which wants to go to Danville for some reason.
Bubbles

Bun Burner by mousewiz, Traditional Cache (1/3)
Bun Burner by mousewiz
Bun Burner
This hike climbs about 520 feet in one mile and takes about one hour roundtrip. Great views in all directions.
Park off Lucas Valley Road across from Mt Muir Court (approximate coordinates N38 01 598, W 122 34 423). Enter the Open Space next to the stables and continue up the fire road about one mile to the cache. No need to leave the road until the last 10 feet. Note: You can also enter the Open Space from Terra Linda or Sleepy Hollow but I don’t know the coordinates for this parking. Also, rattlesnakes do exist in the area, although they have never bothered me – just be aware.
Go to big rock and look under a smaller pile of rocks
Some non-cachers had found this yesterday and signed the log, but didn't quite get the concept of re-concealing. (Nontheless, we hope they get turned on to geocaching.) It was fairly visible when we arrived at the cache site. So we signed the log and swapped at Marin BS patch for a CD, and put it back safe, secure and unseen.
Nice hike. Janis & Kirk
Went to check on the cache today - all fine other than it was full of trash. I think the kids come here (there were about 4 TL student ID cards in it) so please be sure to put the camo back over the cache when you leave. It was in plain site when I came to check on it.
this was a nice easy find.. on a beautiful day.. I was parked at the trailhead a few days ago just waiting for the rain to stop, but it would not... I had to go home cacheless! Grabbed all the buns today and "but is it art" thanks! left red sword and "D" puzzle piece.. baby could not make up mind but we finally settled on the scout TB.. I also grabbed a bunch of old wet trade items out of there! Thanks for the fun series!
Took jeep travel bug. Will drop off at first opportunity. Left card. Muggle appeared on trail close by after I had restored the cache but while still there logging into my IQ. Got that look that says "what the heck are you doing?" Maybe she thought I was relieving myself. Left to continue on to Hot Cross Buns.
Checked the cache today. All is fine and the jeep is stil there!!! I almost took it, felt guilty so put it back (up the hill....). Got to the car - no keys! Hey what about kharma for the good deed?? Had to go home, came back up AGAIN later - and found the key in the cache. Dummy me.
Somebody needs to go to the cache - its not too muddy now and that jeep calls.

On the way to Bun Burner by JohnnyVegas, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
On the way to Bun Burner by JohnnyVegas
On the way to Bun Burner
I his this micro along the trail to bun burner
For those who have found any of the following caches
MO, MO2, Jack Sat Here, Brittany, or Suisun to go nuts on this one you will know what to look for. For those who have not found one of those read the hint.
Caches includes $1.00 for FTF and a Micri Johnny Vegas and Julie button.
Nice hide. It took awhile until I thought of where it might be-it was. TN Left signature gold flakes.
all I had was co-ords handy on the way up, and decided to grab on way down... looked around for a minute or two.. then saw it... i love those camo's thanks!
Now that I knew what to look for, I thought I would try again. Took advantage of a break in the rain to hike up from the TL side. Found the cache and then realized I didn't have a pen with which to sign the log. Went on to ROAD TO BUN LAND. Thanks.
Having seen these great camos before, found this one quickly.
Put a SuMo Cyclist logo sticker on the inside of the container.
Took a J&J pin and left a Mill Valley pin and a pig.
The GPSr was giving weird readings. Fortunately I knew what to look for. Despite my experience with these caches it still took me a while. -BigdaddyJ and Kershmole

GCMKWT
At the Pier by CTomGeo, Webcam Cache (2/1)
At the Pier by CTomGeo
Geocache|Webcam Cache
At the Pier
Take your ear-muffs. The sea lions are noisy!
I tried getting this set up as a webcam cache a couple of months ago. However, I could never get a good picture of myself because the quality was so bad. Today I discovered they’ve updated the camera. You can now move it around to get pictures of you at various locations in the immediate area and zoom in close enough to really see yourself.
Go earlier in the day to get a good picture because as the sun progresses west, the quality of the picture deteriorates.
Bring the kids, there’s a double-decker carousel nearby. Bring money and credit cards as there are numerous interesting shops nearby. Take time to have a wonderful meal at one of the nearby restaurants. There’s much to do in the area, including other caches.
Free parking in the area is limited and not too near. There is a parking garage nearby, but it's expensive. What’s a tourist area without that?
Another problem is that you need to have a friend “capture” your picture on the computer so that you can claim this prize. They need to go to Sea Lion’s Webcam to do that for you. The cam updates every time they click on the image which also repositions it and is used to zoom in and out. Go during daylight hours. Although the camera is working 24/7, there is not enough light to get a recognizable picture after dark.
This webcam saves the pictures in .bmp format. The Geocaching website does not support this format. You will have to convert the picture to a format which Geocaching.com supports. Therefore, I'm made this a 2 difficulty. It's not really that difficult. If I was able to do it, you can too!
It can also be difficult to get a recognizable picture of you in a crowd. If you can't get there when you'll be alone, hold your GPSr where it can be clearly seen.
Enjoy yourself in the area!
02/22/05 - It's important that you have the person taking your picture zoom in on you so that we can recognize you in the crowd. Please make sure they are familiar with the working of the camera and can do that before you go to the site.
03-06-05
At the moment the web cam is working. However, this cam seems to go down a lot. You would think that Pier 39 could demand better service from their web cam provider. If the camera is not working the moment you are there, you may take a picture of yourself and post that. Just make sure the picture is such that it is quite obvious you are at the cache site and your GPSr is visible in your hand. Enjoy the area!
Got the picture. See also logs of TeamAlamo and 4Wheeler. Thanks forman, for snapping. Thanks CTomGeo for hosting.
We've (with bthomas and 4wheeler) been here twice before, only to find that the camera was AWOL. So, today, I was determined to finally get my pic took. Checked the cam at midnight, the wife checked at 6AM, but by the time we got there at 9AM, she was unable to access the site, another lifeline failed as well, but Forman came through once again. Thanks Don!!
Tom, Here is the URL link for the free parking.
Don
http://www.pier39.com/funpack.html
pier39.com/funpack.html, this will need the added to the front tho.
This is too much fun! Daughter and her husband are on vacation in San Fran area and we get to see them thanks to Geocaching! They called us to let us hear the sea lions. It was after we'd hung up that we got the brainy idea to see if there were any caches nearby. Surprise! Surprise! A webcam cache! So we called them right back and coached them on where to stand. Click! We've got the picture and a "find." At least I'm going to count it as a find... Thanks so much to the owner! You have made this momma's day!
5:10 pm - This webcam seems to be on the fritz. While we were there, I tried to load it on my Treo and nothing happened. I figured it was just my device, so I called my parents and they said they got the same thing. Later they called back and said it was working again, but by the time we got back to the pier, it wasn't working.
As I try it right now it's not working again. Oh well, I'm sure we'll be back some other day.

GCNJMX
Welcome to the Dance by Erickson, Traditional Cache (1.5/4)
Welcome to the Dance by Erickson
Welcome to the Dance
A walk past Pine Mountain to a knoll above the Kent Lake watershed.
Pine Mountain Truck Fire Road is the gateway to some of the most remote and beautiful parts of Marin. Its full route is almost nine miles long -- but to reach the cache you will only need to walk a little over 3.5 miles.
The road sets off across from the Azalea Hill parking area. The first mile is uphill, but the view immediately opens up across the ridge to distant peaks and the San Francisco Bay. On a clear winter day, you can see the snow-capped Sierras.
The road descends, only to rise again. White Hill stands towards the right. The small meadow is covered with goldfields in the Spring. You can look down upon Little Carson Creek, and through the gap in the saddle all of northwest Marin opens up. The road continues to climb past Darwins Treasure to Pine Mountain. At approximately 2.2 miles (37° 58.631N 122° 39.097W), there is a short path, marked by a metal stake, that takes you to the top of the mountain -- the third highest spot in Marin. Old stone walls mark the boundaries of two Mexican land grants. The side trip is well worth it.
Kent Lake comes into view as the fire road continues down the mountain. As the road descends, there are stunning views along the ridge. A beautiful knoll opens above the trail to the left and leads to a perch 1600 feet high, that some have called "The Sound of Music."
The road continues through a laurel grove. A sign notes a short path to the left, the ill-named Poison Spring. Those taking horses can stop at the trough there.
The cache is just beyond this point. Continue up the road to the top of the hill and look for a prominent marker to the left. From there, follow the GPS to another point above Kent Lake. The container is visible from the right angle and should be easy to find.
The cache is named for a 1973 Sons of Champlin album that featured a picture of the group at a nearby spot. I have never listened to the album, but the cover helped convince me to make the hike.
There is little or no shade along the route. Plan accordingly. The fire road is rocky in spots, and good hiking shoes are recommended. When I placed this cache, my dog lunged at a rattlesnake that was on the edge of road at the beginning the trailhead. Fortunately, Cricket was on a short leash and ended up three feet away -- as with any trail, be aware of where you are walking.
This cache will take a little work. But ultimately the rewards are worth it.
What a spectacular day for this hike - warm but not hot, nice breeze, clear skies, beautiful views, lots of wildflowers, lizards, snakes, and butterflies. This has always been one of my favorite hikes. Kent Lake, though it is the largest reservoir in Marin, is rarely seen and difficult to get to. This is one of the best views of it. When freeze-dried kayaks are invented, I want to come back here and paddle the lake (yes, I know it's illegal, but I'm a wild and crazy guy). Came here with my good buddy Harry and had a thoroughly enjoyable walk. Found easily at 1414 (STF!). Took a peace sign (I'm a peace-loving guy too), left a bottle opener from the great and highle-recommended KFOG Kaboom last night.
(T: 1300) Breath taking views! This ones goes to my favorites list. Left a brass & silver coin of Bahrain. Took the advise and went on the side trip to the top (1725 feet by my GPS). Thank you (again) for this super cache location, BKip

Columba by bthomas, Letterbox Hybrid (2/1.5)
Columba by bthomas
Geocache|Letterbox Hybrid
Columba
Cache is very near the posted coords. Hours: M-F 10-5 and Sat-Sun-Hol 10-2. Please be considerate and respectful when you come upon anyone at rest.
Columba n. 1. Roost for doves or homing pigeons. 2. Name of dove that brought the olive branch. 3. Constellation in the southern hemisphere.
This historical location and architectural gem was created before the turn of the last century (1898). The three story Greco-Roman structure features extensive Victorian ornamentation, and also presents a Victorian outlook on dignity and tribute. This place is meant to be visited and viewed.
This cache is a photographic letterbox hybrid—stamp or sign only. A guest register is slipped inside a 3 x 4 inch metal container, placed on a common area shelf. Other remembrances and mementos are also left on the shelf. Please be respectful of other people’s mementos and property. There is a bench to sit on, in the place called Argo.
Profound thanks, Princess Lea, for carving the letterbox stamp!
To find the register, follow the photographs that are the letterbox clues.
1:30 68 degrees. Beautiful day.
My girlfriend and I came here after attending MCC this morning. Upon entering the building we were greeted by the most beautiful music and the sunshine backlighting the glass stained windows. If you look straight up you can see Heaven. I loved this place; it was so personal with all the photographs and trinkets. However when I left I was feeling sad. I could feel the tears that others had left behind. Thank you for this moving experience.
PS: this place is now open until 3:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.
I have long wanted to go for this cache, but the limited hours made it difficult. So it seemed appropriate to make this my #200. (After all, #100 was also a letterbox.) Couldn't be more pleased with my choice. This is a very well done cache. The building is magnificent, the hand-carved stamp is beautiful, and I loved the whole idea of hiding a cache in plain sight. Thanks for helping me mark a milestone in style.
The appropriateness of this cache for a Memorial Day outing in San Francisco was completely lost on us until we arrived on scene. A huge American flag filled the dome from ceiling to ground. We weren't sure if it's always there or specially placed on this weekend to honor those who have served our country. Thanks for providing us with the opportunity to explore a wonderful and unique place and to teach the kids more about love, loss, honor and respect in a very effective way. mjp303
(found 4/10)
Beautiful. I will return someday.
After reading previous logs, I decided that this place sounded perfect to be my 100th cache. I never imagined what a fantastic voyage we were about to embark upon! Here with Moonpie5, we were lucky enough to be greeted by Emmitt. We eagerly sat as he gave a history of the grounds and of himself, and then he took us on a tour of the different floors, even showed us his favorite "thinking place". Before leaving, he said he wanted to give us a gift, we said the gift of his time was better than anything we could imagine...we almost forgot why we came here! Thank you SO much for bringing us here!

Las Gallinas T2 by dgreno, Traditional Cache (2/1)
Las Gallinas T2 by dgreno
Las Gallinas T2
An easy hike in an area where the birdwatching opportunities are abundant.
Although I've lived in this area for more than 10 years, this location was unknown to me until recently. The cache, a 4x5 inch Tupperware box with a green lid, is in a spot that won't require you to violate any of the 'No Tresspassing' or 'Danger' signs that can be found here. It is well hidden but in a place that should be obvious to a veteran geocacher. There is parking just steps from the trailhead as well as drinking water, picnic tables and restroom facilities.
At the trailhead is a list compiled by the Audobon Society listing more than 230 types of birds that have been seen at this location including herons, egrets, geese, ducks, falcons and many more. There is a log for adding birds that you see on your visit -- it included a golden eagle found only two days prior to my visit.
There are more than four miles of public trails here to explore.
It is on a ledge under the right side of the wooden structure. The name of the cache includes a valuable clue.
We've been riding in this area, but never took this leg of the path before. Loved just checking out the wetlands. Once we saw the cache area, it was pretty self evident where we would find the hidden treasure.
Took some bubbles, left a squishy brain.
Janis and Kirk
Great hiding spot! Found it after walking around
the spot several times. There was a machine moving
water from one pond to the other, making things
very soggy.
Nice area for birdwatching!
T: Swimmy the Travel Bug
L: Basketball Key Chain
K2-2
Sorry for the late log...life jumped in as soon as vacation ended.
This was the last cache of our west coast swing. It's been great introducing Alex and Emily (aka- the JV honorary west coast Lobster Questites) to Geocaching. They're hooked!
We had a great time on our hike to T2 and enjoyed the ample wild life.
The cache was pretty swamped and the container was a bit small and flimsy...definitely opportunities to upgrade and have even more fun with this hide. I guess with long dry summers it's tough to remember the rainy season.
We took the drowned toy mouse, but I think we left it nearby by accident. We also took the Plankton toy to make room for our donation...2 bottles of bubble stuff and fishy TB that was looking for new waters to try.
Thanks for the fun!
this was a nice easy find... as I walked to "log it" I thought, I hope all the caches around here are not this easy... then I couldn't find log it!
Our first find! Thanks to Brew, we're hooked! We thought our username was Black Lab but when we got home we realized we weren't. Oops! Had a nice hike with our black lab though. TNLN.

Happy Trails by X-C Girl, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Happy Trails by X-C Girl
Happy Trails
This cache is located at the old Golden Gate Park Stables, now closed.
I was sad to see the stables in Golden Gate Park close. As a kid, a friend of mine boarded her horse there, and I got to ride him now and then. There were also polo matches every Sunday at the nearby Polo Field. I was a horse-crazy kid who took riding lessons at Mar Vista Stables down in Daly City and longed for my own horse. Even now, I think the presence of a horse makes life happier.The container is a small Altoids-sized tin. As this was a cache placement of opportunity while on a walk on a beautiful sunny day, the contents are somewhat meager: a log book, pencil stub and a parking token for a lot somewhere in Tucson, AZ. Horse-themed small trade goods would be most welcome.Coords may be slightly off; signals were bouncing around. Feel free to correct them.
April 30, 2004: Upgraded the cache container to a plastic peanut butter jar. Added 3 horses, a Shire, an Appaloosa, and a palomino. Also added a tiny cowboy hat for mini-buckaroos.
Lovely memories here.
And the cache hiding place has become a place to leave your doggie disposal bags....yeck
Third of seven found with El Racer X on a quick trip up. This place is kind of strange, being pretty much abandoned. The fog was messing with the GPSr, but eventually it settled down enough for the find. TFTC
Found it together with nielsonc
T: Horse (what else would I get here?)
L: Geocache Moose Button (NV Geocache group)
Found with Glimcoil today. Took a few pictures of the Area.
Found this cache easily after finding a good parking spot. Took the digital fish and a note pad. Left a cat eraser and tooth tattoos. TFTFun.

Peace Point Two by Bric, Multi-cache (1/3)
Peace Point Two by Bric
Peace Point Two
These coordinates are to a good place to park, not to the cache.You will need the clue from Peace Point One to find the cache.
If you'd like, feel free to e-mail with the coordinates you calculated for the next cache to avoid long wild goose chases.
There’s a stream crossing, but you needn’t get wet unless it’s been very rainy. If it has, try parking at 38° 01.688’ N, 122° 32.969’ W. The cache is a clear Ziploc container, 11”x7”x3”, with a blue top.
Contents: log, pen, camera, solderless phone plugs, bubbles, and a mini-pig
In a hollow tree with a fallen treehouse.
Got it moments after sunset. It was a last ditch effort, a few feet away from where my GPS was suggesting I look. But it was a great little evening walk, and a beautiful night. Looking forward to the next 5.
took the wrong trail if you can call it that.. take the bridge on the north for the easy stream crossing, Then go up the SW side if you know what is good for you. We left ron's bananna the hitchhiker, a yellow pirate sword and puzzle piece #2. Thanks!
(T: 1050) Twasn’t easy finding the correct trail. Nice views from a lonely hilltop amidst the humanity. Took the Rubik’s Cube travelbug. Left Japanese 5 yen coin.
Came here after work (in my work shoes)...cuz I'm crazy, apparently. Still, I made it up and down the hill fine, and actually found the cache before I even started looking (GPSr had 60 ft). It was a lovely day, and I did take a picture. Don't think I'm going to catch up to BuckyDef and the gang, though. Took a carabiner, left a ladybug and minnie mouse doll. Thanks! -T
I was lagging behind for a number of reasons, not the least of which was my old tennis shoes and Kablooey's chosen path to semi-bushwhack up a small hill to the cache (rather than the path Woof! led us down from the cache back to the car). For my wimpiness, I got to have my photo taken by Woof! as I managed to catch up. Lots of the evil weed around the direction we chose to the cache, most of it very hard to see these days, as Kablooey wrote. Left a TB. TFTC, and on to number 3!

Bun Number One! by dgreno, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
Bun Number One! by dgreno
Bun Number One!
Yet another cache in the seemingly never ending "bun" series!
It all started with mousewiz's Bun Burner cache. Then, Johnny Vegas placed On the way to Bun Burner. I followed with Sticky Buns and mousewiz retaliated with Hot Cross Buns.
So, this hide is not the first in the series, but it's the first one you'll come to if you make the hike to find these caches.
This magnetic key case is an easy find designed to get you started on your bun-caching odyssey. This is the fifth one that can be gathered in this general area.
(Stay tuned! I've already heard rumors that there are more on their way.)
Soggy loggy.
We got this one on the way back to the car, since there was a mountain biker hanging out, waiting for a team to arrive. The log book was damp so we left a piece of paper with our team name on it. Thanks for the cache!
This is one SOGGY bun!! We tried to dry it a little while Mr. Codger did his arcane things with the PDA. The cacher before us had left a piece of dry paper, so we signed it on the other side. Thanks.
Log totally wet and un-usable.Left small piece of paper with my sign in.
I agree that the coordinates seem to be slightly off but the description and hint should allow anyone to find it. The log was completely soaked and needs to be replaced. TFTC.

Lombard Street by TeamAlamo, Traditional Cache (2.5/1.5)
Lombard Street by TeamAlamo
Lombard Street
This cache will take you to Lombard Street in San Francisco which is billed as the crookedest street in the world.
This is a 35mm film canister with a magnet attached. The cache's hiding spot is visible in the picture below. You act like a tourist and experience this great site by starting at the top of the street and winding your way down until you STOP at the bottom. This will be an easy to locate cache but may be impossible to retrieve due to all the people around in the day time. It is at least a 2.5 stars difficulty most of the time, but only a 1 star late at night.
man, this one was never around. Finally grabbed it today on the way to pick up my buddy. Thanks Lee!
I'll be back!!!
We are on vacation from the little town of Defiance, Ohio. We found this cache today even in the midst of many tourists. We just pretended to take a picture and grabbed it. Thanks for the cache.
We found it with a visual and a photo for proof, but could not open it to sign the log because of people in the area. We waited around, but no luck. Great hiding place.
In town from Reno with some friends from Port Washington, WI and we decided to show them how to have fun in the city and see a lot of cool stuff. This cache was a great excuse to go see Lombard Street. Found the cache without much trouble but did not want to give away the location due to the throngs of people taking pictures so we did not grab or sign it. Thanks for the great cache.

Piering Around by Erickson, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Piering Around by Erickson
Piering Around
A place to relax next to a major San Francisco tourist attraction.
This cache is located just far enough away from the tourist hustle so that finding it will not require wading through crowds. It is a nice spot in its own right, from its location you can see some of the park gardens, a marina view, a sculpture, and a small play structure for young children. You can find this cache simply by sitting down to relax and enjoy the day.
There is no need to look in the plants to find this cache, although it is near a planting area. It is not placed on the ground, underneath a rock, or in any living thing. My GPS recorded a few different readings: this one worked the best for me, but alternative waypoints include coordinates from 37° 48.505N to 122° 24.518W.
I placed this cache on a beautiful day when the pier nearby was filled with summer tourists and there were only a few people in the general area -- but there is always the possibility that someone else will be nearby. Even then, you can probably find it without having to use too many tricks or a great deal of stealth, but it is not in plain sight unless you are willing to do contortions. It is set away from the play structure so that you will not interfere with that.
There is no room for tradable items. Bring a pen or use the small pencil provided in the cache to sign the log -- and as usual make sure the cache is securely returned to its original location. The hint probably is not necessary, but it is a spoiler just in case.
If you are visiting this area, let us know where you are from when you record your find here.
Under and behind the left side (as you approach it).
I little tricky, but found it after 15 minutes of standing around.
Easy to find after reading the hint. Quick visit here before going to Alcatraz. TNLN
Thanks:)
Found today with FODC8.
Stepped off the ferry from Alameda, and walked on over to this cache with my family. Great to get away from the crowds on Pier 39. Fun find that my son discovered right away. Thanks.

Watermelon Hill by 4wheeler, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Watermelon Hill by 4wheeler
Watermelon Hill
This part of San Francisco received nationwide fame when the David Letterman "Late Night" show was broadcast from San Francisco. David rolled things down this hill including bowling balls and watermelons. This is the steepest drivable grade in the city. It is 31.5% grade and it is one-way down only. The sidewalks are so steep, they have steps. Great place to bring visitors when driving around the city. I love the look in their eyes when you pull up at the top and stop. Cache is magnetic.
Found with fodc8 today. What a HILL!
Needs a new log sheet.
Map Geeks
I should have taken O2 with me to get up that hill but what a great view. Your logbook is full. Thanks again!
Love the Letterman-ness of this! We were in town celebrating our anniversary, and of course had to do some caching! This was within walking distance of our hotel, so off we went (and got some good exercise!
Found it around 6:30pm - signed the log and replaced the cache! Thanks!
~Pilgrim & Rhubarb - no Sweet Pea this trip! [:)]
Edited to add: I just remembered - I think this cache is the one that needs a new log sheet - we got the last spot!
[This entry was edited by Pilgrim, Rhubarb, & Sweet Pea on Sunday, June 12, 2005 at 8:10:42 AM.]
We missed that Letterman show so we were glad we could see this spot in person. After finding the cache, we drove down Watermellon hill just for fun.
A couple of streets over was getting all the attention: 50 tourists snapping pictures, and a cop directing traffic. Naturally, we liked this one better. Thanks for the alternative. mjp303

GCMZQP
This is the first in a new series called “cache to Eagle” which highlight Eagle Service Projects by the Boy Scouts of Marin Council. This is an easy hide, good for beginners.
The Photo highlights the Eagle Project site and may or may not include the location of the actual cache, although it will be nearby. The coordinates are to a site very close to the cache where you can find the exact coordinates, but even if you don't, I am sure you can find it from here.
If you look around, you will also see the somewhat faded blue fish stenciled on the curbs above all the drains, which says “no dumping; flows to bay”. This project was done in 1997 by the son of Mousewiz and Scoutboy, Troop 84, and will be redone soon by a new Eagle candidate from this troop. This was the first of many storm drain labeling Eagle projects throughout Marin – they have the goal of reminding people to protect our Bay waters by being careful of their waste disposal.
Scouting provides a tremendous number of service hours to the community. If you took the total hours of community service conducted by the Marin Council in one year and assigned that to a single individual working 40 hours a week…how long would it take them to accomplish the same amount of service? Answer: 18.95 years! Earn the Cache to Eagle patch! See www.geoscouting-info.com to learn how.
Found the remaining Cache to Eagles today. At this one, we took a funky little Indonesian magnet and left a Pez dispenser we had found earlier today. J & K
Parked right next to it. TNLNSL.
A quick find at 1050. Took a scouting card. On to the next.
This is our third find in this series. Our two scouts enjoy seeing these Eagle projects.
TFTC. LSRMWR.
What a nice project! My son did this similar project in 1997. It lloks like it may be due for an update.
TFTC

GCNVGE
The Sand Pit by beachbum67, Traditional Cache (1/1)
The Sand Pit by beachbum67
The Sand Pit
Regular cache near a playground in Golden Gate Park
The cache is a 50 cal ammo can hidden near a playground in Golden Gate Park, so definately bring the kids. There's a log, pen and a few trade items to start off. Enjoy the park!
middle of the big hedge on the side away from the play area
Paa besoek fra Norge, maatte bare teste ut geocaching i San Fransisco. Barna var helt i hundre over sitt foerste geocache. Vi la igjen ett vakkert toeymerke med dragemotiv. Og vi tok med oss ett lite 'gameboy' spill!
Hilsen i fra Scandinavia og Norge! Johan, Anders og Espen
Cached by Bthomas, TeamAlamo, and 4Wheeler on a really nice day in the City. Hey, a play area with dads and kids. Makes caching a kiddie location less pervie. Thanks for the cache and thanks for the chance to get sand in awkward places.
Out for a partial day of SF caching with bthomas and 4wheeler. Sure glad the view of the sand pit was obscured. Thanks for the cache.
No need to get sandy unless you want to. Easy find with the hint.
Quick stop for a TB swap. Please take SAMM to new places, since he was ignored for 4 months in his last cache.

Hot Cross Buns (aka Top'o Bun Burner) by mousewiz, Traditional Cache (2.5/3.5)
Hot Cross Buns (aka Top'o Bun Burner) by mousewiz
Hot Cross Buns (aka Top'o Bun Burner)
Here is the latest addition to the Bun Burner Series. It is a 1.54 mile hike to the cache with 945 feet of elevation gain, so is best done on a cool morning. The views are terrific however, so try to go when the fog is lifting or gone.
Thanks to dgreno for the name...I had originally planned to call this a simple Bun Burner 2 (would now be #4!) and then "Top'o Bun Burner", which is on the log right now....but Hot Cross Buns is a more apt name, after that climb. Especially for those who do this in the summer - take water!
I left a "Where's George" dollar for the FTF, as well as some mouse trinkets for those who follow.
Park off Lucas Valley Road across from Mt Muir Court (approximate coordinates N38 01 598, W 122 34 423). Enter the Open Space next to the stables and continue up the fire road about 1.5 miles to the cache. No need to leave the road until the last 10 feet.
Zero cache finds for me today. Went to pick up a couple of the caches posted since I was last here. Upon not finding this one (I like to start with the farthest one first otherwise the kid gives up), the kid developed a really bad allergic reaction. I thought we'd end up going to the hospital - (I'm an ER doc - so that's sayin' something). His eyes swelled up like a giant toad. Fortunately there was no airway compromise so we just went home for some Benadryl, a cool shower and cartoons.
Frustrating to not find the cache after hiking all the way up there. I doubt I'll be back any time soon. -BigdaddyJ
The views are fabulous right now. I could see all 3 bridges. Came to check on the cache - all is well. Someone said they saw a mountain lion last week.
nice top of the series... my gps was a bit off... about 35 feet SE. I poked around there for a bit... then I thought I found the missing cache... well you know the rest. thanks! Baby decided to start a rock collection right around there.. but I convinced her to leave them at the "bun burner".
nice!
Came from Bun Burner to try to find. Couldn't find previously due to the very clever hide. Thanks.
Saw your note but DNF.
Maybe the clue will help next time.
Was looking for something similar to the "On the way to Bun Burner" cache, still no luck.
Will have to return again.
SuMo

Top O' The World, Ma! by Ron Streeter, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
Top O' The World, Ma! by Ron Streeter
Top O' The World, Ma!
Well, Ok, it's not Mt. Everest, but it is pretty high and the views can be terrific, so I think it qualifies.
I placed this cache on a cloudy April day that soon turned to a rainy April day.
The rain began (and our hike ended) at a good turn-around spot, but prevented us from going on to a nearby cache. Hopefully the weather will be kinder to you. If you take the route I did, it is approximately 4.5 miles round trip with a beginning elevation around 250 ft and peaking at about 1100 feet at the halfway mark.
I recommend you start your hike at the parking lot at Glen Drive. Follow the main road up to the two water towers and wind your way left of them up the hill.
As you go up, look back once in a while at the horizon and if you're lucky you'll see THE CITY. Further on when looking back you'll see the BAY BRIDGE. Both sightings of course depending on the weather.
The cache is a small, camo micro which will require a Swiss Army knife for log extraction. There is no room for trade items, so your pack will be lighter.
On your way down, stop at these coordinates to see a WATERFALL....assuming water is running.
38° | 0.739
122° | 36.667
The falls are two layers high and a small bench has been provided if you want to relax a bit.
When finishing the hike, you may want to just "drop through" the school yard for a bit of a shortcut, and if the meadow near there is wet, the school yard is definitely the better route.
Enjoy .... The Top O' The World....Ma!
since this was called "top" I expected it to be up top, oh well, "bonnie and clyde" made up for it. I thought I was tricky parking at the top of oak manor as I tried to cut 300' feet off the climb, too bad I had to go down 200' then back up the other side, the same goes for the hike back, so I added about 400' of vertical and 1 mile+ to the distance! the baby and the dog didn't know the difference. thanks for the cache! container was small but I hid jeep travel bug under the rocks... somebody get it, its racing to idaho!
Started just over the bridge on Sir Francis Drake which would have made it much shorter except the I went on from this cache to "BONNIE AND CLYDE" which I couldn't find on a previous visit. Nice camo. Thanks.
It was such a beautiful Spring-like day, I decided to take a quick walk up to this cache for a long lunch. I went from White Hill on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Great views. the Swiss Army Knife came in handy. I could not resist going a litle further up the hill to Bonnie and Clyde cache (GC3BD5) but did not have time to go to Fairfax falls. Maybe tomorrow.
[This entry was edited by Erickson on Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 8:34:48 AM.]
Beautiful spot. For some reason my GPS had me a hundred feet south. After rooting around for a long time, I checked it again and it had changed and took me right to it. Very tricksie, it is. And I always liked pies. Fortunately I had my Swiss Army knife, the Geocacher model with the logbook extraction tool. Thanks, Ron.
I feel like I cheated on this one, was less than 2 mile round trip, but it definitely kicked my butt, no need to go to the gym today. Tons of lizards out today. There was some of the city poking out of the fog. TTF.
Thanks for the cache, Don
MJ's Lucky Liberty

Vincents by JohnnyVegas, Traditional Cache (2/1)
Vincents by JohnnyVegas
Vincents
The terrain here is flat, but you may encounter mud if it rains.
To find the Cache a standard base plate compass is recommended.
When you arrive at the coordinates listed you will see a landscaped area with a large sign.
Near the base of the sign you will see a memorial plaque, Count the number of letters in the name on the plaque. Add this number to 257. This will give you the direction you will need to walk in using a base plate compass and magnetic north the find the cache, The distance is about 184 feet.
If you have a GPS with a compass ( Magellan Meridian Platinum, Sport Trak Pro, Sport trak Color, Garmin Vista Map 76S Etc.) that may work in place of the base plate compass.`
The cache contains
Marin Outdoors geocaching seminar button
Johnny Vegas and Julie geocaching button
Mini Clamp
Alligator
Temp Tattoos
Mickey mouse sky diver
Plus log book and pen
Thanks, JohnnyV.
Found it with Hynr and Teachermom. We thought like geocachers and found the cache without entering in the needed coords. Thanks JohhnyVegas
Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Teachermom. Did some quick math before we realized that we didn't need it.
Dropped of connie the cow. Now she is with her own kind for a while.
Ficky
After a STRING of DNFs upon arriving in Novato, I thought this was going to be another. I projected my waypoint (yes, using magnetic north [;)]), and conducted an extensive search. For some reason, when I broadened my radius, I absolutely ignored the cache location. I went back to the car and brought it over, and found still MORE candidates (though the distance was wrong) - and, just before I was about to give up, I spotted the cache (DUH!).
I took the signature Trivial Pursuers packet, #0069, and left signature Gotwake camo carabiner #2101. Please http://gotwake.com/track to log its movement. This was the first of several Johnny Vegas caches of the evening - thank you, Sir!
Connie Cow

GCNXCE
The Valley Opened Up by Erickson, Traditional Cache (1.5/2.5)
The Valley Opened Up by Erickson
The Valley Opened Up
Carson Meadow provides sweeping views of the headwater lands of Big Carson Creek.
It is not a long hike to reach this cache. From the Connifer Road trailhead, I walked less than a mile (and even then there were shortcuts that could have been taken). But there is a sense of isolation as one looks over some of the most remote areas in all of Marin.
There is limited parking at the end of the unpaved Connifer Road in Woodacre, near where it meets Carson Road. From there, the trail climbs through a grove of oaks, bays, and fir until it enters grassland. The views start to open -- Black Mountain, Barnabe, Big Rock Ridge, and (on a clear day) Mt. St. Helena. This part of the trail is about 3/4 mile and climbs 500 feet.
As you reach the top of the San Geronimo Ridge, you may notice "pygmy forests" of dwarf Sargent Cypress trees. Carson Meadow opens up and leads to views of the Big Carson country -- there are no trails through there, so the area near the cache provides a good place to look out over the lands.
The best trail to the cache is a short distance from the junction at Connifer Road, just up the ridge road. For longer hikes, one can continue up to Icarus Touches the Wind or follow the road across to Ridges and Ocean Without End.
If you are meeting people for this hike, it is best to carpool from Woodacre or the San Geronimo Cultural Center. For more information, see the map of the Giacomini Open Space Preserve.
Another beautiful Erickson cache! I was up here probably fifteen years ago and haven't been back since. Thanks for getting me back here.
I did my usual technique: go to the zero point, then start looking around. I got to zero, looked down, and it was directly under my GPSr. Took a WSR bookmark, left another peace sign (it's my thing). Beautiful spot to sit and enjoy the view.
BTW, there are two intersections of Carson and Conifer. I parked at the first and added another half mile to the walk. You want the one at 38 00.415', 122 38.850'. There is a bit of parking at the trailhead itself. Conifer is pretty rough in spots; my minivan bottomed out several times (if you see any oil pans or mufflers, give me a call). A 4x4 or at least an SUV would make it easier.
My 2nd 2TF in the past 2 days, the 22nd of 5/05. I've been wanting to explore the trails off Carson since moving to Woodacre this month. Lots of folks here on the 2nd truly beautiful weekend of this summer. Took Flatiron Building magnet, left buffalo.
Maybe I could have driven up Conifer Way and parked, but I saw an entrance to the open space and parked at the junction of Conifer and Carson. From there I found a very steep trail that headed up and eventually connected to the fire road. 1.3 miles to the cache.
Decided to hike a little bit longer on the way back, after all it was down hill, and followed a trail which ended in the woods and I would certainly have been totally lost except for my GPS. Hiked up and down in the forest trying to get to my original track. Took 3 miles and over 2 hours to get back to my car.
Took the Willie Mays card and Travel bug and left a refrigerator magnet. The meadow was certainly lovely and one could hear a pin drop in the solitude. Thanks for the cache and the adventure.

RXR by BKip, Traditional Cache (1/1)
RXR by BKip
RXR
RXR is located along an old abandoned railroad.
There are a number of ways to access this site, one point has nearby parking. Prefering the longer walk I approached from Where Gruffs Dare. This approach is a 1.46 mile hike along the rails not suitable for bikes. The walk, though very enjoyable, is on loose gravel, and unevenly spaced (many rotted) ties. Good hiking shoes would be much more suitable then tennis shoes. Taking this route change TERRAIN to 2.5.
A micro-cache, the container is a film canister with little room for much more than a log. Please bring your own pen/pencil. GPS reading was determined from 11 satellites.
Please return the cache back to the exact location and the way it was found.
Benchmark JT0817 is very near (about 250 feet) and an easy find that may be covered with a loose thin layer of dirt. Benchmark JT2528 can be easily seen from the cache site. If you approach from WHERE GRUFFS DARE you will pass the coordinates of Benchmark JT0816, which I was unable to locate.
Now I am starting to think like BKIP AND Forman.
this was a nice spot that I had NEVER been to.. thanks!
Had a fun hike by the cows. They were very interested in my fourlegged companion, as Jax was in them. Great container. TFTC SLTNLN
We finally found it! We had been there when the cache was missing. Thanks BKip it was a fun find!
Hatfam
This was a fun cache. Getting to it was somewhat problematic. I first drove by St. Vincents, but there was a lot of activity and it was probably not the best time of the day to be stumbling around looking for the "no admittance" signs described by BKT. So that left McInnis. There was a path alongside the tracks for most of the way, so it proved to be an easy walk. The only other beings that I saw were a few egrets in the neighborhing fields.
Of course, there were the infamous brown signs. I am not sure that the signs are outdated. The railroad right of way was transferred to the transit authority (SMART) which plans to build a commuter train/bicycle corridor. From what I can gather, they want to limit public access -- their website shows some concern about permitted entry and lists a property manager. I have walked along the railroad to this cache and to the San Antonio Slough without encountering any problems. Still, for good measure, I thought it best to do the walk without the dog and brought the larger camera in case anyone wanted to know what I was doing (but discovered that I forgot the CF card when I went to take some pictures).
The bridge has a few flags around areas that are damaged, so I hope the cache remains secure.

Sister Mary Frankenlurch's SF History 101 Lesson 2 by Frankenlurch, Multi-cache (2/1)
Sister Mary Frankenlurch's SF History 101 Lesson 2 by Frankenlurch
Sister Mary Frankenlurch's SF History 101 Lesson 2
Easy multi, all within walking distance, and all flat land.
Okay, I stretched it a little on this one. It's not soooo much a history lesson, as an excuse to get you to beautiful Golden Gate Park! There is a little history in it and alot more if you check out more of the park while you're here. Make a day of it! (there's also a couple of other pretty cool caches very close by!)
The cache is one of those containers that they send the 'Free 500 AOL Hours' in, wrapped in cammo tape. (So it's about 5"x6", and about 1/2" thick) Not much room for trade items, only very tiny ones.
The coordinates shown above are the coordinates for step #1.
The final coordinates for the actual cache are:
N37.46.DBC
W122.28.EAB
To find the final coordinates go to the following coordinates and fill in the blanks!
W122.28.105
On this spot the first shovelfull of earth was turned with ceremonies on August 24th, 189A.
This structure is no longer here, so you get the answer to this one! A=3
W122.28.114
Dedication took place on what month? Numeric version of answer = B
W122.28.189
Dedicated to the Pioneers from Japan who emigrated to America's Golden Shores since 18C9.
Charles Grafly
19D5
In loving memory of Sabrina A Crespi
Have fun, and I promise more history in lesson #3!
EDIT on 1/21/05: Please hide the cache well when you replace it, so passersby won't see it, and it will last awhile! Thank you!! [:D]
Corner outside the exit, in the ivy bed.
Couldn't get to the first OR second spots due to construction.
Beautiful area, I love all the smells
We love Golden Gate Park!! It's a pity that now there's such a large construction area and the aquarium etc is gone...
The cache is nice and it brought us to nice places!!
Thank you and greetinsg from germany
Die Filis
Found it with Cousin Maroon5 and Mom. Lovely walk to lots of cool spots. Took light blue butterfly, left stickers. How come there are 2 caches and 2 logbooks? TFTC!
I found the stages in two parts - a before work part, and an after work part. It's rediculous that I hadn't looked for this cache before, since I work so close, and often park in or drive through the park. Maybe it was the weather. In any case, it was a beautiful day, and I had the time to wander. The fourth coordinate slowed me down a bit, but the whole lesson was a pleasure. The tea gardens have always been one of my favorite spots in SF, and if you come late in the afternoon, you can get in for free, I think. I remember that bridge there seemed sooo large, when I was little. Thanks for the tour! -T

Kid's Cache by Chris, Spencer, Cole, Alex, Ben, Joe, Garrett, Bud, Traditional Cache (2/3)
Kid's Cache by Chris, Spencer, Cole, Alex, Ben, Joe, Garrett, Bud
Kid's Cache
Chris, Spencer, Cole, Alex, Ben, Joe, Garrett, Bud
The cache is located up a steep canyon near our house. There is a fairly easy and a fairly hard way to get there.
The cache contains stuff out of my Son's drawer. Pokemon cards, squirt gun, etc. We hid it as part of a birthday treasure hunt. A group of 7 10 year olds was able to find it using my old Garmin GPS 45.
We forgot to put a log book and a pen or pencil in it, so if anyone go's looking, maybe that's what they could bring!
Take the fire road and then drop down on cache from above. The trip up the canyon is very steep! Yet quite beautiful.
parked the jeep about 20 feet from the cache, darn I had to take my seltbelt off to grab it. Just kidding.. I grabbed "got 02" first and then went for this one with the baby in the backpack.. our dog went after a deer. usually I let the baby walk around a bit while I sign the log, but not here... hiked back to the top and followed the fireroad back to the pickup. Thanks... and don't let those kids hide any more caches!
well, tried to find it tonight and my flashlight died. Oh well ill try hen there is more light nd my dog i coopertive
The find was easy. The trip was awful.
Started up the fire road from Queenstone. About half way it started drizzling. Decided to continue as it was just a few drops. Arrived above the cache and started down. That is when the rain got hard. Had to keep my GPS covered as I slid down the steep ground. Finally got to the cache, logged in and left a toilet hot wheels. Took nothing as I didn't want to keep the cache open too long in the rain.
Decided to continue down instead of climbing back to the fire road. Put my GPS in my pocket, losing the stylus, to keep the rain off. That meant I couldn't follow my tracking to know where the fire road was.
Kept going east and south, sliding all the way, until I finally arrived at civilization, about .7 miles from my car.
Arrived home wet to the skin. Are geocachers crazy or what?
I figured this was a good time of year to attempt to find this one. The ground and grass are soft, there aren't too many bugs (I did brush off a tick) and the snakes are still hibernating. It was very steep. I brought trekking poles which made descending like skiing a black diamond slope. To get back on the trail I followed along a contour line rather than climbing straight back up (good call). I went to "Got O2" first which made for a nice two-fer. -BigdaddyJ
(T: 1224) Oh, to be 10 years old again!
Took nada. Left Japanese 100 yen.

GCHTJZ
The Legend of Pirate Cove by Captain Freako, Traditional Cache (2/1)
The Legend of Pirate Cove by Captain Freako
The Legend of Pirate Cove
Hidden in "Pirate Cove" at Stow Lake. Easy with a boat.
Pull into Pirate Cove and look to Starboard.
Hmm..could this be missing? We looked all over and couldn't find a thing! We did find something unusual though...a crayfish crawling across the lawn towards the water!
We also couldn't find it. The nice hiding spots we found didn't match the clue, so I'll watch for someone to find it before trying again.
Geo Jeff, the Lady from the Library, Tinkerbell and Rockstar Wannabe.
(leave more than you take)
[This entry was edited by Geo Jeff on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 8:20:38 PM.]
RufusTheCat and I really looked hard for this cache, but just couldn't find it. We did see a couple of likely spots, but the bottom line was we got NADA.
Finally! Did I go right over it last time?
Still soggy, so didn't sign the logbook.
(Even if the container could seal when clean, any dirt will compromise the seal, and dirt is inevitable.)
Third time's the charm! Riley37 found it on our third visit here. As others have noted, the cache is drenched, including the log - neither the container nor the plastic bags kept the water out.

Log It! by BKip, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Log It! by BKip
Log It!
Log It! is located at the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District. There is an excellent, level trail (part gravel part hard pack) making for an easy hike for all ages.
You can snag 4 caches in one enjoyable 1.78 mile (one way) hike starting at:
- Las Gallinas T2
- Log It!
- Las Gallinas Extension
- Las Gallinas Plus!
A micro with custom camouflage the container does not have much room. Please do not put anything in the container that would prevent it from closing easily and fully. Bring your own pen/pencil. GPS reading was determined from 9 satellites. The cache went missing and was replaced, custom camouflage and all, in March 2005.
Very nice indeed. I was here today with cooperphoto on bikes on the way to another cache coop hadn't found yet. Hot day, something like 85 degrees, but you may cool off under the sprinklers.
quick and easy find today... now that there is a cache there! brought both kids... the 6 year old walked two miles... its good for her! thanks.
Checked on the cache today and yepper, it was gone. I left a new cache with new camo as a replacement. The cache is back!
I looked all over the place with no luck!! better check on it!!
I passed this one again today and couldn't find it. I didn't look very hard, but it is definitely not where it was when I found it last.

GCGYKW
Conservatory of Flowers by LooneyTunes, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Conservatory of Flowers by LooneyTunes
Conservatory of Flowers
Everyone knows about the Grand Re-opening of the Conservatory of Flowers, but have you visited the Dahlia Dell or the Arizona Gardens lately?
This cache is placed in honor of the newely refurbished, and quite spectacular, Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. We hope you have time to visit the Conservatory as you find this cache.
If you can't tour the Conservatory you will still enjoy passing by the colorful Dahlia Dell (the Dahlia is the official flower of San Francisco), and entering the Arizona Gardens (which are a remnant of the 1894 Mid-Winter Exposition).
Yay! Thanks.
Found with Shadenwawa. Thanks!
With my GPS bouncing all over the place, we finally got it to settle down at the right spot. Then, it was an easy find. Thanks!
My 2nd cach found and all with the help of the family. The cache was easy. Learning how to zero in on the coordinates takes some getting used to- even tho' I have a basic idea as to how to follow the GPS' readings to the desired coordinates. My son was getting really bored with the hunt until we found the location and ultimately the cache itself. Then the excitement kicked in and it was, "can we do another?"
Lots of fun finding the cache, looking forward to finding even more and developing my skills.
TnLnSL,
Gumlung
Our first Geocache! Great hide, took me a little while to find it once I'd found the right location.

BONNIE AND CLYDE! by scoobylicious, Traditional Cache (3/2)
BONNIE AND CLYDE! by scoobylicious
BONNIE AND CLYDE!
THIS CACHE IS LOCATED UP IN THE HILLS, NEAR SAN DOMMINICO SCHOOL.
Knew where it would be as soon as I saw the area. Still have stickers in my boots after cruising through the field. Spent some time looking around, gps seemed to be bouncing off the rock. Finally found it when I was almost ready to give up. Took San Onofre surf sticker(who left it? where is San Onofre?) Left yo-yo.
as we were coming up to the summit, out of the blue the baby says "exercise, sunshine, flowers, diaper change". they grow up so fast! thanks for the cache! I parked at the top of oak manor adding about a mile or so to the hike!
Came up from the south this time and after a bit of searching, found it. It was quite warm all the way with about 1200 elevation climb. Finished 18 ounces of water. Left two WSR game cards. Broke the glass on my Garmin IQ while logging in. I wonder what they will charge me to fix. Thanks.
Went to find cache after finding "Leia and Isis Walk Together". The view from the ridge line included Mt. Tam, Mt. Diablo, and a smoggy San Francisco. Didn't have that picture and I guess too tired from the long climb. Will have to try again some other time. Thanks anyway.
(T:1242) Why is this cache named Bonnie and Clyde?
Parked at the end of Oak Manor Dr. (N38 00.503 W122 35.733) and took the fire road all the way until the last 300 feet. This was a long, hearty, scenic, great hike! Nearing the cache there is an opening in the fence with a trail leading down to the level of the cache site. The shaded oasis, with the bright green moss in the dappled sunlight, seemed surreal. The container was an easy find but a bit tricky getting at it due to the loose leaves/soil on the sides of the steep gully. Took a “tool thingie?” and the Bottlecap Bug TB. Left a 50 sen coin of Malaysia.
Thanks for the fantasic hike/vistas/cache,
BKip

Willie's Cache: A LooneyTunes Puzzle Cache by LooneyTunes, Unknown Cache (3/1)
Willie's Cache: A LooneyTunes Puzzle Cache by LooneyTunes
Willie's Cache: A LooneyTunes Puzzle Cache
If you play it right, Willie's Cache will take you to four interesting spots in the beautiful city of San Francisco. The first, second and third stops will provide you with important clues. As you round third base, use those clues to guess the final location and make it a Home Run!
Instructions
1. Visit each of the Puzzle locations below. Collect
a Clue at each stop.
2. Use the three Clues to guess the Secret Location.
3. Visit the Secret Location, come back and log your find!.
Puzzle
Clues
1. A Cafe (drop the apostrophe)
N 37° 47.107
W 122° 25.833
2. A Passtime
N 37° 46.082
W 122° 27.897
3. A type of Art
N 37° 47.082
W 122° 30.033
The answers are spelled backwards...
Clue Word 1: SYAM
Clue Word 2: LLABESAB
Clue Word 3: EUTATS
Secret Location:
STNAIG OCSICNARF NAS EHT FO EMOH ,KRAP LLEB CIFICAP TA EUTATS SYAM EILLIW EHT
Say hey! I wanted to visit the plaza and decided to take the long route.
Did the first part of this cache last week. Enjoyed final location. Hope to visit the final cache location more often.
Most of the clues were in the western side of The City, so I was able to hit them on my bike commute come in a couple of nights. The clues made the final location obvious to me, though the first one had no GPS reception at the actual spot (how did you calculate that one?).
Even when we got to the area of the final location, we had to ask for directions. We have photographic proof of the final location if required.
Pengy & Tigger
another very funny and interesting cache how I like it!
how much I wish, I could see the original places, but it's only an online-work for me!
may be sometimes....?
greetings chris

GCMFEN
Got O2? by BKip, Traditional Cache (1/4)
Got O2? by BKip
Got O2?
Got O2? is an easy find after a hard uphill hike.
Recommended parking is at the dead end of Queenstone (N38 02.048 W122 32.989). Then take the fire road which starts out going the wrong way but eventually takes you to within feet of the cache.
WARNING: This hike is only suitable for 10 year old boys (see Kid’s Cache) and crazy adults who forget just how much energy a 10 year old has.
GPS reading was determined from 7 satellites. Elevation 940 feet.
Bay Area Hiker: Lucas Valley Open Space Preserve.
The container is visible and easily seen from the right angle and was intentionally left uncovered because of the Unlikelihood of someone accidentally finding this cache.
Great hike, although I will admit that I went through several rounds of depression as each time I thought I had hit the plateau, I saw another winding hill in front of me.
The views made it all worthwhile!
Awesome hike and fabulous views! We never would have known about this hike if it was not for geocaching. Thank you. It was a hard hike, but everyone made it even the two six year olds. Hatfam
decided to grab this one first, just in case the kids cache was halfway down the hill.. co-ords had me about 40 feet sw... but found when I widened the search.. I didn't check the hint... but I did cover the cache up just a bit more than I found it.. you can still see it from the right angle. thanks we left a penny in there.
I too was tempted to take Erickson's straight-up path, but opted for the fire road and was glad I did. Although the cache is only .6 mi from the parking area as the crow flies, it's over a mile as the middle-aged cacher slogs. Beautiful clear day, lots of spring wildflowers starting up. Took the geocoin, left the Kennedy medal from Road to Bun Land. Thanks, BKip.
I hate to tell you this, but in reality, the cache is not located within the Lucas Valley Open Space Preserve. That is further west. The cache is located with the Marinwood Community Services District Open Space. You can get more info at http://www.marinwood.org/trail11.html
Took the fire road up from Queenstone. 850' climb in 1.25 miles. Not bad for an old geezer. Left a refrigerator magnet. Thanks.

How Succulent! by X-C Girl and Searoom, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
How Succulent! by X-C Girl and Searoom
How Succulent!
This cache is located in one of the most diverse and interesting botanical gardens in the world. It can be accessed during the following hours: 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. on weekdays; 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on weekends and holidays. There is no admission fee.
The Tupperware container is somewhat small, so bring your own pen and only small items to trade. PLEASE DO NOT TRAMPLE THE VEGETATION. You do not have to leave the path to find the cache. There is a lot of traffic on the weekends, so be discreet when accessing and replacing the container.
Original contents:
Packet of giant saguaro seeds.
Glow-in-the-dark garden pest.
Realistic looking rubber mouse.
Disney character kitchen magnet.
Log book.
First cache ever found. I was about to give up but it's where it is supposed to be.
Took a karate patch.
Left a guitar pick.
Woo-Hoo, we're on a roll.
3rd cache of the day (and of my spectacular career).
Wandered about on a couple "goat trails" only to find a normal trail I could've taken had I only walked a few feet further. Since it was a weekday, I didn't have the foot traffic others had mentioned earlier when they found the cache.
I've driven through the park literally hundreds of times but I've never walked through the garden. I've got to learn to enjoy the view more and be less focused on the digital read outs that keep telling me I went past the location again (and again and again....) :)
One observation I don't think anyone else has mentioned, pay attention to the time. We walked in at about 1620 Hrs only to find ourselves locked inside when we tried to exit at 1705 Hrs. Gumlung (Jr.) wanted to scale the fence to get out but (Mrs.) Gumlung wouldn't have anything to do with that notion. If this happens to you, just keep walking south (UC Med will be visible outside the Park) and you'll find another entrance/exit by the "Country Fair Building"
TnLnSL & TftC,
Gumlung
Thanks for the awesome hike through this area. I was in San Francisco attending a class at UCSF, and took Saturday as my cache day. Had to wait for the mugglers to vacate the area, and found this with little struggle. Left Joe Homie TB (he is small).
Thanks
Racer (without Boo)
Racer and Boo
Syracuse, NY
18:50. Some photographers nearby made for a more difficult find. Waited until they turned in another direction before making the grab. A nearby succulent looked like a huge asparagus. Took coin and left fish #1928. TFTC.
[This entry was edited by digitalfish on Monday, May 30, 2005 at 8:55:53 PM.]
Walked to wrong side of fence, before reading the description. .25 miles later we found it (after waiting for a muggle to leave). TNLN.
Geo Jeff, the Lady from the Library, Tinkerbell and Rockstar Wannabe.
[This entry was edited by Geo Jeff on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 8:26:54 PM.]

Cache to Eagle #12 by mousewiz, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
This is the twelfth in a new series called “cache to Eagle” which highlight Eagle Service Projects by the Boy Scouts of Marin Council. This is an easy hide, good for beginners.
This Eagle Project by a Scout from Troop 39 involved upgrading and beautifying the Ecostar Garden of Mary E Silviera School. It included the following: Installing a garden arbor, a garden sink, 6 garden benches, planting landscape material, replacing existing pavers and stepping stones and spreading mulch along the pathway.
Took Pez dispenser, left Monsters, Inc figurine that we'd picked up earlier. J & K
I am glad that Scouts have such an influence in our community. Thanks for highlighting their contributions.
For some reason the coords were bouncing around. Once they setteled down, Mrs. Team Cotati697 nailed it. TFTC TNLNSL.
Traded some marbles for a car. Interestingly, this word is not included in England or Australia's Scout Law...-BigdaddyJ and Kershmole.
Wonder what the neighbors think of this. . .think we picked up a digitalfish, btu TNLN'd otherwise. TFTC.

Seize Caesar's Stash! by sftriman, Unknown Cache (2/1)
Seize Caesar's Stash! by sftriman
Seize Caesar's Stash!
A geocache for brushing up on cryptography.
Carpe cache!
The coordinates as given above are only partially
correct. You have to do a little deciphering
and work with Roman numerals to find the decimal
parts of the minutes.
Find the Caesar forward shift value for this cipher:
OWTLMV OIBM XIZS VMMLA UWZM OMWKIKPMA!
and let that value be A (between 1 and 13). Then, let
C=A cubed. Now, figure out the values of these
Roman numerals:
B="MCCLXXVI"
D="DCLXXXVII"
Let E=B-(2*C), and F=D+(C/2). Now, you know where to go!
The cache coordinates are:
N 37 46.E
W 122 28.F
When you find the very prominent, and apropos, landmark
very close to the coordinates you calculated above,
go XX feet eastward on the path, and then go XX feet
northward and look at the base of the tree. The cache
is a green index card case.
Please cover the cache well with twigs and leaves
when you replace it.
Initial contents: log book; pen; camera; tootsie rolls
and tootsie pops galore!
Good luck! And carpe cache!
*** The hint is a total spoiler-
*** the cache coordinates are given.
The value of E is two five two, and F is nine four three.
You are looking for a tree close to the mini-Parthenon that
has five limbs sprouting from the ground.
Lovely spot! I had never been to that place before. Thanks.
Interesting puzzle and a nice spot for a cache. Thanks.
We loved the puzzle for this one, and how appropriately named the cache is! We cheated and used the hint, but thanks for bringing us into the park on such a beautiful summer day. TNLNSL. [8D]
This was a fun cache!!! The walk took us by two other cache spots. Great day to be walking around... TNLN
Figured since I was in the neighborhood, figured I'd finally find this cache, since I'm friends with the guy who hid it. Things are looking pretty good today- everything is dry and in good shape. Thanks buddy.

Brain Teaser by BuckyDef, Unknown Cache (4.5/3)
Brain Teaser by BuckyDef
Brain Teaser
The posted coords are not the actual hide. You must solve the puzzle below to get the true coordinates.
FUBPAXMMD
The cache is hidden somewhere in the city of SF. Some will find the puzzle hard, some will find the hide difficult, others will think both are tough. Bring sturdy shoes and a bottle of water for the hunt. You do not need to go through poison oak, but it will be around you. Not recommended for a night caching expedition.
8/13/04: Congratulations to Kablooey! Hints added below.
[Puzzle: ]Korbinian Brodmann's contribution
[Hide: ]It is not under a bush
In the past few days, geocaching has taught me a lot about both cranial nerves and the brain. My high school biology class convinced me that I would never be a scientist, and I dread the day that I will have to pay close attention to DNA testing and other scientific issues. So what was I doing at the cache location? Enjoying a nice break from work in a great area.
I solved the puzzle some time ago and just now got around to going for the cache. Knowing nothing about the puzzle subject, I first had to track down the info. This was my first stroll into this area and it made for a good hike. I found it nicely hidden at the third level I checked. Took flower template left zebra. TFTC
Like BuckyDef, I am what a friend calls a "brainiologist", so when I first saw this puzzle, I thought I should be able to solve it from memory. I couldn't do it, but I did have the necessary information at hand. That was a few months ago, and I finally had time (and daylight) this weekend for an extended caching trip in the city. After a few minutes of looking for the cache, I started to worry that I might have screwed up the coordinates (boy, that would have been embarassing), but I only needed to adjust my altitude a bit. I really had fun hunting for this one. Took the TB and left a hand warmer (I think). Thanks! -T
The puzzle was fairly easy once I found the correct source material (one source had put me somewhere in Menlo Park). The search was a bit of a challenge though—I spent 45 minutes looking above, below and around the cache before finding it. I was sure I was going to break my leg and I had already decided I'd ask BuckyDef to be the first to sign my cast. But alas I made it out unhurt. TNLNSL. Thanks for the really fun hunt.
I'll be coming out to SF this weekend from Iowa. I figured out the actual coordinates but it is a bit off my beaten track. Wish it were a little closer to the posted coordinates!

rock n roll by SRT, Traditional Cache (2/4.5)
rock n roll by SRT
rock n roll
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE SUNSET WITH NO OBSTRUCTIONS. AN ELEVATED VIEW.
NICK NACKS PATTY WACKS AND A BOTTLE OF WATER YOU'LL WANT IT
WHEN YOU THINK YOU FOUND THE AREA LOOK UP AGAIN BALD PATCH ACCESSED ONLY FROM THE WEST ON ALL FOUR 8 INCH CYLINDER RUBBER MAID WELL MARKED IN THE BUSHES SOUTH SIDE OF AREA
MAKE SURE YOU SIGN IN THE BOOK HAPPY HUNTING!!!!!!!!!!!
rock n roll, indeed.
This was a great climb up and down from the hidden trailhead on Poplar. WalruZ and I felt like we were sneaking around in someone's closed community while driving very slowly through the potholed streets of Bolinas in search of a magic approach to the cache. We found one. What a great walk over ocean bluffs, down a ravine with a creek feeding the ocean, across a hidden beach, and bushwhacking back up through the beach scrub (with a little poison oak thrown in for good measure). WalruZ and I took a bit of time to ponder the great view while sitting on the sandy bluff, and made a life decision in the meantime. Thanks for the ambiance!
As WalruZ noted, cache really could use some TLC.
Found the parking spot at the end of poplar road and thought, "hey - this is level." as others have said, it's not that easy, and it wasn't, which is not to say that it wasn't rewarding - it was. What beach is that anyway? Whatever one it was, I asked BuckyDef to marry me there and she said yes. No doubt we'll be back again, and perhaps more than once, cache or no cache.
As far as the cache goes, it had a crack in the lid that let water in, and it had 3 inches of water in it and everything inside was pretty much ruined. The owner will want to do some serious maintainence.
But I don't care, this cache was the best. Thanks.
Whew! made about every wrong turn imaginable, faced off with a bull protecting his herd of grazing cows, and had a challenging scramble at the end. But what a view. The cache was in pretty bad shape, as the top had craked and this year's massive rainstorms had pretty well filled it with water.
Left our trademark Sacagawea gold dollar, and took the bottle of water. Also took the Travel Bug (Shipshewanna), figuring that since the last time the cache had been visited was going on a year ago, we were the bug's best chance for a journey. Moved it to Negro Bar State Park in Folsom.--TG
Found this cache alongside with TeamDew and Orange Clover. Wow, a difficult place to get to by road and such a secluded beach. We encountered so many strange species on the sand, lots of erosion, etc. Some people had set up rocks in the same pattern to form a circle which gave a wannabe Blair Witch creepy effect.
Anyhow, after enjoying the intrigue of the town and walking the beach absorbing all the unusual elements we got to work. Definitely a challenging scramble up to the cache, you really need to pay attention as to where to start climbing.
I dropped off TB Shipshewanna, who is now in a peaceful place where life moves at a much slower pace. Once we got to the cache we took some pics and relished in the view and accomplishment. I have been eyeing this one for some time now and was glad to finally get out here and mark it off my list. Thank you very much for the uniqueness and challenge, this is one of my favorites overall.

GCMBBE
Shipyard History by Team Borge, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
Shipyard History by Team Borge
Shipyard History
Lucretia W. Edwards Shoreline Park
This park seeks to articulate the area's wartime past and help to enrich the historic experience by highlighting elements of the bay area's contribution to the war effort. The overall landscaping, as well as the art elements are intended to trigger the curiosity of the vistor by providing a gentle discovery of the shipyard history of this site.
This park has great views of the marina, San Francisco and surrounding hills. The views of San Francisco at night from this spot are spectacular. Take a walk around this park and look at all the history. You are also within walking distance of the marina and Vincent park.
19:11. #20 on the logsheet.
This is indeed a very nice-looking park with great views. I had to wait out a family reunion at a nearby picnic table before waiting for an appropriate gap in muggle traffic to grab the cache. Oddly, everyone seemed to have vanished by the time I was replacing the cache.
Had my hand oh-so-close to the treasure a half dozen times. Almost gave up, but tried once more and got lucky. Thanks for the great hide, and great views!
3:00pm found and signed log. This is a very nice little park with a great view. We met another Geocacher (nascarr)and had a visit about Geocaching. Thank you !
Great views, and surprisently quiet for such a beautiful day.SL
Found the cache with my family today. Thanks for showing us the area, very nice for a walk.

GCJYXD
Thru Traffic Merge Left by BKip, Traditional Cache (2/1)
Thru Traffic Merge Left by BKip
Thru Traffic Merge Left
Thru Traffic Merge Left is along a pedestrian path that parallels the 101.
A micro-cache, the container is a film canister with little room for much more than a log. Please bring your own pen/pencil. GPS reading was determined from 6 satellites, elevation 165 feet.
There are two public access points to a paved path suitable for walking or biking. The Northern access has convenient parking the Southern access does not.
A good example of one of BKip's early period signature caches.
Enjoyed a nice bike ride with the gang out to this cache. M found this one after a little searching. signed log. TFTC.
I hoofed it over from the north side... would have been nice to have the bike for this one! thanks!
That's a nice walk. We left a Lewis and Clark nickel. TFTC!
The cars look like they are going a lot faster coming down that hill. Nice cache. Thanks.

GCGYPT
Peace Point Five by Bric, Multi-cache (2/3)
Peace Point Five by Bric
Peace Point Five
These coordinates are to a good place to park, not to the cache. You will need the clues from Peace Point Four to calculate the true coordinates. Total walking distance 3,600’, elevation gain 390’.
This is the trailhead for the McCurdy Trail, running up into a seldom-visited area of the Olema Valley. Go up the McCurdy Trail until you get close, then cross country across a meadow and into the woods. The cache is a clear Ziploc container, 11”x7”x3”, with a blue top.
Contents: log, pen, camera, turkey, empty floss tin, purple guitar pick from Arch Rock, three dimes, and a mini-pig.
Under a stump at the upper end of the barbed wire.
After the eight mile round trip hike to Peace Point Four, it was nice to do a shorter one. We still had to work a bit on the hide since our three GPS receivers were taking each of us to a different spot.
Used to hint which helped me find a landmark to help me narrow down the search and finally nailed it.
I took a Hawaii keychain (that is destined to become a TB) and left something????
We took a picture and headed toward Six!
I told dgreno I would meet him at the trailhead at 10am, but I didn't check and see how far the trailhead was from my house, sorry dave... he waited for 10 minutes then left me a nice note, glad he spotted me from the hillside as I drove up, vicki is such a great sport, a real keeper! we stumbled around a bit then dave came up with the goods. lots of poison oak about 100' from the cache, we tried to walk around it but it was tricky. I left a tb in there, but for some reason its not showing up on my radar... it was a boxing kangaroo.
We set out today in hopes of finishing 5 and 6 because we wanted to get around to 7 some time before I moved out of town. This was a nice hike out to the cache that didn't take as long as we expected, leaving time for 5, 6, 7, and pizza before the sun went down. Thanks!
I suggested an early start to today's Peace Points adventure, because after our PP4 excursion I was certain that we would need it. Ended up with a great little stroll out to #5 and I had tons of energy to continue afterwards. The rolling hill section of the hike reminded me of The Sound of Music a little bit, so I let loose with some sort of Julie-Andrewsish-NOT-sound and did some jumping around. The weather was calm here, and even though it was early I ended up in shirtsleeves about halfway through. As Bloo wrote, we needed the hint at the cache site, but it was one of those areas that you don't mind spending some time poking around in. Took some photos with the cache camera, as well as our own. Thanks, and onward!
After Peace Point Four, which took us basically all day, we were surprised to reach this one so early. We fanned out in search of the cache, but after fifteen minutes, we resorted to the hint, which took me to an area that I hadn't searched thoroughly enough. We enjoyed the hunt! Left Oregon traveling geocoin.

Las Gallinas Extension by BKip, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
Las Gallinas Extension by BKip
Las Gallinas Extension
Las Gallinas Extension is located at the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District. There is an excellent, level trail (part gravel part hard pack) making for an easy hike for all ages.
You can snag 4 caches in one enjoyable 1.78 mile (one way) hike starting at:
- Las Gallinas T2
-Log It!
- Las Gallinas Extension
- Las Gallinas Plus!
A micro the container does not have much room. Please do not put anything in the container that would prevent it from closing easily and fully. Bring your own pen/pencil. GPS reading was determined from 9 satellites.
this was another easy find... now if I can only find "log it:!
Found at 1046 after a bit of poking around in the bushes on the wrong side of the road. Log still a little damp. TNLNSL.
Log book was damp, but writable. Put it back a little less visible from the trail. TNLN Thanks.
Fun walk and prtty easy find - like the container!
My GPSr had me looking in a location just short of acutal find. Luckily, mousewiz had better signal or something.TNLNSL [:D]

Autumn Evening by Erickson, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
Autumn Evening by Erickson
Autumn Evening
The cache will be found after a walk through a redwood canyon to a clearing on a hill. Your GPS readings will vary, but the description below provides clues to help you to find it.
I placed this cache just after the fall equinox and I was reminded of Basho's poem:
This road!
With no one going --
autumn evening.
Here, the road takes one to Willis Evans (Bates) Canyon -- a beautiful redwood grove with tall laurels and a seasonal stream. The trail rises to a clearing before continuing on to other parts of the forest along the side of the San Geronimo Ridge.
The cache is an ammo box, about three tenths of a mile (uphill) from the first Marin Open Space gate on Redwood Canyon Drive, near the corner of San Geronimo Valley Drive. The coordinates are averaged from different readings that varied significantly. Once you get to the general area, the clues below should help guide you:
Small trees
point to a stump:
the path up the hill.
Grasses, manzanita,
and a small tree --
what is that nearby?
Grass growing
between two rocks:
the stump ahead should not tempt you further.
Basho wrote a poem that also provides a hint:
When I look carefully
nazuma is blooming
beneath the hedge.
You can find the cache a relatively short distance from the main trail. You do not have to wade deep through the manzanita or enter the forest.
Do you hear the echos of someone walking up the trail, or wonder about names in a log book? Basho wrote:
Now being seen off,
now seeing off -- the outcome:
autumn in Kiso.
We came in a different way and had some 4 wheeling fun! We saw that land in this area is up for sale and played with the dream of purchasing it. Great trees and a relaxing way to spend the drive home, thanks.
Found this one with CooperPhoto. Took us a while, lot of possible hiding places here. Interesting area as it combines a nice scenic hike with a terrain that is tough for quick finds. Thanks. Last and fourth Erickson of the day.
fourth erickson and last cache of the day for me. boy I looked around for a while with just the co-ords with no luck, then I read the description, then I read the logs, then I finally took off the baby backpack and went in for the find, thanks!
Thought I may be on the wrong side of the valley coming down from "The Valley Opened Up," but the twisting trail led me right to it. No TB's here. Took the Kuiper card, left dinosaur. Another great Erickson.
Pretty steep for an old man like me but we made it. TNLNSL
because we forgot our stuff in the car. Thanks.

BackBend by BuckyDef, Traditional Cache (3/1.5)
BackBend by BuckyDef
BackBend
Come for the cache, stay for the beach. Or do a drive-by, it's all up to you.
It was an uncommonly beautiful day at Ocean Beach when I placed this cache. Walking along the well-travelled path, I noticed a very odd-looking, but all-natural, object. I wanted to share this freak of nature with fellow Geocachers.
But, where to place a cache? Why, on the structure, of course!
Cache is a micro (I don't think anything else would last), so bring your own pen. Its cylindrical, roughly 4 inches long and about a half inch around. Pull from the bottom once you locate it. Area is well-travelled and usually busy. CITO makes for good cover.
Difficulty has been increased to 3, based on the first few finders' comments. Using the hints decreases difficulty to a 2.
Happy hunting!
[Decrypt each hint in order, as needed]
Approach from the east.
Waist-high.
About two feet in, look for black.
Looking at the object, I held my GPS up like a camera, taking detailed photos.
OK so I really embarrased the surfer dude doing a quick change nearby.
So I went to the van and brushed Austin TCH while I waited for him.
First time I ever had to wait for a naked guy while caching.
Glad I looked at the hint. TNLN
Glad I had the hints. I never usually make it down to this part of Ocean Beach, so it was a great opportunity. Someone was sitting in a parked car eyeing me as I walked about the spot suspiciously, so I took the time to wander around the beach until it was clear. Signed the log. Thanks!
Tried to attempt a find but some dude was parked right by the hide at 9:45pm taking pictures of the tree. Bizarro. We hovered awhile hoping he'd leave soon. Nope. He circled the hide area for adjusting his flash and goofing around with his camera. Odd no doubt but I'm sure that's what he was thinking about us with our headlamps alight. Maybe next time we'll attempt a look-see.
Verified that the cache was still there this evening after work.

The K-Leave Me Cache by blatherskyte & glamour girl, Virtual Cache (1/1)
The K-Leave Me Cache by blatherskyte & glamour girl
The K-Leave Me Cache
Famous for the locale...and "uncle jesse" was there, too!
Very simple virtual cache made mostly for non-residents of the area. It seems like every time I go to SF I mean to find this place but never seem to. Now, you can! Just look to the Northeast when you get there and enjoy the view.
After you visit, check the spoiler and respond but make sure it's encrypted.
-blatherskyte
Name any movies/television shows/music videos that have been shot on this location. Since I'm first, I get to say "So, I married an Axe Murderer".
[Nice place and nice scenery! Our last day in SF.] Like most of the other visitors tv-series Full House is the natural selction to mention here.
[16:32. Seeing the area and that one specific view was a flashback to the eighties. TFTC.] Full House.
Thanks- Enjoyed the view from the top. Took Pics.
9:00AM found and enjoyed the view. Thanks for the Virtual cache.
[Nice view. Park, cute houses all lined up in a pretty row, the city skyline beyond. Enjoyed driving through the diverse neighborhoods of the area admiring the architecture.] Full House. Uncle Jessie was such a cutie. Oops, hope the hubby doesn't decrypt that! -- YD

You See San Francisco by BuckyDef, Traditional Cache (2/1)
You See San Francisco by BuckyDef
You See San Francisco
If you don't know the area, terrain and getting within 50 feet might prove difficult. It can also be a very busy location, requiring some stealth. It does offer spectacular views/photo ops -- weather permitting -- particularly during sunrise and sunset.
The cache is a cammo'd Altoids breath strips container (log-only) hidden in a location accessible to the public 24/7. This area is very busy during "work hours" on a weekday, when there are eyes in every window -- although most of them are too busy to pay much attention. It can also be very easily done as a night cache, with less stealth, although you will be rewarded with different views than in the daytime. There isn't anything particularly special about the actual hide, but navigating through the "urban jungle" of people, parking, and pavement might prove a challenge -- if you don't use your head you could end up with a terrain 3 hunt! MUNI services this area very well, and there are meters in very close proximity to the cache (that will probably not be available).
This is my first cache placement, so any feedback is appreciated!
[Parking]: If you can't find meters on parnassus, try parking in the neighborhood to the north and taking elevators all the way up.
[Location]: 1) No need to go through any doors.
2.1) Facing north, go right around the tallest nearby building. (2.2) If the right route is blocked, take the trickier left route.
Replaced cache with another breath strips container that should be less prone to rust. Also has a new logsheet. Enjoy.
Cache was there this morning, but I've removed it (~noon) in order to perform some maintenance and include a more rust-resistant container. I'll re-enable when I replace the cache.
Bummer - couldn't find it. Nice views.
Had a crew of 6 people searching, though most of us were new to the sport, and we just couldn't find it. Found all our others for the day though, so it was ok. Maybe we'll come back sometime. Thanks for the views.
We searched for this cache on a very busy weekday....which made it all the more fun to be stealthy about it.
Log is wet, tin is very hard to open because of the rust.

Terrapin Station by Dr. Zaius, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Terrapin Station by Dr. Zaius
Terrapin Station
This black ammo box should be an easy find, my GPS receives decent signals here. Use all your caching stealth, as this box is close to a busy city street; you may feel secluded, but you can be viewed from above and below. Also be sure to replace it in the same spot, so the clue will remain accurate.
This is intended to be a Grateful Dead themed cache,
situated at the edge of San Francisco’s famous Haight-Ashbury district.
The decade of the 1960's is a unique era in American history. Young people no longer followed the teachings of their elders, but rejected them and created a unique culture of their own. This new culture was so radical, that it's members were given a special name which is still used today; they were called Hippies. The Hippie movement started in San Francisco and quickly spread across the United States, through Canada, and into parts of Europe, but it had its greatest influence in America. Hippies came from many different backgrounds, but they were united by their rejection of traditional values. In this era, “under 25” became a magical age, where all things seemed possible. Hippies flocked to a certain area of San Francisco, centered near the corner of Haight and Ashbury Streets, where the world got their first view of this unique group. This place has since been known as the Haight-Ashbury district. The Hippies were so different, that the conservative middle-class could not relate to or understand them at all; they were viewed as aliens. There were tours of the district and it was called "the only foreign tour within the continental United States.”
The Haight-Ashbury district lies in the very center of San Francisco. In the years of 1965-1966 the Hippies completely took over Haight-Ashbury and spread their psychedelic theme throughout the whole area. Golden Gate and Buena Vista parks hosted dozens of counter-culture events, including free concerts by The Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane, and anti-war rallies held by Hippie political leaders like Abbie Hoffman. Before LSD became illegal in late 1966, pharmacies up and down Haight Street sold the ‘miracle drug’ over the counter.
The psychedelic jam-band Grateful Dead gave voice to this radical movement, and they often held impromptu free concerts in the street, illegally closing off this part of Haight Street with their musical magic. The Dead lived in Haight-Ashbury (710 Ashbury) for years, along with Jefferson Airplane (2400 Fulton,) Janis Joplin (112 Lyon,) Allen Ginsberg (1360 Fell) among others. I encourage you to visit this nearby ‘electric’ neighborhood.
I cannot emphasise stealth enough. This is a very busy urban area, so please be prepared to protect the cache by aborting your mission if you are faced with stubborn muggles.
Climbing is not a problem here, but parking is. BEWARE, the meter maids are ruthless and quick as bunnies. This is actually a cache you can easily do on foot, or just tell the cab driver to wait…
[Spoiler:] Thirteenth step from top, under west bush.
4:30PM 64 degrees Windy
Decided to stop by here on my way to the hair dresser. I used to live around here so I knew
to park closer to the top of the park rather than the bottom. When I arrived at the area there were muggles running about but no one stayed long and I could make the grab. I had to pretend the cache was a purse when someone walked by and being the Haight that was not such a far fetched idea. Left my geomuse sig card and TN. Thanks for the fun!
Wow! This looks like an awesome cache to find.I haven't been to San Fran since Halloween '91 when we went to see the Dead at the coliseum, a few days after Bill Graham died in a helicopter accident.Quite possibly the best show ever.
Hope this cache is still there whenever I return....
Peace...
Found it. Dropped off State quarter geocache which needs to make its way to Crawfordsville Indiana.
We relied on the hint to keep our search short so that the amount of passing muggles would be minized. Nice park. Left California Traveler TB, took Bear TB
Wow, this one was easy to find, but muggles were everywhere. I went out early since it was a Saturday morning and found the spot right away-but some guy was eating his breakfast about 10 feet from the cache. So I had to skulk around in the bushes for 30 minutes until he finally left. I took Justin TB(time to leave the city by the bay,Justino) and I left Purity Bear-boy is she in for a treat in the Haight!
Also left a California geocoin and took a Bud keychain-my brand of choiceafter a long hot day of caching.
Thanks for the cache!
2GeoGrannies
Tara Tarpon
Hopper the Frog
State Quarter Trading Post- February
The California Traveler

GCKYWG
Long Distance Call by Woof! and Jamie Z, Unknown Cache (4/1)
Long Distance Call by Woof! and Jamie Z
Long Distance Call
THE CACHE IS NOT LOCATED AT THE POSTED COORDINATES. TO FIND THE CACHE YOU MUST MAKE A LONG DISTANCE CALL.
The actual cache is located somewhere in San Francisco, but the coordinates have been hidden on a pay phone in Tennessee. To get the coordinates, you must successfully reach someone on the other end and get them to read the coordinates off of a sticker placed on the phone. Here is some information that should help you:
Update 3/15/05: A sticker has been placed at a new location in Memphis. The new location is at one of Memphis's most popular tourist attractions and should attract more pedestrians than the old phone. The sticker will remain at the old location for a little while.
The sticker is .75" x 1.5", and is located under the roof of the phone booth. The numbers are printed in bold red ink with a red box around them.
The format of the coordinate digits on the sticker is simply:
#######
########
The phone booth is located at a very popular tourist attraction in Memphis so you can expect lots of pedestrian traffic during normal tourist hours.
The rest is up to you and the person who answers the phone. Once you get the coordinates, you'll have everything you need to find the cache. It is a small ammo box placed somewhere I drive by often, as do many other people.
This cache is one of two hidden by Jamie Z and me. You can see his version here.
Good luck!
#110. 8pm. What an awesome way to start and end a weekend of caching. I had tried once or twice before to call and get the coordinates, but didn't get any answer. Friday evening I was going through my watchlist and noticed this was that was still in there. On a whim, I dialed the number (@ 5:15pm) and someone answered the phone! The woman's name was Doreen, and she was amused with the story I gave about playing a game. I explained geocaching, and that the numbers were really coordinates for a cache located in San Francisco. She gladly read me the numbers and said she would check out geocaching.com. I was stoked, I couldn't wait to go grab it now! The only problem was I was going out of town with my family to Sacramento.
On our way home from Sacramento (after caching a good part of the weekend), we stopped and picked this one up. It only took a few minutes of looking when my 5yo yelled that he had found it! It was the first one that he really found on his own. This was a really fun cache, and a perfect way to end our weekend! We were the 10th people to sign the log! Took a red frog, and left a Foster City Police sticker. Thanks for the great cache!
Update: The location of the phone booth has been moved to one of Memphis's most popular tourist attractions. The cache page has been updated to reflect the new information. We hope this will make reaching somebody easier and make the whole cache experience more fun. Good luck!
After calling the number several times over the course of a week, a man finally answered the phone. However, when I asked him if he could help me out with some geocaching information, he swore at me and hung up. I think I'll pass on pursuing this cache further.
Well, I got someone to pick up the phone on my first try - calling at 4:15 PST on a Wednesday. But, I couldn't get the guy to understand that I wanted him to look for a sticky note with numbers on the underside of the roof of the phone. He tried very helpfully to give me other numbers off of the phone though, like the info line for Sprint PCS...
I'll try again. :-)
12:45pm Stopped at the payphone for a little while... mostly just to see where it was since I was completing the sister cache. It didn't ring [:(]. I did call up the number just to confirm it still worked.
Called at 10:27 and after several rings someone answered hello and then I got some beeps and couldn't hear them anymore.
Called back at 10:29 and Jamie Z answered. Got the coords for whenever I make it up to SF again. Thanks!

Leia and Isis Walk Together by Erickson, Traditional Cache (2/3)
Leia and Isis Walk Together by Erickson
Leia and Isis Walk Together
A walk up the Loma Alta Fire Road from Big Rock.
Several years ago, George Lucas provided a public easement over this road in exchange for expanding Skywalker Ranch. The "Skywalker Easement" filled a gap in the Bay Area Ridge Trail and provided access to the top of Loma Alta and the Marin County Open Space just beyond.
Loma Alta is one of Marin's highest points. At 1592 feet, it features stunning 365° views -- on a clear day one can see past endless ridges to mountains and bays beyond. One need not go this far to find the cache, but the real reward of the hike will be at the trail's summit. The Force will be with you as you make your way there.
The walk to the cache is about 1.5 miles, climbing around 700 feet. Begin at the Big Rock trailhead (38° 02.864N, 122° 37.319W) on Lucas Valley Road (no relation to George) and follow the fire road from there. There are beautiful views of grasslands and ridges, hidden valleys and canyons. Since this is a public easement, be sure to stick to the main trail. There is little or no shade along the trail, so plan appropriately.
The cache is a small, thin, black container -- bigger than a micro but suitable for only a few small trading items. It is facing the trail, but hidden from view. Do not look in the barbed wire. Do not look in any poison oak.
One can continue on the trail past the summit of Loma Alta to the Bonie and Clyde! cache just on the other side of the ridge. For more information on this trail, see the Bay Area Hiker.
I have not been up this way since placing this cache. I had almost forgotten what a nice walk this is. Sweeping views of Big Rock Ridge. Hidden valleys and canyons. A few remaining wildflowers, and a breeze to keep things cool on a warm day approaching summer. Glimpses of Skywalker Ranch. Perhaps Leia once walked here, with Isis. And, by the way, I moved the cache away from any poison oak.
Another great Erickson spot, just watch out for the poison oak that's growing all over the place. Took Bric's Sacajawea Dollar, left dinosaur.
Aah, I've been waiting for some good weather for this one, and today was great. The road is very muddy, even gooshy, but the air is clear and warm and the views are great. Took the whole family on this one, and we wll enjoyed it. Took the Thai coin, left a Sacajawea dollar at 1600. Still don't see the Isis connection. Nice hide.
Long climb, but not steep. Breezy and cool and still some mud on the road but drying out. Took about 15 minutes to find with the black cache in the shade and the sun in my face. Of course, cache is not directly visible. No room to leave anything, took nothing. Thanks.
(T: 1137) I enjoyed this hike, that being said, it was cold, windy, foggy, and in places very muddy. Due to the heavy fog I missed out on the advertised views. Without the hint I don’t think I would have found it (and it still took some time). The wind made the nearby wires sing eerily while I searched. Took a frog. Left a coin of Thailand. (31 F / 20 JV/ 14D, 11E)
P.S. Loved the cache page photograph.

GCMXWA
It's One Merry Time! by ommt, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
It's One Merry Time! by ommt
It's One Merry Time!
Couldn't resist the location as it's one of the few areas in downtown San Fransisco where you can get a decent signal. Even with the tall buildings around. Approach from the east and you'll have better results. Great public art in, around and near this small park/plaza... enjoy!
The cache is a mini altoids tin. It's hidden in a traditional fashion. A shiney new Missouri state quarter is waiting to greet the FTF. Bring your own pen(cil)!
Sitdown facing south. Let the crack be your guide. Reach under.
Nicely done. Spent a bit of time hunting and poking. I'm glad that Map Geeks happened by. TFTC.
Yay.. our first geocaching expedition. Spent a lot of time looking in the wrong area. Was very happy to meet Map Geek. We needed a mentor. A good time had by all. Yes.. we're addicted. Thank-you Map Geek!
Ran into Joe Scales and Image 415 today as I was walking up on this one. We spent about 20 minutes looking for this one. Nicely done. T: Digi Bug, L: Puzzle ring. SL, TFTC!
-Map Geeks
The third of four for me and my boss this afternoon on a business trip to San Franciscso from Herndon, VA. Even with the clue it took us a while. I finally took one last look around the whole thing and spotted it. The dirty hands were worth it!
17:30. Well our GPSr coverage was, shall we say, not so good. Coords jumping this way and that, we finally had to brute force the find using the hint. Took ladybug and left fish #1966. TFTC.

Union Square by WalruZ, Traditional Cache (3/1)
Union Square by WalruZ
Union Square
Not so easy...
Union Square was named before the start of the Civil War as a tribute to the frequent demonstrations that were held there in support of the Union.
The large Corinthian column in the middle is a memorial to Admiral Dewey's victory over the Spanish Navy during the Spanish-American War. The column and statue was dedicated in 1903 and stayed standing through the 1906 earthquake. The face of the bronze Victory statue was actually modeled after Mrs. Adolph de Bretteville Spreckels, a San Francisco benefactress.
Beautiful Canary Island date palms fringe the park. The park is also fringed with some of the finest shopping in San Francisco. Here's your chance to let your non-geocaching half (if you have one) shop, while you try to figure out where this classic magnetic micro is hidden. The coordinates should take you near the base of the Dewey monument. Consider the following three points very carefully...
It's not on the roof.
The difficulty is a significant clue.
I went to a lot of trouble to make sure the coordinates are correct.
The first point is the most important.
(Click to visit TheGBA)
It might help to consider the clues while walking the perimiter of the square
second time was a charm, I made it way, way, way, too difficult! Thanks!
[Spent about a 1/2 hour searching. No luck. Nice day though. We were staying in the area.] found the monument and the three stars. couldn't find anything on, under or around the monument, electric boxes, lights, etc. Also looked under the lip next to the garbage can. Found a red box but it was stuck. Couldn't get it out. Not sure if that was the cache or not.
Fun riddle. We had walked past the park several times during our exploration of the City but I had not noticed this particular section. We were stumped at first.
Came to the area with reade for Fashion on the Square. Wandered the booths and pondered the clues. Once we headed down, the significance of the clues dawned on me. After that, it was smooth sailing. Thanks for the very clever cache...and that may be the first time I've said for a placement in this kind of structure.
So very cleaver- I though this was really great ! The clues were awesome.

Garden for the Environment by WalruZ, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Garden for the Environment by WalruZ
Garden for the Environment
One of the things I love about San Francisco is the way that it's residents insist upon carving patches of green for themselves out of various little corners of land. The City is studded with beautiful community gardens. I drive past this one often and finally decided to stop and explore it. Now you have a reason to as well.
I learned a little bit about the various garden environments that you can create in a space. Blanston12 and I found the cache and I dropped in a clear Echo token and signed the log. Thanks!
7:11 pm: Nice little park, left steve martin button #423, TFTC.
Took a minute to find the spot described in the hint. Once we did, we located the cache quickly. Love those gardens!
Awesome cache! I was visiting SF for a conference at UCSF. I really liked this, wonderful use of space. Found this with a little difficulty, one, I was on foot (tourist), two, they were busy working there, and everyone in the organization wanted to give me a tour. Once they heard I was from NY, they were throwing themselves at me to tour the space. After the tour, and discussion, I meditated (hehe) and did the cache and ran.
Thanks for the fun! And the wonderful tour of the city (by foot)
Racer (without Boo)
Racer and Boo
Syracuse, NY
20:25. 2nd to last stop of our city caching day. Another beautiful garden spot shown to us by WalruZ. TNSL. Left fish #1918. TFTC.

GCJQJK
Turtle Hill by Dr. Zaius, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
Turtle Hill by Dr. Zaius
Turtle Hill
This black box should be an easy find, I get great GPS signals up here. You can expect a mild climb, at least 100 stairs lie between the cache and the closest parking. This is a small city park which is visited frequently, so please leave the cache well concealed, and replace it in the same spot you found it. There are great views of the city – from downtown all the way out to the Pacific.
This unique municipal park sports a phenomenal view from it's 650' peak, but not much else. Grand View Hill, known to locals as Turtle Hill, is actually a giant sand dune anchored by Franciscan bedrock and covered with a thin layer of topsoil. Dunes like these used to cover the entire Sunset district, stretching from Mount Sutro all the way out to the sea before development began blocking the sand-bearing winds. This is an ecologically sensitive area, the last of it’s kind in San Francisco, so please respect the area and keep to the paths. This is probably my favorite view of the city, a great chance to view the whole thing at once – from bay to ocean. Take a moment to contemplate life and how lucky you are to live here…
Parking is not too difficult here, there are usually plenty of spots at the base of the hill. 14th and 15th Avenues encircle the park, easiest access is from the staircases at 14th and Moraga or 15th near Noriega.
ENJOY!
Our friends live on 12th and Moraga...we visited them for a while and then climbed the 191 (!) stairs towards the cache! What a beautiful view, great cache, found it with ease. Took Dory TB (she wants to go to Del Mar - we're headed to Oceanside on July 4th!), left green carabiner. TFTC! [8D]
This place is amazing!! Thanks for the great views :)
Awesome Cache! I was visiting SF for a conference, and took saturday to cache. I was on foot, so this being my fourth cache, I was glad this was my last. I started at Golden Gate Park, moved up to the community garden and then to this one. Hills and steps (it is what I see now in my dreams). Awesome view. The coords are a little off of where the cache is now located. Thank God I have the recent logs to show that I was not the only one looking.
Left two TB's.
Thanks
Racer (without Boo)
Racer and Boo
Syracuse, NY
We live in the city and have had to detour because the roads get funny around there, but we didn't realize it was a park with such great views. Took The Fin's Travel Bug. Left a Giants vs Padres penny. (The Padres just finished a 3 game series here.)
First cache find in San Francisco. We took our friend Mark and introduced him to geocaching. What a great view from the hill! Cache was out in the open so I hid it where I thought it was supposed to be. Thanks for the cache! TNLNSL
oneNonly
-Oklahoma City

Bay Area History - Rosie by Jean&Jim, Virtual Cache (1/1)
Bay Area History - Rosie by Jean&Jim
Bay Area History - Rosie
Imagine this area sixty years ago. Instead of a residential park, there would be a bustle of activity and a din of industry. The coordinates will lead you to a monument commemorating the wartime efforts on the home front. The contributions of women are especially noted.
To claim this as a find, go to the coordinates, enjoy the monument, log the find and email us the local number of the IBEW on the support plaque. We will work out any discrepancies off line.
Happened to be in the area for a class, and decided to stop by and claim this cache. Glad I did. What a great memorial. Thanks for bringing me to this spot. Answer sent separately. Thanks.
Very nice memmorial.
Have been wanting to go here for awhile, thanks for finally getting us here. Great area to spend some time.
Very very interesting history tour. Thank you. E-mail on the way.
we got out there today after a nice , rainy day in the east bay. info was small, but we found it! thanks. was surprised to see that the rosie the riviter monument was not rivited, but welded and screwed together! BUMMER!

Home of the Gods by WalruZ, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Home of the Gods by WalruZ
Home of the Gods
Dare you approach the Home of the Gods? Dare you seek their treasure?
[hide] not in the bushes
[park] Mount Olympus Park
After a big bike ride over in Redwood Regional Park, decided to cross the bridge for a little taste of the city. Driving around (in our cycling attire) with no particular destination: leave it to caching to give us some excellent ones!
This was the first cache we hit after arriving in the city - the 60CS routed us to within 50' or so of the cache - but where to park? We looped around, and looked for blocks in every direction. On a second loop, decided we might be able to get away with a spot that only PARTIALLY blocked a driveway, and we dashed up to the Home of the Gods.
Lucky for me, they must have been in a good mood, as we were met with no defenses - I spotted the cache on the approach. As I was signing the log, glanced over and noticed that in the 3 minutes we'd been gone, the people who'd driveway we blocked had returned home.
Raced back to the car, shouting apologies along the way. The owners were friendly and granted us forgiveness. The gods really WERE smiling on us today! Thanks for showing us this GREAT spot.
Walked up from the Davies Med Center on a really nice afternoon. Enjoyed finding this cache and visiting the gods!
Nice home those gods have! A muggle was nearby but the cache wasn't comprimised during our find. Perfect micro for this spot.
20:02. Neat neighborhood and garden area. You could get a bit dizzy driving up here... TNSL. Left fish #1917. TFTC.
Geogirlz from LA found your wonderful hide...after a little frustration! Good cammo! TNSL Thanks for a great day of caching in SF!

Aloha Forest? Here? by Toxic, Traditional Cache (2.5/2.5)
Aloha Forest? Here? by Toxic
Aloha Forest? Here?
Cache is a twist-top plastic container stashed under a strangely horizontal tree. It's not far off of an established trail, and it's now been there 3+ years, so there's something of a path to it.
This was the second in a series of three caches that involve significant hill climbs (and the resulting views), but is the only one that remains. See also:Stairmaster? We don't need no steeeeenking Stairmaster and Gee, those are big letters. Be prepared for a workout, wear comfortable shoes with good traction, and bring water.
The easiest (but not only) way to the cache involves going up to the top of Mt. Sutro (908 ft), then seeking the trailhead from there. Part of the challenge of the cache is finding public access to Mt. Sutro (especially if you're burdened with an automobile). Inside the hint below you'll find good directions that do not involve UCSF.
Mount Sutro, despite being one of San Francisco's tallest hills, has absolutely no view. The area at the top was formerly a missle facility. Now it is a nice cleared flat area with some newly planted native flowers, surrounded by eucalyptus trees. It's beautiful when the fog is rolling in.
But it's the dense forested areas surrounding the peak that are interesting. The hillsides were planted with eucalyptus by Adolf Sutro in the 19th Century. The trees, some of which have now grown to well over 100' tall, sway and creak (and sometimes fall) in the breeze. This forested area is a fine example of non-native vegitation taking over an area. Elderberries? Tropical Ferns? 50 foot Climbing Vines? Orchids? Blackberries? Lush forest-floor Ivy? In San Francisco? Yes. Under the canapy of Eucalyptus, a strangely tropical environment is thriving. It's like nothing else in The City
The trees, however, are reaching the end of their natural lifespan, and they're not naturally re-planting (partially because of the density of the forest floor). Many trees have fallen. The future of this area is somewhat unclear. As more trees fall, presenting new risks to hikers, public access is likely to be even further restricted. Visit while you can.
Bonus nearby Location: There is a long, if simple, staircase starting at: N37:45.252 W122:27.487, climbing up two blocks to 97 Crestmont St. When the wildflowers are blooming, this staircase is as beautiful to the nose as it is to the eyes.
Here's some more Nike missle information
Start your hike across the street from 365 Crestmont (two blocks from the top of the bonus
stairs). Look for stairs through a wooden planter. Go up. As long as you're going up, you're going
the right way. The trail will end near a chained off road. Go around or over the chain and continue
climbing up to access the nike missle facility. As you reach the clearing, look for a trailhead on
your left.
We hiked all the way up there and searched for 10 minutes before finding a very likely spot based on the description. Poked there for a couple of minutes before going back down.
A beautiful day to walk up here (Cesar Chavez Day - Si Se Puede!). Aloha indeed.
Nice climb. Found this man hole I was sure was the cache. Spent a good 15 mins looking before I rechecked my coordinates to discover I was a little off.
Really enjoyed this one. Not a soul around and the views on the way up were amazing today. Glad I didn't notice the "ivy whacking" notice in the description because it might have scared me off!
As mentioned by PurplePeople I found the cache today during my visit from Germany. I actually would have expected more people around on this nice sunny day. Climbed up some trails from "You see San Francisco". Just shortly after I found the cache and after introducing a family to GC, PurplePeople approached me and handed over the Monkey TB. I now see that I must have missed the another TB supposed to be in the cache... In: German stamp, Out: nothing. Thanks for the cache, which is also my first US one ;)
Rosie's Slime Machine

Roy's Pools by WRITE SHOP ROBERT, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Roy's Pools by WRITE SHOP ROBERT
Roy's Pools
This is a very small micro, bring something to write with. If you forget to, lift the lid nearby and there should be a pen inside.
The coordinates listed were taken at the information stand. The cache is about one foot from there, and should be easy to find.
While you're here you can read a little about the "Salmon Protection And Watershed Network".
You might find some "SPAWN" newsletters as well as their record book inside the information stand, where you can read what others have observed at this site (and maybe some other things too, it seems that there are some kids telling a story in the book and some others telling jokes). If you see anything noteworthy, be sure to write about it in their book, they would love to know about whatever you see.
When I came to complete the hide, there was a crew of volunteers clearing some inappropriate vegetation from around the stream, and a big stump clogging the ladder at the top. What did you see while you were here? What was your favorite thing you read in the SPAWN record book? How many golfers passed by while you were here?
Enjoy this simple micro, and then make a day of it by hiking to a couple of my favorite "real" caches that are hidden in the hills surrounding this valley.
Autumn Evening by Erickson
Roy's Redwoods by Erickson
An interesting and peaceful spot. TFTC
What Hynr said. Thanks.
Found this today during a daytrip with Gary&Vicky and Teachermom. Neat ladder. Cute little log book. TFTC.
Finally made it out here, right before leaving town. What a neat spot. The book seems to feature a recurring theme- NO FISH. Oh well. Took a WSR card that I may have left in Toronto... Thanks! -T
Found this while out w/ Boatwrench. This was fascinating. It would be intereting to watch the fish ladder after a heavy rain to see if any fish make the jump.

Las Gallinas Plus! by BKip, Traditional Cache (1/2)
Las Gallinas Plus! by BKip
Las Gallinas Plus!
… or maybe it should be called Rescue Control Tower JT2334.
This cache can be accessed via a public trail that starts at the Las Gallinas Valley Bird Habitat & Wastewater Reclamation Project. The route starts as a gravel road, and then degrades to a well-worn trail that terminates at the southeast end of the Hamilton Field runway near the remains of a “Rescue Control Tower” (see benchmark JT2334).
The cache is located on the boundary Las Gallinas Valley Bird Habitat & Wastewater Reclamation Project and Hamilton Field. Hamilton Field is currently posted with NO TRESPASSING signs for the Wetlands Restoration Project that is now in progress.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ACCESS THE CACHE FROM HAMILTON FIELD.
April 2005 update:
The cache is south of the fence marking the boundry between LGVSD and Hamilton Field.
You can snag 4 caches in one enjoyable 1.78 mile (one way) hike starting at:
- Las Gallinas T2
-Log It!
-Las Gallinas Extension
- Las Gallinas Plus!
Starting from LGVSD, find the “Path” sign at N38 01.894 W122 30.225. With the sign to your back, start walking north (the path is very easy to follow).
A sure sign your still on the right path! Located at N38 02.013 W122 30.201.
The cache is a fairly small plastic container (6x6x2) and will only hold smaller GeoSwag items. Please do not put anything in cache that will not allow it to easily close. Please do not put the pen/pencil in the plastic baggie with the logbook (sharp pointy things make holes).
Bay Area Hiker: Las Gallinas Wildlife Ponds
Yes, I wanted to get on tape the search, filming as Cooperphoto searched for the cache. I got the camera out, pressed the rec button and the very same moment Cooperphoto shouts "found it!"
the nordic explorer and I biked to this one in about 10 minutes from the parking lot... as we got near the cache it was something like " we are rolling" (he was was shooting with a camcorder for his phd) then I said "found it", he got about two seconds of the search on tape! thanks for the fun cache, this was my third trip out here, I missed it the first time since I thought extension was the last cache of the series. left a travel bug wants to get to danville, someone move him east.
Today I moved the cache a short distance outside the boundry of Hamilton Field (which is still under restoration). Coordinates have been updated. From the LGVSD parking this is a fair walk but quite enjoyable.
My second BKip today. Found quickly at 1104. TNLNSL. The hint is a real spoiler. BTW, it's 2.3 miles out here from the trailhead. This was an unexpected day off for me, and a great one. Temps in the 80's, flowers everywhere, clear skies, lots of birds. Pulled a bit of broom on the way out. If we all pull one out, it will be gone soon - there's not much out here.
Yup I didnt want to go out there - thos signs look like they mean it. Maybe a 70 foot relocation might be in order - the blockage of the trail looks new and serious. Still, took the beer coaster and left a mouse.
The Paw

the M cam by forman, Webcam Cache (2.5/1)
the M cam by forman
Geocache|Webcam Cache
the M cam
This is a popular place for kids and adults. There is dining, shopping, games. It is open daily 10am-10pm. The easiest way to log this cache is with the help of a partner. (You will need a cell phone, and a friend at home with a computer and internet access) You need to stand at the cache site, look toward the camera, call your friend at the computer. Have your friend save your picture onto their hard drive or something else, then you need to post it to the Geocaching web GCG0PX.
The coordinates will get you close; you will have to explore the place to find your photo opportunity. Make sure to show your GPS and smile?
If a popup shows up while looking at the webcam wanting a user name and password just hit cancel and that will get you in. Use the capture button on the top of the screen to save the pix. DO NOT JUST SAVE THE URL,
This webcam is wheelchair accessible.
Took a chance that a friend would be at home near a computer. We were in luck. Although the resolution is horrid, that is us in the left-hand side of the image. And I really am holding a GPS unit.
Well its back on now!
Don
#149. I was in the neighborhood, and wanted to get this one taken care of. I had fully prepared to have a pic from the cam, however it's still MIA. I asked one of the attendants, and they didn't even know there was a cam there in the first place! So, since everyone else has just been supplying their own pics, I did the same. TFTC!
We found out that this was really close to our hotel. We walked around a bit and found the spot. We brought the laptop cause we didn't have anybody to get on the internet and take a pic..so we were just going to take a picture of each other. Well we sat there for a little and saw that the camera was not working, so we looked and saw that there was no camera...so we just took a pic of each other with the digital camera...included is a picture of the camera wire hanging down and each of us...wish we could of done the webcam cache, it would of been our first. Oh well, it was a great spot anyway!!!
Stopped in to grab this cam cache after my conference at UCSF, and found the cam gone. The manager of the place said it was out for repair. I did take a pic with my disposible cam, and will upload the pic of me there this week.
Thanks
Racer without Boo :-(

Randall Museum by WalruZ and BuckyDef, Multi-cache (1.5/2)
Randall Museum by WalruZ and BuckyDef
Randall Museum
Josephine Randall founded the Randall Junior Museum to be, in her words, "a place that would foster a love of science, natural history, and the arts." It's a great destination for families with kids, close to the center of San Francisco, yet hidden away from the casual visitor.
View from the Randall Junior Museum
(Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm)
We went there on the date this cache was hidden and found two very neat spots that we want to share with you. They are accessible at any time. If you find yourself blocked from the first stage, go around the museum on the side closest to the hill.
You should be at a large plaque that shows San Francisco as it might have appeared in the past.
"Portola's crew first glimpsed San Francisco Bay in 176A"
"recreates views as they might have looked DB0 years ago.
C. "Paintbrush and pearly everlasting"
E. "Poppies, shooting stars and goldfields"
Stage 2: The cache is located at N 37 45.ABC W 122 26.DED
It is within walking distance of Stage 1. If your coordinates tell you otherwise, check them again.
Note: the cache is not in any poison oak, do not look in any as you would be wasting your time.
Have fun - we did!
(Click the logo to visit TheGBA)
[stage 2] If you are not going uphill, something is wrong.
Visited to do a little gardening. You would think the cache was behind a forest of PO, but that was not the case. Trimmed off a few shoots that had decided to grow right in front of the cache. The cache is not in poison oak.
16:00. Great views of the city. We found many of the locals painting watercolors from the craggy peaks.
Please note that the "path" to the cache is shot through with poison oak. To make things worse, the cache hiding place is now "protected" by poison oak as well. The owner may want to check up on the cache.
Took ladybug and left fish #1973. TFTC.
Really great spot in the city! Thanks for sharing. At the final, we had to wait out a male couple embracing. Once they left, we searched and found only 1 likely spot which fisherwoman was afraid to touch because she thought it was poison oak. After a quick lifeline, we found it in that spot which may or may not be poison oak. Not sure and don't want to find out.
OK, with today's Watergate coverage all over the news, I have to remember to keep my expletives deleted... Great cache, VERY cool plaque at stage one, and fantastic views all the way. My trouble started when I took out the logbook and a gust of wind blew the cache lid and one of Geowomyn's sig cards away. As I leapt up to chase them, another gust took my hat and blew it off the cliff into the mother of all poison oak & bramble patches. I couldn't see where it landed although I tried several approaches. Managed to get the lid and card back and replaced the cache without signing log. TB is gone too. TFTC... but can I have my hat back?
Both locations have great views. While we were at the plaque we observed a Red Tail Hawk chasing a crow away from the tree that it was hanging out in. The tree was to the right while looking out at the view and just outside the fence. The cache took a little time to find and there were lots of muggles around so we had to be sneaky to get it and return it. We were hoping to find Ozzie the Koala to give him a lift, but he was gone. TNLNSL

Minty Fresh, w/o Altoids by bthomas, Virtual Cache (2/1)
Minty Fresh, w/o Altoids by bthomas
Minty Fresh, w/o Altoids
When I arrived on scene, it was obvious that a magnetic altoid tin micro was inappropriate, so this geocache is a PHOTO-ONLY VIRTUAL.
You can put away your GPS for this one.
Along the four sides of this ca. 1937 building are 44 bas relief images of coins, largely of the type ‘Commemorative Silver.’ Log this find, complying with the following 3 rules (2 rules eliminated on 5/31):
1. DOWNLOAD A PHOTO of your selection, of quality that the coin image can be identified.
1a. Optional: In the photo caption, list the official name of the coin and date if you have them.
2. List the side of the building--east, west, north, south.
3. Do not mention the official name of this building in any text.
Non-complying logs will be deleted. My apologies, if only part of this info was downloaded with an internet ready device.
Numismatic suggestion: Bring along a library reference (such as R.S. Yeoman, The Official Red Book: A Guidebook of United States Coins, Golden Books Pub.), to help identify ones still available.
Photo suggestions: Zoom lens and photoshop; image with sufficient contrast (ie, direct sun without shadow = blank image); if processing regular film and scanning, image two coins. Daytime.
CAUTION: Security is armed, but they are on the other side of the fence. Our national alert status is/was Orange. Remember: SECURITY IS ARMED AND ALERT.
15:02. Made the mistake of taking pictures in view of a guard who said that they didn't like people taking pictures of the area. We explained what we were taking pictures of and he said to just let them know first to avoid confusion. We were shooting from the North side of the building. TFTC.
Out caching the SF area today.
Parked on East side and walked around. Photo will be of Washington on the North side. Interesting spot.
Sorry for the late post (it's only 5/18)! Had to get around to uploading the photo.
Parking on the south side was plentiful. Photo will be from the South side of the building. Kind of an interesting contrast between this building and all the homeless in the area. Did see the armed guards and they looked like they meant business. I am doing the logging and the hubby will come along afterwards and download the required picture. TFTC! -- YD

Hamilton Island by JohnnyVegas, Traditional Cache (3/2)
Hamilton Island by JohnnyVegas
Hamilton Island
This is to replace my original Hamilton Island, it is the same puzzle, but the math has been changed-The cache requires a short hike.
Read the directions
Have fun
The cache is not at coordinates above
Print out the puzzle and fill in the spaces
Hamilton Island Geocache
This cache was located one of many mounds
that resemble islands along the old
Hamilton Air Force Base runways, but had to be moved
It should be easy to find
After a short hike with easy parking
The cache is NOW located in a new housing devolpment in Novato
In order to find the cache you must complete the crossword puzzle.
All questions are related to geocaching, GPS terms
or items that may be used for Geocaching.
When you finish the puzzle
count how many times the letter C appears in the puzzle
Add this number to the Northing Coordinates
count how many times the letter L appears in the puzzle
Add this number to the Westing Coordinates
Left side numbers go across, Top side numbers go down
1
2
3
Across
2-Software brand
6-GPS Brand
8-Magellan Software
10-Magellan Model
15-Some GPS  have these
18-Bread Crumb Trail
20-Type of Map
Down
2-Some GPSr have these
3-Small
4-________Trailblazer
6-Location
8-Makes GPS work
9-e treks
11-Number one
12-Used for going paperless
13-Large Cache
16-e treks ________Not the same as #9
17-GPS improvement
20- Not just an animal
Again this
should be
&
an easy find
Cache also contains
Three rubber stamps
6 party poppers
One large Johnny Vegas and Julie geocache button
Two Micro size Johnny Vegas and Julie geocache button
As well as the standard geocaches explanation sheet
and log book and pencil.
I was on a cache to eagle spree and this one came up on the radar... I had no idea about the puzzle, just went for it and found it, thanks
(T:1812) When this reappeared I had to go check it out. A nice location that was new to me not far from my home. I is gots to ask… this cache was reactivated a full mile as the crow flies (2 miles realistically) from the original location, shouldn’t this be a new cache? I picked up one of the two travelbugs.
Bug drop
Read the instructions, this is a new location for this cache.
This cache is in a new location.

It's a Tankless Cache but Somebody's Gotta Find It by TeamJiffy, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
It's a Tankless Cache but Somebody's Gotta Find It by TeamJiffy
It's a Tankless Cache but Somebody's Gotta Find It
The cache is a small camouflaged container. It is hidden near a path away from the cliff side. Please hide it better than you found it.
Pets are discouraged from coming here, as there is a major plant restoration going on.
This cache is located in Tank Hill Park, atop a hill in San Francisco. Fy lived in this neighborhood a number of years ago and wanted to let people know about this place. You might be ‘tankful’ for the great view; it is known as one of the very best in the city. The area is much more scenic than the photo would lead you to believe!
You can learn more about this park at the following web site: Tank Hill Neighborhood Park.
If you aren't climbing stairs to get to this place, you haven’t found the best way to get to the top.
The 60CS did a good job of getting us around today - it lead us right to the optimal approach for this cache, where there was ample street parking (even for an SUV with two bikes hanging off the back). Made our way up the stairs, and got our first glimpse of the spectucular views. Decided to go find the cache, first: Took a couple minutes, but found it without difficulty.
Took a mini deck of cards, and left signature Gotwake thermometer-compass #1103. Please http://gotwake.com/track to log its movement. After replacing the cache, wandered around the park and took some great photos. Thanks for bringing us here!
Great location. thanks
could not find it yesterday, but found it today in the same place we looked. took turtle-left Lisa Simpson.
6:00 64 degrees. Super, super windy!!
Just had my hair cut and it was a good thing too or else I would have not been able to see anything at all with flying Medusa hair. Parked about a block away and enjoyed the walk to the area. I looked for about 5 mins while trying to protect my cup of coffee from Tulleys from getting too cold. At last I found the cache well hidden. Coords were right on. Left my geo sig muggle card and TN. Thanks for the fun! The views up here were astonishing and I enjoyed walking the perimeter of the tank base.
We checked on the cache yesterday--it was still there! But it was smashed, so we replaced it with a new container and have moved it to a slightly different location--note the new coordinates, new description, and new hint. Have fun!
[This entry was edited by TeamJiffy on Sunday, June 12, 2005 at 7:47:44 AM.]

Whole Lot of Shakin' by TeamMoehrke, Virtual Cache (1/1)
Whole Lot of Shakin' by TeamMoehrke
Whole Lot of Shakin'
The urban landscape is often brightened by street art. Sometimes it educates, sometimes it challenges and sometimes it challenges.
These coordinates take you to Yerba Buena Gardens, one of San Francisco's newer gathering spots. To quote from their web site:
Yerba Buena Gardens is a unique urban destination which offers something for almost everyone: galleries and museums, outdoor art, entertainment, a whole spectrum of dining opportunities, residential facilities for all walks of life, one of the most popular convention centers in the world, a variety of hotels, a center for children and families, an amphitheater, play areas, fountains and a waterfall, and the quiet refuge of gardens with trees and flowers.
It is also home to several different examples of urban art. Once there, look for a statue of a friendly guy by sculptor Terry Allen. You can log this cache if you can tell me how many toes you might reasonably surmise he has AND whose collection he belongs to.
As always, don't reveal your answers here in your log, I'll confirm your response after you email me. If possible, use this link to send the email. Just remember to replace the # (Or use the Contact link on my profile, above)
Found this one today with fodc8. TFTC!
Map Geeks
Thanks :)
Bizzare. How could he buy shoes? TFTC.
TFTC! [^] 50sumtin
Actually rather an alarming fellow!
I took Bacardi TB to the symphony w/ me tonight in hopes of taking a pic with a chi-chi drink from their bar, until I realized I'd left my wallet at home. [B)] But he was here with me at the cache, so I'm dropping him to log some mileage.

This is the fifth in a new series called “cache to Eagle” which highlight Eagle Service Projects by the Boy Scouts of Marin Council. This is an easy hide, good for beginners.
This 18 station par course was refurbished by two scouts from Troop 27. The course had been neglected with much of the wooden structures decayed. They laid the tanbark on the trails, cleared the bushes and weeds, replaced rotten wood, pressure washed and stained all the structures and then place wood chips around the entire course.
With some of these caches, you just know where to look. J & K
For some reason, my knee decided it was going to be in excruciating pain as I searched for this one, despite being fairly trouble-free so far this evening. Perhaps as a result (I need SOME excuse [;)]), this cache gave me fits. I searched, and searched, and SEARCHED. Read logs - particularly Wacka's - which gave me more fits. I must have spent at least 20 minutes here, easy - before I finally found the simple hide that I should have spotted upon arrival. Thanks!
This is a nice course. What a great contribution by the Scouts.
Wished for time to walk the whole course, but there were caches to seek, and miles to go before sleep, so we walked on.
Found it just before the rain started. This course is in great shape, thanks scouts! -T

Roy's Redwoods by erickson, Traditional Cache (1/2.5)
Roy's Redwoods by erickson
Roy's Redwoods
The cache is past a stand of old redwoods on a beautiful hillside overlook.
Roy’s Redwoods is home to a small grove of redwoods that was preserved through the efforts of local environmentalists. It contains Oak, Bay, grasslands, and more. Some of the redwoods here are the tallest in Marin County.
Before the area became an open space preserve, its owners included Napoleon Bonaparte's nephew and Paul Revere's grandson. The Roy brothers were nearby dairy farmers who purchased the property in 1877. Later on, it was home to a hippie commune who lived among the redwood rings. George Lucas filmed part of the Ewok Adventure here. And there are occasional weddings in the meadow.
The access road is about .4 miles from Sir Francis Drake Blvd on Nicasio Road. Watch for the gates on either side of the road. My GPSr put the parking coordinates around 38° 01.234N, 122° 39.685W – there were lots of trees around, but these coordinates should get you close enough.
You enter through a meadow surrounded by bay trees and towering redwoods. To get to the cache, follow the Roy's Redwoods Loop that begins to the left or take the Meadow Trail through the redwoods.
If you follow the trail from the meadow, there is a huge ring of redwoods to the right, known as the "Fairy Ring" or "Council Tree." The commune was once based here. On the left, there is another large redwood, with a circumference of 38 feet. The trail continues until it meets the Loop.
The Loop takes one above the main stand of redwoods, along grasslands and light woods. A bridge crosses a seasonal stream, and there are abundant wild flowers in the Spring.
There are additional paths from the redwoods leading up towards the cache, but you might also run into poison oak if you take one of the side trails.
In October, 2004, the cache was moved a short distance to a more stable location. The cache (ammo box) should be found easily, but the coordinates were averaged from different readings. Please make sure that it remains hidden from either side.
For more information on hiking in Roy's Redwoods, visit the link above or read Barry Spitz's Open Spaces that describes the Marin County preserves. If you have time, take the Nature Trail that goes around Nicasio Hill or explore other sections of the preserve. You will not regret it.
Found it w/Boatwrench great spot but oh what poison oak there was to avoid. Took the Rubicon Pirate XJ TB, left another jeep and some poison oak medicine just in case. Thanks for the great adventure.
Went out with my sister rightseatsis so she could check up on the Rubicon Pirate travel bug. GPS kept losing the satelites due to canopy. Lovely hike this afternoon, with plenty of wildflowers still in bloom, but be careful. This trail had several places where poison oak was the worst I've seen in years. Watch the four legged friends and the little ones on this trail. Good hide, had to work to get it.
Tom
Met up with pals Brenda & Berney to find their 1st cache. What a great spot, hope the p-oak along the trail didn't get us. Took Travelertag, left airplane. Thanks Roy & Erickson
What can I say? It's been an Erickson-back-to-the-nature-day today. Third Erickson of the day for me, continuing now toward Autumn Evening.
four erickson caches a day keeps the doctor away, thanks again!

Moving Woof! by WalruZ, Traditional Cache (2/1)
Moving Woof! by WalruZ
Moving Woof!
For all the time I've been finding and hiding GeoCaches in San Francisco, Woof! has been a fixture there. She was always first or second to find the caches I hid, and every so often she put out exceptionally creative caches for me (and others) to find. She's a fresh bright face on our Bay Area GeoCaching scene, leaving funny happy chatty logs wherever she visits.
Nothing last forever though, and recently Woof! moved from the City by the Bay. It was a sunny Saturday and two of her Geo-Friends, BuckyDef and I, helped lug her furniture to storage where it will rest until she finds a new set of home coordinates.
It was a real workout heaving all sorts of desks and beds out of her apartment and into a truck, then out of the truck and up into the far reaches of a cavernous storage complex. The four of us (The Dread Pirate LeChuck lent a pegleg) did the best we could. Some of the larger pieces will never be quite the same. We all came to the conclusion that IKEA furniture gets heavier the longer you own it. We got yummy pizza for our trouble. It was good.
I know plenty of other area GeoCachers would have loved to help, but it was prime caching time on a weekend day, and it can be hard to balance all the obligations life presents you with. That being the case, I found a cache site in the city that gives you a small taste of what it was like for us when we were Moving Woof!
You are looking for a magnetic micro, hidden just out of sight. Search the 6th street side of what you are obviously there to see. It's not a difficult hide - that's not the point.
Note: It's best not to visit the area in the evening or after dark.
Please, no spoilers in your logs. It would also be nice if you would not share spoilers with people who haven't yet visited the cache site.
1. the cache site is unusual.
2. water pipe shield.
Found today with fodc8. What an odd building! TFTC!
Map Geeks
The building was great! The neighborhood is a little rough. Thanks for the great cache.
This building always made me smile every time I drive buy. Just plain old odd. TFTC. TNLNSL.
On the way to the symphony tonight... I've become such an addict! I did a search for caches close to the symphony hall... [:I]
Anyway, I've always loved this; used to go by it regularly when my band was still rehearsing in SF. There's a VERY cool website all about it -- the plaque on the non-cache side gives the URL. (Hope that's not a spoiler!)
Snatched the cache stealthily, T digi-fish, L a P-38, SL and replaced quickly. TFTC!
[This entry was edited by motogrrl on Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 12:16:59 AM.]
#148. Stopped by here relatively early this morning. I love this building! I lived in the city for about 5 years, and this was one of the places we always drove visitors by. It was rather tricky to grab it in between the flow of early morning traffic, homeless and other city distractions. Thanks for the cache here!

Play Circle by anotherone, Traditional Cache (3/1.5)
Play Circle by anotherone
Play Circle
A tricky micro in Yerba Buena Gardens.
We were up visiting the Sony Metreon and pulled out our handy GPSr thinking there's got to be a cache or two in Yerba Buena Gardens. We were wrong; but not any more. This cache is located in the large kids play area called Play Circle. Nearby there's also an ice rink, a bowling alley, a carosel, and a kid's museum. The difficulty is high due to LOTS of muggles and the many possible locations.
Sometimes I wish I were 6. Or had a 6 year old I could send crawling around and looking into odd corners. They attract no attention, while it looks odd for me to be peering into nooks and crannys. There are only so many times you can pretend to tie your shoe. Oh well. We were about ready to give up and were actually walking away, when I took one last look. There it was. Whew. Once found the retrieval wasn't too hard. TNLN SL. Thanks.
Rainy morning, where did all the mini-muggles come from? Shouldn't they be in school? Found right where it was supposed to be...TNLNSL thanks,,,on way to 2 more caches...then back to CT
I finally got up to Yerba Buena to replace this cache. I got it in time for the 2005 Apple World Wide Developer Conference. If there are any cachers attending the conference, drop me a note and we can get together.
Yeah we didnt find it either. But, it was zero'd out at the slide area ,and there were just a bunch of kids crawling all over it, so we didn't look real hard. Not sure why this one even showed, I filtered out disabled caches. Oh well. Hope you have it up and running the next time we are in SF. Thanks! [:(] MR
Since there have been 3 DNFs now, I need to disable this until I get a chance to check on it and/or replace it.

Ridges and Ocean Without End by Erickson, Traditional Cache (2/3)
Ridges and Ocean Without End by Erickson
Ridges and Ocean Without End
The San Geronimo Ridge and the Kent Lake watershed: a cache for those who believe that the hike and the location are what matter the most.
The San Geronimo Ridge offers beautiful views of Kent Lake, with deeply wooded forests rising above it. The lake is one of those areas that may be at its best from above, where it looks more like a pristine river of the Northwest than the resevoir that it is.
There are different ways to get here. My favorite route for hiking is from Forest Knolls, taking the signed open space trailhead at the corner of Candelero and Forest (off of Montezuma Ave., around 38° 00.763N, 122° 40.951W). There is very limited parking at the trailhead. The trail takes you up a redwood canyon, and follows switchbacks to Manzanita Fire Road. From there, there are sweeping views of the San Geronimo Valley, and a brief uphill climb to the San Geronimo Fire Road. It is about 1.5 miles to the cache.
You can also hike from the Sylvestris Fire Road. There is very limited parking at the gate on E. Sylvestris Drive in San Geronimo. If you come to a no trespassing sign on the side of the road, you have gone a little too far.
Take the Sylvestris Fire Road to the Hunt Camp Fire Road. Hunt Camp immediately enters a redwood grove, and you will come to tables and benches that were once used by the Pine Ridge Gun Club -- a water trough for horses that was donated by an equestrian group. As you continue, there is a pair of ancient redwoods on the right, with abundant madrone and fir. It is less than two miles to the cache from this route.
Either way, the trail along the ridge reaches one crest, and then another. Look straight ahead from the second crest and you will see the lookout tower at Mt. Barnabe, framed by firs. To the left of Barnabe is Mt. Vision -- and on a clear day you may be able to see the ocean, just to its right. Barry Spitz (Open Spaces) writes that this may be the only spot in the Open Space District (except for the coastal lands) where the ocean is visible. Bonus points for those who are lucky enough to see the Pacific.
Fans of the Sons of Champlin may recognize the grassy clearing on the other side of Kent Lake, which was featured on their album "Welcome to the Dance."
The cache is further down the road, at a vista point. Spitz describes it as one of the quietest, most isolated parts of the county -- all that is there is the watershed, ridges and mountains beyond.
If you are meeting other people for this hike, please consider parking at the San Geronimo Community Center (6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.) and carpooling from there. Before coming to this area, you may want to look at the official open space map, although there are trails (such as the Forest Knolls route) that are not marked on this map.
Bikers or those who want a longer hike should consider begining the fire road from Conifer Way in Woodacre -- near The Valley Opened Up.
The cache is a small container with room for appropriate trade items, but its real purpose is to mark your visit. The location is the reward. It is on a well-established side trail from the fire road. It is a hidden a few feet down another path from the main trail, and you will not have to wade into the bushes in order to find it. It is visible, but you will have to look carefully. Please return it in the same way that it is hidden.
I placed this cache just as a storm was breaking. Even then it was a beautiful place to be. Someone had left a prayer stick nearby and I have since found pieces of crystal and a small bell. There is a sense of stillness. I once had a cache in this area that was the wrong cache in the wrong place. This is the right place. Whether it is the right cache is up to you to determine.
I found the original container (thanks to brewmonkey for putting it in a safe spot), but replaced it with a larger box better suited for small trade items.
Great day for a long hike along the San Geronimo fire road. What an incredible spot. Cache had been discovered 2 days prior by MMWD field ecologists Rob Golstein & Ro. Maybe they'll become geocachers. Took Canadian flag, left Independent Truck sticker. For a 2nd bonus look for the 3" crystal NW of the prayer stick.
While visiting a good friend in the area, I was introduced to geocaching. It was a first for both of us. We set out to find the cache with some detailed maps, a compass, a smart guy & a little female intuition - MINUS: a GPS unit!
After basking in the glory of finding the cache, we followed the connecting fire roads an additional ~ 2 miles (one way) down to Kent Lake… the view from below was equally rewarding.
Lucky to get the one parking spot at the gate. Wonderful hike which I clocked at 3.9 miles, round trip. Left a coin and took a peace symbol. Thanks.
I remember this hill from Gary's Place Cache, another good work out! Great views on a clear day. I still have a ton of caches to get down there.

GCJFXR
Morning on Market by cyan_blue, Unknown Cache (2/1)
Morning on Market by cyan_blue
Morning on Market
The cache is not at the coordinates above.
Solve the puzzle below to determine the cache coordinates.
The cache is located in a busy urban area. It is named "Morning on Market" because we strongly recommend searching for it in the morning hours, before the sidewalks get heavy with foot traffic.
Four fabulous friends are going out dancing in the Castro 'til well into the wee hours. They each wear a different colored gown, leave home from a different street, and dance a different number of dances.
The friends are: Carmen, Drusilla, Latisha, and Wanda
The gown colors are: Glittery Silver, Hot Pink, Lavender, and Rainbow
The streets are: Castro, Dolores, Noe, and Sanchez
The number of dances are: 2, 3, 4 and 7
Latisha dances more dances than her friend in the rainbow gown, but fewer dances than her friend who lives on Noe.
Carmen lives on the easternmost street.
The woman who dances the fewest dances thinks “The more colors, the better!”
The lady in the lavender dress dances the most dances.
Drusilla dances fewer dances than her Noe neighbor.
The Pink Lady dances twice as many dances as the Sanchez strutter.
The glitter-bug jitterbug does not live on Castro street.
The coordinates are N 37° 45.ABC W 122° 26.DEF, where:
A = Number of dances danced by the nimblefooted Noe nellie
B = 3x the number of dances danced by the woman in the glittery silver gown
C = (Sum of Drusilla and Carmen’s dances) minus (Number of Latisha’s dances)
D = (Sum of Latisha and Carmen’s Dances) minus (Number of Wanda’s dances)
E = Number of dances danced by the damsel in lavender
F = Number of letters in the name of the Castro Casanova
You are looking for a black magnetic key container, about 3" by 4" by 1". Tiny trade items are welcome, and you'll need to bring your own pen.
You don't need to set foot off the sidewalk to find this one... so please don't go into any of the stores or up any of the storefront stairs. Thank you!
6:40 pm. Boy, findind a parking spot at this hour on a Sunday evening turned out to be much harder than finding the cache! The coordinates were good as it turns out, so there were only a few places to check. Oh, did I mention that I really like logic puzzles like this one? Thanks for the fun! # 1264
The cache is once again back in action.
It's in a new location, a handful of yards away from where it previously lived. This will hopefully make it less prone to being stolen. The cache description and the puzzle clues have been updated to reflect the changes.
Have fun!
first cache for gf. we found it quickly. the logic puzzle was a challenge for both of us. thanks.
Good grief, it's disappeared again. Will replace soon.
Cache is back in place.

Wood over Iron by GoToStJoseph, Traditional Cache (2.5/2)
Wood over Iron by GoToStJoseph
Wood over Iron
A stairway walk in San Francisco is one of the best ways to see the city, on both a macro and micro scale. There are majestic vistas for miles all around you, while at the same time you get an up close and personal view of some of the most exquisitely detailed homes and gardens in the world.
This cache will take you to one of the last public wooden stairways on Twin Peaks. Watch your step as several of the aging stairs are far from level. There is no need to go on any private property... and please don't disturb the neighbors. Small rubbermaid box with a logbook, camera, and a few trade items. Cache trivia: According to my topo map, this spot is directly above the Twin Peaks MUNI tunnel.
About halfway up. Look for an angelic plaque, then under the stairs. Not visible, you'll have to reach.
This was ski3pin's favorite of this afternoon's SF caches! The old stairs are great! Makes you think that folks were tougher in the old days with such steeper stairs. Cache was fairly easy to find since ski3pin is such a little angel herself!
Was hard to find parking, hard to find the area described in the hint because GPS signals were bouncing, and hard to find the cache even after finding the area of the hint. But shouldn't have been so tough. Guess we were getting tired and hungry. Neat hidden spot though.
19:08. Drove right past the entryway to the stairs and ended up having to take quite a detour to get back. No matter - interesting area and great views. Took ladybug bead and left fish #1916. TFTC.
Geogirlz from LA had a wonderful day of caching in SF! Enjoyed the stairs and the hide. Took Fish TB and left a smiley super-ball.
What great views. These are steep stairs - I wouldn't want to have to carry my groceries up here. Took playdough and left a ladybug compass. Thanks! -T

GCHDAJ
Chicken Shack Cache by LooneyTunes, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
Chicken Shack Cache by LooneyTunes
Chicken Shack Cache
This section of Big Rock fire road used to be known as Chicken Shack fire road. Anyway, it's a good stop on your way to Novato Larry's "CD Swap Box." A nice place to begin is the paved (but not for long) fire road at the Alameda Del Prado overpass at HWY101.
The cache is nearby.
Stand behind little, look past big, straight to the cache.
An imaginary line between the signs points at the cache, northeast of the Big Rock sign beneath some fallen branches and bark.
wow, that was a nice hike up, even on weekday we did see a few people on the trail. sometimes I just go with co-ords, but I did have to take a second look at the printout to find this one, thanks!
Great hike. We went up there with 4 adults and 11 kids. The little ones were tired, but only one needed to be carried at the end. Great views. Long hike, but well worth it.
Hatfam
[Wow! The Crush Crew went at it again. The highway sign to the exit was wiped out by the wind apparently so if you are new to the area (we are) keep your eyes peeled...it is still there...just bent around backwards. It was a bit wet and we entered on a trail head at:]37.54.941N by 122.30.331W[approximately. The trail was awesome going in picture or two attached with an incredible creek and falls due to the recent heavy rain. Sun came out every once in a while and with Charlie our dog, the romp began. This "shortcut" really is shorter, but over very steep terrain at places. Totally doable...heck our five year old made it, but he is pretty tough. We came up the hill that is ]if you make a line between the two signs at the cache and go away from the cache...there is a steep hill...we climbed that! [We found it and were rewarded with a nice easy hike back down the fire road. Our ten and five year old boys loved exploring the trees! Great cache!
The whole Crush Crew attempted this one...and we have a five year old. We pooped out going up the road. Great hike and we discovered an apparent back way through another trail that is a bit closer to the cache.
All is well with the cache. The log book is a cut above the rest we've seen. Nice hike and views.

PegLeg by BKip, Traditional Cache (3/1)
PegLeg by BKip
PegLeg
PegLeg is a micro-cache hidden in a special way, located at small unassuming local park.
The container is a film canister with little room for much more than a log. Please bring your own pen/pencil.
When replacing the cache please make sure it is properly placed to match its surroundings. Turn 90 degrees if it's a tight fit.
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Too funny - I checked this hiding spot at the LAST cache! [;)] Very nicely done. Log was a bit damp, but servicable, so I didn't swap it out. Could have bagged it, but then it would have just stayed wet? A couple cars in the lot, but no people around at 0025, making for an easy grab - no stealth required. Thanks for the creative hide!
Cache hide was slick, but we spotted it easily since we knew we were in the presence of a crafty cacher. Full of water, and the logpaper is pretty soaked. It may need attention, but we walked in from Stairway to Nowhere, and had many caches yet to seek, and miles to go before sleep, so we walked on. (Think we picked up a digitalfish, but not sure at this point!)
12:14. Noticed something not quite right for the quick find. Nicely done. TNSL. Left fish #1809. Thanks.
Cute! Found right away, then wandered around the Hamilton area which we found quite interesting. Thanks!
I didn't have the print out with me, and I didn't know what it was called.. so this was extra fun!! I was just going from cache to cache with no clue of what I was looking for!! thanks!!

SOMA Little Pictures by kablooey, Multi-cache (3/1)
SOMA Little Pictures by kablooey
SOMA Little Pictures
Another kablooey Picture Cache. Follow the pictures to find the geocache.
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Some picture cache hunters claim that these types of caches are much easier with more than just one searcher; so bring a group! There is no pen or pencil in the cache; so remember to bring one. There are a couple of flat items for traders, including SmasheCoin SC25.
There has been some remodeling which has affected Photo 9; so do not expect an exact match.
This was our first of six finds during our short visit to San Francisco. It got challenging midway thru, mainly because I was working with a b/w printout and a couple of the photos were fuzzy on it ... but we found it! This was also our first picture cache. Way cool - thanks! TN, L:Mardi Gras beads, SL
Was visiting with Dishfan from Southern California, and this was our first San Francisco cache. Had a fun time until trying to find the sign in the fifth photo. Concluded that it had been replaced with some new ones and continued on our trek. We were successful in our endeavours regarding the next photos and Dishfan spotted the cache.
Thank you for the fun hide!
TN/LN/SL
Okay, I've uploaded the photos to gc.com and edited the cache page to use gc.com's painful URLs, but the cache is now again active.
I'm disabling this one until I can restore the pictures.
Been waiting for this one to come back up! I work just steps away from this location. Took the squashed penny, left BBI GeoButton and a key I found on the sidewalk on the way to the cache. TFTC!

GCNJQR
Star Whirs by cyan_blue, Unknown Cache (2.5/1)
Star Whirs by cyan_blue
Star Whirs
The
cache is
not at the
posted coordinates.
Solve the puzzle below to
determine the actual coordinates.
I've long been a Star Wars fan, and so I was thinking of placing a cache in honor of the release of film #6 (Episode III). And then I saw a place to put it that was just... well, perfect.
The cache is at N 37° 45.ABC W 122° 25.DEF, where:
A = The first film (Episode IV) was released in 197__ .
B = Yoda, to Luke: “When ____ hundred years old you reach, look as good you will not!”
C = Number of legs that the AT-ATs have.
D = On the first Death Star, Leia was held on Detention Level ______.
E = When Return of the Jedi was released, the actor who played the Emperor was thirty-______ years old.
F = Luke’s call sign while searching the planet Hoth’s surface in Episode V was “Echo _____.”
The cache is a blue plastic container, a bit smaller than a yogurt cup. Bring a pen. Stealth is a good thing.
Happy hunting!
[location spoiler] Big orange planter, near laundromat
Landed at final on 6/18 with Storm troopers 4Wheeler and TeamAlamo. The pod was empty. Later, inside a Jawa transport we found an R2. Seems he belongs to a Ben Kenobi. TFTC!
Found (sorta) with TeaamAlamo and bthomas. thanks
Solved the puzzle a while ago, but finally made it into the city with bthomas and 4wheeler today. We searched carefully but were unable to find the cache. We received papal dispensation from the cache owner to log the find since were were in the right spot and the cache appears to have been muggled. Just loved the connection, thanks for the fun.
Easy puzzle (with help from Google) and an easy grab as soon as the collected muggles turned their attention elsewhere!
I was out of the country during the first of the original Star Wars and never have seen any of the older episodes in their entirety -- yet somehow the story is firmly implanted in everyone's consciousness. My family takes these things far more seriously, I am sure that my wife's daughter could have solved this puzzle without looking anything up. And going to see the new movies on the first day of their release has been an expected rite. But I was not too impressed with Jar Jar, and have read articles urging people to at least wait a week before seeing Episode III. It would be more interesting if it turned out that Annakin followed the Force, never renounced the Light, and blew the whistle on Palpatine -- leaving Vader as a mystery. So there is a bit of a dilemna that this cache did nothing to solve.

Where Gruffs Dare by BKip, Traditional Cache (2/3.5)
Where Gruffs Dare by BKip
Where Gruffs Dare
This cache is near a landmark that’s been around since at least 1 Jan 1951 as noted in the remarks of JT0815. You can see it from above but you need to REACH from below.
There are a few different ways to access this cache without too much difficulty. You could just go directly to the cache, or…
Since your in the area, you just might want to park near JT0806, then walk first to JT0808, then back to snag JT0806, follow the “path” to Where Gruffs Dare, go back and get your car, then finish up with the easy JT2524 (which can be seen in one of the included photos).
Look up the leg!
JTxxxx are Benchmarks that have their own listings
JT0815 is listed but no longer exists.
JT0808 is embedded in the road
JT0806 is a cement footing for a power tower
JT2524 is a water tower
We found this one after a short walk. This was a great hide. I almost walked by it the first time. TFTH
[:)]Enjoyed finding our way in here. . .The city of Novato says you might have trouble getting close, but the Big R is pretty stubborn. Cool stash, but I can see why it's not getting lots of traffic lately. Thanks for the cache!
I always worry when past logs say "not for short people", being 5'1, but with a slight increase in the terrain rating I was able to retrieve this one. Thanks for a fun cache! -T
11:53. On our way to the BADGES Picnic #2 in Novato and decided to get a few caches along the way. Never knew this community existed. Be aware that poison oak is now growing very near the cache spot. Took coins and left fish #1807. Thanks.
first of the day in bkipland.. thanks I left some tecnu and a redsword in there.

Avian Waystation by BKip, Traditional Cache (1/2.5)
Avian Waystation by BKip
Avian Waystation
Avian WayStation is located along the Big Rock Ridge – Pacheco Valley fire road. The route is uphill most of the way and may not be suitable for some.
The plastic container is covered with custom camouflage. GPS reading was determined from 8 satellites. Elevation 604 feet.
While there, visit Bob and Bob, who have resided here since 1955 (a third Bob disappeared back before 1985).
Trailhead with nearby parking: N38 02.891 W122 32.039
Bay Area Hiker: Pacheco Valley Open Space Preserve.
somehow I missed this one when the baby and I did the "chicken shack" maybe cause I was walking around with printouts from 2 months prior. We parked at the trailhead suggested in the description... then I thought we check the logs just in case and we used the "AE" shortcut! thanks! a great hide!
Finally got this one after watching it on my closest list for a long time. Another clever BKip hide. I think I saw this here when I checked out Bob No. 2 on my way to Chicken Shack. There was a fence lizard inside it. Took the Bunny TB. My 3rd BKip today. BTW, there's another bunny (a late bunny), buried near the trail at 38 02.910, 122 32.126, with a rather nice memorial letter and picture.
This was a tough hill, fortunately not too high. This is a clever and bold cache with an amazing view. Cleared a colony of earwigs from container. TNLNSL TFTC -BigdaddyJ
This was a real bun burner. Whew! Thankfully it was overcast and cool for the hike or we would have burned up. T: Nothing L: Scout Badge
Found this on the way to Chicken Shack - nice hide. Took some effort on that one, eh! Left the Hiphop travel bug and a mouse, took a bottle opener.

Clipper Cove Musical Cache by graymalkin, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Clipper Cove Musical Cache by graymalkin
Clipper Cove Musical Cache
An exchange of music at a peaceful spot on Yerba Buena Island with a nice view of the Berkeley hills.
Bring a mix CD, leave a mix CD! It can have any theme at all or none at all. As a favor to parents and those of delicate sensibilities, please label the CD accordingly if there's a chance anyone might be offended by the content. For legal reasons, please no MP3 CDs*.
Since this one requires walking along a beach to get to, I recommend either going at low tide or being prepared to get your feet wet. (tide information can be found at sfgate.com/weather/).
*Royalties are paid on blank CDs, but based on the assumption that they will be filled with traditional CD files rather than those newfangled MP3 things the kids today are crazy about. In other words, with each blank CD you've paid for the right to copy only as many songs as will fit in the traditional format.
Park near the gate to Treasure Island, walk up the causeway to a small park on the east side of the road. Cross to the far end and take the stairs down to the beach. The cache is in a standard ammo container at the base of a large tree.
Have fun and mind your shoes, everyone!
13:14. #3 to sign new logbook.
I noticed that this cache had been found since my last DNF and was waiting for a favorable lunchtime tide to come out and find it. I guess the new listing isn't going to get approved, and the powers that be are just expecting the cache page to be updated to the new theme. I got the theme wrong, thinking it was media and not just music; so I left a VHS of The Suburbans and a DVD of Father's Little Dividend, while I took a copy of Graymalkin's Favorites. I also dropped a cardboard token.
The cache was indeed gone. Yesterday I replaced it, but the new cache has a specific theme, so I'll be closing this one and creating: Clipper Cove music mix (GCNH21).
Found the new container today with Momiji and 3/4 of the kusakids. I'm logging it here until/unless the other one is approved. It was a nice day for a walk along the cove. We had timed it right so as not to get our feet wet and had a enjoyable walk. I located the cache very quickly while the kids were playing in the sand. Thanks for the cache, it was nice coming back.
I think the cache washed away, however if it is verified as there or found I will be back.

GCNZDE
Los Pechos de la Choca by WalruZ, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Los Pechos de la Choca by WalruZ
Los Pechos de la Choca
Come see the best view of San Francisco, a must for all out-of-town visitors. It's easy to reach too, just get on Market street and drive away from the ferry building. As it goes uphill the street name becomes Portola. Just as you crest the hill watch for Twin Peaks boulevard and turn right. Enjoy!
The name of the cache is the original name for Twin Peaks. Extra credit for knowing what and why, (but don't post it.)
It's been a while since I've been up here (perhaps 15 years?) - certainly my first visit as a cacher. We took in the stunning views, the gaggles of tourists, and eventually, the cache. I finally consulted the hint - yep, checking the right area. When I finally spotted it, it was an easy find hidden just as expected -- I was just looking in the wrong spots!
Thanks for bringing us up here - it's been awhile for both of us. Got a kick out of the carGO tourist vehicles - I'd seen them before, but not in motion. Cute!
Cached by Bthomas, TeamAlamo, and 4Wheeler on a really nice day in the City. Thanks for the replacement. Been up here so many times for all the hilltop caches.
I told 4Wheeler about the Backroads video shoot, how the camera rolled as we gained the top of the first hill, only to see the cache was actually on the next one. Doh!
Out for a partial day of SF caching with bthomas and 4wheeler. Yup, as you are well aware, Deja Vue all over again. The last time I was up here was with Doug McDonnell and the crew from Bay Area Backroads. Thanks for the replacement.
Been there, done that, but glad to come back. Thanks

GCJFNX
Bridge View by WalruZ, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Bridge View by WalruZ
Bridge View
I rode past this spot a few weeks ago and thought it was neat. It's not a picnic spot, nor somewhere where you'll linger overly long, but it's still neat. The cache is a film canister wrapped in cammo tape. Look up!
Shamelessly stolen from somewhere on the Internet:
The Bay Bridge is the longest steel high-level bridge in the world. The Yerba Buena Tunnel with its diameter of 58 feet, which forms part of the highway between San Francisco and Oakland, is the tallest bore in the world. Additionally, the Bay Bridge can boast of the fact that its construction required the greatest expenditure of funds ever used for a single structure in the history of man. Its foundations extend to the greatest depth below water of any bridge built by man; one pier was sunk at 242 feet below water, and another at 200 feet. The deeper pier is bigger than the largest of the Pyramids and required more concrete than the Empire State Building in New York.
As finally constructed, the Bay Bridge is 43,500 feet or 8 1/4 miles long, from end to end of the approaches. The bridge proper, including the Yerba Buena crossing, is 23,000 feet or 4 1/2 miles long. On the San Francisco side of Yerba Buena Island, the structure consists of two complete suspension bridges with a central anchorage in the middle. The towers of the suspension rise 474 and 519 feet above water. Over the east channel, the span continues with one main cantilever span of 1,400 feet and, east of this, five truss spans each measuring 509 feet. The two cables supporting the suspensions are each 28 3/4 inches in diameter, and each contains 17,664 wires; the total length of these wires is 70,815 miles, which is enough to encircle the earth three times.
Only one tree grows from the sidewalk. Look Up!
The second of four for me and my boss, here on a business trip from Herndon, VA. This was a great spot. Thanks for the informative paragraphs about the bridge--what an engineering marvel!
The cache camo was excellent. Took the digitalfish and will drop him off in Virginia.
I may or may not have been in the right area, but a security guard came out quickly and asked if he could help me with something (how nice of him [:o)] ). So I told him I was just looking at the bridge (which I wasn't) and told him I'd wander off (which I did). Ah well.
15:55. Is the cache named after the nearby condominiums or is the other way around? TNSL. Left fish #1964. TFTC.
A year ago I think. If not, delete this. Thanks, Seesides from SW Washington, a really late, forgetful logger.
Outstanding - deceptively simple and a tremendous view of the "Bridge View". One reallly has to look up to appreciate. Thanks
J4
1:52 pm - We tried a few approaches the the cache, then found a secret stairway to where we wanted to be. Unfortunately there were some people moving in to the high rise 10 feet from the cache, so we aborted. Next time, perhaps.

GCKJPK
Broken Windows by BigdaddyJ, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Broken Windows by BigdaddyJ
Broken Windows
You will have to actually step out of your car to get this one. There are a couple of stairs.
This is a small container for trading small items (coins, small buttons, rare jewels, etc.) located at a historic site in the Hamilton Community.
Hopefully these guys:
Didn't end up here: But hopefully you will.
The picture was very helpful in finding the building. This was a very quick find. T-Cito clay coin L-my sig card TFTC
As luck would I have, I approached from the east, and saw no signage suggesting I shouldn't be here. At 0100, the location was almost a bit eery - I hadn't seen the photos on the cache page, so didn't see the location in all its former glory until later when logging. Very cool spot - I spent too long searching in silly places before finding it in a likely one which I had scanned too casually on first pass. Thanks for the another stop in this fun tour of Hamilton - my first visit.
We really enjoyed wandering around in here. . .I don't think we crossed any boundaries that the USCG didn't want us to, but it was a bit hard to tell. Loved the history, but even better was seeing it get reclaimed by families! Picked up the digitalfish to release close to a mountain lake. . .TFTC.
If you approach from the east side there are no creepy "no trespassing signs". Approaching this way makes more sense. You can drive right up to the search area and park there.-BigdaddyJ
7:20pm - This one was a bit creepy with all the no trespassing signs in the general area. We found it after ruling out some other likely hiding spots. We were going to do some others in the area before heading home, but decided we were too uncomfortable with all the USCG signs so we just drove home. Thanks for the cache.

King of the Hill by WalruZ, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
King of the Hill by WalruZ
King of the Hill
This little sliver of land is shown on maps of San Francisco as "Hank Hill Park". Who would'a thunk?
The land underneath the Sunset district (which you're looking at) is all sand dunes such as seen here. The view is particularly good in the evening when the sun is setting and the lights come on. Have a seat and feel what it's like to be "King of the Hill."
Park at the South end of Funston or the East end of Riviera. This is not a cache you can do in your "good" shoes.
Note: The cache is not hidden soley in iceplant or succulent ground cover. At least it shouldn't be. It's also not hidden in Poison Oak, so if you see any, stay away from it.
Cached by Bthomas, TeamAlamo, and 4Wheeler on a really nice day in the City. TFTC.
Out for a partial day of SF caching with bthomas and 4wheeler. Found the cache easily after hiking up Poison Oak trail. Thanks for the cache.
My 100th find and King of the Hill was suited for this occasion. View was fanastic!
nice little hike up the hill to see a great view!

GCKNKA
To Buy For by BKip, Traditional Cache (3/1)
To Buy For by BKip
To Buy For
To Buy For is located at the future site of a museum dedicated to the Hamilton Field Air Base at the old base fire station.
A micro-cache with custom camouflage, the container only has room for a log. Please bring your own pen/pencil. GPS reading was determined from 9 satellites.
Please DO NOT PUT ANYTHING in the cache beyond a signature.
Historic Posts, Camps, Stations and Airfields: Hamilton Air Force Base.
View Handicap Ratings for GCKNKA
Somehow I missed the site, and ended up parking down the street a ways in a hangar lot. DIngo and I walked back and I spotted the future museum as I approached. Zero'd out, took a look, and... there it was. Excellent camo - very nicely done. Nobody around at 0015, making for an easy retrieval and replacement. Thanks!
Definitely the best cache of our trip to the not-so-gray Bay! Thanks for the fun. . .the find made me chuckle. I think I picked up a a digital fish. . .but logging it has to wait until I sleep some first!
12:20. Another nicely done camo cache. TNSL. Left fish #1810. Thanks.
Nice camo as usual.
An easy one, where else could it be? Another great and creative camo job by Bkip. I thought there was enough room for some Gamecards, but the cache page says leave nothing, so I only signed the log. I did see an eye in there though!

Stairway to Nowhere by BKip, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Stairway to Nowhere by BKip
Stairway to Nowhere
Stairway to Nowhere is a micro-cache accessed via an abandoned stairway at an otherwise unremarkable location.
The container is a circular hard candy tin with little room for much more than a log. Please bring your own pen/pencil.
Please return the cache back to the way it was found.
This was a quick cache. It was a lot shorter walk than many of the others that we did today. SL
I'm pretty sure I successfully negotiated all the poison oak, and I left Dingo in the car on this one, cuz no matter how many times I point it out to him, his identification and avoidance skills are lacking. [:D]
Once I zero'd out, it still took me a couple minutes to focus in on the cache. There was some large bird (hawk, perhaps?) which I disturbed, and it was making NO secret about it, letting out LOUD shrieks expressing its feelings... which I found a bit unnerving. Finally came up with the find - TNLNSL. I almost placed a cache (AN/SPS-48C) at what could only be called a sister site on Mare Island - but ended up placing it a couple hundred feet away. Thanks!
Enjoyed the spot and the find. . .and tried not to disturb the wedding down the hill, or the deer near the cache. Picked up a digitalfish, I think. TFTC.
Another fun but *badly* misrated cache. If you run this one through the rating guide you get 1.5/2.25, so this is quite a long ways off.
12:32. I think we would add at least half a star to the terrain for the poison oak. Watch where you step! Took coin and left fish #1812. Thanks.

Doctor Daddy by BigdaddyJ, Unknown Cache (3/1.5)
Doctor Daddy by BigdaddyJ
Doctor Daddy
The cache is hidden within Hamilton Field, a very, very short walk after parking. Don't try and look at the posted coordinates even though the cache is relatively nearby.
To find this cache you will need to use all the nerves in your cranium (at least a few of them):
Look to the North, it may be affected by the dark.
Now listen, don't loose your balance.
Zero, Nada.
Look up and down.
Feel the breeze on your face.
Feel it or sit and chew on this clue.
Gaze laterally.
Turn West and smell some flowers.
Can you see it?
Can you?
Maybe you can smell it.
See it now?
Nada, zero.
Look to the other side.
Then, don't leave any stone unturned...but don't make a mess and put them back for goodness sake.
Good luck. You may need to contact your doctor for a clue.
I have learned a lot through geocaching in the past week or so, from mapping the brain on another cache to consulting the good doctor on this one. Of course Dr. Pikb told me that the puzzle involved hang-gliding in the Chilean mountains so I had an unfair advantage.
I first asked Dr Pikb to help but he was too evil. I then consulted the same doctor that dgreno used on 12 April 2005. That resulted in a successful test 7.
Nicely done! BKip
FTF! Finally, those 23 years of education paid off (24, if you include B's year of Kindergarten). I had solved the puzzle on Friday, and then emailed BigDaddyJ to to make sure I had that sideways glance mastered before searching, so I expected this one to have been found already. But when I checked this morning, before taking the kids to see their Grandparents' new digs in Healdsburg, still no dgreno...so this was our first stop. B and K were pretty excited to find it, too, even though it was a micro. Thanks! -T
STF FTP SOL

CityCache1_V2 by Scott Hassan, Traditional Cache (2/3)
CityCache1_V2 by Scott Hassan
In the middle of San Francisco, with a great view! It is a replacement for CityCache1 (which is MIA).
The cache is a small tupperware container with a beige top. There are a few rocks on top of it to hide it.
Please make a note in the diary, take a photo of yourself with the camera (please note which exposure is yours in the diary), and let me know if exposures are running low.
Warning: Watch out for the poison oak.
In the cache:
3 cool foam flingers
1 free espresso card (Peet's)
1 cool calculator
1 plastic trophy
It is under a small bush halfway down the hill.
Great location. thanks
17:49. What great 360 degree views! We had never been up here before even though both of us are native to the Bay Area. The wind almost knocked us off our feet today. TNSL. Left fish #1914. TFTC.
Took a bit of hiking around, thank god it wasn't as windy as it usually is. Found a bazillion earwigs along with the cache, but i didn't take any with me. Thanks for the little hike.
hey, pretty good hiding spot. In a place that i would have not looked if i was just a random hiker.. took me a while to find it but it was very noticeable afterwards. Great Cache!!
Heavy fog and high wind today. Found it fairly easily, but so had numerous earwigs. Apparently geocaching is getting popular in the earwig community.

Double Crossed by rtm gang, Traditional Cache (2.5/1)
Double Crossed by rtm gang
Double Crossed
The position was averaged and determined using nine satellites. The average elevation was 9 feet.
The gang found the old railroad crossing equipment in the area an interesting attraction.
The container is a cylindrical plastic diaper wipe canister. It has been painted green to match the local vegetaion. Once you have found it, please leave it exactly as originally hidden.
The original contents are:
Snowman eraser
alien
robot
lego man
four neopet trading cards
six lego cards
pen holder
carabiner
flashlight (batteries not included)
keychain
bat ring
sheriff's badge
Note: There is a large metal electrical control panel nearby. It is unlocked and can be easily opened. There are a number of exposed electrical components within the box that may pose a shock hazard....the power is most likely secured to the box but why take a chance? The cache is not located within or near the control box.
That is funny how caching works, I found it the first place I looked.
This one took us two visits, but after reading previous comments about the camo, we decided to try one more time. Luckily we found it just as we were about to give in. T-thermometer/compass keychain L-my sig card TFTH
I, too, spent a few minutes searching the wrong area. Dingo and I were making our way back to the truck when something caught my eye. Nice hide! Took a ladybug compass, left signature Gotwake thermometer-compass #1105. Please http://gotwake.com/track to log its movement. First time out on Hamilton - interesting area. Thanks!
20:18. After failing at my intended hunt this evening, I headed for this one instead. Parked rather far away, given where I ended up, but I enjoyed finding this cache. Took Odie Pez dispenser and left a shell necklace.
Gee I wonder what that is! Helps if you live close to railroads, maybe. . .TNLN. TFTC.

Totally Awesome and Sweet by kev110382, Traditional Cache (2/1)
Totally Awesome and Sweet by kev110382
Totally Awesome and Sweet
Pretty easy cache near one of the most amazing views of the whole city.
The cache is a white/clear rubbermaid container hidden pretty well out of sight. Your GPS will jump around a bit but you should be able to get a good read with patience.
Parking is almost always available nearby. Take a little time to take in the view from the top of the nearby foot bridge. It's the best view of the entire city I've seen.
[The hint will most likely reveal the location.]
The X marks the spot.
It was fairly busy so using the hint we found the cache almost instantly. Nice large cache so I dropped in two yellow Echos and signed the log. Thanks!
6:56 pm: I read the hint and it made it super easy to find. Left steve martin button #421, TFTC.
Really was a beautiful spot! Definitely worth bringing the camera. Left a Travel Bug. (Finally!)
This is the closest one to my house!
W 122 26.575
vs.
W 122 26.570
and just a .100 South...
17:24. Zoomed past the cache spot in our car and had to do a u-turn. Turns out this street continued to vex us during the rest of our caching day. TNSL. Left fish #1913. TFTC.
Clod Hopper
Wander-Rings

Wiener Dog! by bthomas, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
Wiener Dog! by bthomas
Wiener Dog!
What is the second most famous San Francisco icon? Well, okay, third most famous, after Cable Cars.
The Doggie Diner Head was a wonderful Bay Area icon of the 50's and 60's. The diners closed in the 80's, but one Doggie Head survives, perched proudly on it's pole.
http://www.doggiediner.com/pages/hist_02.html
This cache is a keybox micro, as of 3/25/2003. Log it as a virt if you want to: log on the cache page and also e-mail (thru the owner profile) the "secret" phone number of the adjacent pay phone.
On 2/05/2005, replaced keybox at the front right corner. Not on the phone.
Doggie recented moved one block east to N37 44.139, W122 30.190
Went to the zoo with the family so of course I wanted to do the cache.Could not find the container so I did the virtual.There used to be a great rib place across the street called LEON's but now its closed down.TFTC
17:20. Cruising through S.F. today doing some caching. We actually saw 3 wiener dog heads attached to a mobile vehicle several years ago in the SOMA area. Thanks for the cache.
Since I couldn't find a cache, I realized I would have to do the virtual (email the telephone number). I walked across the street and the phone was just as gone as the cache. Then I saw the correct phone in question.
Geo Jeff
[This entry was edited by Geo Jeff on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 8:26:27 PM.]
A fun day at the Zoo started with finding this bit of history. Everytime I take 280 into the city, I remember from my childhood, the Doggie Diner at the corner at 19th Ave. This was a nice day in the sun with the animals. TFTC and bringing me back to this area of the city.
[This entry was edited by Krakker on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 3:06:21 PM.]
No cache here. Took the virt option.

Cache or Skate by Johnny Vegas, Multi-cache (1.5/1)
Cache or Skate by Johnny Vegas
Cache or Skate
Final cache is about 5x5x9 inches, it a guess I can not find my tape measure. It is camouflaged.
New Page 2
Skate or Cache
This is a two stage cache that starts
at a new skate park in Novato.
You park very close to the first stage, Once there look for
a 555 type of telephone number. The number after the 555 area code
will be the northing coordinate for the cache.
The westing coordinate is W122 31.597
The cache itself is very close to the first stage, If you start on
the sidewalk you can avoid any bushwhacking.
Cache contents:
Log book and pencil
Two rubber stamps
Three baskin robins gift certificate (Pleas only one per find)
Box of fun snaps
Package on Party popers
Johnny Vegas and Julie Geocache button
And the best for last
One $10.00 gift certificate for the
Fu Zhou Super Buffet, 6090 Redwood Blvd., Novato.
(Location of Badge Dinner number 3 on June 6th.)
black back side, it is not at the pay phone
We found this one since it was near our hotel. We enjoyed the walk and the warm sun. Cache was a little wet. TNLN TFTH
Well, I just got done washing my hands after opening the wet, moldy cache. The log book was dry enough to write a quick note, but everything else in there was pretty wet. And moldy.
This is my last night in Novato after a 3-month project, and since I was the last one to see TB Squirt, I made a quick trip from the nearby hotel to see if he was still there.
I can assure you, Tommy Trojan, that TB Squirt isn't there, nor did I find him in the surrounding bushes. This cache is located in a place that only a geocacher is likely to visit, and even if someone else goes there, it is pretty well camoflaged. I'd suggest that one of the visitors since March 28th has picked him up and forgotten to log him. Hope he shows up soon!
I like it! Didn't take too long to find stage one, and then Dingo and I were off to score the cache. Thanks for the sidewalk tip, as this allergy-suffering arrow-follower would have otherwise blazed straight towards it. Found it pretty quickly - unfortunately, the contents are pretty damp. Log was useable, though - TNLNSL. Thanks again, Johnny!
WE NEED YOUR HELP! - We are trying to determine if our travel bug SQUIRT is still in this cache! Would you please let us know and if it is move it along for us? THANKS! All the best from Tommy Trojan, Helen of Troy and all the Trojan Travelers - FIGHT ON!
March 28 by Perthos (321 found)
Had a chance to grab this one on a business trip in the area, and it was the closest one to my hotel as well. Not too hard at night with the penlight and a careful path laid out to avoid the muddy areas.
Left TB Squirt here as well. He came from the Las Vegas area and is very helpful finding caches near water.
Thanks for the cache, Johnny!
No skaters on a rainy Sunday morning. I had to use the hint at the first stage. While I was getting the info, some kind of security truck pulled into the area, and the driver just sat there talking on the phone. I decided to go on and find some of the other caches nearby, and then come back. It was raining hard by then, but luckily I had an umbrella. Thanks! -T

GCNEYT
Revenge of Dr. Pikb by BKip, Unknown Cache (4/3)
Revenge of Dr. Pikb by BKip
Revenge of Dr. Pikb
The listed coordinates are for the trailhead, NOT THE CACHE LOCATION.
Evil Dr. Pikb has written a powerful virus designed specifically to attack and destroy all GeoCaching related pages on the world-wide-web. The virus will be spread by telephone to key international phone numbers, one in each targeted country.
The virus has not yet been released and is currently stored in a semi-hermetical sealed container produced from processed iron/carbon alloy and camouflaged with the secondary xylem of trees near a decommissioned airbase. The release of the virus is set to automatically deploy once the Geocaching.com country counter reaches a predetermined number.
BKip, the archenemy of Dr. Pikb, has intercepted an encrypted message, which is believed to provide the coordinates of the virus container. BKip, though renowned for his cache making skills, has very limited code-breaking abilities, and is providing the intercepted code below.
ISO 3166
IDD
UA - Drop the zero
SV - Drop the 5
JP
EG - Minus 18
SN - Inverted
NL
MM
RU
Every time a cache is placed in a new country the pastime of GeoCaching grows stronger as does the ire of Dr. Pikb. Time grows short as the center of the GeoCaching universe, Geocaching.com, becomes a bulls-eye in the sights of those who would destroy those things good.
The only way to save Geocaching.com is for a super genius (and hero extraordinaire) to decode the message, find the container, and break the seal, thereby resetting the triggering counter, giving the forces of good more time to capture or destroy the evil Dr. Pikb.
Bring a pen to sign the log.
!!! There is a silver dollar for 1st to find !!!
The land east of the trail is marked No Trespassing by the city of Novato,stay on the path.
I, like JV, 'taint no math wizard. Therefore there 'taint no math more involved beyond simple subtraction.
I reset the clock and logged my visit at 1018. The world is safe for a while. Clever puzzle and hide. TNLNSL.
Came with atc. I chose the approach, and it wasn't the best way, but we got there. He spotted the cleverly constructed container first. I always enjoy locations like this. Thanks for the puzzle and the hide!
Reset the timer today, thanks for the puzzle and the nice container!
Nice puzzle and hide. Thanks, BigdaddyJ
How long does the timer run before catastrophe happens?

Peace Point Three by Bric, Multi-cache (2/3)
Peace Point Three by Bric
Peace Point Three
These coordinates are to a good place to park, not to the cache.You will need the clues from Peace Point Two to calculate the true coordinates.
This is the trail head for the Big Rock Trail. This is a long steep climb, but the views are worth it. You can take a mountain bike all the way. Dogs on leashes okay. It’s about two miles each way, 1100’ of elevation gain. It took me 90 minutes going up, an hour coming down. Best done not on the hottest days. This point was supposed to be further west, but that turned out to be private land, so the cache is just inside the Open Space District land. The cache is a clear Ziploc container, 11”x7”x3”, with a blue top.
Contents: log, pen, camera, Furby travel bug from Lumber Baron's Roost, Leora Salo tape from City Cache,Woody Woodpecker cards from San Rafael Hill and frogman from San Rafael Hill, slinky, and a mini-pig.
Stand on summit of grassy knoll, face Loma Alta, walk fifty feet.
we grabbed this one around 11am on saturday.. #489 for me. I sprinted the last quarter mile to find it. we got back to the cars around noon... then dgreno tells me to grab 10 more caches before 2pm and the picnic prep to make the "black hole" a cool 500!
I came up with dgreno & cooperphoto, this was a nice hike and some awesome views at the top!
Hit this one today with cooperphoto and forman. Great hike on a perfect day. Thanks for a fun one. Off to number four! Grabbed a travel bug and left something (can't remember what).
(T: 1210) This was my second trip in two days but this time I went with the “Placer of Peace” himself along with Erickson another renown local cacher. A long enjoyable hike on an excellent trail. Left a 20 cent coin of Singapore, a Write Shop Robert trading card, and the Spider Bob travelbug.
Hiked up here with Erickson and BKip on a servicing mission to replace the cache. It needed it; it was full of water. We dried off what we could and put in a new log and put it in a better container that should survive the UV radiation a little better. Also dropped off Ka Honu TB. It's no closer to Hawai'i, but it's a nice place to hang out and wait for a ride. Beautiful weather, great views over the fog (see the pix), good company.

Laguna Puerca by WalruZ, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Laguna Puerca by WalruZ
Laguna Puerca
Cows around Mud lake, early 1900s
Laguna Puerca is also known as Pine lake and was once known as Mud Lake. It is one of three remaining freshwater lakes in San Francisco, the others being Lake Merced and Mountain Lake. When the Sunset neighborhoods were first developed, Mud Lake was a popular "swimming hole" with the younger residents. Nowadays, groundwater pumping and rainwater diversion have reduced it's depth from 20 feet to as little as 7 feet, and invasive plants are filling the water.
It's a nice stroll around the lake though - park at Crestlake and Wawona to take a trail down, or enter the park at Crestlake and Vale for the main parking lot.
(Image courtesy of San Francisco's Sunset District by Lorri Ungaretti. Highly recommended for locals)
It's there.
Our family stopped by for some caching after visiting the zoo. We left a TB that I am releasing to go to Massachusetts. Took a digital fish. Nice spot. Thanks for the walk.
Poor lake needs attention. Could be a beautiful park. Thanks for the hunt.
T: digi#1923
L: digi#1925
TNLN. Thanks for the cache!
18:05. That poor lake is just chock full of water plants. Hope it doesn't turn into a bog too soon. TNSL. Left fish #1925. TFTC.
RSA Securid #2 TB

GCMKQH
South Beach Wonder by CKayaks, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
South Beach Wonder by CKayaks
South Beach Wonder
Wonder as in "Wonder what THAT is?"! A 1"x3"x1/2" micro near an odd piece of public art in the San Francisco South Beach area.
Please reposition cache carefully to keep it hidden!!
Wonder as in "Wonder what THAT is?"! I have provided a rather odd perspective of the item in the photos.
An ex-girlfriend lives nearby by this piece of public art. When we were together, the neighbors had all kinds of interesting things to say about this item. Most of the time the words used had fewer letters than "wonder" does. :)>
The art does make sense given the context of the location. It is near the marina. There used to be a sailing ship (converted to a restaurant) moored nearby. It was hauled away a couple years ago.
Please add your own commentary on what this "wonder" might represent. Also add any links you come across. I searched the SF gov links for more info on the sculpture, but could not find any.
Peace!
I'm not suggesting that this cache is missing - only that I was unable to find it in the time I had.
Took the nice stroll down along the waterfront from the financial district during lunch - and arrived at the coordinates to find a civilian eating lunch just a dozen feet or so from where I zero'd out. I searched around for a bit, then finally "dropped my pen" and spent as long as I felt comfortable searching - no dice.
Personal observation: Lunchtime on a sunny day in the city is NOT the best time to search for this cache. Sadly, it's about the only time I have available. On an up note: I did have time for a burger and fries from Red's on the way back to the office before my next meeting!
took some newbies here for their first cache. took nothing, left a dollar and a biz card for a great stylist.
one funny thing is that after 5 minutes, i was able to find it quickly, but my friends took about 20 more minutes, and i had to offer clues. it was really a challenge for them :)
9:55 am - My parents were stuck waiting to get off the cruise ship @ pier 35 so took advantage of the visitor parking neaby and sat here to enjoy the view with a breakfast sandwich and a great cup of coffee from the nearby establishment. Thanks!
15:35. We're guessing it's a lighthouse. TNSL. Left fish #1963. TFTC.
Attempted one more quick lunch time hunt on the 24 but too many joggers, fisher people, and picnic folks. Attempted again this morning, without people hanging around it was an easy find. SL, TFTC

Hawk View by BigdaddyJ, Traditional Cache (1/2)
Hawk View by BigdaddyJ
Hawk View
A replacement to Hawk Hill. A short uphill hike with a nice view.
This is an ammo can hidden just off the lookout area of this newly retrailed park. You may want to wear long pants in the summer. There are some recycled treasures from Hawk Hill and other stuff I've found along my geocaching adventures.
This cache will likely survive the future flooding of Hamilton Air Field to occur within the next few years. All those caches out in the runways will soon need to be retrieved with scuba gear.
Nice views, pleasant walk! Picked up WJTB "Winter" -- but did you say CURSE? [:O] This newbie doesn't need a curse so early, so it'll be dropped off within the week, I swear! Also took unicorn and dinomobile, left Scooby Doo keychain, little Madame Alexander doll, and clear blue train engine pendant. Thanks for the cache! [^]
Dropped this back an hour after picking it up. Forgot to re-log it in the cache log. I discovered there is a CURSE on this bug! Should anyone fail to move it on within a week of pick-up their ability to find new caches will fall to below a 50% success rate FOR THE REST OF THEIR GEOCACHING CARREER!
Dropping off WJTB "Ramzey", Try to keep it moving and keep it in Marin & Sonoma Counties.
I had a couple WJTB's to drop off and a ammo can was a good find! Who ever grabs them, try to keep them around Marin & Sonoma counties and keep them moving please.
Dropping WJTB "Winter" & "Ramzey"
This was a very enjoyable walk up the hill. It was a fun vacation cache. TFTH T-sig card L-my sig card

MT 2 by Ron Streeter, Traditional Cache (1.5/3)
MT 2 by Ron Streeter
MT 2
For the origins of this cache, see MT Cache at the MT Cache page.
Once you've read the description of MT Cache, you know what is necessary for going to MT 2 and you will understand its name better.
I took readings with 6 SATs showing from a completely visible sky, but things were funny even at that. Lots of water around....bouncing signals?
Remember, it's IMPORTANT to read MT Cache first !
Three hikers and the lake.
At approximately 38 00.069 and 122 42.497 there is a fork in the road. I suggest taking the left fork. You'll thank me once you get there !
The cache is to the left of and forward from this sign.
We walked by here on our way to Continental Cove. The lake was full and beautiful. We saw three salmon swimming up the stream. And the hike to the cove made us feel like we were in a remote wild, rather than Marin County, with eerie looking trees, marked by woodpeckers, reaching out from the lake.
A beautiful day for a hike. Found this one with my wife, Sunlily25. Took a green bouncy ball and left a flip flop key chain. Thanks for the cache and thanks for bringing us to such a great area.
Well, I went right, and I went left. Needed the exercise! NOT!
I had always wondered about this lake. Once up there, had no problem in finding the cache. Thanks for the cache.
If you are up there, and have need of the nearby facilities, be warned, if my note is not still on the door. Quite a shock when the TP dispenser dispensed a load of wasps! Not a pretty sight.
Red Iguana
Okay, I didn't look at the map carefully enough and went up the trail on the left bank (I was always a leftist). Big mistake, and my Corgi Basil complained about having to do the extra hike. This is quite a place, isn't it? It's a major engineering structure, and little known to most Marin folks. The whole lake is hard to get to and little seen, although it is the largest lake in Marin. There are few trails to it and none that go around it. Let's not tell anyone else, shall we? Took Black Lagoon glasses, left a WSR card.
Went for this one today and had a nice hike in. Found this cache without too much trouble. I have to admit I looked at the hint when I got there, guess what? No picture of a sign? Then looked at a couple of prior posts and there it was. When you look at the prior post that says 'well hidden in the rocks' do remember that 'well' can means deep. Also, pay attention to the clue about taking the left road at the posted coordinates, I wasn't sorry I did, thanks Ron. Took the frog, left a pink flamingo key chain. Thanks for the cache.

Sigmund's Cache by Toastman, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Sigmund's Cache by Toastman
Sigmund's Cache
Sigmund Stern Grove is a beautiful natural area in the Southwest corner of the city which is way bigger than you would expect, even including a lake or two. Originally a private ranch featuring the Trocadero Hotel (a site where much gambling and carousing occurred in pre-Prohibition days), the land was purchased in 1931 by Mrs. Rosalie Stern in memory of her late husband Sigmund, who had been president of Levi Strauss in the 20's.
Now the park is most famous for its summer concerts, though it is a great place to walk (if you don't mind steep hikes!) and tons of people bring their dogs here.
The cache isn't exactly located in the most scenic part of the park, but the heavy tree cover and the fact that the park is in a valley made this one of the few spots that I could get a consistent GPS reading. Word to the wise - get a good sense of where you need to go before entering the park, because you may lose connection once you get in there. I encourage you to explore this park once you've found what you're looking for.
EDIT: Whoops, forgot to update this to reflect the new cache. Thanks to Marky and Joani, the AWOL cache was replaced by a tupperware covered in black duct tape. Travel Bug and camera, sadly, have never been recovered.
The GPS was bouncing and I didn't see it with a casual inspection of likely areas.
But I had to answer the previous logger.
CACHING AND DOGS DO MIX. Just ask Austin the cache hound. He thought this park was really great, and he had lots of canine buddies to run with.
Grabbed this one after work...had to wait for friendly muggler puppies though...dogs and caches don't mix!
Wet this morning. Nice walk. Had to fight the spiders for it. Thanks for hunt.
T: digi#1924
L: sword
16:50. Dog central! TNSL. Left fish #1924. TFTC.
Wow, there sure are a lot of dogs here. Took Hummer, left a pin and keyring.
Geo Jeff, the Lady from the Library
Yo Quiero TB

Ambassador Cache by Woof!, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Ambassador Cache by Woof!
Ambassador Cache
Along a bustling street with a unique small town feel. The namesake was my very first job after highschool. Bring the kids, shop, have brunch.
magnetic hide-a-key. Bring a pen.
This was our last find of the day, and a nice easy one at that. Parked close, and walked right up to the cache. Ambassador was closed, so we had to settle for peering through the windows - looks like a fun place! Thanks for the cache.
20:42. Last find of our caching day in San Francisco. TNSL. Left fish #1919. TFTC.
Second of three caches we did this day. We were down from Portland visiting family. One of us grew up very near here.
Fun find, although with the direction we initially came, the GPS had us down an alley that dead ended 120 feet from the cache. We turned around and then walked to the cache. Not many people about early on a Saturday morning so it was easier to do unobserved than we anticipated.
Thanks for the fun hunt.
Took the boys to find this one quickly. Replaced logbook is doing fine. Afterwards we had fun looking through nearby "Ambassador Toys" and then on to the great "Thrifty" ice cream at Rite Aid drugstore (they bought Thrifty years ago and some stores still have their great ice cream bar). Unexpected good times from a little cache. Thanks.
Wonderful place. I was checking out SF to potentially go there for college, and this showed me exactly the kind of place I was looking for. Thanks so much for the hide.

Trocadero Trot by WalruZ, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Trocadero Trot by WalruZ
Trocadero Trot
Imagine the City By The Bay in 1847 - two years before the Gold Rush transformed the backwater port of Yerba Buena into the metropolis of San Francisco. Back then California belonged to Mexico and people still considered it the end of the earth.
In that year, George Greene and his wife came to California from Maine and homesteaded land near what is now Nineteenth avenue and Sloat boulevard. The land was sand dunes all the way to the ocean, land that few locals had ever seen, land that nobody seemed to want. Still, a freshwater lake on the property provided water, so Greene and his brother Alfred began to develop it and call it their own. George had a kit shipped around the horn and put up the first house in San Francisco West of Twin Peaks.
Alfred had a son, named George after the uncle. The younger George planted "Holland Grass" on the sand dunes to keep them from shifting, and planted the newly introduced Eucalyptus trees all along the sides of the valley that the homestead sat in. In later years he planted Sutro forest, the trees of the Presidio and some of the oldest trees in Golden Gate park.
In the 1870’s the owners of the land grant of Rancho Laguna de la Merced found themselves in dispute with Green, and a feud carried on between the landowners for years. Green eventually built a fort on a portion of the land and more than a few shots were exchanged. He finally won the case when a special Act of Congress granted him the land in 1887.
In 1892 George Green built a public hotel on the homestead lands, named "The Trocadero". It had cabins around a main building, a deer park, a beer garden, a lake for boating and an open-air dancing pavilion. It was the elite retreat of it's time - gentlemen would bring ladies for the weekend, row them around the lake, twirl them around the dance floor and then raise a glass or three around a lavish Spanish barbecue.
The Trocadero flourished until the advent of prohibition in 1916. Mr. Greene was quoted as saying, “I closed because of prohibition due to the fact that I did not want a bootlegger situation there.” Even so, there were persistant reports of gangsters and drinking at the run-down inn, and there are accounts that mention bullet holes from this era can be found in the building.
In 1931, Mrs. Sigmund Stern, President of the city Recreation Commission, purchased the Trocadero and the land remaining around it. She turned the property into a city park and presented it to the city in 1932 as a memorial to her late husband.
The Trocadero is still there, over 100 years old and now used for meetings and special events. Go take a look!
Enter the park at Sloat and 19th if it's open, or Crestlake and Vale (West on Sloat to Vale, turn right) for the main parking lot and the other caches in the park.
NOTE: The cache is not in any ivy.
horizontal log, next to asphalt, near the doors
What a nice area...next to such a neat historic building...Thanks!
Easy find for me today.
Cache has been replaced, please try to keep it hidden.
humph.
GPSr coverage was spotty but we found a location that matched the hint. No cache. We were joined by some other cachers (we didn't get their names) who also thought it should be in the same place we looked. Called MotorBug who confirmed our search location. This one might be missing.

GCNZEZ
Houseboat Hangout by WalruZ & Buckydef, Multi-cache (1.5/1.5)
Houseboat Hangout by WalruZ & Buckydef
Houseboat Hangout
Come walk along Mission Creek and see a part of San Francisco that the tourists rarely visit. Originally a huge wetlands and once a huge landfill, the lands around Mission Creek are a testament to generations that wanted their real estate flat, dry and easy to build on. The only thing that hasn't been filled in is the creek itself.
But just because you can't build on it doesn't mean you can't live on it. Mission Creek has something you don't see every day - a houseboat enclave. We'll take you on a short walk through the park opposite the dock. Note that some of the stages may not be visible at night. You wouldn't be able to see the butterfly garden either, so time your visit for daylight hours.
N 37 46.371 W 122 23.621 -- Park alongside Mission Creek park and proceed to these coordinates. You're in front of a building with a large 3-digit number over the door. The first digit of that number is A.
N 37 46.379 W 122 23.657 -- There is a sign over the gateway to the dock that reads "Mission Creek Harbor" along with a 3-digit address on Channel street. The middle digit of the address is B.
N 37 46.360 W 122 23.685 -- Look across the water at the houseboat "Winnemucca". Near it's door is a 2-digit number. Add the digits and add 1 to the result. That number is D.
N 37 46.324 W 122 23.732 -- There is a sign over the gateway to the dock that reads "Mission Creek Harbor" along with two signs showing berth numbers. The last digit of the rightmost berth number on the righthand sign is C.
N 37 46.279 W 122 23.789 -- There is a sign over the gateway to the dock that reads "Mission Creek Harbor" along with two signs showing berth numbers. The last digit of the rightmost berth number on the righthand sign is E.
Also nearby is a bench built around a tree. There is a plaque on the bench in memory of Jack Boatwright. Take the 3rd digit of his birth date and add 1. The result is F.
The sum of A B C D E & F is 24. Be careful you didn't mix up C & D, which you visited out of order.
The cache is at N 37 46.ABC 122 23.DEF, and should be nearby. For extra credit, answer the question - Would you like to live here?
I've come running through this area at lunch on a couple of occasions. No problems with the multi. Took a minute to actually find the cache, but we succeeded in the end. TNLN, SL. I wonder where the watch came from?
Thanks, I've often thought this was an interesting neighborhood. BT, TA, and 4W.
Out for a partial day of SF caching with bthomas and 4wheeler. We met up at this cache and had hoped that there was all-day parking, but alas and alack, we were disappointed. Thanks for the very nice multi.
We took the tour and ended up at the final location. We tried to search quietly but there was a homeless guy passed out right next to the cache. So we used a lifeline to confirm, and grabbed it without him looking. Great sopt!

241JT9612 by WRITE SHOP ROBERT, Unknown Cache (3/3)
241JT9612 by WRITE SHOP ROBERT
DO NOT USE THE COORDINATES LISTED ABOVE TO GET TO THE CACHE LOCATION! TO GET TO THE LOCATION OF THE CACHE YOU WILL NEED TO FIND AND FOLLOW A SET OF CLUES. GOOD LUCK!
To maintain the integrity of this series of puzzles, please do not share the solution. Once you have figured out your first one the rest will be much easier. The terrain and difficulty may be lower than noted, but not higher. As more teams find these caches the puzzle will become easier to solve.
19:39. A fellow geocacher had suggested to me that this particular one would be enlightening. Clearly, he has overestimated my intelligence. And clearly this series must be at least 4 stars, as I have more information now, but still no obvious way to proceed.
Came with atc. It took me some time to figure out the theme, but he figured it out immediately. He found the location first, but I found the cache first. Thanks for a fun puzzle!
I would guess this is one of the easier ones in the series, thanks for the new type of puzzle!
What a lovely location ;) -BigdaddyJ
There it was.

Pier to Pier Treasure by surfcal, Multi-cache (2.5/1.5)
Pier to Pier Treasure by surfcal
Pier to Pier Treasure
Dust off your bike and let’s go for a GeoRide. It’s the best way to see San Francisco's famous waterfront. A multiple destination cache & bike along SF's gorgeous waterfront, you’ll also log a few additional caches along the way. These are the cool destination points along the way. If you don't want to go to all of them, just input the starting point and finish at the last point, but visit the other caches along the way. Good luck.
N 37 47.487 W 122 23.417 * Left What in San Francisco?
N 37 47.750 W 122 23.486 Ferry Building Pier
N 37 48.567 W 122 28.579 End (find mini-cache here)
* denotes Caches on the route
Don't log this cache unless you ride fron the starting point, follow the route and find the mini-cache. If you can't find it, don't despair & keep your spirit & outlook high. It'll be more convenient if you have a handlebar mount for your GPS.
For your convenience in quickly downloading all of the above waypoints into your GPS, you can use this GPX file.
If any Geocachers place a cache along the route, let me know and I'll include it in the itinerary. There’s free parking on the south side of the Lefty O’Doul Bridge. Don’t forget to wear your helmet and bring a jacket. After all, it’s San Francisco. For out-of-towners, there’s a non-profit bike rental place at Pier 40. The trip is very rewarding and it will take you about 2 hours.
Lots of bike-related caches for me this week.
Monday, we rode the Jedediah Smith bike trail in Sacramento and did 46 caches over 33 miles of biking.
Today, no bike but since I had a big break between a breakfast meeting and my afternoon meeting I walked most of the route and ended up in this great spot. I already had all of the caches along the route.
Great day for a walk and this nicely hidden cache.
Did a travel bug swap!
Beautiful day around the piers today. I decided that I had worked enough this week and left to enjoy the afternoon! TFTC.
It is indeed a great trip - few cities offer as great a bicycle experience as San Francisco, and this is the route to take. I've done almost all the caches along the route by bike and have often suggested a bart/caltrain & bike combo to cachers who live to the south.
The rain had finally stopped today and I was staying out in the sunset, so I decided to do this one backwards. I visited the cache and then took the scenic route along crissy field and fort mason to fisherman's wharf (where there was a new cache for me to find) and along the embarcadero to where I'm currently working. There was no log sheet in the cache and I just happened to have one so that is taken care of. Nice hiding spot too - Thanks!
Hello:
This cache has just been revived from being archived for a long time. It took several months to get it relisted due to some standards that had to be fulfilled.
Now, there is a physical cache at the end of the ride. Be the FTF in this newly revived cache. It's a great trip. Have fun.
woof! took me on this cache not knowing that this was archived. but it was a great ride. i have done this many times before. i think this is an awsome idea. squints
Surf's Up In Maui

GCGKMQ
Noe Cache One by razorjack, Traditional Cache (2/3.5)
Noe Cache One by razorjack
Noe Cache One
Located close to Twin Peaks near the top of Noe Valley, this is my first cache. When I first looked for caches in the area I was astonished by the number and frequency of visits that the caches in San Francisco were logging, consequently I figured I'd make my first a bit challenging to reach/find.
I wanted my first cache to be one that was a little harder to get to with few clues (of course now it'll be visited even more often than easier ones).
You should be in decent physical shape to find this cache.
Please be careful while navigating to it, there are several methods of approach, some of them fairly treacherous. While this cache is not far from the road or well traveled tracks it is in as wild an area as you can find in this City, there are cliffs, logs to jump over, bushes to duck - all depending on your method of approach. Please wear a good pair of of shoes - I'd recommend trekking shoes for the scramble.
This cache doesn't have a theme, but it has been populated with a few cool things :) The view is well worth the 5-10 minutes it'll take you to get to it.
Don't forget to take a picture with the disposable camera and please send a note when there's no exposures left!
P.S. Since I'm new to this I'm interested in hearing from more experienced folks on how well I rated this cache for terrain/dificulty.
Attempt your approaches from above to avoid the cliffs.
Fallen logs can be allies.
Think like a dog, you should hear enough of them if you're close.
Posting the pictures. The camera seems to have malfunctioned and only a few shots seem to be good. Too bad.
With owners approval switched out rubbermaid container with a small ammo box.
Awesome! Thanks and let me know if you want me to pay for the film/developing! Be sure to ask for a CD so you can upload the images.
found it.
This one so close to me I had left it undone on purpose. Seeing that you need help in maintaining it I thought I should find it before I volunteer. Actually Boatwrench found it and I just scrambledaround to where he was To future seekers wear hiking shoes for better traction. Took the camera to develop and left a Mercedes matchbox car. Will replace the camera as soon as I can. Also there will be no problem helping you maintain it. Thanks for the find.
1:55 pm - We searched high and low for this one, turning over every log, but couldn't spot the cache. I feel a bit better about it after reading some of the older logs.
Of course we came from the bottom which was made even more difficult by some fallen trees across the path. We left wet, dirty and tired. Next time, we'll return with a hint. Thanks.

GCHHGG
Jr. Splash Cache by mankeydog, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Jr. Splash Cache by mankeydog
Jr. Splash Cache
An easy cache along the waterfront. Bring the kids and a whiffle bat and ball.
This baseball-themed cache is in a 2 quart tupperware container. Please only sign your name and date on the “log” (and please don’t take it!). Please let me know when the log is full.
Depending on the time of day, the day of the week, and if the Giants are in town or not, there may be lots of people here or no one at all. Be prepared for a return visit if it seems risky to retrieve the cache. If the cache isn't covered back up carefully, it can easily be spotted from the sidewalk--so make sure to cover it well.
1. This almost splash hit definitely wasn't pulled.
2. Under some rocks, next to sidewalk below trashcan.
No ball game today, so we decided to do some of the cache's around the park. We had to wait for someone collecting plastic bottles to leave before retrieving the cache. The log's missing, but someone has left a sheet of paper that's working for now. Also, the cache was almost completely empty (no TB). Left a koala, took nothing and signed log.
dropped off Woodrow TB [:)]
Found it just before a game against the Indians...which the Giants lost...so I guess this was kind of a yin-yang cache -- something found, something lost.
Baseball Park travel bug racer: Roidhead.
after looking all over the rocks for 20 minutes and 8 people, couldn't find it. ran out of time, and left. :(
Woodrow

Tepco USA by CSN, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Tepco USA by CSN
Tepco USA
I'm really surprised a cache hasn't been placed here before. It also amazes me that people don't know about this area. Even people who have lived a little ways away for 20 years (like my sister)!
There was a huge factory near here at one time that produced a lot of what you'll see. These items can actually still be quite valuable on E-Bay.
Alright, enough of that. The cache is a gray plastic fishing tackle like box. It is not 100% watertight, but it should be ok in its present location.
If you're driving, you can't park on the road. You'll have to park in that other "co".
Have fun, and please make sure you keep this cache hidden as when people come out here, they're usually looking around all over.
[Added 8/6/03] For those interested in the history of what you've found here, check out this website I came across AFTER you find the cache (it will definitely give away the secret of what's here): www.e-z-smith.com/amcraft.html
[Update 9/23/03] They just finished building a new bike path through this once forgotten area. Ah the Bay Area secret places are disappearing fast! Anyway, again please try to keep this thing hidden as increased numbers of people will be coming through here.
[Edit 2/7/04] This cache replaces one that was apparently taken sometime in late January 2004. Damn!
[Edit 3/27/05] Cache replaced and moved to a new location near the old. PLEASE, PLEASE put back in the same spot and make sure nobody is watching.
on top path levl partially under large concrete. not at beach level
A quiet afternoon, retrieved and re-hid in complete solitude -- only saw a bicyclist on the way back to that other "co", where I'd been told I had 20 mins to wait for my prescription to be filled... so I thought, what the hey?
What an amazing spot! It's like a late 20th century shellmound. I took a couple of artifacts away with me.
T a flashlight carabiner, L a toy motorbike, SL. TFTC!
Ended up here on this windy afternoon, after grabbing several other local caches as we try to complete our Berkeley home area. Expecting a tackle box so a little surprised to find another type of container, but found the cache with relative ease. The new location is better, that's if we figured accurately where the old one must have been. We replaced it carefully. Took the TB Bicardi Limon and left a carabiner/flashlight and a retractable string clip thing, you know, for your keys or ID or whatever. SL. TFTC.
8:45am Not a soul around on this brisk, sunny morning. GPSr initially took me to an "obvious" search area but invariably proved wrong - after a power off/on cycle, it led me right up to the correct location. Signed log, took nothing but left Bacardi Limon TB and a few wire puzzles. Did take a shard with company stamp though as a token. Nice view of a large number of artwork pieces across the water on the Albany Waterfront Trail peninsula (home to some neighboring caches.) Thanks for bringing me here!
this was one of my oldest DNF's I have found about 450 caches since I looked here in Jan.. easy with the hint.. thanks!
Nobody out here today on this beautiful afternoon. No Tepco remnants, either. Found the well-hidden cache fairly quickly. Took a frog and left a dinosaur. Thanks for the great hide in such a nice location.

Griffin of Absence by kablooey, Unknown Cache (4.5/1)
Griffin of Absence by kablooey
Griffin of Absence
The circle of memory yields to those who come looking.
NOTE: The cache is not located at the posted coordinates. Instead the coordinates can be determined from the following clues.
Sometimes I write notes and I forget what they mean. Sometimes I find notes that I don't even remember writing. Sometimes my notes are so abbreviated that I can't even translate them anymore. The quote seemed highly appropriate for a cache, but I'm not a big fan of virtuals; so I've hidden a tiny micro here.
ping
mit
carre
mo
reckd
boss
femi
maritte
nerk
hearrm
stunman
chee
arrk
ped
drinier
Remember to look all ways before entering the circle!
The cache is very small, about the size and shape of a large pencil eraser. It is about four feet above the ground.
Congratulations to sleepside for being the first to find, no hints or nothing!
Located cache today around 1:35pm.
Fun puzzle.
Signed log.
Thanks, T&J (Scoobywatchers)
Stopped by tonight and verified that the cache is still in place and barely visible from the right angle. The plaques are still missing. I wonder whether they will return.
I turned on my gps last night in the city, and sure enough I was 150 feet from this one... I walked over there and a guy says "can I help you" I just kept on going, but I am curious!
Well, I wasn't looking, I was actually driving from one work location to another work location (where I had parked to take the bus to a third work location). So perhaps I was in the right frazzled state of mind, but whatever the reason, the circle of memory yielded to me, and I had to enter. Maybe now I should figure out the puzzle...
Thanks! -T
After about 4 or 5 attempts in the last year I finally found this tiny cache. I drive right by this on my way to work everyday so I'm glad the DNF can no longer haunt me...

Get Loaded! by meldave, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Get Loaded! by meldave
Get Loaded!
This is our first cache - hope it is fun for y'all! You'll find this cache on top of a short steep hill where munitions were once stored. It is about a .5mi walk from nearest parking. Nice views at sunset.
The cache is a medium size tupperware (hidden behind and under rocks) and contains:
camera for our future amusement
glowstick
parachuting Pooh
carabiner keychain
stealth fighter plane
fake flowers
log/pencil
[This is a true spoiler for the very end!]
Behind low, large rock if facing east.
I used to not read the logs at all, only to find disabled, missing caches.. well I read the logs and expected the co-ords to be off a bit.. check. the baby fell asleep on the hike out, up, during the search, and back... when she woke up we were back at the truck.. a nice spot, thanks!
Glad we went up this way than the way we almost did.
Found it on a nice cool spring day. Not too difficult a find. Frisxo spotted the cache.
Left toy car, took Looney Tunes card.
DangerDon, Frisxo, Bipto
A nice day for a nice hike. Bonked my GPSr while leaning over the rocks and it shutdown. Had to feel my way from there. This hasn't had too many visitors lately so had to pay a visit. TFTC T: River City keychain L: Scout badge
TFTC [:D]
First time out for all three goats. It was a great find for the first one for Goats #1&2. Had a little difficulty in finding initially as the coordinates are off about 10' to the south. Goat #2 took stone incense burner and left a green stone bead. Goat #3 left airplane whistle, took nothing. Sister Diana also along and left "Move-On" organization button and borrowed Johnny Vegas and Julie button. Great Cache! and the views of future wetlands are exceptional. Saw two mature Red Hawks.

Herb's Garden by WalruZ, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Herb's Garden by WalruZ
Herb's Garden
How the other half lives...
I had been lost in this area a week or two ago, and after visiting a nearby cache I found myself lost here again. This time I noticed something, and turned, and stumbled across Herb's Garden. It's nice - check it out.
The cache isn't in or even near any plants. I would much rather you used the hint and then spent a few restful minutes on one of the benches.
MsLizard passes along this added information:
After you have found the cache, walk around behind the garden and look at the garage roof immediately behind it. It has been covered with California native plants.
Just inside the gate on the left side, standard WalruZ rock cammo, micro-sized.
Quick find and nice area to sit as I log the visit.
A nice slug was guarding the cache.
THis is exactly the kind of nice surprize that I love to find while caching.
Fun quick find. We are here in San Francisco visiting family. Beautiful little park. Thanks for the fun hunt.
Hey isn't that marijuana growing over there? Naaaa... just a weed I guess. Thanks for the good hint which made it a quick finds. Cool man.
Wow...cool place. Walked in circles getting lost at first. Very awesome cache container. The log was pretty damp and it was difficult to sign. Thanks for the hide!

Take-a-Peak by Surfcal, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
Take-a-Peak by Surfcal
Take-a-Peak
Just the drive to the area is a lot of fun, but tricky. Lots of twisty roads with dead ends like a maze. There are several trails to get to the top and you'll have to be be judicious when to get out of the car to start hiking. And you know what else? When you make it to this cache, you would have climbed the highest point in the City and County of San Francisco! Despite that distinction, not too many people know, let alone, have ever been to this place. This is a local's tip.
The cache is an ammo box. It's excellent for Travel Bugs.
This vista offers an elevated view of San Francisco, the North Bay, the Peninsula and the East Bay. It's a gorgeous place to watch the sunrise.
This destination is a gem for views so try to go there on a clear day and it will take your breath away! Don't forget your camera and share your shots with us.
On cold, blustery days wear warm clothing, but ulimtately, it is an elightening spot that'll surely offer everyone a religious experience. Night geocaching would be dark and challenging here, frankly, a bit eerie, but lots of fun. Bring a powerful flashlight and just be careful.
BTW, new ammo cache in place now and it's pretty empty. Please bring good stuff to populate it. And while you're at it, take some pictures and share it with us.
Near the highest point in SF, cache hidden at the base of a dead eucalyptus tree.
Beautiful view, even with the fog streaming in today. I found the contrast between the shady and the sunny sides of the hill very interesting. TFTC. mjp303
So foggy that I could only see about 20 feet in front of me. Struggled a bit with my GPS but finally found it. TNLN
Second cache of the day for us, after doing the secret trailhead cache below and walking up the trails to the top. We were down from Portland visiting family. Nice hike to the top and spectacular views. We did take some pictures, but unfortunately somewhere between the camera and the computer they have disappeared :( . This is very sad because the views and pictures were great.
The cache is in good shape. TN/LN/SL. Thanks for the terrific hike, views and hunt.
Even though I was up here after dark, it was a fairly easy find. It was a clear night and the moon had just been full a day or two ago. Made it one of there WOW views. I took a couple pictures. Thanks for the Bicycle sticker. (# 661)
This is what we love about caching, a green spot on a map becomes an adventure to an area one would have never come to without an agenda of finding a hidden cache! What a beautiful wooded hike up here and gorgeous views. The hint and geotrail made for a quick find, no one around this Sat. afternoon. Took Hide-A-Key, left rubics cube keychain and signature wine cork.

GCKNNV
Emerald Nuts by rascel, Traditional Cache (2.5/2)
Emerald Nuts by rascel
Emerald Nuts
Berkeley Marina area. Nice park for kite flying. Lots of people having a walk, and taking a lunch break. Busy on weekends.
Some great areas to explore. Bring your dog if you want. This will be easier than finding a needle in a haystack. It's much bigger than a needle. A small cache, for very small items, I have replaced the 35mm Film can with a slightly larger container. You will still need to bring your own pen/pencil to write your log. This is out in the open, but I tried to make it look natural. Make sure the top is placed in the right position.
I'd be nuts if I gave you a hint. Well ok, it's brown now and not green.
Had great fun with this one! I was with a friend who had never done geocaching before, so this was a really cool find. Too bad my GPSr took a dump right after. Hopefully it will recover by the weekend. TNLN SL
Fun hide, differnt from what I had expected. I did not have a pen, but left a tradable Write Shop Robert card as a momento of my visit.
3 for 3 so far today, but thought this was going to be our deal-breaker. Tif thought she knew where it would be, and of course, she was wrong. Rog gets the credit for tracking this one down...a fantastic cache container, rascel, very natural-looking indeed! TNLNSL
Found this without any real problems...lots of spiky plants about, however. TNLN....first west coast cache by us! Unfortunately we didnt sign the log either, due to a lack of writing implement.
the GeoNuts....
I just paid a visit, and replaced the cache so the top should work again. It also has a little more room, and there are a couple of die placed inside for trade. No room for a travel bug, but some small items.

Albany Sun by CoolCache, Traditional Cache (2.5/2.5)
Albany Sun by CoolCache
Albany Sun
Come enjoy a sunset on the Bay from the "Albany Waterfront Trail." An intriguing and busy area offers an interesting penisula nature trail that undulates and passes through denser foliage at it nears the tip. Bikers, walkers, joggers, fishermen, RC modelers, and herds of unleashed but well-behaved dogs frolic to this beautiful area. Cache location offers a good seat to the views of the bay, bridges, and Albany beach. For better access and durability, cache placement avoids the outermost penisula where some homeless people frequent the area in the bushes.
CoolCache recommends daylight travel only to this area unless armed for self-defense. Park hours are 0530-10pm daily. Small items only (matchbox size or smaller) please in this diminuitive cache... no large TBs. Cache contents aren't that special 'cept for some cool foreign coins. Please use stealth in your searches and log signing that will help this cache last. Cache location should afford you with a well-sheltered cove and a sitting place for your visit. Also please be careful of the twisted rebar and old reinforcing wire around the area.
20:01. #19 on the logsheets.
With all that rebar above me, as I walked the lower trail, I wondered whether I should be worried about a mini tidal wave or something bringing concrete and metal to attack me. I survived without an attack and found the cache. Took a euro penny and left an Autopia smashed penny.
4 for 4 today, and this was our last. 2 Tif found, 2 Rog found. Can't get much better than that, and incredible weather to boot. Cache in great shape, but a little lacking in goodies. In the spirit of the "artsy" area, left a brooch (has painted scene on it), a hawaiian shell necklace (purple and white), and handmade marble earrings (for pierced ears). TN, SL.
I can see this site being a dangerous one at night because of the likelihood of being tripped and impalled by reebar. Fun hide, thanks.
T: Copper moon
L: Mooshed Geo Nugget
I just love a leprechaun'S hint.
Nice place for a cache. Some of the best views around. I traded a few things, and and headed on to another cache on the bulb.

The Short and Winding Road by surfcal, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
The Short and Winding Road by surfcal
The Short and Winding Road
Come visit the crookedest street in San Francisco! Surprisingly, it isn't Lombard Street. Come and see for yourself. It's a treat to find if you're an adventurer looking for the road less traveled. Pretty easy drive up location on the blue highway.
This ammo box is around a busy residential area, lots of dog walkers, so please be stealthy when retrieving cache.
The location has breathtaking views of The City. Just finding this little treasure and acquiring a local's insider knowledge about San Francisco is priceless and you thought you knew the city well!
This is one of San Francisco's most popular caches for Travel Bugs, easy access and retrieval, especially from I-101. Large ammo box for convenience and frequent drop-off and pick-ups. A total discovery for out-of-town travelers. Please share some of your pictures by posting it.
Beware, nature defends this cache quite adequately. This is a terrific after dark cache too for those seeking an extra thrill.
Look in the prickly vegetation in the first outside bend of the street near the stairs. Good luck. Danke Shane.
Found it. Thank you. Just wanted one far away from home :). Thanks.
13:20. Great views from the cache spot and, yep, that is one winding road. TNSL. Left fish #1960. TFTC.
Holy crap!!! We walked there from our hotel and we took the extremely long way around. Up our first "real" San Francisco hill. It kicked my booty..but Charlie seemed to just breeze up it..guess I am out of shape. Once we got to the top, it was all worth it. Amazing views and nice cool shade. We loved seeing a part of the city that most visitors don't see...We left Tony's 20 White Racer TB and took the US Hunter Dog TB...going to drop it off somewhere in Nevada when we get home. TFLC!
This was the fifth of six caches MusicChef and I found during our short visit to San Francisco ... what a gorgeous view! TFTC! TN/L:TB Hunter/SL
Visting San Francisco (from Southern California) with Dishfan, and this was one of several caches we found on this gorgeous day.
What a cool spot for a cache! Great views, fun drive down the street, and a big enough cache for most any Travel Bug. Both our GPSR's had the cache being a few yards away from where we actually found it, so thank you for the hint! [:)]
TN/Left Jeep 4X4 TB/SL

Poinsett by rascel, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Poinsett by rascel
Poinsett
A very small park in the hills of Richmond. There is a small creek here. You don't have to get near the water.
The Swedish have called it "julstjarea", "Christmas Star". The British call it "Mexican flameleaf". And the Mexicans call it la Flor de la Noche Buena or "Christmas Eve Flower". But to the Americans it is the Christmas Poinsettia. All because a US ambassador to Mexico brought the plant (Euphorbia pulcherrima) to America. That man was Joel Roberts Poinsett.
Joel Poinsett was born on March 2nd, 1779 in Charleston, South Carolina. As a very educated young person he was fluent in French, Spanish, Italian, and German. He had studied medicine, law, and military science. Early on he had the opportunity to travel for eight years in Europe.
His service to the United States was as Secretary of War under President Martin Van Buren and as the first ambassador to Mexico. He also spearheaded what is now known as the Smithsonian Institution. He expanded the operations of West Point and was a US Congressman.
This park is named for him. I liked finding ammo boxes, so I filled this with some McToy's and dice. Also a log book and a Geocache sheet.
The box is green. It is in no danger of getting washed away by water.
Another great park I never knew existed. Thanks for the hide. TNLNSL
It took a couple of minutes for my GPSr to settle down and then I found it easily. Thanks for the fun. (# 977)
TNLNSL Thanks
Great little area. Had to wait for a dad and little one to leave before we could look. Found it easily enough once the coast was clear. Cache was a little damp, and sparse of goodies, so left Pooh bear, TNSL.
found this pretty quick, cool little neighborhood park...contents of cache were damp. tnlnsl. tftc

Palmer Revisited by Johnny Vegas, Traditional Cache (1/2.5)
Palmer Revisited by Johnny Vegas
Palmer Revisited
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Tupperware style container with great views.
Palmer Cache
NEW COORDINATES
tHIS CACHE HAS A NEW HOME
JUST A SHORT DISTANCE
FROM IT'S OLD HOME
No bushwacking required, unless you really go the wrong way
Well, finally! On my third try I used the new coords and found it right away at 1050. Clever hide, but several people had already found it by accident. It's still there, though.
Enjoying a stroll on a sunday afternoon with the gang. Found by accident......TFTC.
Aargh, my second strike-out. I peered into every hole on this hillside. Now I see that you've changed the coords. I should have printed a new sheet. I'll be back.
The hard part was finding our way in to the trailhead. . .strange town and all. TNLN'd but enjoyed the views.
TOOK THE DOG FOR A WALK AND SNIFFED AROUND...

Puppy Play Group by The Pointy Ear Dog Gang, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Puppy Play Group by The Pointy Ear Dog Gang
Puppy Play Group
Hey all you doggie lovers! This is a geocache for you and your pup to enjoy together! :-)
This geocache is located in one of the best doggie play areas in the Bay Area....no, we think it is the BEST doggie play area in the WORLD! It is located right on the coast in San Francisco where an old military fort used to reside. It has now been turned into a park with lots of trails to hike along and access down to the beach where Fido can run and play leash free in the sand and water with his other doggie friends. We are always amazed at how many different breeds of dogs there are roaming through this park, and dogs have always been very well behaved.
Even though this is a busy area, we were able to find a location here that is some what secluded for the hiding of this cache. This cache is a doggie cache with various doggie toys included in it, and it is encased in a green ammo box. The original contents of this cache are a floatable dumb bell toy, a nylabone, a tennis ball with a nylon chord attached, a floppy frisbee, a squeeky octopus toy, log book, and Funston the Booda Dog Travel Bug. Although the original contents of this cache are doggie toys, it is not necessary to leave doggie related items, but if you have some to leave, that would be great!
The cache is located .5 miles from the main parking lot at N37° 42.899 W122° 30.111. You can also approach the cache from a road side trail at N37° 43.139 W122° 30.042.
Although dogs are allowed to run leash free, there are areas in the park that are roped off to keep people and doggies out. Please make sure your pup does not get into these areas, as there is flora and fauna living in these natural habitats that the park is trying to preserve.
After finding the cache, take Fido for a walk along the trails or head down to the beach. On a beautiful day, you can see hangliders take off close to remnants of the old fort and fly high above the beach. We hope that you and your pup enjoy this wonderful puppy play group park!
****12/04 PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RE-HIDE THE CACHE AS YOU FIND IT BY MAKING SURE IT IS HIDDEN FROM PLAIN SIGHT! (or if found out in the open, hide it so others passing by won't see it in plain view). We have come out several times throughout the year and have found the cache out in the open. Please help by re-hiding it well so it doesn't get plundered. Thanks for your help.****
What a nice day for this visit. It was cool but clear. The hanglgiders were flying and dogs were everywhere. Wish I had mine with me too. Dropped of the Streetcar travel bug. Never got to get a picture with and actual street car but got the next best thing. Nice cache. TY
Beautiful day to be out.Took the family to the zoo to see the new exhibits.Saved a little time to cache.Went down the road to this trail and found the cache. Great area to stroll around with your dogs (in my case 4 sons). T:dog frisbee L: Pokemon pins
Saw a LOT of playing puppies out today. Sorry we did not have any puppy toys to trade, so TNLNSL.
TFTC
20:22. Scampered out to the cache location at dusk. Fog was just trying to come onshore. Took TB Olympia Runner and left signature fish #1932. TFTC.
Casas wished they had a dog! What a great place and many people and friendly dogs about. We visited to drop off
Olympia Runner TB and sign the log. TNLN. Thanks for the cache.
Streetcar Named Desire

Dorothy W. Erskine by WalruZ, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Dorothy W. Erskine by WalruZ
Dorothy W. Erskine
If you've ever hiked or geocached in the bay area, you owe some small debt to a woman named Dorothy Ward Erskine (1896-1982).
Dorothy Erskine was a third generation San Franciscan, the daughter of Florence Nightingale Ward and Dr. James Ward. She attended Miss Burke's School and the University of California at Berkeley, married a lawyer, traveled, wrote and finally settled down to a career in the forefront of environmental activism.
As a founding member of the San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR), Dorothy took up the twin issues of urban blight and urban sprawl. She soon recognized that the key to stopping urban sprawl was the development of quality living spaces within existing cities. In the 1950s, Dorothy co-founded the Citizens for Regional Recreation and Parks (CRRP), as an organization to protect parks and recreational areas in the Bay Area. In the late 1960s CRRP became the People for Open Space, committed to preserving all sorts of open recreational space on a regional basis. By the 1980s, the POS had merged with their affiliated Greenbelt Congress to become the Greenbelt Alliance, an organization that is still actively working to set aside the sort of open space we enjoy so often while geocaching.
She was an environmentalist before the word even existed, raising issues that others hadn't thought of yet and organizing where there was no organization to be seen. Interviewers characterize her as "A dynamo of vision and energy."
Dorothy Erskine gave an interview once where she discussed some of SPURs activites..
It was in making a quick survey of the Bay for this last conference that Mel Scott discovered that most of the tidelands around the edges of the Bay were privately owned. The state had sold these water-covered acres for fifty cents an acre about 1870. He found that one third of the Bay had already been diked off and filled. Also, now that thousands of people were coming into the Bay Area after the war, that there were extensive plans underway for land fill throughout the whole region. The Corps of Engineers circulated a picture from their Bay study entitled "Bay or River." Mel Scott was aghast and horrified at the state of affairs. That third conference became a blast at and expose of environmental destruction. People suddenly woke up. This publicity led directly to the movement to save San Francisco Bay.
It's only fitting then that the city of San Francisco has set aside a charming little hilltop open space as Dorothy W. Erskine park. A tiny patch of undeveloped land, it has peaceful views of India Basin and the Bay beyond. Come find a small cache here and reflect on this woman who fought for the natural beauties we enjoy today.
Nice area. A dog welker came through while we were searching buit just continued back down the hill. We found the cache and I dropped in a clear Echo token and signed log. Thanks!
6:16 pm: Nice park, I sliped on the loose gravel near the parking but was unhurt. Took film canister cache, left steve martin button #419, TFTC.
Cached by Bthomas, TeamAlamo, and 4Wheeler on a really nice day in the City. I kinda wished for more of a park for Dorothy. Thanks for putting the hidden park on the geocaching map.
Out for a partial day of SF caching with bthomas and 4wheeler. We were very disappointed wit hthe condition of the park for such an instrumental person in saving the Bay. Thanks for the cache.

Green Top 2 by Ron Streeter, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Green Top 2 by Ron Streeter
Green Top 2
Green Top has been reborn as Green Top 2 !
This cache originally was south of San Jose but was not well placed so was pulled to here.
The trail I took was from SPT park, but there is some parking closer to the cache if you don't want the longer walk.
Cache contents upon placement were:
Poncho
Catwoman car
Nerf Rockets
Snake in ball
Audio Cassette
Adobe 2,000 blade promotional knife
Battery operated fan
Avenger's CD
If you want to go beyond this point, keep hiking until you get to the MT 2 cache. click here for MT 2 Cache .
If coming from SPT park area, there is a trail that goes UP about 50 to 75 feet before you get to this cache on the level. Also, think about where you came from...get back to your roots and you will be rock solid.
(T: 1348) Tried this one long ago with no luck. I think the first sentence of the hint confused my simple mind. This time, going very slow, I saw the cache while still in the middle of the fire road. Everything, including the log, is damp but still usable. Left a 20 cent coin of Singapore. Thank you for the cache, BKip
Very hard to get/maintain a signal. The “trail” mentioned in the hint is a short dead-end path up the steep hillside. With the GPSr only getting me within 80 feet or so this was like looking for a root among a forest of roots. I gave up on this one.
BKip
Signals were weak and I just didn't want to climb down. Couldn't identify with the clue.
Well, I certainly know most of the terrain around the cache now! Could not get an accurate GPS fix, and after 30 minutes, got tired of sliding around the side of the hill.
Boy did we go the wrong way, chalk it up to inexperience. We ended up going through a creek and up an embankment. Next time we will pay more attention to the difficulty/terrain star rating and stay on the trail. We took a chicken key chain and left bubbles. Future seekers should beware of a bee hive close to the cache.

Higher Education by Woof!, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Higher Education by Woof!
Higher Education
A mini micro located on the campus of San Francisco State University and huntable at all hours.
I started school at SFSU in the fall of 2000. I have lived in the dorms, spent countless hours in classes, and have gotten very familiar with the campus. However, in my 3+ years as a student here, I had never been to this spot. I finally decided to explore, and found a nice place for a cache.
[Hint 1] If the buildings are giving your gps trouble, try getting closer to the satellites.
[Hint 2] Color match: Navajo White
15:45. Must be between sessions as we had the place to ourselves. Our first visit to SFSU - nice spot. TFTC.
I forgot to bring my GPS to the campus, but I had a general idea where the cache was. After looking around I was able to find it.
I came to SFSU to see a robot games event. While I was there, I decided to look for the only cache on campus. I took the hint and got a nice view of the campus while looking for the cache. Luckily, I don't have acrophobia. The velcro is peeling off, so the cache might be spotted by curious students.
Looked a few weeks ago, but the campus was too crowded with students to zero in on it. Today it was very quiet as it's Spring Break week. Not at all where I was expecting it to be, but now everything makes sense. Nice hide! SL. TFTC!
Came here with Dave, he stood back and watched. Found after awhile. Cache still needs a little maintaince.

A Nice View of the Docks by workerofwood, Webcam Cache (2/1)
A Nice View of the Docks by workerofwood
Geocache|Webcam Cache
A Nice View of the Docks
Beauty is where you find it...
This webcam is fun to play with at home after you log the find!
The camera you are using is a live demo cam, located in the San Francisco office of NuSpectra. The view is facing east towards Oakland/Berkeley over the San Francisco bay. It allows you to select from several preset scenes, or pan, zoom, and focus over a wide area of the docks and warehouses south of SBC Park (Hunters Point).
It operates full time, but best results will be in daylight.
Play with this a bit ahead of your trip so you will have an idea of where to stand for the best shot. Once there, contact an accomplice to capture the actual image. You will need to be recognizable, with your GPSr held high (you are PROUD to be a cacher!).
Instructions for the home team:
Go to: Link
Select "Start Control", if the camera is available, you will have about a minute to focus and take your shot. Be ready, or be prepared to wait for your turn again. If you leave the webpage on for long, it will disconnect you. If this happens, just refresh. ***Unless bandwidth is a problem, please select the "Large" image so you can be seen!***
Select from the preset views "Overall", and aim the camera toward your subject, near the telephone pole (down a bit, then zoom in).1/24/05: They have added "Hi Mom" to the preset list, looks like they have been watching our activities!
As soon as your subject is in view, click the photo icon to the lower left of the image and save the picture. You could also use a screen capture program, or alt-printscrn to capture the page (this will place it on the clipboard, and you can then paste it in Word or a paint program for editing).
Post the shot and log your find!
While you're there....
This area may not look like much, but there are projects in the works to "gentrify it". The Muni Ocean Beach line is currently being extended here, and just a half mile away is the new UCSF Mission Bay Campus.
14:29. Thanks to geojan for helping us capture this webcam. How funny that the preset to use is Hi Mom! and Mom is who was on the other end of the phone call. TFTC.
My First Web Cam! Thanks Video Shop Team for the help! The best damn video shop bar none!
Second cache of the day while killing some time before some friends made it to town. I got up here the other day and planned a couple caches to do. Unfortunatly, I was only able to make it to 2 of them. I'm not gonna leave until early afternoon tomorrow so I might try and get a couple more caches done before heading back home to southern cali.
Finally got to visit this one myself! But couldn't get anyone on the phone to do the honors... maybe next time!
13:40. Stopped here for lunch and then had kusanagi and Marky fight over the webcam to take pictures of me. I decided it was appropriate to stand near a car that said Bleu.

Walk Bike Across by BKip, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Walk Bike Across by BKip
Walk Bike Across
Walk Bike Across can be accessed a number of ways including via an open and often muddy field, a paved bike path, or a walk down old RR rails.
The container is a custom camouflaged PlayDoh container. Coordinates from 8 satellites at final location. Parking is available very close to the noted bike path.
If you arrive at the right time you can watch the dirt bikes zipping around the popular (unofficial) motocross track.
View Handicap Ratings for GCN1XR
Another nice cache. I came on a dirt road, and had to bushwack a bit, which would have been fine if I wasn't wearing flip flops...oh well. Saw a few dirt bikes circling around. Thanks! -T
This was our first Marin county cache for the trip. . .Jeeped right in just like we had two wheels, but I wouldn't recommend it for just nay vehicle. TNLN'd, but enjoyed the stop, and the hide. TFTC>
I got to the area just before some other people decided to drive things around some tires. But what is it with BKip and railroad tracks? I suspect that in a past life he was a train robber and now has to leave things by the tracks. On the other hand, he could simply be good at finding odd little locations for his signature caches.
No room to leave anything. Thanks.
got out here with just the co-ords and was a bit turned around... then I used the old dgreno trick XXXX!!!!... with that it was an easy find!

Nanny Goat Hill by Dr. Zaius, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
Nanny Goat Hill by Dr. Zaius
Nanny Goat Hill
This black ammo box should be an easy find, I get excellent GPS readings up here. Use appropriate stealth, the area is very active with dog-walkers and other hikers most of the day, so please leave the container as well concealed as you can. Also be sure to replace it in the same spot, so the clue will remain accurate. Trails criss-cross the hill, and the hike varies in difficulty depending on where you start. Steep climbs are inevitable because this cache is at the summit.
Bernal Heights is a wide-open mini-mountain standing alone in the southeastern part of the city, which is very visible from all over town. Despite its large size as a hilltop park, it is one of the more recent areas to receive serious attention as a city park. For most of its park life, Bernal Hill stood as an isolated, undeveloped hill with a microwave antenna facility at the top amidst a very small cluster of sheltering trees. The antenna facility still operates, but today the hill has been developed with trails, better access, and much more attention as a park from tourists and residents alike. The main draw is the incredible city view from the 500' peak. Since the hill is in a unique southern location, the view is also unique and very interesting. Van Ness can be seen cutting through the city all the way to Geary, along with views of the General Hospital complex, McKinley Square Park, the Bay Bridge, downtown, the inner bay waterfront, and the densest residential parts of the city. This is a very diverse and interesting collection of neighborhoods, and is also an area which is under high gentrification pressure.
Bernal Heights is perhaps the barest of all San Francisco hills, followed closely by Corona Heights and Twin Peaks. It is covered almost exclusively by annual native grasses (with lots of foxtail,) and is positively ALIVE with gophers (Fido will enjoy chasing these.) It is typically quite windy, although the slopes are given some protection by the peak itself. Days are more often sunny here than on the western peaks, because Mt. Sutro acts as a partial fog barrier.
Climb up from Folsom Street if you are brave, or for the faint of heart, Bernal Heights Boulevard runs close to the top, where there is a small parking area (open until 10pm) which makes accessing the summit into a more moderate hike.
3:07 pm: Great views but no cache. Read the hint and searched everywhere it applied. Plus the hider did not follow that important commandment "Thow shall not hide thy cache in ivy".
[This entry was edited by Blanston12 on Monday, June 20, 2005 at 1:23:05 AM.]
1:30PM Our first cache find of the day. The very first cache find with our friends Kevin and Sydney. Took dump truck, left Yellow Live Strong band. Hunted for a while while everyone was enjoying the view. Jeff finally discovered the ammo box. Don't know why it took so long! [:O]
Jeff & Doug Korns
[This entry was edited by DougK on Saturday, April 09, 2005 at 8:24:39 PM.]
Guess we didn't learn our lesson from the last Walruz cache so we huffed and puffed up the hill until we got to the top. There we sat down to regain our strength and enjoyed the view for the best part of an hour before looking for the cache. Nice hide. Took Pinniccho and left a flasher ring and a jumping bean TFTstress
2:15 pm - Don't like the stuff at all the cache was in, but knew it in advance and came prepared so it wasn't too bad. Just a few muggles to avoid, no problem. Great view of course! TFTC! # 1942
By 4:00 a very chilly wind had come up!
This was my third DNF in a row. I don't know if I was tired or what but I could not find it. I met lots of interesting dogggies and their owners though. The views from here were spectacular on this very clear day.
The Y2K Bug

GCNCZF
tegraT no yatS by kusanagi, Traditional Cache (2/1)
tegraT no yatS by kusanagi
tegraT no yatS
Another parking lot micro. Easy terrain and should be a easy find.
When I first thought of hiding a cache here I wanted to make a nice puzzle to go with it and hide a really sneaky cache. Unfortunately I'm tired of the puzzles and the sneaky spend five hours looking hides. So I decided to hide this lame micro instead.
There is no need to climb or cross the fence line. The other side of the fence is a active railroad line, so please stay in the parking lot.
I actually enjoy this area though it is a business, I think they did a nice job when putting it together. You should have plenty of privacy (Except for the camera) while looking and the store manager does know of the cache.
20:15. Hmm, just noticed that there's a cop car on the other side of the lot, pointed at me. As if the cameras weren't unnerving enough, but if it's only the store manager watching me, I'm not worried. Left a smashed penny from a Giants baseball game.
Second try today, with cache-senses turned "on" for a change. Walked right up to it. TFTC!
Quick find, no one was in the lot so made it easy to look for it. Suitcase is still there, no worse for wear even after all the rain.
Easy find on a sunday morn... thanks.
An amusing site, a suit case on the side of the rail road tracks. Did someone lose their luggage?

Mini Park Cache (Sunnyside Conservatory) by brettmalone, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Mini Park Cache (Sunnyside Conservatory) by brettmalone
Mini Park Cache (Sunnyside Conservatory)
This is a pretty easy geocache to find... It's my 1st one to hide, so enjoy! Sunnyside Conservatory Mini-Park
The Sunnyside Conservatory Mini-Park is a pretty cool little semi-neglected part of the Glen Park/Sunnyside neighborhoods... It is easily accessible (the 23 MUNI line goes right by it)... While there, enjoy the quiet times - enjoy the flowers - and climb up the back stairs to the street above (Joost Ave.)... Afterwards - head down into the "village" of Glen Park and enjoy a meal or a cup of coffee at one of the few places down there.... Enjoy the hummingbirds, too! SEE THE RELATED LINK below for more information on the Sunnyside Conservatory:
The cache is a 5" diameter plastic mixed nuts jar with a bright red screw-on top. Inside the container is a log, pen, a disposable camera (TAKE A SELF-PHOTO [don't forget to push/hold the "flash" button], then advance the film to the next number, then leave it in the container for other GeoCachers... Several mini toys, photos, objects d'art (ha!), etc. Take what you want - leave what you want... Please replace container where you found it - throw some leaves on top to help conceal it.
See Hints for further information.
Thanks!
Brett
PS: When the film is to the last shot, please let me know so I can replace it... photos to be uploaded as soon as can be done.
Other fun GeoCaches in the Glen Park area:
Secret Garden
Secret Trailhead #6
GlenCache
Harry's Hideout
The photos (hints) help... Go to the largest palm tree with smooth bark... cache is hidden on the ground next to the top of the concrete steps that go up to a fence (dead end).
We looked far/wide for it - broad daylight - and couldn't find it. We think it was part of a cleanup. [XX(]
It was interesting to learn of this place and its history - this remains the best part of our experience with geocaching.
8:48 am - Strange place I wouldn't want to run in here at night with an axe murderer chasing me. Searched the hint location and came up empty too.
20:12. I guess I waited too long to look for this one? Decrypted the hint. Loaded up the clues. It is getting a little dark, but I think I would have been able to find something that size.
11:28 am - Man, our first cache in the city today, and we didn't find it. I'm pretty sure we looked in the right place. It looks like the area might have recently been cleaned.
Kid thought it was pretty creepy. TFTC!

Oakland Mole by bthomas, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Oakland Mole by bthomas
Oakland Mole
See a water view of San Francisco. See tugboats, big ships, and big cranes. Train museum opn M-F 10-3.
mole (noun). 1. Pigmented birthmark or nevus of the skin. 2. Burrowing mammal of the Family Talpidae. 3. Double agent or deep cover spy.
4. 6x10e23 molecules. 5. Stone breakwater such as a ferryboat anchorage. 6. Unsweetened chocolate and chili sauce from Mexico.
Before there were container ships or an eastern span of the Bay Bridge, there were ferryboats and a railroad called Southern Pacific. The SP is no more. However, on the way to the cache site or departing 7th to southbound 880, you can see the company emblem over the causeway at N 37 48.505, W 122 18.493. If coming from or going to the West Grand/ Maritime exit off 80/580, you may find a restored GP-9 diesel in SP’s Black Widow colors, doing service at Oakland Terminal Railway at N 37 49.460, W 122 18.100. See http://www.trainweb.org/sp5623/otr.htm for SP no. 5623. The former Oakland 16th Street Station and Tower may be view through barbed wire, if coming from the West Grand exit from west 80 to southbound 880 or going to the West Grand ramp to northbound 880; W 37 48.971, W 122 17.826. For a photo of the once stately but now vandalized interior see http://www.trainweb.org/sp5623/otr-xx05f.jpg
The Port of Oakland has opened a lovely portside park (N 37 48.326, W 122 20.020) with playground and a small train museum in the train control tower. The display (featuring photographs and a second floor view) was opened daily, until recently shuttered by temporary budget cuts. See
Beyond the playground, the gate to the fishing pier is unlocked dawn to dusk. Please hide the tub from fishermen.
This cache starts with:
Tokyo Bullet Train, a travel bug
Mace Windu, Star Wars figure
Cable Car snow globe
Lantern keychain, etc, etc
Couldn't find this on a try over 1 year ago. Today no problem. Great area for a cache. Left a yellow swordfish which seemed appropriate.
Great hike... I've always wondered about this area. TNLNSL.... TFTC
Great location in terms of views and interesting things to see. TNLN.
My daughter takes a circus arts class nearby, but I had never ventured down this way. Great parks, and a nice place to find a cache.
Found it. Spent quite a while looking in the wrong place. But eventually I came to the realization that there was only one way to get as far west as I needed to be. Left my 2 cents , blew some bubbles, and took Hannah the Explorer Fish.

GCHDMW
World War II Trivia by JohnnyVegas, Multi-cache (3/2)
World War II Trivia by JohnnyVegas
World War II Trivia
Print out cache information to guide
How about a geocache trivia game?
This is a six part Multi leg cache, at each leg there is a question regarding World War in the Pacific
On weekends and holidays parking is free, on other days it is
1/100 of a C note
1/10 of a saw buck
1/5 of a fin
only one thin dollar
World War II Pacific Theater of Operation
Parking is free on weekendsThe questions are multiple choice, each answer has a set of coordinates, if you pick the correct answer you find the next leg to the cache. The first five are micros, some have magnets some are camouflaged all should be fairly easy to find, at least I tried to make them easy to find. Most are very easy to get to, there is a little hiking involved for one leg and the last leg to the cache. Some of the younger Geocachers may be more challenged depending on what the schools cover as far as history. I would recommend taking a note book so that you can write all the choices of coordinates.
Do not take the question slips in the caches with you.
For the United States of America World War II started with the attack on Pear Harbor in December of 1941, This was the first war in which air power was proven to be of the most importance and the Air Craft Carrier became the most important war ship on the seas. The battle of Midway Island is considered to have been the turning point in the war for the United States, the Japanese lost all four air craft carriers, The Kaga, Hiryu, Soryu and Akagi which gave the USA air superiority. From this point it was years of island hopping battling on to the next island with photographers like Ernie Pyle capturing the images for the folks back home. It was on one of these islands that Ernie Pyle lost his life. With air support from air craft such as the F4U Corsair fighters, Some of you may remember the televisions series Bah Bah Black Sheep that featured these gull wing aircraft. The Allied forces drove the Japanese back to their home land, The end of the war came shortly after the Crew of the Enola Gay unleashed the power of the atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima.
Contents of the cache
Log Book and Pencil
A5 bottle opener
Big Aloha card from Hawaii
Golf Ball
Eureka Bank Key chain
Mickey Mouse Key Chain
Carabiner
Cache will take more than 15 Min. and don't get fenced in when starting. HMMMMMM. ;-)
If you have found my MO or MO2 caches, I have one leg that is the same type of hide. The first leg is a hide style one of our fellow geocachers has used in Marin (NOT!)
This cache is going to be archived and moved to the Saramento area by the end of May.
(T: 1522) Found part 1 on different day. Took just under an hour to finish 2-7 today. Finding part 2 took up most of the time (53 feet from zero). Part 5 worried me a bit when I first saw the size of the hiding area. I had given up on part 6 when I happened to see it while walking away. Left 10 yen coin of Japan.
(36 F / 29 JV/ 16D, 19E) Thank you for the cache, BKip
I check the cache today, all is well.
Found part one (after finding the false forman type hide) without too much problem. Part two zeroed near a building that I searched all over including the eaves but came up empty handed. Unless history was rewrote I have the correct coordinates. I was not dressed for this weather I gave up after about 20 minutes in this nasty cold. Have to return on another day. BKip
Very nice hide, and a fun cache to go for. Took the "We're not lost, just Geocaching" badge by Johnny Vegas & Julie. Left a genuine P-38 GI can opener just like the one used in WW-II. To learn about this can opener visit: http://www.georgia-outfitters.com/page52.shtml
Thanks for the fun hunt. WR

CalTrain - 22nd. St. by normanb, Traditional Cache (1/1)
CalTrain - 22nd. St. by normanb
CalTrain - 22nd. St.
The 22nd St. Station is the most hidden station on the line. Can you find it? It’s only 1 block from the Cache.
Because of the Cache's location the best times to look for it are at night or on the weekend and it is wheelchair accessible with lots of nearby parking. One GeoCacher wrote to tell me that the location is "spooky" even at 4 pm, so, BE CAREFUL.
It's virtually impossible to use a GPSr at the station because it is, 25 feet below street level, between 2 tunnels, and under 8 lanes of traffic. Although the Station is "officially" not wheelchair accessible there is a dirt road connecting the Station to Pennsylvania Av. You could get to the Southbound platform if you are careful.
The Cache is also 1 block away from the San Francisco Food Bank.
Our four footed friends will enjoy the nearby parks at: N37 34.142 W122 19.478 and N37 45.653 W122 23.451. The first one has pickup bags waiting and appears to be brand new. The second park has picnic tables and lots of room to run.
This cache is also part of the CalTrain - Weekend Trains (GCJQMD) Multi-Cache.
9:19 am - Double parked and made the quick grab once I noticed the hide location. Thanks!
13:45. The area was pretty deserted today. TNSL. Left fish #1961. TFTC.
1:50 PM
Shortest hike of the day-about 3 ft! Never did find the station. Where is it?
1:35 PM
Used the cachemobile to block the view of a nearby camper across the street.
We pulled up beside what I would have thought would be a good hiding spot, and made the grab while some preoccupied teens passed by. TFTC!

Swing With A View by CSNBF, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
Swing With A View by CSNBF
Swing With A View
This is a place I've always wondered about and while replacing my nearby cache at "Tepco USA" (for the 3rd time mind you), I decided to add another one here.
Should be fairly easy to find. Cache container is a small plastic screw lid container.
There are no signs about leash laws, but the area was virtually deserted on a nice Sunday, so I doubt there would be a problem with that.
This a pretty short and easy hike as well. Check out the thing that looks like the letter of the alphabet.
PLEASE return cache to same location and try to keep id hidden!
Nice place for a cache. It was pretty visible, could use some camo paint maybe... but at least it's off-trail (well, anything other than the geo-trail anyway). TFTC!
I was the second one here today. Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Alien (Radio Tower in SF). TFTC!
Rascel
Found my very first geocache! Naturally, I took the golden flakes from "Goldminers Duo." I left a Star Wars keychain.
TNLNSL Thanks
Came up the hill from Trifecta to make this a Daily Double!

Trifecta Vista by Ken & Alex, Traditional Cache (2/3)
Trifecta Vista by Ken & Alex
Trifecta Vista
Excellent view of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Short walk from parking.
This is a replacement for the Trifecta Reading Room cache which was pilleged. I chose a different spot which hopefully will be easier to get to, less threatened by poison oak and with luck () won't get pilleged!
The new cache is a little smaller, and does not really have room for books like the old one. It does have room for some goodies from nearby REI ...
Contains a one-use camera for each group to take a picture of themselves. Please send an email to ken@bonsai.com when the camera is full, and I'll retrieve it, develop the pictures and get them up on a web site.
Help! This cache is the closest to my place, and it drives me and the dog nuts that we just wander trails and poke our heads thru tree trunks. And as the poison oak begins to grow, please offer hints!
GPS led me to giant clumps of poison oak. Glad I kept looking. Thanks for the hide. TNLNSL
Should have gotten this one when we got the other cache up here. Left 8-ball, took modeling clay.
Easy find this time! I looked for the old one a long time ago with no luck.
Stopped by to grab the Jeep TB JP8EP1 and move it on. Lots of fresh, vibrant, new growth poison oak in surrounding areas!! Cache needs new log, old one completely full. No more room to write. Thanks. Cache on!

Nice Neighborhood Garden by WalruZ, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Nice Neighborhood Garden by WalruZ
Nice Neighborhood Garden
It's just what the title says. Park at the corner of Franconia and Rutledge. The cache is in a rock wall, at the foot of the upper set of stairs. Come in the morning or early evening for best effect. Extra credit for pictures of the inspiration for the cache name.
Extra Credit:
Woof! - FTF, and really nice pictures
Blanston12 and I decided to take a drive into SF today and see if we could find some caches. This was our first find, not our first search. I dropped in a yellow Echo token. Thanks!
2:40 pm: Came caching with winini today in SF and this was our first find together. Left Steve Martin Button #409, TFTC.
12:20. Neat neighborhood garden. We ate lunch nearby in our car listening to the brrmph of an electric screw gun being used in construction of a house next to the garden. TNSL. Left fish #1898. TFTC.
Motorbug was giving me a short tour of some of his favorites up here today. He took up a lookout position while I made the easy grab. TFTC!
Should have read the cache page for parking recommendations took to long but enjoyed it but you should have seen the Oldhippy struggle on 2 canes. TNSL left mini sig card Thanks (PUFF) for (PUFF) the (PUFF) cache (PUFF) our own fault [;)]

Athin's Revenge by kusanagi, Unknown Cache (3/1)
Athin's Revenge by kusanagi
Athin's Revenge
The cache is not at the posted coordinates, Please solve the puzzle below to find this cache
A short puzzle and a easy find.
A micro cache with a puzzle to solve. After all the puzzle caches I have solved, I thought it was time to try one of my own. The cache is named in honor of my wife, who helped me create the simple puzzle. Hope you enjoy the cache.
Btw, being a micro it holds no pen. 07 March, 2004 Puzzle hint added. If you solved the puzzle with out it (as I know some have), please state so in your log.
[location hint] Check you bases
[Puzzle hint] Myanmar
A couple of days ago we solved a bunch of puzzles we had been ignoring and got to finding this one today. Don't know why we didn't do this one sooner. After we found the cache, we did a little shpooing.
Fount it. I can't brag about this one too much. I checked hints and got some help, but I learned a few things.
Out for an afternoon of caching with a Rogue Rambler. Puzzle solve was correct, so we came across this cache quite easily. Coolest micro-container I've seen thus far, TFTC! Signed log.
Oops! Didn't check waypoint, and got my notes crossed up with Athins Vengeance. My bad...
[This entry was edited by CacheCreek on Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 9:07:12 PM.]
[This entry was edited by CacheCreek on Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 9:07:49 PM.]
A pretty straightforward puzzle, and an even more straightforward cache! We kept missing the best parking, though, and wound up having to drive around the block...twice. The advantage of late-night caching is that you rarely have company, so we were able to grab it with no trouble. Thanks for the fun! -Andy & Jen
Located cache today around 10:45am.
Fun puzzle.
Signed log.
Thanks, T&J (Scoobywatchers)

GCKEQR
Hum Dinger by r.haus, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Hum Dinger by r.haus
Hum Dinger
“There is a thin line between fishing and standing on the shore looking like an idiot.” Stephen Wright
I have never been one to fish. I do however enjoy walking down the fishing tackle aisle in any sporting goods store. It’s a visual feast of bright colors, gross rubber things, fake critters and sharp hooks. This cache is filled with an assortment of fishing related items I picked up at the local sporting goods emporium. I have no idea if they are useful or not. I just thought they were cool and would make interesting trade items for a cache.
As this is not a themed cache, feel free to trade anything.
Be safe.
No climbing is required.
Cache location will be fairly obvious upon arrival.
Found this cache and left Travel Bug "Where's George". He can now add California to his list. If you pick up George, he is trying to visit all the states.
We took a break to let a group of muggles pass, then realized we were right on target. Heh. Took TB Koosh Cousin and Kokanee Candy lure; left a brand new Rubik's Cube (scrambled of course) that includes a display stand AND the instruction book. Please keep these all together in the bag for the cacher that wants the set. Also left a new bottle of nail polish...I'm sure the color will look great on someone! Signed log, though I might have signed it 6/5, since I've been ahead all day long. Brilliant hide technique, r.haus - thanks for the excuse to come visit a favorite place again.
Visited this cache with a friend, took nothing, left a few addtional items and dropped off TB Koosh Cousin. Thanks again!
11:27 am - Nice clear day today. A few people about, but fortunately not right at the cache site. Never been out here before in over three decades in the bay area. TFTC! # 2345
a great spot, the rain stopped just as i got out of my truck! I love gutsy hides like this! I left spongebob in there and grabbed a seal TB
Traveling George

GCHYRJ
Water Spout by BackPak, Traditional Cache (2.5/1.5)
Water Spout by BackPak
Water Spout
Great parking, paved path all the way to the cache.
Cache container is a plastic jar painted to blend in with the location, there can be a lot of eyes around the area so be carefull when your looking that's why the difficulty rating of 2.5
When you see Rose and Mary on your left your right on that's if you came from the "YMCA".
Now its time to sit and rest and look behind you but only where there is seating to your right and left.!
With few people around, this was a quick find. I have driven by here, but never knew this park area was there.
this was a quick find today, co-ords had me in a big bush, but I looked right at the cache site first, thanks!
Went with Ardychan and the kids to Water Spout. Very first outing; clues are good. TNLN; did not sign log as had no name as yet.
This was a pretty walk. The kids loved finding pine cones. We picked up "Spudnik" and a pin. We left a flower glo-disk. We plan on taking "Spudnik" to Hawaii, in two weeks. I will E-Mail "Spudnik"'s troop and ask permission, first. Thank you!
[:D] What a great day to take a morning walk and check on the cache, its in good shape, left Spudnik TB.
Wagons East

GCJHZG
A man of many words... by dgreno, Unknown Cache (4/1)
A man of many words... by dgreno
A man of many words...
The cache is not at the posted coordinates, but is within a mile of there.
Art Miller is a playwright, a salesman of words, and he get paid by the word for his work. To predict and manage his income, Art needs to keep an accurate count of the words he uses in any particular project.
Art noticed that his publisher is making word count errors with greater frequency, and, as a result, Art has become obsessed with the accuracy of this information.
To encourage his editor, Biff Loman, to pay more attention to the number of words in his submissions, Art has decided to hide the manuscript for his next book. He will give Biff only a coded message to help him find it. If Biff finds the manuscript, he can publish it. If he doesn’t, Art will be looking for a new publisher.
Here’s the information on the note Art gave Biff…
Help Biff find the manuscript and save the day for his publishing company.
[Puzzle] twenty three thousand one hundred and forty words
[Cache] magnetic on rail near yellow
Came with atc. He spotted it first, and quickly. I had no chance, I was distracted by another type of rail. Thanks for the puzzle and the cache.
Finding the right information is the key to solving this puzzle. I found the cache right where I expected it to be, thanks!
Strange... I stopped by to check on this one a week ago and couldn't find it. I made a note to replace it and then Erickson logged a find. When I went back to recheck today, it was right where I expected it to be.
Those who have been to my After the Falls cache may recall that Dan Bern suggested that Marilyn Monroe should have married Henry Miller. But Dan also says that he did not want to knock Arthur Miller -- Marilyn might have had more fun with Henry, but Death of a Salesman is his favorite play. Actually, during one concert, he admitted that it it was a good play, but perhaps not his favorite. Artistic license for the sake of rhyme or meter. Anyway, this cache took some license, too. And I never would have found it had it not been for a some help.
We used many words because we couldn't extract the log from the container past that lip. When we finally managed (Swiss Army Knife pliers!) , we made sure to put it back in its ziplock bag, which the last finder, grr, didn't do.
We left a tiny dino. Thanks, Dave, for your help.

Fort Funston Webcam by forman, Webcam Cache (2/1)
Fort Funston Webcam by forman
Fort Funston Webcam
The easiest way to log this cache is with the help of a partner. (You will need a cell phone, and a friend at home with a computer and internet access) You need to stand at the cache site, look toward camera, call your friend at the computer. Have your friend save your picture onto their hard drive or something else, then you need to post it to the Geocaching web GCG504.
Check out the picture beforehand so it does not take too long to get it right. I was standing on the trail by a small bush and as you can see I should have moved over to the left a little. The camera reloads about 10-12 minutes, thats is why it is rated at 2 difficulty. Also, late in the afternoon the sun will wash out the picture.
After you do your picture, check out the hang gliders and the beach.
The dogs were out in force but the flyers waited until after our photoshoot to get active.
Only our 2nd webcam cache, Thanks Forman
Three Tries but Casas were there! Thanks for the help Janet! Many hang gliders. Many dogs. Looked like Chow convention there today. TFTC!
Couldn't raise anyone to take our picture, so we'll be back!
There we are, phone to ear and GPS receiver in hand. Fun to watch the gliders...
Man, was that ever a pain in the be-hind. The camera only cycles every 12 minutes, as far as I could tell. My arm finally started getting tired. I tried a few people but my bestest friend TJ got the picture for me - look closely at the bottom left and you'll see the GPS.

Veruca by Choberiba, Traditional Cache (3.5/1.5)
Veruca by Choberiba
Veruca
If my four year old can make it...
This one ain't gonna be easy folks.
Nature's been busy and she's not been doing you any favors.
I've upped the rating to three and a half.
What it contained when placed.
geocaching letter - pens - notebook
cassette tape
modelling clay
Japanese Toy
486-33sx chip
whistle with Morse code chart
balloons
I have two other caches in the area. Email me for any addditional help.
I manipulated the appearence of something tupperware like and placed it in such a way that it blends in with the surroundings. Pnyy sbe uryc 510-543-8836 Call for help
Nice camo. TNLNSL Thanks
Got it on the way back from Clue Stick. The camo top was laying beside the cache. Replaced it, and hopefully it will stay. As we left our goodies at Clue Stick, couldn't leave anything.TNLNSL
First entry in the cache log for this year. Wet and muddy trail today but not too bad considering all the rain we've just had. A bit treacherous right now around the immediate vicinity of the cache due to the effects of the latest storms. Only logged my visit, didn't take anything. Beautiful late afternoon view of the bay area.
My husband trode did all the dirty work but I did come within 10 feet of the cache. Thanks, but the poison oak makes me nervous, more for my husband than for me since I think I may be immune. TFTC, nice hike. TN Left keychain, SL.
Visiting my mother-in-law in El Cerrito for New Years. My wife ladybug54 grew up around here and fondly remembers playing on these hillside trails many times as a child. Hiked up with wife and daughter to hunt for this cache. After scanning around a little, I spotted it a ways off, but then actually getting there... Whew! No poison oak at the cache site, but lots of opportunity to encounter some on the approach. Nice camo job and a very nice hide, even if a little [;)] difficult to access. As mentioned before, top of the camo is detached, but everything else seems fine with the cache -- in particular, no dampness, in spite of all the recent rain. Took nothing, left soccer coin, signed log. Thanks for the cache. #371

Positively 4th St. by Kilroy Gang, Multi-cache (3/1)
Positively 4th St. by Kilroy Gang
Positively 4th St.
4th st
“I wish that for just one time
You could stand inside my shoes
And just for that one moment
I could be you”      Bob Dylan
This is the indigenous artists' tour of 4th St. Berkeley.
The first of three caches will be found at the coordinates listed above. This microcache, contains coordinates for second cache. The difficulty of this series is the muggle factor, which you could lessen by caching on off hours. In that case, be prepared for possible patrol cars. All areas are well lit at night and there is plenty of nearby free parking.
Before things were all yuppified, there was a Berkeley neighborhood inhabited by mostly blue collar families, workers and artists, and a few authentic, original establishments, frequented by neighborhood folks and their visiting friends.
Some of the artists are still there, some gone to less expensive environs. But the essential elements of the area are still intact. To see the original creators of this ambiance, find the locations of these caches. They are all Berkeley originals.
The first cache is a microcache containing the waypoint of the second cache.
Bette's
There is a Bette [Kroening], just don't expect an actual ocean view. Since the early 80’s, the entire nearby boutique shopping district has been created to support people waiting to get into Bette's Oceanside Diner, except it's fast-track for singles, who meet and become friends at the counter.
There is a very strong muggle presence in the area most mornings, noons and evenings, plus a videotaped surveillance of the sidewalk, so we chose a nearby area to provide more surreptitious access to the cache.
Second cache is a microcache containing waypoint of the third small cache, which will hold very small trading items
Cody's
Cody’s has been around Berkeley since 1956. While not the original location, which is on Telegraph Ave., this second location was added in 1998. Cody's has been a pioneer in the book business, helping to establish such innovations as in-store author readings, and throughout the 1960s and 70s, fighting attempts at censorship.
Third Cache is a small cache, 16 oz., or approx. 500ml, holds logbook, pencil, small trading items. Large enough for some TBs.
Berkeley Potter's Guild
The Berkeley Potters Guild, founded in 1971 by a small and independent group of young hippie potters, is northern California's oldest and largest collective of professional ceramic artists. Other clayworkers, attracted to the ideals and energy of the group soon joined and the Berkeley Potters Guild was born. Because they wanted secure and permanent room to create, part of this original group incorporated, bought the site, and converted it into studios with the intention of maintaining their building for working potters.
Today, situated in what is now the heart of the East Bay artisans community, a new owner carries on this tradition and provides a workplace for 20 professional clay artists to create and sell a diverse array of ceramic art.
Their work is shown in museums and galleries world wide, including The Smithsonian, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, the Oakland Museum, The Los Angeles Museum of Art, The Museum of History of Moscow, Nieman Marcus and Fumiki of San Francisco. In 1992 a gift gallery was established, and currently showcases work from 16 Guild members. It is open to the public every weekend from Noon to 5pm and by appointment.
1. reserved for . . .only
2. well lit pinup
3. curbside upright
Started this one awhile back and finished today. We know the area well because our uncle lives in Berkely.
Decided to eliminate the first waypoint in this multi cache because three caches make the multi sequence a lot simpler, and the first waypoint location underwent construction which eliminated the opportunity for a public property cache in the same vicinity. [:(] Hope you like the simpler multi-cache. [8)] You'll have to download a new first waypoint, as this has changed! Happy caching.
Cache offline until we can repair first waypoint location. KG
Some roadway construction has eliminated the first waypoint location in the area of Brennan's. We are taking the temporarily disabling the cache until we can fix it. Expect to have back online within several days. KG
I am absolutely worthless. After another 30 minutes searching for Discourse and another DNF, I decided to try another Kilroy Gang cache. I zero'd out near the corner entrance of Brennan's - and searched everywhere I could think of, inside and out, all to no avail. I think the planets are out of alignment, or I'm suffering from low blood-sugar levels, or SOMEthing... cuz I seem to have forgotten how to actually FIND these things! [;)]
I'll be back for this one - and to sample the fare here at Brennan's!

madera view by team dolphin, Traditional Cache (2/2)
madera view by team dolphin
madera view
we started at the kids' school, down some steps, a little scramble,crossed a brook and then a fabulous view. our first cache.
clear tupperware w/ blue lid
"plain sight"
original contents;
2 books
1 audioCD
1 pocket kite
1 rubber frog
1 pack stickers
1 stuffed walrus
1 "graybar" mini lite
1 inflatable globe
1 eyeball footbag
"cool girl" log w/ pen
geocaching letter
Found the school easily. Parked, found the stairs. Now that it's spring, the entire area is verdant with nettles and prickly overgrowth. Made it to a narrow trail, and gave up, with the dog and kids, going through the thicket looked too ambitious. May try again, but with views all along this hillside, wondering why the traipse through the underbrush? Or did we get it wrong?
What a great view! At first my GPSr pointed at a huge patch of poison oak. I wandered around the edge of it a bit until the GPSr pointed somewhere else. I quickly found the cache then. Thanks (# 978)
TNLNSL Thanks
The bushes seem to have grown alot. But the hike was fun, and the views worth it on such a beautiful day. Left doggie, TNSL
It was too hazy to see the bay from there :( but it was a fun cache.

Brooks Park by Woof!, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Brooks Park by Woof!
Brooks Park
A smallish rubbermaid container hidden in a hilltop park.
I discovered this park on a recent field trip with my parks planning class. It was cold, windy, and foggy on our field trip, but the day I hid the cache I could see for miles. Come enjoy the view, and be sure to see the community garden.
I had some difficulty with gps reception, so please post new coordinates if yours differ significantly. The hint should help if you need it.
Great views. Sunny day.
15:10. Nice park and gorgeous weather made for some great views. Nobody around which was a bit surprising. Took Fire and Busted! TBs and left fish #1923. TFTC.
TB drop off... (wow this TB stuff is complicated!)
The Fire TB rates this as the "hottest" view in Daly City, so we dropped it off.
And me and Mrs. Robot are finally done with the Busted TB. [:I]
This was a nice find. Definitely the best view from a Daly City spot that we've ever seen! I didn't even know Daly City had such steep hills. The park was beautiful and relaxing. We enjoyed strolling through the garden to see what everyone had planted.
Oh...and of course, the cache was right where it should be!
L: skateboard, Busted! TB, Fire TB
T: sticky frog
Thanks for showing us this nice neighborhood park!
John and Ally (#217)
Nice park with great views. Best part was discovering the park. Thanks.

Shields Orizaba Rocky Outcrop by Woof!, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Shields Orizaba Rocky Outcrop by Woof!
Shields Orizaba Rocky Outcrop
A small container hidden on a rocky hilltop with great views.
I was placing a cache at nearby Brooks Park when I noticed a rock outcropping at the end of a dead end street. Upon further invesitigation, I discovered Shields Orizaba Rocky Outcrop. A hand painted sign welcomes you to the small natural area.
The cache is a hocky puck sized container. Enjoy the 360° views of the ocean, Mt. Sutro, San Bruno Mountain, the bay, and everything in between.
Scrambled over some rocks...found it with Hannah...
14:50. Tough find with locals perched on the rocks. They were looking one way and we scrunched down to make the find. TNSL. Left fish #1922. TFTC.
Was hoping to get invited to dinner by the neighbors, but they didn't seem to be home.
This was a fairly quick find since most of the rocks are rather secure in the area. However, the cache difficulty needs to be bumped up to at least a 4 because it is so hard to open the container!
We almost gave up and would have to log a "found, but couldn't open to sign log". But alas, it finally opened after a quick prayer to the geo-gods. The log is a bit damp, but intact.
It's neat to see this neighborhood taking pride in all their little parks. Even natural rock outcroppings.
John and Ally (#218)
Pretty tough to find, and in full view of the neighbor's windows. There were a couple of cars out front, so I hope nobody was watching me. The cache was hidden lid side down, which means that the cache contents were basically sitting in a dish. All of the water that seeped in had been adsorbed by the log book. It should be fine once things dry out, and so I left it out of the baggie to help that happen. Great view. Thanks for bringing me up here. mjp303
20:57. #14 on the logbook.
I knew about this cache, yet somehow had missed entering it into my GPSr when it was hidden; so this was my first time to the area. Didn't park on Shields or Orizaba; so my approach may not have been optimal. Yet, when the GPSr was reading 2 ft., I decided to look down, and lo and behold, I found a cache. Liked the entry from the muggle kids who found it on 2/26 and traded stuff anyway.

Clue Stick by Choberiba, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Clue Stick by Choberiba
Clue Stick
I placed this cache in an area just down the street from my daughters pre-school.
Lot's of folks with dogs in the area and some pretty decent views (yes, it's uphill)
Wear some long pants and some reasonable shoes. You don't need to "bushwhack" in the traditional sense, but the cache isn't exactly sitting in the middle of the path.
Initially Included in my little Clue Stick.
Finders forms + Geocaching letter.
Balloons
Perfect Storm paperback
8 MB Compact Flash card
Small cable lock + keys
Giles Goat Boy paperback
Tent pegs
blank 8mm video tape
blank cassette tapes
metal bell
metal ball
protractor
trigger lock
It's not right on the trail, but I didn't have to move many branches aside to place this thing. I brought a walking stick and found it very handy going down slippery slopes. Use whatever you have, but be prepared to avoid poison oak. Good luck. Call for help 510-543-8836 Pnyy sbe uryc 510-543-8836
Found it on the second try. Thought I looked here before but oh well! TNLNSL Thanks
Found it by expanding our search area, as the coords do seem to be about 30 ft off. Log book a little damp, but usuable. Left shark game, TNSL
I enjoyed the little hike up the hill, the steep hill. The pine grove was fun to be in even with all the felled branches from a recent limbing up effort. However scouring through a dense poison oak grove gave me pause. As a non-member of the Poison Oak Cachers of the Central Coast of California I hate poak!
Once at the right location the cache was easy to find. On to Veruca!
TNLNSL
Was beginning to rain lightly. My husband trode forged on without thought of the rain or impending darkness (well, almost) or our daughter's irritation. He found and retrieved it so I could sign -- what a gentleman. TFTC, TNLNSL.
Out for a cache hunt with my wife ladybug54 and daughter. My wife grew up nearby and fondly remembers playing on these hillside trails as a child. As we puffed up the last tenth of a mile, the overcast sky turned to mist and then to a light rainshower. A hundred feet from ground zero my daughter wanted to pack it in...[:(] Quickly as I could I dashed in, retrieved the cache, passed the log book around, and then replaced the cache. Hopefully I avoided all the poison oak I could see growing up almost everywhere. The cache was sitting out in the open with no camo when I found it and I replaced it the same way. The cache site was clear of poison oak. My coords for its location are given above; they're about 50 feet west of the posted coords and about 35 feet east of the previous finder's coords. Interesting log book, but it's in pretty bad shape. Took nothing, left soccer coin, signed log. Walked the half-mile back downhill through the rain. Thanks for the cache. #372

GCHTEQ
ELECTRIFYING by SV650 GLEN, Traditional Cache (1/1)
ELECTRIFYING by SV650 GLEN
ELECTRIFYING
Should be easy to find. After the first 11 finds, I downgraded the difficulty of finding to a 1 from a 1 1/2 as no one seemed to have any difficulty finding the cache.When replacing, place with lids facing outwards (South), otherewise it may jam when the next person tries to extract the cache.Contents when placed:Notebookpensfilmbrass hose nozzlecar battery post cleanerscrew driver setwire nutsmetalic confetti
Longest day of the year, and the first day of the Summer along with the full moon made this an easy find even at 11:30pm. Thanks for the hide. Very clever. TNLNSL
25:03. This one was really cool. Somebody drove down Lincoln and parked just before I found the cache; so I only opened one container and signed the logbook I found in it quickly because I didn't want to risk getting caught (maybe I was anyway, there were lights on in the nearest house, even at 1am).
Any easy find, but a well designed one. Nice to find such a large cache in such a public spot. Must help to have the owner keeping such a close eye on it! ;-)
I enjoyed talking with you! TFTC!
There is a log book in one of the containers. It is inside a zip-lock bag.
There was no log in the cache, so left a small notebook we had in the car that others can use.

Meadow Muffin by Choberiba, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Meadow Muffin by Choberiba
Meadow Muffin
Mostly hardpack, nothing steep, great views.
Not too big a climb, not too hard to find, but then that's what they all say.
This one's close to "Navigator-Basecamp" by Cache Cows
I'll keep the description brief for now but I will say "watch your step"
The cache initially contained:
Geocaching letter - Notepad - Pens
Magnifying Glass
Metal ball
Utility Knife
Blank Cassette tape
Clear shower curtain liner
Japanese Kanji cards
It also contains a mysterious little 100ml bottle filled with something that most households have.
It's not water, drinking it isn't a good idea.
It's not flammable.
It cost about a buck.
Who can guess what it is?
It's at the end of some bushes. Zero bushwhacking required.
Not sure of the terraine rating, at least the way we came. The hike was worth it though, beautiful views on a nice day. Took kissing bears, left car.SL
Nice walk. My GPSR showed 4 feet when I stoped. There was a solid wall of tall poison oak. I backed off about 15 feet to think about it. There the cache was about 5 feet in front of me. Beautiful view TNLN.
With only an hour or so to walk in and find this cache we had to hustle--tough[:P] for short-legged Sunny Daze, not so tough for 6'3" ex-mountain-climber[8D] Forest Engineer--even though a bit 'over-the-hill' at 67. After a bit of walking in the cool but sunny weather on a mostly very wide 'trail' ('demoted' highway) the arrow on my GPSr started pointing hard left, up a rather steep hillside. So, we back-tracked to an open slope and headed up--and, up!--and though a gate and across pastures (saw some meadow muffins) and up more hills!
I was a couple of hundred feet ahead of Sunny Daze with about 0.15 mile to go to the cache when SD shouted that she'd found the cache! I went back toward her and shouted that it was impossible as my GPSr showed that we still had 0.15 mile to go! She held up a plastic box with the word 'Annabelle' written on it--inside the box was a 'Geocache' message slip, a log, and about three cups of dirt! In the log something was written about a dead mouse named 'Annabelle.' When I was in geocaching.com at home I searched for an 'Annabelle' cache in California without any success. Does anyone out there know the story here?
We continued up the hill following the GPSr readings toward 'Meadow Muffin,' and found[:D] it very close to the listed position. The view was terrific[:O] on this clear day! We took nothing, left nothing but our log notes. Thanks to Choberiba for the exercise (nothing steep, my a__!--lucky the trail was dry on the day we hiked up it!), fun of the search/find, for the sunny weather, and for the great view! FE[8D] of Bellingham, WA
[This entry was edited by Forest Engineer & Sunny Daze on Tuesday, November 02, 2004 at 11:11:30 PM.]
[Great hike, lots of cows, and a cache full of interesting items. Took Costa Rican coin, left mini-flashlight. The hint helped me... up to a point] There is still some "bushwhacking" involved, the cache is about 10 feet into bushes, with poison oak surrounding
Found legal parking .4 miles away and biked to within 400 ft of cache. First visitor in 6 months. TNLN thanks

A Little More Logic by kablooey, Unknown Cache (3.5/1)
A Little More Logic by kablooey
A Little More Logic
The posted coordinates are incomplete.
You must solve the following logic puzzle to determine the final coordinates of this microcache.
Four teachers at San Francisco Syrup University each are teaching a different class beginning at a different morning hour.
The Scrambled Eggs class starts earlier than Mrs. Butterworth's class, but later than the Pancake class.
Betty Crocker's class meets in a higher room number than the earliest class, but in a lower room number than the 8 o'clock class.
The Pancake class meets in a room whose number is divisible by 11.
The Waffles and French Toast classes meet in the same room, whose two digits add up to half of the sum of the digits of the 8 o'clock class.
Aunt Jemima is not teaching Scrambled Eggs.
The earliest class starts two hours before Hungry Jack's class begins.
All room numbers on the campus end in 3, and the highest room number is 63.
The cache is a 35mm film canister hidden at N 37° 43.ABC W 122° 28.DEF, where A is the hour of Aunt Jemima's class, BC is the room of Aunt Jemima's class, D is the hour of Mrs. Butterworth's class, and EF is the room where Mrs. Butterworth's class is held.
Thanks to fizzymagic for verifying the solvability of the puzzle.
[Location] Professor L.C. is on sabbatical this semester; so don't look to him for answers.
21:33. Replaced with a new container that doesn't blend very well; so hopefully it can stay hidden.
Sounds like this one is missing. I'll disable it until I can find a cache container to replace it.
Looked high and low for this one, TWICE. Maybe it no longer exist. MMP also could not find this one. Maybe someone can prove me wrong.
My wife gave me a “geocaching day” for Christmas and today was the day we went caching. I chose to try and pick up some of the many puzzle caches that I had solved in the SF area (and my first letterbox hybrid). We started this morning in cold, clear, sunny, windy weather in Pacifica, proceeded through cloudy skies in SF, finishing up in Burlingame. Of the 18 caches we hunted, we found 15 – better than my usual average.
This was our second DNF of the day - I guess the hide was too clever. The clue verified that we were in the right area - but just couldn't come up with the goods. Oh well, maybe I'll have better luck next time.
Thanks for the fun!
Located cache today around 12:35pm.
Fun puzzle, clever hide.
Thanks, T&J (Scoobywatchers)

Under Cutler-Hammer by dgreno and mattdgren, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Under Cutler-Hammer by dgreno and mattdgren
Under Cutler-Hammer
A magnetic key case located in an unusual structure.
I have driven past this thing for ten years and never have stopped to see exactly what it is! Well today I stopped and then decided to commemorate the occasion by leaving a micro cache here.
There's parking nearby and with a bit of investigation you should be able to find this one. The cache is 'sign only' which means that it is too small to leave goodies behind -- just bring your own pencil and sign the tiny log inside the key case.
Enjoy this bit a alien archictecture covering some very utilitarian equipment.
I thought it was a ramp to nowhere. Interesting! A form of civic art? TFTH [:)]
6:15 pm. We stopped for this quick grab and go on our way out from the BADGES picnic this afternoon. TFTC! # 1283
I have driven by here, but never noticed this.
a nice find with just the co-ords.. I had no clue what I was looking for... I gotta go paperless!
A family cache placement! Cool.

Log 'n Go by BKip, Traditional Cache (2/1)
Log 'n Go by BKip
Log 'n Go
Log & Go should be a quickie that is near a popular shopping area yet is fairly secluded with very close parking.
The container is a film canister with custom camouflage not suitable for geoswag items. Please bring your own pen/pencil. GPS reading was determined from 8 satellites.
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I've heard about these hides, but being a newbie, never saw one before. Now I get it... Logged and went! Took digitalfish, left star stickers. SL TFTH!
18:44. You said Log 'n Go so we did! TNSL. Left fish #1826. Thanks.
B and K and I stopped by after shopping for K's Birthday Party supplies. They got to do some up-close hunting, although I found it several feet away. Thanks for a nice view of the marshes, and a nice hide! -T
1:30pm Came here after lunch and no one was in the general vicinity on this warm, early afternoon. TFTC!
No one around this morning as I found the cache. Another nice hide!

Resistance is Futile II by fizzymagic, Traditional Cache (2/1)
Resistance is Futile II by fizzymagic
Resistance is Futile II
When shopping calls, resistance is futile. Inductance, on the other hand...
When my wife wants to shop, there is no stopping her, so I placed a cache while waiting. Maybe you can grab it while waiting, too!
It's an all-black film canister. The location is always humming with activity, so be discreet. This container is well-hidden from everyday people, but shouldn't be too hard for geocachers. At least, I hope not!
Note: If anyone would be willing to add a log sheet, I would be most grateful. Otherwise, I will be forced to disable the cache for a couple of weeks until I can get to it.
As I explained to hubby and daughter, it IS possible to combine geocaching and shopping! YES! Took ladybug bead, left star stickers and green fish. SL. TFTC! BTW resistance IS futile! (where's that credit card...)
When the going gets tough, the tough go geocaching. This is the first cache that I've pushed B and K to in a shopping cart. Took fuzzy caterpillar thing and left ladybug. Thanks! -T
1:45pm Brought a co-worker on his first geocaching hunt after we had lunch. There was hardly anyone around in the area at the time. After bushwhacking for a while, I relied on the clue, which is quite clever and focused our search. Signed SnoWake's new log, took keychain and left a fuzzy worm and wire puzzle. We have been assimilated - TFTC!
Still trying to dry out a bit from the torrential rains on this Easter Sunday... SliderLee and Dingo waited in the car while I hopped out and snagged this one. Using loosely-coupled reasoning, I was able to come up with it in short order. Fortunately, I was well-equipped today: I pulled the existing log (fizzy: can mail it to you, bring to the next event, etc), and replaced with a virgin logsheet (I was FTSNL - "First To Sign New Log" [;)]), sealed in a small plastic bag. The serendipity here: fizzy is the "creator" of the micro logsheet I prefer, so... what comes around, goes around! Thanks!
As with Log n' Go cache,
Was overwhelmingly turned off by all of the SHOPPERS crossing from the parking areas to the shops.
Isn't there more to life than SHOPPING, like GEOCACHING?
Was pleased to see that the cache was in a more secluded and peaceful location.
LOG WAS FULL AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT.
Placed a SuMo Cyclists logo sticker inside the cache.

GCGZBW
Peace Point Four by Bric, Multi-cache (1/4)
Peace Point Four by Bric
Peace Point Four
These coordinates are to a good place to park, not to the cache.You will need the clues from Peace Point Three to calculate the true coordinates. Total walking distance 3.2 miles one way, elevation gain 1,400’.
These coordinates are to a parking area on Sir Francis Drake near Samuel P. Taylor State Park. Get on the bike trail going east and go to the Ridge Trail (.6 miles). Go up it to the summit of Mt. Barnabe. An alternate route to the summit is to park at Devil's Gulch 38° 1.775’ N 122° 44.202’ W. and go up the Barnabe Trail, which is longer but not as steep.
Once at the summit, catch your breath and admire the views. Then follow the fence line running north east from the summit. Stay on the north side, as there is a private home a few yards outside the park. Go .4 miles along this fence line, dropping 300' feet, to the site. The cache is a clear Ziploc container, 11”x7”x3”, with a blue top.
Contents: log, pen, camera, lanyard from Arch Rock, Eric keyring, mini-pig, and the bookcrossing book "Instructions" from Stockmarket Crache.
On top of grassy knoll, under a tangle of barbed wire.
"tag your it" drop!
dgreno summed it well... except, I had planned on bringing the baby with me in the backpack as a handicap.. but just as I was about to walk out the door, the daycare lady called and she had an open spot... how could I refuse! I was trying to get dave to wrap up 5, 6, and 7 today, but it was a really hard sell... so we are gonna do more or all of them tomarrow. (I ended up going for "what a jewel" a nearby cache with a bit of a gain and 2 or 3 more miles of hiking. thanks, very interesting!
Having read some of the previous posts, I was expecting this one to be a killer! It turned out to be a fun (but long) hike. We took the Devil's Gulch approach which added a couple of miles to the hike but was not at all steep and, for the most part, in the shade.
As others have noted, the last half mile or so is interesting just because you have to avoid the private property, but it's easily done.
Our buddy, forman, bailed on us because he had heard that this was a poison oak sanctuary -- and he was right. I'll let you know in a couple of hours if we escaped unscathed!
Found the cache easily, although it was totally full of water and everything (including stuff in the ziplock bag) was soaked. My hiking buddy, cooperphoto, was ready for this and had brought a backup cache and we made the replacement. He packed out all of the wet stuff to present to Bric.
I dropped my brand new "Tag! You're it!" travel bug in the cache!
Time to start planning for number five!
Starting off in the Redwoods, moving further from civilization, over hill and dale, climbing higher and higher, mile after mile, seeing few other humans, finally reaching the high point, then working my way down a short distance to…
… to have my GPSr pointing through a Corvette sitting in a driveway. With the GPSr telling me I have to get on the other side of the Corvette, and the rather ominous signs warning trespassers not to do ANYTHING I finally turned back. No Peace this day. I was zero for three on the caches I tried this weekend.
The first part of the hike, getting to the summit, was a nice workout for the body. The second part of the hike, getting to the cache, was a "nice" workout for the brain. The road was tempting, and Woof! was its strong advocate on our second try at following the fenceline, but Bloo and I just weren't into a buckshot-in-the-behind experience. Besides, it would take the wh-ambulance a long time to get to us if that Guard Llama (and goat) charged us as we tried to slip by. Really, llamas are mean little buggers. So back down into the fern-ed slalom course we went... Then came The Phone Call (insert shining, Python-esque light and music here -- well the music should probably be a waltz because that was the unexpected ring on Woof!'s cell phone). It stopped our descent into the Canyon Of Hell (and Ferns) and allowed us to see the "trail" back to the fenceline. By that time we were well past the house belonging to the llama (and goat), but had disturbed more than our fair share of forest life, and very happy to see the sun (and the fence). Over hill and over dale, and the cache was eventually ours!! I took a photo of Kablooey and Woof! on the cache camera and a dollar, and left a Muir Woods keyring/changeholder. I also unintentionally helped along the disintegration of the cache lid... Sorry. The cache is nowhere near water-tight now.
Red Tongue Frog
Tag! You're It!

Lee V, Phone Home! by dgreno, Unknown Cache (4/1)
Lee V, Phone Home! by dgreno
Lee V, Phone Home!
The posted coordinates point to a cell phone store and not the final cache. Study the story below to find the missing cell phone.
In addition to his lovely wife, Lee has three loves. He loves his cell phone, he loves geocaching and he loves playing golf. He brings his cell phone with him everywhere including the golf course.
One Sunday morning, Lee was playing golf with his usual foursome. One this day, his cell phone was particularly active and his playing partners weren’t happy. On the first hole, he received a call from Forman. A few holes later, calls came in from Marky and Ben. The phone never seemed to stop ringing and was as a constant source of irritation to the group.
As the foursome finished the eighth hole, Lee’s partners decided that something needed to be done and a plot was hatched.
When Lee’s phone didn’t ring on the ninth hole, he wasn’t very concerned. However, when the phone remained mute on the tenth and eleventh holes, he started to wonder what was going on. Lee reached into the pocket of his golf bag to check his phone, but it was gone! In it’s place he found a note bearing the following message...
Lee,
We couldn’t take it any more. We’ve hidden your phone. Check tee nine carefully. Use the following information and your geocaching skills to find it.
PS: If you do find the phone, please leave it at home next week!
Help Lee find his missing cell phone!
Solved the riddle earlier but waited until the badges event to find it. T-man found this one. TFTC. LSRMWR.
6:00 pm - I solved this months ago and have been looking forward to finding it. Today at the BADGES Picnic # 2 was my chance. In my enthusiasm, I promise I did not share the coordinates with anyone. Honest. Really. Okay, maybe just my driver. And no more than two people I owed. Really, that was all. TFTC! # 2287
5:02 pm. I worked out the coordinates for this puzzle last September. We stopped here with digitalfish after the BADGES picnic to finally log it. Linda was the one in our group who actually spotted the hide. Thanks for the fun! # 1279
17:00. We found this one with batecher after the BADGES Picnic #2 event cache. TNSL. Left fish #1821. Thanks.
Found this one after the picnic. I had a puzzle just like this one. I didn't even have to phone anyone because motorbug and workerofwood were already at the cache site. Thanks for the fun cache!

Ashby Spit Park/Point Emery by Walter's Extended Family, Traditional Cache (2.5/1.5)
Ashby Spit Park/Point Emery by Walter's Extended Family
Ashby Spit Park/Point Emery
Located off of the West Frontage Road bike/walk path at the I-80 Ashby St. exit.
It seems like this site is mostly used by windsurfers and fishermen, but a while ago there was a temporary set of scupltures and the dirt path was covered with tiny fragments of amber colored glass (a lot of which is still there). Who knows what, if anything, will be going on there when you visit.
The container is a yellow, plastic 15oz Nesquik canister. It's about 5"x5"x2" in size.
Just north of the dirt/glass path as the large rocks end.
Grass is growing over it (in November).
Beautiful spot, windy with an exceptional vista. Very nicely hidden, took awhile but triumphed at the end. Took a Hamburger and coin, left toy G.I and marble. Thank you for this cache really enjoyed it.
Amost gave up but finally spotted a likely spot and that was it! Beautiful view of the bay in one direction and a traffic jam in the other. TFTC!
Great day for a walk in this area. There were not that many people around because of the weather and the time. The cache seemed to be very well hidden, thanks.
After a string of DNFs in Berkeley, I decided to stop by and try my luck at this one again. It was 2115, and there was an SUV parked right in the turnaround, looking out over the water. I was confident that I was far enough away, in the dark and using only an LED flashlight, that I was able to (quickly, this time!) spot the cache and retrieve without them knowing what I was up to - if they were even paying attention to Dingo and I. Sat on the nearby bench for a few while I signed the log, and traded items. I grabbed the Mooseus TB, and left Hole-in-One TB. Also dropped signature Gotwake camo carabiner #2103 - please http://gotwake.com/track to log its movement. Definitely easier this time around - I think the grass is in a different phase. Thanks!
VERY nice hide on this one; Rog gets credit for the find. Cache did double-duty for us, as we were scouting out places to launch our kayak (as soon as we finish it). Perfect spot we've come to before, and always looking for excuses to come back again. Took fishing grubs, left Walking Shoe TB and hula-girl bobble toy. Think I signed the log as 6/5, only because I'm confused!

One word son, Plastic. by Seekcache, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
One word son, Plastic. by Seekcache
One word son, Plastic.
Hilly residential area with nice view of Golden Gate Bridge
The theme of the cache is plastic. The inventory items include the following: 5 plastic paper weights, 3 plastic utensil magnets and 2 plastic food items. Items are located in a 8x8x5 inch tupperware container. This is not your ordinary "hide it under some leaves" type cache -- so think outside of the box, or inside of it if you think that is more appropriate.
Okay, think EBMUD (East Bay Municipal Utility District).
This one had me confused for a while. Then I spotted where the cache was hidden. Someone had left a TB which was way too large for the cache container. Consequently, the lid did not come even close to closing. What were they thinking?! I took the TB even though I don’t like taking them when they are that large. Thanks for the fun. (# 979)
Found! Also helped a nice neighbor lady find her (irrepressable) young dog. Nice CBX in the driveway!
Took a skoodgie ball and a Kaiser Permanente pen (seemed apropriate, since I...), left the Ambulance Chaser TB! (TBJHVK -- hey, he's made of plastic!)
Clever hide, hope the owner live nearby. In such a hurry not to be seen we TNLNSL
The cache is well hidden. We thought of the spot but didn't believe it would be there. Clever. TNLNSL
"Outside the box", huh? Very funny. Was that the cache owner I saw as I pulled up on the black bike? If it was... Howdy!
T: lil tiny spider
L: Rubber.... err, plastic chicken.

241JT0795 by WRITE SHOP ROBERT, Unknown Cache (3/3)
241JT0795 by WRITE SHOP ROBERT
19:58. Because I made a special trip up here to Marin to grab GCNTG7 today, but I failed, I decided I should check this one, in case I could turn up additional evidence. I found nothing here, but I now realize that I have locked my keys in the car. [:o]
Easy find once I got the first one yesterday. Beautifully civil-engineered spot.
Came with atc. He arrived at the general area first, but I spotted the cache first. These Write Shop Robert puzzles are kinda cool! Thanks!
I'm starting to get the hang of this puzzle. The next one should be much easier.
Kablooey is right: individuals are solving this rather than teams. To make this puzzle easier to solve, I am willing to form a retroactive team with BigDaddyJ, Bkip, and Cooperphoto. It appears that Dgreno was already on a team with Forman. So therefore that should help.

GCHBBB
Pond-er This! by dgreno, Traditional Cache (2.5/1.5)
Pond-er This! by dgreno
Pond-er This!
A cache hidden to celebrate the re-opening of Novato's Scottsdale Pond.
Although I've lived around here for a number of years, I've never visited Scottsdale Pond. In a five month long project, workers drained the pond, moved wildlife, restored the environment, built an island and refilled the pond. As part of the $1.25 million project a new trail system was constructed and a floating fishing pier was added.
The pond is part of the Pacific Flyway Wildlife Corridor and is a place where birds seasonally rest, breed and nest. On my visit today, I could see that the birds have already started to move back in.
The cache is a magnetic key case and is tucked away where it shouldn't get seen or soaked.
an easy find... since you replaced it, thanks dave! my 2 year old daughter loves this spot, it was hard to drag her to the next cache!
I replaced this one today with a magnetic key case and updated the hint which no longer applies.
2nd in my dnf pond/marsh series yesterday.. I was all over this thing with no luck.. someone yelled "cooper" during my search, and a black lab brushed up againt my daughter.. turns out.. the dog was named "cooper".
Looked and looked around the dock but no where to be found.
The whole pond area was deserted this Sunday morning, except for two men preparing to launch their remote controlled sailboats. I figured it would be impossible to look for the cache without having to explain what I was doing, so circled back to my car. I'm sure I'll be in the area again.

After Hours by JohnnyVegas, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
After Hours by JohnnyVegas
After Hours
Park on the road, start your search for part one from the coordinates above. Cache is in an ammo box.
Button sample, made by bumblebuttons.com<a href='http://www.bumblebuttons.com/' target=_blank >bumblebuttons Website</a>
Beware of things that go bump in the night.
The trail to the cache is watched over by one eyed creatures of the night. Start at the listed coordinates. Hold your flashlight at eye level and look down the fire road. When you find one of the creatures his eye will glow a brilliant GOLD. As you approach him, look further down the road until you see the next one. Continue with this procedure until you find the cache.
For your return you may want to use the back track feature on your GPS.
LED types of flashlights may not provide enough light for this cache.
The cache itself is guarded by two creatures that are a few inches apart, and is a little less than 1/2 from starting point across one of the bridges.
Cache contains log book and pencil as well as Geocahe information sheet
The cache contains buttons made for this cache, if you want one
please take one they do not require a trade item.
There is also a $5.00 bill for fTF
Watch your step, people ride horses here every day.
8:50 PM
Found with DavidT21 & Fisherwoman. We were in the area for the BADGES picnic and decided to get this one. We had dinner and allowed it to get dark. This is the fourth night cache I've done, so I knew what to look for. Didn't see any other creatures except for the one eyed ones looking back at us, but did see a lot of millipedes on the road and heard an owl in the branches above us.
When finding the cache look around. We put the ammo can on a sprig of PO. Took a commerative button.
Nice cache to end a day up in Marin county.
This was so much fun! Where do you get those things?
Decided to do some night time caching. So, we had to bag the After Hours cache. What a kewl cache. I am not sure what we walked through but I am sure it was nice. We will have to come back in daylight and enjoy the scenery. We thoroughly enjoyed the night walk. Thanks Johnny [8D]
Awesome cache. Thanks for the great night hike.

DUEL by spiney, Unknown Cache (2/1)
DUEL by spiney
DUEL
This film canister micro is located near an obscure monument to an equally obscure (yet notable) moment in California history.
The coordinates will lead you to a historic site. The cache is located close by. To find the cache, estimate where the shot might have landed, had the Chief Justice aimed slightly above the Senator's left ear.
Unfortunately for the Senator, this didn't happen.
N.B. There are 4 monument markers in the area. Two of these are at the coordinates and necessary to locate the cache. One of the others provides information useful for solving the clue. The fourth monument may be somewhat misleading.
Have fun!
If the bullet whizzed by his left ear, it also curved around a tree. The bullets were a really cool touch!
This was a great cache! The location was fantastic and a place I never would have stopped at, but drive by frequently.
Success! This was my second try at this one--like the first, it was just after the sun had gone down, so the ravine was pretty dark. Unlike the first one, I passed the plaque on the way in saying who was whom, which clarified where to search. This is a neat area. I wonder why they don't allow dogs in here... It seems a perfect spot. Thanks for the cache. (#444!)
My wife gave me a “geocaching day” for Christmas and today was the day we went caching. I chose to try and pick up some of the many puzzle caches that I had solved in the SF area (and my first letterbox hybrid). We started this morning in cold, clear, sunny, windy weather in Pacifica, proceeded through cloudy skies in SF, finishing up in Burlingame. Of the 18 caches we hunted, we found 15 – better than my usual average.
I enjoyed this one more than I thought I might after reading the cache description. I had forgotten some of the key information, so we had to check two sites before finally making the find - right where it was described. I enjoyed the history lesson and the introduction to this little bit of open space.
Thanks for the fun!
I've seen the sign for this spot but never stopped before. This is a interesting part of local history at a nice little hidden park. TFTC.

GCMKGB
Transit Lot Maddness by Team Borge, Traditional Cache (2/1)
Transit Lot Maddness by Team Borge
Transit Lot Maddness
A short hop from either East or West bound I-80.
We have all been in that busy parking lot before. Your going mad trying to get a space. Well hopefully this cache with help break up the maddness. During the day this one can be hard to get to with all the cars, buses and eye's watching you. If you are a night cacher this will be a fast and easy one. The cache is a small plastic container. It has room for small trade items only.When placed,the cache contained the following.
Geo note and log book
Disneyland resort patch
Great white Shark pin
Bear pin
Bull pin
Mirror Keychain
Lanyard
Krispy Kreme Coupon
Team Borge Micro Button
You will need to bring your own writting instrument and as always be safe and have fun.
Was mad that there was no immediate parking. But the quick find was nice.
Our first caching of the summer, in fact in a very long time. No parking but no traffic either. Pretty easy find.
Took 1 coin, left orange light-up ball.
last cache of the day and this one took me about 20 minutes, gps had me 15 feet NE and I just kept going deeper and lower. finally came up with the find! thanks!
Happy Mothers' Day. Our after breakfast treat was to go and find this one in the semi-rain. Took frog, left animal pictures, SL.
This was the second try for me. Went with Mom for a "Mother's Day" experience!Took Nothing, Left a Glo-flower.

Marsh Mellow by dgreno and mattdgren, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Marsh Mellow by dgreno and mattdgren
Marsh Mellow
A magnetic key case located in a little park next to a heavily used road.
This one should be an easy find for most cachers. There is parking less than 100 feet from the cache -- but you have to be driving the right direction to safely get to the parking area.
This is a 'sign only' cache and you must bring a pencil to sign the tiny log. The cache is wheelchair accessible and can be reached 24 hours a day -- a special favor to Mr. Forman!
This is actually a pretty nice little park if you can mellow out and ignore the drone of the nearby traffic!
Sit on the bench and take a load off your feet.
I can see now why this one disappeared. I tried to hide it slightly better than I found it. This is a neat area, Thanks! -T
This is a pretty neat spot. Even though it was getting dark I took a short timeout here. TFTC and the chance to relax a bit.
7:00pm A nice, quick find during the waning sun. TFTC!
another quickie.. thanks!
Much easier this time - thanks for fixing it.

Labour of Love by GoToStJoseph, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
Labour of Love by GoToStJoseph
Labour of Love
A garden of art in the shadow of BART. Unless you live in the neighborhood, it's likely you'd never stumble upon this urban park that was transformed by one man through years of work and a unique vision. Maybe you've spotted it from the BART tracks that run above the park (visible northbound between Daly City and Balboa Park) Cache is a brief walk from easy parking.
The cache is in a small Lock and Lock plastic container. Be careful of the beautiful gardens and carvings.... no need to leave the trails to find the cache! Please replace the items hiding the cache when you're done, to prevent discovery by muggles.
I've left a nice little First To Find prize, and some other items including:
Mini-compass
Flower seeds
Keroppi pen and pencil set
Mississippi Welcome Center magnet
Singapore souvenir keychain
Mini padlock and keys
Cayuga Playground is a fun place to explore with kids or walking your dog. It also has a fascinating history.
According to the GoCityKids website: "This playground in the Outer Mission was once a beaten down, overgrown, weed-choked space. In 1986, it became the pet project of former-lawyer turned gardener, Demi Braceros, whose personal challenge became "making it beautiful."
He spent the first year carting away wheelbarrows full of weeds and garbage. Then he fixed the drainage problems, terraced the hillsides, poured cement, and created paths.Now, visitors can take one of two walking paths, the Garden of Eden Trail and the New Trail of Hope. Braceros, who came to America in 1973 from the Philippines, twisted twigs into fences, archways, and benches. And then he installed his wood carvings. See how many animals your children can spot. Also hidden in this little park are [former] Mayor Willie Brown, Michael Jordan, John Lennon, and the Virgin Mary and Jesus.
Braceros's little wedge of heaven contains flowers, painted rocks, and inspirational messages. It's worth a visit if only to see what one very determined man can accomplish on his own.
Oh, and there's also a baseball diamond, tennis and basketball courts, a sand playground, and a recreation center."
[Spoiler] Look under a log behind a brick. Please replace bricks
14:30. This one took a bit longer than expected due to spotty coverage. We finally put away our GPSr and concentrated on hint locations. TNSL. Left fish #1921. TFTC.
TFTC! We t: singapore keychain & L: easter bunny rabbit, mini skate board, & Paddle ball game. Neat little area
Routine maintenance visit. The cache is dry and still well-hidden. Pictures still available on the camera for the paparazzi among you...
10:45 am - This is really a nice [ark to visit! I formerly lived in San Francisco but did not know of it. Very impressive and creative! This cache site definitely rates on my "short list" of favorites! Thanks for bringing me here! Took travel bug Gregg H. Solms Bug #1 # 1720
I like this park! The plants were in excellent shape and the various works of art were not your usual fare. Needed the hint to find the cache before it got dark. Came here after watching the 49ers prove they are now the worst team in the league[xx(]. Ouch! Took the Peet coffee card and Left the Gregg H Solms Bug #1 TB and a black Echo token #51 and signed log. Thanks!

GCKVEK
20 Seconds at Hard Labor by ByeTheWay, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
20 Seconds at Hard Labor by ByeTheWay
20 Seconds at Hard Labor
A sign only cache about the size of a 35mm film container. Parking within 20 feet on level ground. No bushwhacking. Not wheel chair accessible. Please bring your own writing instrument to sign the log.
I got the idea for this cache after reading about "The Hole-in-the-Rock Gang". You won't have to break rocks (hard labor) at the rock pile (or in this case, the concrete pile). To find this cache you won't even have to lift or move any of the CONCRETE pieces, big or little. The cache is a piece of 3/4in. steel thin wall electrical pipe about 2in. in length. Pull on the black screw to extract the cache and open the container. Please replace the cache as found so that it can't fall out of its container. Thanks
A rolling stone gathers no moss. [Hint]
.evom ot etercnoc ton etinarg rof kooL. [Spoiler]
Thanks to Red Hat Rita for giving me hints. There was a VERY smelly decomposing something...right next to it. Signed the log and took the gold flake vial. Thanks
Hard to believe that no one has been here since February. Nasty spider egg case on top. Now gone! Pens are great tools. TNLNSL
Clever hide, had to wait for mailman in his truck on a lunch break to leave. SL
Vere interesting cache. Clever hide. Even though container is small we left our signature item, a small vial containing some gold flakes.
Found this today. The Sheriff followed us to the sight and then watched us for awhile and then left. Thanks TNLNSL

Chariots Near Fire by iconDaddy, Multi-cache (2/1)
Chariots Near Fire by iconDaddy
Chariots Near Fire
A nice little hunt in the land of studio space and aspirin.
This cache starts at a wonderful place for artists, Activspace. This complex rents workspace to artists of all kinds. If you need a studio check them out!
When you start this cache your first step is to find the instruction sheet that will lead you to the final micro cache.
Begin by taking in your surroundings and be "extra, extra" careful. You don't have to take one for the team, but look for support to help you get under this puzzle. Attraction is everything.
Once you find the instructions, proceed to follow them, keep your eyes open and success will be yours!
The final cache is a micro and you will need a pen and only the smallest items will fit this little container.
Good luck!
Step 1: Don't be too creative and let color be your guide - blue and yellow are on top of things here.
Step 2: Sit down and think. Nooks and crannies hold more then just melted butter.
Bug passthrough!
First find on a long caching day with motogrrl, who's introducing her new hobby to me. She led me to the last stage and said, "Now, find the cache."
I was glad to see that step one was back in place since I could not find it during my earlier attempt in January. The clues had me going around and around for a bit but I finally zeroed in and got it. While I was trying to pick up the first part I was nailed by someone who works in a nearby shop, I felt like a kid caught with their hand in the cookie jar. I think he will keep the secret and I don't think he saw the exact place I put part one back in. Thanks.
Making my way home after a DNF-ing a nearby FTF attempt. I noticed that I was driving right past this one, and wondered if it had been re-enabled. Pulled over, tapped on the Palm, and confirmed the cache was back in service. Found the first stage right where it hadn't been on my previous attempt, and then proceeded to find each stage in the order shown. Got a little thrown off at the end due to multiple solutions, but after checking the wrong one, got back on track and found the cache.
Thanks for a fun and redeeming find, after a string of DNFs!
I used to work in the "land of Aspirin" -- actually, they don't make aspirin at that plant, they make rfVIII -- clotting factor for hemophiliacs.
Trivia item: that guy who plays the sax near there every day played for me one time in a musical I wrote...
SL and left a P-38, and trashed out of stage 1 a couple objects that will make dandy micros/smalls. Thanks for the clever hide!

GCHTZK
Hilltop Green by BackPak, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
Hilltop Green by BackPak
Hilltop Green
Paved parking lot (N37 58.801 W122 18.601) short walk to green field.
Cache is camo it contains a Log and pencil.
Found it pretty easily even though we didn't park in the lot.
It was fun, thanks!! Signed the log, took parachutist, left
orange twist pen.
The third find of the day! The kids enjoyed finding golf balls and playing at the playground. This is a good area to bring along young children. Took nothing, left a ladybug and signed the log.
Good camo. I think there is a leaking sprinkler in the lawn, and a big wet spot you can't go around, just got to walk through to get to the cache.
TN Left signature ladybug magnet.
Passing the tennis courts, two elderely Phillipino men were smiling and looking at me. Still nice to turn heads even at my age. [:)]
My first by myself. Met nice lady in parking lot and she went with me on the "quest". Would not have found it without the clue. Took Gold flakes; left peso and a glow in the dark flower. Gave map to lady from parking lot who was going home to look at this site and check out geocaching.

GCKMYR
NORTH MCLAREN by Kevin K, Traditional Cache (2/2)
NORTH MCLAREN by Kevin K
NORTH MCLAREN
Ammobox is nestled under some arched tree branches near the west bank of the pond. 3 pinecombs mark its exact spot.
A small pond sits on one of the northern edges of San Francisco's McLaren Park. Park at the corner of Harvard and Bacon and stroll over to the Big Stone Dolphin. He is looking towards the spot where the cache is located.
Walk down the path about 30 yards toward the bridge. Do not cross the bridge. Look down and to the left, you should see the pond. Begin walking down the narrow trail towards the pond. CAUTION! TRAIL CAN BE EXTREMELY MUDDY/SLIPPERY! About halfway down and to the left you will see a small grotto framed by some curved tree branches.
Proceed into the little grotto. Walk all the way to the back area (YOU WILL HAVE TO STEP COMPLETELY OVER THE HIGHEST OF THE ARCHED BRANCHES TO DO THIS). Look to your left. A large ammobox is nestled in the tiny natural alcove formed by the branches, hidden under some brush and marked by a triple cluster of pinecombs. YOU NEED NOT DISTURB ANY COVER TO SEE THE PINECOMBS, THEY WILL BE VISIBLE IF YOU ARE STANDING IN THE RIGHT PLACE. Remove the pinecombs and clear some of the brush cover to reveal the cache.
Good luck, and enjoy my little slice of paradise right here in the City!
11:34 am - Another tricky find due to the recent rains. Once down the trail described, this was real easy.
Sweetness! super fun find at our new park we just moved next to.
We took the outdoor gear case, which fits my gps perfectly by the way, and left a whale speak Dori. Careful, as the last few steps were getting muddy at the time of our find. Thanks again.
Very nice area. TFTC!
We had a digital fish that needed some water, so we left it in this cache near the pond.
First geocache found! A very good hiding spot. TNLN
IBM Hardware Bug

Geocache #15 by forman, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
Geocache #15 by forman
Geocache #15
Another nice area to hike around in Novato. There is parking and it is not on 37. Easy terrain, about 1 mile round trip, maybe more
all depends on the route. No need to bushwack on this one. Cache is close to trail. NOTE: Snakes have been seen in the area, so please be careful, they were NOT rattlers.
Cache contains:
Big stuffed heart for Valentines day
Carl from Jimmy Nutron
Hot Wheels #27 Mc Donalds car
Jackie Chan adventures pin ball
Matchbox Loader
Piglet sunglasses
green dino
Geo note
log book
pens
That was fun for a first find, sticker bushes, wearing shorts, no flash light, sun setting etc… totally un prepared…. makes for more excitement. Left a yo-yo like game with two balls that smack together, don’t know if it has a name.
#1 Brings Gallons of Bug Spray
#2 Rubber suit to avoid Poison Oak
#3 Running shoes to escape the Mosquito masacre
Other than that it was a good hide. We left a growing purple bunny and took a kazoo.
this was the last cache of the day and the nicest!! a great hike, I did the full loop. co-ords were a bit off for me.. 70 feet, but the desciption helped. the baby could not make up her mind on the exchange, but finally took the mardi graw necklace and the timon lion king figure, I left a red pirate sword and some tecnu! thanks don!
Crush Crew plus one. Chris, Sams friend joined us. We saw lots of wildlife, but no snakes...probably just too cold for 'em. Lots and lots of deer...saw probably 40-50. Must be why they call it deer island! We went through the bushes and picked up a tick or two and hence the large numbers of wild life. If you stick to the main trail and take the right fork you will be fine. I left a zoo ride pass and took a cassette tape...it was broken. :-(. Ben left a stencil and took a hot wheel. Sam left a stencil and took "jumpy frog". Chris left very cool purple beads and took a wooden ruler.
Bought a new GPS and brought it to try. Good thing because the batteries in our reg. GPS died. I'm happy to say the new one got us there! Toby found this one too. Took the moracca, must be getting old because we can't remember what we left. The kid we borrowed is at school so we can't ask him either.

At the Movies by forman, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
At the Movies by forman
At the Movies
Movies and a cache, what a deal. Bring a pencil and sign in.
The cache is in a Altoids container and not visable from any angle.
YAM (Yep, another micro) I know, it's another one of those lame caches, it was placed before there was so many of them.
I'm sorry to say that this is almost a standard San Jose cache. As I was walking back to the car I could suddenly smell the enormous vats of yellow sludge being prepared for placing on popcorn. TFTC
This was a pretty quick-n-easy one. A RAINY Sunday afternoon, so probably lots of people at the movies - but didn't have much to worry about at the cache site. Grabbed it, signed, and replaced in just a couple minutes, while SliderLee and Dingo waited in the dry car. Thanks!
Thanks for the hide.
No PO around this one.
Took a Unit pin left a Mill Valley pin.
Placed a SuMo Cyclists logo sticker inside the cache.
I was "in and out" in 3 seconds! thanks for the sunday matinee!
I looked for this before and didn't find it. Decided to try again while my car was being serviced. Interesting hiding place. Thanks.

A Heros Tribute by shorty77, Traditional Cache (2/1)
A Heros Tribute by shorty77
A Heros Tribute
I felt as though I should do my part to honor our fallen hero Steven Rucker (fire ruc) so this is my way of doing just that!
First off I would like you to know about Steve, he was a great guy and an awesome firefighter who sadly perished in the San Diego fire storm. This cache is very close to a building but I have permission to hide it on the premises. You have to do a little thinking for this one but it is a fun one,please treat this area with respect and hide it back EXACTLY as found!
** Update 2/25/04 as I sit here in computer class (lol) I realize that I didnt really explain the building, it was an old office building of some sort (not a firemens fund) but my dad just purchased the building to trn into some fire-related offices or soemthing.
A nice tribute and hide (although in a way, more than a terrain 1, at least for me). The cache is a bit wet. Thanks! -T
Nice hide. Left Hot Rod Mickey TB. Took Surf's Up TB.
A nice tribute. An interesting hide.
I drove by yesterday with just the co-ords and gave up after a minute or two.. who knows it could have been a puzzle or something.. well today I was better armed with the text and the hint... thank you very much!
Took me a minute to find this one. My GPS kept wanting me to go look in the bushes. Cache was a bit wet, might be time to replace the container to keep things drier. Took nothing, left TB.
Hot Rod Mickey

After Dinner Mints by dgreno, Traditional Cache (1/1)
After Dinner Mints by dgreno
After Dinner Mints
A magnetic mint hidden very close the the BADGES #3 event cache!
In honor of the BADGES #3 dinner on June 6th, I've placed this tin of 'after dinner' mints quite close to the event location.
Should be an easy find in an area that can be quite crowded at meal times but strategically available nearby cover should give you some protection.
Cache is a magnetic mint container with little room for trade items. Bring your own pen or pencil.
A quick grab after the BADGES picnic. TFTC
I thought this should be done before the next BADGES event in this area.
nice new log in there.. and a fun find for my 6 year old... thanks dave!
Thanks to SnoWake for doing my cache maintenance for me!
Amazingly, this spot was actually kind of busy. Guess the nearby establishment is one of the few open on this RAINY Easter Sunday - but we got rock star parking, and hence the Tahoe served as a bit of cover. Found the cache right where I expected it - but the log was SOAKED.... AND very smelly. SliderLee almost gagged when I opened the cache. Fortunately, I was well-prepared today - so I pulled the current log (Dave: I can mail it to you, bring to an event, or simply toss it), and replaced with a fresh log sealed in a plastic bag. Had to bag the old log to be able to keep it in the car - man is it FOUL smelling.
Thanks for the apres' lunch treat!

GCGHCD
Cache at Joe's by Woof!, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Cache at Joe's by Woof!
Cache at Joe's
A simple micro at a historic fine dining establishment. Bring a pen.
Joe's of Westlake has been exactly the same since it opened in 1956. The people are friendly, the atmosphere is nostalgic, and the food is the real thing. Enjoy the cocktail lounge before dinner featuring live music Wednesday - Sunday nights.
The cache is a cammoflauged play-doh container. It starts out with the FTF Bug TB, a free pass to Great America a la vdbalamo, and a few other trinkets. Stealth may take patience at times.
Took a while, but I eventually found it. No problem with crowds early in the morning.
TFTC! t: T.B. L: Rhino, plastic animal, fake $1.00 bill.
18:59. Joint was jumping so I had to wait for a break in the "traffic". TNSL. Left fish #1512. Thanks.
Came by to drop off GeoBugs Bunny the TB in San Francisco. Take him to Australia!
Cache #600. Found easily as co-ords spot on.
Pengy & Tigger

GCMANF
Monkeying around McLaren by BuckyDef, Traditional Cache (1.5/2.5)
Monkeying around McLaren by BuckyDef
Monkeying around McLaren
Almost a drive-by, almost.
In my continuing quest to get McLaren park visited by cachers, I've placed another cache, a quart-sized container wrapped in black duct tape, at the outskirts of the park. The terrain rating is an indicator of the hiding spot. Please take caution when attempting to retrieve the cache, and re-cover it well with the natural materials.
11:27 am - This cache was a little tricky due to the recent rains. Luckily I'm pretty tall...
Thanks for our first geocache experience. We recently moved across the street from McClaren, and agree that it is a great place for cachers. We hope to hide a few in the park ourselves. We took a smiley face squish ball, and left a spinny head goofy. Thanks again, off to find more!
Nice location- found the cache after wandering a bit and checking various possibilities.
This was our second find on our first day geocaching. A good hiding spot, we had lots of fun finding it! TNLN
ouch hurts to type, I'll edit this later
21:08. Okay, I think I've recovered enough now. Went back for another attempt at this cache tonight after Bucky had inadvertantly tricked me into changing my plans last night in order to DNF some other cache. After finding two potential cache homes, I searched vainly for signs of a container, not wanting to start up until spotting it. I was ready to DNF this one again, but I expanded my search and then spotted the cache easily, about 70 feet from my zero point. Getting to the cache proved to be a lot tougher physical challenge than it at first appeared. Once I got there, I found the new challenge of having to extract the cache while holding a GPSr and a flashlight. Somehow I managed that and was able to sign the logbook and even mark a waypoint without dropping anything. Then, it was time to put the cache back, and things started to fall apart. I couldn't figure out how it was originally covered. I dropped one of the cover pieces. I went back down to retrieve it and noticed that the cache didn't look at all hidden now. I made the mistake of trying to get the missing piece back up to the cache, and in the process sapped any remaining arm strength I had. By the time I made it back down, I was having trouble walking, and my forearms were both screaming in pain. I sat down for about fifteen minutes before trying to log my find and discovering that typing was too painful. Hopefully this amazing lack of muscle strength is just a side effect of not getting enough sleep last night.
[This entry was edited by kablooey on Friday, March 11, 2005 at 9:41:18 PM.]

"It's for you." by iconDaddy, Multi-cache (1.5/1)
"It's for you." by iconDaddy
"It's for you."
A little puzzle in a busy area. Open your eyes and look all around.
This little shopping center is just off the highway. Settle in and get a nice coffee beverage and enjoy this little puzzle.
You are first looking for a well hidden, but easily accessible, small laminated page that contains visual instructions to help find the final location.
The hiding location will set the tone for this adventure. To locate the correct hiding place be sure to turn your back on any trader there may be.
Once you find the instructions, you will be on you way to finding an APS black film canister with a sign only journal and space for only micro treasures. BRING YOUR OWN PEN!!! PLEASE REMEMBER TO RETURN THE INSTRUCTIONS BACK TO THEIR ORIGINAL LOCATION!!
To find the instructions approach the problem simply and stay on the down low.
To find the final spot concentrate and don't blow a gasket!
Very fun acting nonchalant and discreet and yet not furtive with the Sunday shopping/coffee crowd present. Had a seat & a smoke, snagged part 1 when everyone was looking anywhere but at me... [;)] Then went looking for my pen for part 2... damn! Forgot it! Snaffled one from the store where I bought batteries for my GPS & Visor... success!
T Geowomyn_SF_CA's #5 stamp, L a P-38, SL. TFTC!
5:15 66 degrees Raining!
After fighting a non stop traffic jam from Fremont to Emeryville to attend an art class I decided to stop here and find this cache. I have been working on it for two months. Last time I came here I found stage one after considering the title. Then I was able to follow the next set of instructions except for the last leg. I could not find it because either I could not see far enough or I was limiting my thinking.
I did ask for help from a buddie of mine and completed the last leg. Cache was well hidden and in plain sight. Thanks for a different cache search. I enjoyed it very much and I am now very familiar with this shopping center. (I bought my cache bag here at the luggage center!.) Took two indescrip marbles and left my geo sig postoid #5 and a scrapping do-dad that says “musician.” Thanks for the fun!!
So many mugglers around almost gave up, but finally had a chance to find the first one where we thought it might be, and luckily it was there. Lots of fun.
12:01 pm - DNFed this back in December. Recently got a clue which confirmed what I thought all along-- not sure how I missed it then. Followed the hints okay, even with the misspelling. The last one gave me pause until I decided I needed to stretch a bit. Nifty final hide in plain sight. TFTC! # 2346
this was fun, took a minute to find stage one, then easy at two with hint.

GCHQZC
Peralta Park by BOF and SOBOF, Traditional Cache (2/1)
Peralta Park by BOF and SOBOF
Peralta Park
Cache is in a white tupperware box. The lid is labelled with "Geo-cache" and the coordinates.
Contents (within zip-lock bags)
logbook
pencil
information on the historical site (Peralta Park)
geochache notice
eraser
ping-pong ball
stickers
Both my brothers went to school here -- and the school alumni newsletter has the same title as your cache... [;)]
A squirrel scolded me as I retrieved the cache, but I was otherwise unseen...
T $.35 in loose change, and a Steve Martin button, L a toy motorbike and a P-38. TFTC, my 25th find! W00t! [:D]
Went to visit some friends in Albany today and thought we would show them what fun it is to geocache, walked from their house to this cache and found it, so I think we have some converts! Thanks for the cache, Horsefriend
7:58 pm: My GPS got a little erratic as I got close to the zero point because of the trees. But I just had to think about the obvious places to hide a cache and spotted it quickly. Nobody around so no need to be sealthy. Left Steve Martin Button #331.
Came by here with my parents and PJgirl. This was their first cache. I don't think they get it. What can I say, I tried. TNLNSL. TFTC.
This was one of those I nearly left thinking I must have entered the coordinates wrong. Park? What park? But I parked and walked to the zero point and easily spotted the cache. I was in a hurry as stealth was becoming an issue (don't come when school lets out), so I was unable to read about why this is HERE.
TFTC!

GCDBDE
Feeling Groovy by jef, Traditional Cache (3/1)
Feeling Groovy by jef
Feeling Groovy
The cache is a small plastic box, about 3"x2"x0.5", lightly camouflaged. It's in plain view from some angles. A photo of the cache in situ might give away the hiding place, so I've only provided a photo of a nearby view. You do not need to walk on or near the train tracks. Be careful when retrieving and re-hiding it, if you drop it you will not be able to get it back.
Initial contents:
A few sheets of Rite in the Rain paper for logging your visit - bring your own writing implement.
A Sacagewea dollar for the first to find.
It's not in a groove, but you probably have to feel for it.
Oh yeah, this was a tough one all right! We persevered, though, and found it after about 20 minutes. It's true that you can juuuusst see it "from a certain point of view", as Obi-Wan likes to say. [;)] Left a BBI GeoButton and signed the supplemental log, which is quite full.
Took awhile, but didn't want to give up. Finally got it.
5:30pm Thursday 64 degrees Overcast
Since I was going to the Food Market Plaza to meet up with
a group of artists I decided to go for this one. This is actually my second time here. Even with a lifeline and the photo it took some doing to spot this one. Glad I have eagle eyes and deft fingers. Train stations are always exciting to me. A train pulled up underneath me and decided to release a cloud of steam.
The log is kaput! At first I thought it was a piece of taffy. If the owner is too busy, perhaps the next cacher could bring a log sheet I am sure the owner would appreciate it. Left my geo-sig postoid, and TN. Thanks for the fun cache!
[This entry was edited by GeoWomyn_SF_CA on Friday, May 20, 2005 at 12:40:30 PM.]
[Yep you're reading it right... CoolCache back to log this one. My DNF was bugging me so me and the crew made time for it today] and after reviewing the website picture it was a quick find. Worth a thousand words. [Thanks for the great cache.]
Looky but not findy... for about 25 minutes. The coordinates place you at an unlikely spot so we went looking over towards the tracks. Proabably there somewhere but didn't get on this try. I'll be back.... arrrghhhh!

Crocker Puppy Park by BuckyDef, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Crocker Puppy Park by BuckyDef
Crocker Puppy Park
A fairly easy cache, except for all the people...
Crocker Amazon Park is Mecca for the sports enthusiast. I became acquainted with this area by playing in a winter softball league here, but soccer and football are prominent activities as well. Near to the cache you'll find a small playground, and off-leash dog area, and a community garden. From the park, you can enter some lengthy walking trails that are part of the adjoining John McLaren Park -- also run by the city of San Francisco.
The cache is a jar-shaped tupperware container in an area that dogs, gardeners, and walkers abound. Stealth is necessary, as is returning the cache to the same position you found it.
This is a different hide in the same park as of 6/22/05. I've updated the difficulty level, coords and hint to reflect the new location.
I have finally gotten to the area and done a thorough walk-through to see if I can avoid the wintertime issue that caused the cache to look like trash. I think I have, although I've had to find a different location in the same park. The hide is somewhat sneakier, but it should last through any wintertime foliage loss. Note that the area was very clear of litter and the community garden was in full swing when I was there to replace the cache -- I guess this park tends to get neglected only in winter. Dropping a white Jeep, in case anyone wants one [;)]
I was looking for a Jeep and saw that one was here. Rushed home after work, met up with my geo-partner and we were off. The park is a lot nicer than we remember from growing up and playing soccer and baseball here. Great innovative hide. Even with clue it was a pain in the neck to find. Thanks for the Jeep TB, I'll return it to play soon.
The site has a significantly different feel from when I hid the cache (and the last time I checked up on it). However, I didn't see a lot of trash in the area, but then it was pretty dark when I retrieved it. The contents and log are in good shape, and don't appear to have been found by noncachers in the 6 months it has been in the wild. The nearby garden, trails, and playground appear to still be in good shape, so I'm conflicted as to whether this area remains of interest, given the logs from the last couple of months. I'm disabling until I figure out if I want to rehide it in the area, or archive it permanently.
Bold, innovative hide. However, I have some concerns about it which I will email to the owner. (# 511)
Pretty interesting suprise as I picked this one up!

Devil's Barn by olebiker & olehiker, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
Devil's Barn by olebiker & olehiker
Devil's Barn
This is our first! Park at 38-1.768 122-44.267. Take Devils Gulch trail toward Barnabe Summit. Great trail!
Cache is 6" X 8" tupper ware with white lid containing Cylindrical push button light, Small Eiffel Tower, Blue button, Quartz crystal, Republica Italiana 10 piece, Tennis girl smurf(I sure miss her), log book, pen and pencil. Edited 3/1/04: Late fall of 2003 we went by again and the cache was is good shape.
On the way to Barnabe Summit, take a left at N38 1.99 W122 43.389 toward the falls. The pics and coordinates should steer you from there.
my gps was still working, maybe cause we came from the top of the hill it was still clinging to the sattelites... we walked right to it, and the logs didn't hurt... I love cachemate on my new palm!
We walked right by the turnoff to the falls as cooperphoto and I headed to Peace Point Four. We decided to look for this one one the way down and found it quickly without the photos.
I think it's no longer in the spot in the photos anyhow -- just read the last few logs and you'll find it too!
I guess I need a reason (NOT!) to come back up into this area, and bringing the pics will be it. I'll do the cache search again before the rains, and come back for the falls afters.
Thanks, it was a nice bike/hike morning.
I came here with BigdaddyJ on our way up Barnabe. I need to bring my family up here after the rains have filled the falls. But even on a summer's day, this was a nice walk in a beautiful spot. The GPS got enough reception to point me in the right direction. Thanks for replacing this cache.
Found with Erickson - nice spot. No reception with the GPSr - read the clues and check the pictures. -BigdaddyJ

Dialect Decay by WhipArtist, Unknown Cache (4/1.5)
Dialect Decay by WhipArtist
Dialect Decay
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cvca mdx nsy pyl eqj bxgb eiohhicf drid
4:10pm found signed log, and left card. We would like to thank a fellow Geocacher for the help in guiding us, we would have never been able to solve this without their kind help. Thank you!
Fun, fun, phun!! Great puzzle that took me about 20 minutes to initially break. Found the cache using my new Forerunner 301! Fantastic GPS. My son left a Yu-Gi-Oh! card and he took a mini wistle. Thanks!!!
14:07 - Funny how some puzzles give you fits and others are instantly solvable; this was one of the latter for me. Came across it one day a few months back and had the coords in about ten minutes. We were in the area today so I re-solved it yesterday; it was a quick find in the rain. Clever puzzle - thanks.
Solved the puzzle last week (with a gentle hint from the owner). The puzzle title is most appropriate, thanks for the cache!
Was in town visiting my alma mater and just had to get the puzzle cache here. Lived for six years in Berkeley, and I don't think I ever visited this park. Found the cache quickly enough. Took etch-a-sketch and left other toy. SL.

Cerritos Creek Cache by demonic chocolatier and the kilts, Traditional Cache (3/4.5)
Cerritos Creek Cache by demonic chocolatier and the kilts
Cerritos Creek Cache
This Cache is located in the Cerritos Creek Canyon. It is best to enter from the Berkeley side on San Antonio Ave. The entrance is just above where San Ramon branches off of San Antonio, to the right of the guardrail. Once you are in the canyon turn left on the dear trail and head down towards the bottom of the canyon.
The Cashe is a plastic jar, about 5" in diameter and 7" tall. It's spray painted partialy black. It started with the following contents:
3 matchbox cars
1 little game thing
5 plastic crusaders
1 glass swirly thing
3 corks
1 log book
2 pens and one pencil (for log book)
1 ziplock bag (for logbook and writing utinsels)
Elevation=370 ft
[This ones hard and there's a lot of tree cover to mess up a GPS so the hints might not be a bad idea.] It is in a Bay Laurel tree with 3 trunks about 30 feet from from the creek. 2 little creeks join near here in a Y. There are also lots of black berry bushes about 20 feet up the river. (Yum!)
Third time is a charm. The first try I couldn't believe that was the way in. The second time I started in but the geomuggles in the house next door was outside. Today was the day. The log is still very damp and starting to mildew. TNLNSL -40-
I have always been curious about this canyon, thanks for telling me how to get in. The cache was out in the open, about 20' from what looked (based on the hint) like the hiding place. I put it there, but someone who has done this cache before should check whether I got the right spot. Also, the cache had a half inch of water inside, and the log book was completely soaked and unsignable, so that should be replaced. I took a sk8board keychain, and left a green mini-biner.
This one was tough, took a while to find, really muddy too.
We left a marble and took the level keychain.
We have entered an elite group of cachers in finding this one. Things were especially more muddy with the recent rains but we keep heading towards the goal. We disturbed a lot of deer that aren't used to sharing their Sundays with visitors. Thanks. Took small armymen left pocket level keychain.

Lonely at the Top by GoToStJoseph, Traditional Cache (3/3)
Lonely at the Top by GoToStJoseph
Lonely at the Top
On top of the highest peak in an East Bay Regional Park with few visitors and fewer caches
This lovely regional park get much less traffic than its bordering neighbor to the south, possibly because there are no lakes, steam trains, or pony rides. However, there are stunning views, varied ecosystems, and trails open to hikers, bikes and equestrians. The main trailhead is just 5 minutes from I-80. There are also plenty of cows, who seem more territorial than usual this late fall, possibly protecting their many cute calves. Cache is an ammo box which requires a brief off-trail bushwhack. Lots of bramble berry vines that look like poison oak near the cache, but I didn't see any P.O. No need to go near any dangerous slopes.
Look for a faint trail into the bushes about 30 feet NW of the peak. Cache is about 10 feet into the bushes.
Oh Yeah... Deja VU! I've pushed my bike up these hills before - while WAY off course for a 'nearby' cache. Read TeamAlamo's post, and without realizing it was the same spot, was in a mood for some bike-walking [;)].
Dingo and I started out, rather UP, and I was out of the pedals and hoofin' it long before reaching the first ridge. Ended up walking MOST of the way up (at least 75%, probably more). Finally made it to the cache site - and found it just as the sun was setting (see photos).
I grabbed the Pony Express TB, and left the SharkBait TB. Snapped some photos of the bugs, the sunset, the bridge, Dingo, my bike, the reservoir, me...
Talk about a THRILL RIDE down! Even with my full-suspension Trek Fuel 90, it was a pretty harrowing ride. Spots so steep I was either skidding (disc brakes RULE) or gaining momentum. Thought I was gonna dump it a couple times - but somehow managed to ride out of it. What a RUSH! Dingo (and I) will sure sleep good tonight... now on to some easy ones!
Thanks!
I removed the religious material as it is inapproprate for a cache.
Wow, what a work out, pushed the bike all the way to the top and rode it virtually w/o pedaling all the way back. A great day for an exhausting workout. Took lincoln logs, left TB. Thanks
Sharkbait

GCHPDE
Indian Bear Lair by poppops, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
Indian Bear Lair by poppops
Indian Bear Lair
Down the trail south of Great Stoneface Park.
Follow the trail the indians used from Great Stoneface to track the mystical bear in his lair. The cache is a ten inch round canister with a mason jar lid. Initial contents included doggie treats, keychain with light, playing cards, a bug, and a tick tack toe game. Enjoy a nice walk from a wonderful park in North Berkeley.
7:24 pm: Started up the trail and the GPSr started having a hard time getting signal. But I read the description and the hint, looking around I figured there was one place for the cache to be and there it was. Left Steve Martin Button #361, TFTC.
I was getting a bit hot and tired after some frustrating searches today, and was not really paying close attention here, so it was no surprise when I looked up from my determined search to see I had followed a private path into someone's secluded front yard! I made a beeline out of there, and was about to drive away when I saw the CORRECT entrance to the path. The cache was found easily (looks like the local muggles tolerate it's presense). TFTC!
Nice spot. Someone had entered the bears lair and left the cache exposed. I re-hid it. I escaped before the bear returned.TN left signature gold flakes.
Great hide. The old GPSr was bouncing aroung something fierce due to the heavy tree cover I suppose. The first 'fix' sent me to the wrong rock, nothing found. On the way back up the hill, I found the cache. This was our first time visiting the Kensington area and it is truly beautiful. The cache location is a really wonderful introduction to the special nature of the Kensington neighorhood. Thank you.
Found it quickly I like the houses near by and the park

Car Be Chiffon by pdx55, Traditional Cache (2/1)
Car Be Chiffon by pdx55
Car Be Chiffon
Urban cache near a park.
After a year of caching, I finally got around to returning the favor. I've enjoyed your caches, I hope you enjoy mine.
This cache is placed near the building in which I work. On the plus side, that means there is lots of free parking nearby. On the minus side, during the workweek you should watch out for interior muggles. The DigiDesign folks can see you from their lunchroom.
There's no need to stray from the walkway to grab the cache. There is barely room for a log inside the cache container, so please bring a pen or pencil.
Cached by Bthomas, TeamAlamo, and 4Wheeler on a really nice Saturday. Took a couple of minutes of looking, then 4Wheeler spied it. TFTC.
Out for a partial day of SF caching with bthomas and 4wheeler. There was a game going on, but no one took nitice of us. Thanks for the nicely evil cache.
We took the long way around from the parking garage to the hiding spot. Our GPSr seemed to want us to go into Duggin's mortuary, which we didn't think made sense. Didn't get the first hint and not sure how the 2nd hint applies. Checked the appropriate tree and fence parts to no avail.
Will have to come back after another hint!
John and Ally
1:20 pm - Nabbed this tricky cache after seeing Star Wars today. Definately rates at least 2 stars! Nice Hide!

South McLaren Overlook by BuckyDef, Traditional Cache (1/2.5)
South McLaren Overlook by BuckyDef
South McLaren Overlook
This area of San Francisco is not only little-known, but little-cached. I hope to change that.
In an attempt to introduce geocachers to the expansive John McLaren Park, I've hidden a few caches in various places. Since I don't cache at night, I can't vouch what this park is like then-- but it looks less-inhabited (or permanently camped in) than Golden Gate Park.
You're looking for an ammo box hidden with some of the local materials available. Plan on going off-trail, which means different things at different times of the year. You should not encounter any poison oak here, although you might walk by some on the way depending on the path you choose. Please rehide as well or better than you found it!
Edit 11/1/04: changed hint to be more applicable year-round. Thanks dgreno.
Grabbed SAMM TB since it has been in this cache for over 5 months. Also replaced camo which was not in place.
11:05 am - I probably wouldn't go around here at night. The neighhorhood next to the park is a little sketchy. I think I spotted a drug dealer hanging out in front of a school down the road. But I was able to grab the cache with out incident.
Found this one pretty easily- TNLNSL. Thanks!!
A great view from this location. Our third find on our first day geocaching, and this one was a great way to figure out how to go to a waypoint on our GPS device! TNLN
2:12 pm
Just had to do a quick find after spend all morning at the Cow Palace. Lot's nice wildflower here and I left my camera in the car.
TL LN SL
TNX,
GH

Northeast McLaren Overlook by BuckyDef, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Northeast McLaren Overlook by BuckyDef
Northeast McLaren Overlook
Expect another micro with a view...
John McLaren Park is HUGE! I've tried to place a few caches here to introduce geocachers to the park. The cache is a little bigger than an Altoids tin, but not much. There is convenient nearby parking, and a nice area for a picnic lunch or dinner.
The neighborhoods around this part of the park are not by any means upscale, so be aware with whom you are sharing your surroundings.
under benches. feel around some, then look.
10:57 am - Quick grab this morning. Thanks!
Thanks for the view, and for showing us to another part of the park we just moved next to. We used the occasion of family visiting from CO to introduce them to geocaching. As a result, they are going to purchase a gps next week! I only wish that the view platform was open. We forget an exchange, so we took nothing. just logged it. Thanks again.
No luck. Looked and looked and then looked some more. But I enjoyed the nice views and really enjoyed looking *at* the tower. Would have enjoyed looking *from* the tower but it's still locked. Thanks for the adventure!
Wish the tower was open. Great view. TFTC!
Nice view from up here. Took nothing, left orange kangaroo.

GCNBZV
Contra Costa Rock Park by DavidT21 & Fisherwoman, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
Contra Costa Rock Park by DavidT21 & Fisherwoman
Contra Costa Rock Park
We almost named this cache Another Berkeley Rock Park.
Like the other rock parks in the northbrae area, this one also has an interesting rock formation providing views of the bay and challenges for entry level rock climbing. But this one also has a flat grassy picnic area behind the large rock formation. Check out the evidence of Indian grinding carved in the rock. The container is an ammo box.
Our first find as a married couple, and Romeo's first find ever! Beautiful sunny day, a short walk up the hill from our apartment to this unknown (to us) "other" rock. Found the cache with little hardship, TNLN. Great view, great cache! Thanks!
7:13 pm: I tried another local rock park about 15 minutes earlier but a daddy muggle was letting his little muggle rock climb right at the spot were the GPSr was pointing. So I came over here, I have been by before but darkness and tall rocks scared me away. This time I scrambled up the hill and found the cache right way. Left Steve Martin Button #360, TFTC.
Fun day caching in Berkeley today. Left Buzzy TB, took jacks set.
In the past I had not had much success with DavidT21&Fisherwomans' Berkeley caches on the rocks so being in the area again I gave this new one a try. By Jove I found it!! Did it break the jinx? I'm going to check the others.... TNSL L: Geo Nugget

Bayview Goody Box by Going Goodys, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Bayview Goody Box by Going Goodys
Bayview Goody Box
A beautiful view and an easy walk on a paved trail...at least most of the way.
Look for an ammo box. The original contents are: Log book, 2 pens, cd holder, mini flag, red bird ornament, hand lotion, piglet toy, burger king toy, OSH antenna ball, pocket knife, and a cow pin. This is a nice place to walk your dog. It is especially nice around sunset. Nice trail almost right to the box. You just have to do a little field hiking for a short distance. Park in the Pinole Shores parking lots and enjoy the walk and view.
Easy find. Took son and friend to introduce them to geocaching. So easy to get people interested. Took TB, left bird water whistle, magnifying glass and whistle key chain, SL. No muggles. Really windy today.
Great walk with a beautiful view. Lots of wildflowers, birds, butterflies, boats, and trains. Only took a few minutes to find. TN L green stone SL.
Nice cache in good spot. TN left TB #514238
Too bad no one's been here since September, the walk and views are well worth it. Cache is in good shape. Took police car, left monkey tape measure.
My kids and I found this one today around 4:45pm. Great walk and the view is perfect. Thanks

GCKEPV
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #10-The Poop Smith by The Pointy Ear Dog Gang, Unknown Cache (3/1.5)
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #10-The Poop Smith by The Pointy Ear Dog Gang
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #10-The Poop Smith
The above coordinates are not for the cache!
This geocache, the Poop Smith's cache, is #10 in a series of caches called the Homestar Runner Geocache Series. There are 10 geocaches placed around the SF Bay Area for each character in the Homestar Runner cartoon, and each of these caches contains one number for the coordinates for the last and final grand finale geocache, Homestar Runner (GCKEX7).
As said above, the posted cache coordinates are not the coordinates for the cache. They correspond to a near by parking area for the cache. The actual cache coordinates for the Poop Smith's Cache are
N 37 SL.NIS
W 122 JC.SBS
You are probably thinking “Hey, wait a minute!?! These aren’t coordinates!” You’re partially right. To find out the actual cache coordinates for the Poop Smith's cache, you must watch the cartoons listed below at www.homestarrunner.com, and answer the following posted questions about each of the cartoons and the character, the Poop Smith. By watching the cartoons and answering these questions, you can substitute the corresponding numbers with the letters in the answers into the above coordinates and find the cache! Once you have found the cache, remember to write down the single coordinate number that you find inside the log book for the grand finale Homestar Runner cache. By visiting all the Homestar Runner caches in the Bay Area and collecting the numbers inside the caches, you can put all the numbers together to find Homestar Runner.
In the Homestar Runner cartoons, the Poop Smith is employed by the King of Town to...well...Scoop Poop! All day long, the Poop Smith shovels, and shovels, and shovels...without ever complaining or showing any signs of stopping. This micro cache was hidden in area of town that we believe the Poop Smith would enjoy, and if you are lucky enough, on a good day you'll be able to catch scent of the wonderful aroma that lingers through the area for the waste water management facility across the way. And for those who take part in CITO events, this would also be a great opportunity for cachers to help out this area.
Since this a micro, there is only room for a log book. Inside the log book, you will find a number for the Homestar Runner cache. Please replace the cache container exactly where you found it. Now on to the questions!
Go to the main page at www.homestarrunner.com. On the left hand side of the page, you will see a variety of different icons. These are the icons that you will click on to get the the various cartoons/games. Follow the directions on how to get to each cartoon, watch the cartoon, and answer the following questions about the Poop Smith.
Click on the “Characters” icon and then click on the “Poop Smith Video”.
1. The Poop Smith has taken a vow of ___________. (First letter of this word corresponds to number 4, the second letter corresponds the number 2, the third letter corresponds to the number 9, the fifth letter corresponds to the number 5, and the sixth letter corresponds to the number 7)
2. According to Homestar Runner, the Poop Smith is a good guy, he just has a crappy___________. (The first letter of this word corresponds to the number 1 and the last letter of this word corresponds to the number 6.)
Look for the other Homestar Runner character caches in the series
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #1-Pom Pom (GCK8KQ)
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #2-Marzipan (GCKJFY)
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #3-Strong Bad (GCKCRF)
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #4-The Cheat (GCJNHD)
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #5-Strong Mad (GCJPK6)
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #6-Strong Sad (GCJXQ4)
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #7-Coach Z (GCJY4P)
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #8-Bubs (GCHK08)
Homestar Runner Geocache Series #9- The King of Town (GCHK0C)
Came by with Idaho Bob to do some spring cleaning on this cache and do some repairs to the cache box. The stench from the near by sewage plant was quite ripe and pungent today, so we were able to "enjoy" the atmosphere and the cache experience like the Poop Smith would want us to. The log was a bit damp so we dried it off and wrapped it in a zip lock baggie to keep it dry from the elements. Idaho Bob fixed the lid to the cache, but we were happy to see that the cache container and lid seemed to hold up well to the elements from the last time we fixed it. Hope you enjoy the cache!
I had solved coordinates for this cache quite sometime ago, but had never figured out how to get to it on my way home. The coords were stored in an old backup file on my GPSr; so I finally decided to erase all my current waypoints (temporarily) to load the old file to try for this one tonight. I made a wrong turn and ended up driving over (way over) the cache and into Emeryville, where I passed by the Shellmound cache yet again, but didn't stop again because they seemed to be collecting for parking still. Made my way to the cache site, and was trying to look in the wrong place when a car drove by, followed by a train full of curious passengers. Accidentally discovered the cache without seeing it, which I think was lucky for me.
We knew what to expect with this cache as we have one of these too!
The Poop Smith cache is back up and running with a new and improved cache container. Hopefully it will hold up to the elements. Thanks again to Idaho Bob for all his help with the new container
Thank you Digital Fish for letting us know about the cache condition. I am going to temporarily disable this cache and go out there to today to do some cache maintenance. The cache should be back up and running in the next few days.

GCGXHT
Old One by jef, Traditional Cache (2.5/3.5)
Old One by jef
Old One
A beautiful and wild area with an interesting history.
Officially this area is "Thornton State Beach", but it has not been under active management since 1983 when a large landslide wiped out the access road. Dogs are allowed on leash as in any other California state park, but no one is going to stop you if you let Fido roam here. There is no poison oak.
There's a pretty good trail directly to the cache, with one short steep scramble. It is impossible to get there any other way, so if you're not on a trail, turn around. Checking a topo map might help. Do not attempt to climb or descend the cliffs. People die that way. Do not visit during wet weather - the trails will be slippery and no fun, and who knows, there could easily be more landslides. And be extra careful when it's foggy, which is often.
Please try not to trample the vegetation too much. Even though ice plant is a reviled non-native invader species, I like it, and it's fragile. The cache is not in the ice plant, so don't go stomping around there.
The cache is a 7.62mm ammo box, painted camouflage. Initial contents:
Geocaching info sheet.
A notepad and some pens, to log your visit.
A disposable camera, to take a picture of yourself, the site, whatever.
Three Singing Science CDs.
A green Hoberman flight ring.
A metallic-green whistle/keyfob.
A green plastic whistle from the Aloha Forest cache.
A laminated 50-franc note (green) from Switzerland.
A ziploc full of pale-green Hollerith punch cards.
Two green balls.
Some green army men.
If the camera is full, do not take it with you. Just note it when you make your log entry. I will retrieve and replace the camera, and develop, scan, and post the pictures on the web.
Park at point eight nine three, point seven two zero. Side trail at point six seven nine, point eight one eight.
Found this one in Dec. /03 but for some reason it was not logged so decided to try again. Cannot believe the landscape change due to erosion. My last entry in the log said very windy. Picked another day of the same. T hot air balloon pin--L armored car SL. TFTC.
We spent most of the day on the beach at Fort Funston which was great for us and of course fantastic for Fargo. He met lots of other doggie friends. Afterwards we headed a little south to look for the Old One. Very nice walk, great cache on this clear and beautiful day. JLa, JoMa, Jimba Jamba, Krispy, Kevcache and Fargo were on this one. Found the cache without too much difficulty. No fog and a clear day helped a lot. The camera is full, so no pictures. TNLNSL
Kevcache
A fun place on a beautiful day (Cesar Chavez Day - Si se Puede!).
NICE DAY FOR A CACHE. FOUND THIS ONE LATE IN THE DAY WITH BECKY AND OUR FAITHFUL PUG BRUCE. THE SUN WAS SETTING AS WE HEADED BACK TO THE CAR. SAW A COUPLE OF LARGE HAWKS FLYIN AROUND. CAMERA IS FULL. TNLNSL TFTC![:P]
BB&E
It's hard to believe that this road was usable in this location years ago. There was good visibility today with many hang gliders. One passed at my level as I approached the cache. TNLNSL. Thanks.

All The World's A Stage by Kilroy Gang, Multi-cache (2.5/2.5)
All The World's A Stage by Kilroy Gang
All The World's A Stage
The first set of coordinates are for the parking area in the general location of the amphitheater. In this area, you will also find the historical landmark designation plaque. There are either steps or a hill involved in finding the cache. Be sure to explore the area and find the waterfalls and upper bridges leading down to the amphitheater.
(from As You Like It 2/7)
All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players:
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts . . .
John Hinkel Park is a Berkeley Landmark. For 15 years beginning in 1974, the park was home to the California Shakespeare Theater, which staged 53 productions in the amphitheater. Among the actors who appeared here were Annette Bening, John Vickery, Douglas Sills, Julian Lopez-Morillas, and Lura Dolas. In 1991, the Theater built its current performance venue, the 545-seat Bruns Memorial Amphitheater in the hills between Berkeley and Orinda. More recently, the amphitheater has served as the summer stage of the Shotgun Players.
The clue to the location of the first microcache will be found in the historical landmark designation plaque located near the coordinates given above.
On this plaque you will find the answers to the following questions to complete the coordinates for the microcache:
N 37 53.A B C
W 122 16.D E E
A = Number of acres that John and Ada Hinkel donated for this park to the City of Berkeley.
B = Last digit of last number on plaque
C= Last digit of the year the clubhouse was built
D= Last digit of the year the amphitheater was built
E = Second digit of the year the plaque was designated.
The first cache is a magnetic key case. In it, you will find a paper with the coordinates for the final cache. The final cache is a camo painted tennis can. You do not need to go on private property, and you can reach the final location easily from a paved path.
first cache is a micro-magnetic
final cache is near something manmade
Fun multi-cache! Never had a clue that this beautiful amphitheater existed. Coordinates were right on, and we had a great time navigating all the pathways and stairs. Left a pen in the final cache, as there was none. Encountered a college guy that was orchestrating some elaborate portion of a scavenger hunt for a local party. He let me take his picture! Fortunately, his goings-on were around the bend from our activities, and therefore we remained out of sight while we signed the log. TFTC!
Finally found this one after three tries and one hint thanks to Kilroy. It seems everytime I went looking for this cache, it was pouring rain, and today was no exception. Signed the log, and picked up the TB.
The waterfalls still had some water in them, making this a fun place to explore.
Surprising spot. Found the first one very quickly and Vicki nailed the second one while I wandered around a few feet away. Did a TB swap!
Had trouble finding the first cache. Looked in all the places around the coords I got off the sign that seems like they would work, but to no avail. Wasn't sure if the last number on the sign was at the very bottom, or the last number in the paragraph, but didn't find much in either location. Loved the park though- very very cool place. I'll definitely come back soon and try again

GCGYGP
Mortar Rock Park by DavidT21 & Fisherwoman, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Mortar Rock Park by DavidT21 & Fisherwoman
Mortar Rock Park
A short walk through a rock park with some carved steps will lead you to the cache.
Mortar Rock public park is one of Berkeley's rock parks in the Northbrae area, providing great views, rock outcroppings, and areas for entry-level rock climbing.
Mortar Rock park supposedly got it's name from the native Oholone Indians who would grind food into the rocks. If you look close, you will find a few grinding stones left.
The cache is out of view from the practicing rock climbers and is in a camo taped plastic jar with a screw top.
Hooray! We went looking for this last night and gave up after 30 minutes (too much tree cover for an accurate reading on our low end GPSr) and a strained back for Romeo. I could barely sleep last night thinking about an unfound cache on our heads. I dragged him back up the hill tonight and we found it after only about three minutes this time. Great cache! The hint from Write Shop Robert was helpful somehow. We loved discovering another rock park! TFTC! Took ladybug compass, left Keroppi mini-suitcase. [8D]
6:48 pm: Took a little b it of seaching to find the cache as it was well hidden. Left Steve Martin Button #359, TFTC.
I was a bit leery about returning to the scene of a skunking but having just found another Berkeley cache on the rocks by DT21 & FW I felt bold. [^] This time I started from the top and worked my way down... and Bob's your uncle as they say!! [:D]
T: Lady bug magnet and Annah the Clown Fish Bug
L: Smooshed Geo Nugget
Saw the grinding stones and searched for quite a while, but found only a dead squirrel and a lot of spiders. I was not having a good afternoon and was getting really tired of rocks, so I'll return when I have a better attitude ;-)
Really enjoy these Berkley, CA rock parks. Impressive views and fun climbing for the CoolCache crew. TNSL. TFT fun!

Fountain Walk by DavidT21 & Fisherwoman, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Fountain Walk by DavidT21 & Fisherwoman
Fountain Walk
This cache brings you to the middle of the Fountain Walk path with the fountain at the top of the hill.
You can come up a few stairs from the bottom to the Fountain Walk with its Grecian concrete side rails, or you can go down a slight incline from the top. But the decorative fountain is at the top.
The fountain was smashed so many times over the years by cars losing their brakes coming down from Marin Ave that it was eventually dismantled. The beautiful fountain you now see was built in the mid 90's, the result of a concerted commnunity effort. Given that Marin Ave is as steep as ever, we offer prayers for the fountain's well-being. There is more about it's history on a plaque at the top of the first rail.
The difficulty is mostly because it was hard to get perfect coords. Use the hint. The container is a little bigger than a film cannister and can hold a few small trade items.
We were delighted to find this previously unknown (to us) walkway! Didn't take us too long to find the cache, thanks to the hint. Thanks! TNLNSL. [8D]
6:30 pm: I had tried this once before and came up empty, but I noticed that winini found it and dropped an Jazz token and I wanted it, unfortunatly HorseFriend must have taken it [:(]. Left Steve Martin Button #358, TFTC.
We were visiting some friends in the area, we walked to the fountain with 4 kids, the walk was a little longer than we thought but worth it when my son found the cache.
Thanks for the cache, Horsefriend
I was up here for the Chocolate and Chalk Art on Solano Avenue this afternoon and had to get one cache. This was the closest one. Took a few minutes to locate even with the hint. Took nothing, left a B/W Jazz token and signed the log. Thanks!
Busy on the walk, had to wait for mugglers before we could look, but were able to find it.

GCMANK
Insert Witty Name Here by BuckyDef, Traditional Cache (1/2)
Insert Witty Name Here by BuckyDef
Insert Witty Name Here
A nice little hike in North San Bruno Mountain.
Cache is a small ammo box with a view, just a little off trail.
This was a great hike from a no fee trailhead. There was a clear view today in short sleeve weather from this nice vantage point. Took TB Local Yokel left blue ball and yellow necklace. TFTC
Surprising lots of folks walking up here today. Took some magnets and left the Local Yokel TB.
TFTC! Great view! We t: Spongebob air thing, and $1 bill. L: Speed car, Goofy toy, and angel figurine.
Almost knocked on someone's door, but came around from the east instead. Left a buck. Collected the Hop-It frog TB. Thanks for a lovely hike on a refreshing afternoon.
7 or 8 satellites with strong signal.
SUNLIGT for a change - a bit of a breeze but a great day all in all.
Placed "Hop-to-it" from Big Zag in Oregon.
Aprilfool

GCMANJ
No Entrance Fee Required by BuckyDef, Traditional Cache (1/1)
No Entrance Fee Required by BuckyDef
No Entrance Fee Required
An easy trailhead cache that might serve a useful purpose.
Sometimes it seems a little steep to have to pay to go into San Bruno Mountain. After all, there aren't *that* many caches there, and the official access point doesn't get you close enough to all the trails that are on the mountain. I found a better way, with free street parking. Hopefully going to the coords for this cache will help you, too.
Thanks for the cache. Found it pretty quickly, then enjoyed a saunter down the trail and took pictures of wild flowers!
I started with the most misdirection my GPSr has ever indicated. It pointed me down the street 200 feet and then into the brush 40 feet. Before taking the plunge I rechecked the coords, which I had entered correctly and restarted my "go to" feature. Then it sent me to the correct entrance which is where I had first started. Thanks for making this area and the no fee entrance known. Now it was off to the next nearby cache. Thanks
It was in the first place I checked -- but I didn't find it the firt time I checked!
TFTC! TNLNSL!
21:06 - Took a few minutes to find in the dark without needing to decrypt the hint. Will have to use this entrance someday to get the caches in the park - thanks.

GCMANT
Moo! by BuckyDef, Multi-cache (3/1.5)
Moo! by BuckyDef
Moo!
A projection multi in a nice Daly City (yes, this is Daly City) neighborhood.
A while ago, I was scouting hidden areas of San Francisco for -- what else? -- cache placements. I happened across a tiny park in a neighborhood that boasts one of the most interesting views of San Francisco. Unfortunately, you can't exactly see the view from the park.
So I've put together a multi, which first takes you to the tiny park. When there, look for the Geocaching.com logo affixed to an item.
You can get to the final stage (and the view) by projecting a waypoint from the spot with the logo .197 miles @ 156 degrees (true). The cache is an M&Ms container, so it may take some searching. Be aware of the residences nearby.
[stage 1]: picnic table
[stage 2]: chest high, attached to bush -- no need to look far into the bush.
I must have done a great job on the projection 'cause I walked right to it! Nice views today.
[My main problem is that my geko can't project in increments smaller than .1 of a mile, so my position at the 2nd stage was approximate. I used the hint and found it more effective to quickly scan the possibilities rather than to look at any given one in depth. Nice view, I'll bet it's great at night.
Name Spoiler: ] Construction of a permanent livestock exhibition was underway during the great depression. Public funds were being used, and a newspaper writer derided the project as a "palace for cows". Headline writers then began to refer to the project as the "Cow Palace". The auditorium was finished by WPA labor and opened in 1941, proudly bearing the name once givin to it in ridicule.
10:30. 5th visitor to sign the logsheet, on line 12.
This one was hard. I couldn't find waypoint one, and I was pretty far away, looking at everything in the park, when I decrypted the hint to narrow my search in order to locate it. Then, I projected off the original coordinates, instead of the sticker; so I spent a long time looking in the wrong place near a baby seat at the park boundary. Had to decrypt the second hint, and it still took over a half hour to complete this hunt, as my method of projection was off by a little bit. I was able to figure out the meaning of the cache name at least! Seemed like I might be kind of close to a cache I haven't found in San Bruno, but I'm not sure whether there are trails from here, and I have to get to work anyway.
I never did find the first way-point, but, in the end, the coordinates and distance were the only things that mattered. I had to delay my search of the final location because a couple of traffic cops were taking in the view during their lunch. Fortunately there were other caches close by [:D]. mjp303
Fisrt time I did a projection on the GPS. thanks

T.G.I.N.A.M. by forman, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
T.G.I.N.A.M. by forman
T.G.I.N.A.M.
There is a couple ways to get to this cache. No need to go over any fences or bushwacking.
There is some play ground equipment at this location, but the cache is not close by so it should be an easy find.
There is a California Geo coin in the cache.
you can not see the playground equipment from the cache site
2 ways to enter park. nice camo. took small yellow bear left Corona Light beer cap! Spoonbill
My daughter and I had a harder time finding how to get to the park than anything else. Once we spotted the entrance, we tried out the nearby equipment as the dog watched us have fun.
Nifty little park I would have never seen otherwise. Took OR geocoin, toy mouse, and toy car. Left Egyptian crystal necklace, toy car, and several frogs and lizards.
TNLN. Another hill to clinb!
Wonder what the couple making out thought of two guys and a girl(me, DavidT21 & Fisherwoman) going into th bushes together?! [}:)]
We were right behind the Walruz gang on this one. We too, found the harder approach to the cache. The hightlight of the cache was the couple making out on the grass.

Blue Bottles by cyan_blue, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Blue Bottles by cyan_blue
Blue Bottles
On a corner in Berkeley there is a whimsical house where a collection of beautiful blue glass bottles is displayed in the windows. One day when I was walking by there with my friend David, we got to meet the friendly white-haired woman who lives there. She took a break from her gardening to tell us about the house's history.
It is over a century old. The house next door used to be its barn, and its gardens were once the daffodil-filled setting for the parties that the owners would throw for the young ladies and men of Berkeley. As for the glass bottles, she acquired her first one on vacation somewhere, and then collected a few more. Then the neighborhood decided that this was to be a Phenomenon; strangers come by now and leave cobalt blue bottles with notes for her on her doorstep.
The cache is a round tupperware container, with a white lid, about 6 inches in diameter.
There is no need to walk onto the lady's private property as you search for the cache; likewise, there is no need to rustle through any of the plants that surround the house. There is also no need to go out into the street. That should narrow the search area down a bit, eh?
Please use discretion when you retrieve the cache, as this street is a well-loved one for bicycling and strolls.
Yes, it was neat. Thanks for showing us. Took Moovin TB, left a key chain water game.
Went back to drop off cow bug. Decided to take motorcycle and left teddy bear.
What a groovy place! Thanks for bringing me here. T a Steve Martin button, L a toy motorcycle, SL.
Kind of hard to get to this cache in a covert way, with all of the muggles. Best done in a group, so someone can be a lookout. A muggle caught me redhanded. and "hrumphed" as he passed by glaring. Oh well, what could I do?
Anyways, the bottle collection is certainly cool, and a good hide. T- Bahamian $.25 and left the smiley face ball. TFTC.
Took a little searching and the little girls I brought loved the bottles. Afterhe cache we had a celebration loquat feast. Took 123 barette left earrings.

Grotto Rock Park by DavidT21 & Fisherwoman, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
Grotto Rock Park by DavidT21 & Fisherwoman
Grotto Rock Park
A cache in a park providing fantastic views of the bay and challenges for entry-level rock climbing.
Grotto Rock park was a gift to the city of Berkeley from Mason-McDuffie real estate company during its development of the northbrae area. The park was dedicated for park purposes in 1917. The best approach to the cache is to take the carved steps to the right in a counter clockwise direction. Or you can rock climb at your own risk. Check out the unobstructed view at the top! There are even a few rock benches up there.
Face the bay bridge and the cache should be on your left.
Great hide in a park that I never knew was here. We have been down to Indian Rock many times, but had never seen this park despite being only a couple of blocks away. TNLN
Fun day caching in Berkeley today. These parks are great to explore. Makes you feel like a kid again climbing on the rocks. Took Where's George dollar, left teacup.
This is my 3rd DT21 & FW Berkeley cache on the rocks today and second one that had previously failed to reveal itself. And this time I went right to it!! Hey... I'm positive I looked there before!! [xx(]
T: Carabiner
L: Mooshed Geo Nugget & Winchester House key fob.
Last time I was here looking I ran out of time. This time it only took a couple of minutes to find. I love the view of the bay - it was gorgeous today. TNLNSL -40-
Found it more by shear luck than skill... wandered around trying not to break my neck while my GPSr toyed with me. I was on my way down when I spotted something promising, and there it was! 2nd find on an afternoon with too many DNFs. TFTC!

GCGWKJ
Baseball Story by CleDvy, Virtual Cache (1/1)
Baseball Story by CleDvy
Baseball Story
Your goal is a small plaque marking the former site of a sports facility on land now occupied by Pixar Animation Studios. The terrain is flat and wheelchair accessible. You can drive within a few yards of the cache and park just feet away. The cache is on the public right-of-way; there is no need to enter Pixar's property.
Pixar Animation Studios, based in Emeryville, CA, has created some of the most successful animated films ever, including Toy Story and its sequel Toy Story 2; A Bug's Life; Monsters, Inc.; and Finding Nemo. Pixar's next release, The Incredibles—featuring a family of superheroes forced to leave behind their suburban life to save the world—is due in theaters for the 2004 holiday season. Slated for a 2005 holiday release is Pixar's Cars, the adventure of classic automobiles on Route 66.
However, the current site occupied by Pixar's studios was, from 1913-1955, the home of the Pacific Coast League's Oakland Oaks. A marker at the site commemorates the Oaks' four championships, and mentions two baseball legends once among the Oaks' ranks. To log this cache, email me the names of those two persons.
You can stroll down the sidewalk and look through Pixar's gates; however, they do not offer tours of their studios. Please don't bother the security guards—despite Pixar's relationship with Disney, the guards don't "Mickey Mouse" around...
Very cool, this. Thanks for bringing me here.
Found this one after a week in Emeryville on business and on my way to the airport. Thanks for showing this one to me. I would have never known Pixar was here,....or the baseball history.
It's nice to get one about baseball. Our second out of state cache, yea-hah cowboy (as Sheriff Woody would say).
found it easily with the GPS, tho I thought it was a regular cache and hunted high and low for some baseball related things. Oops!
We added this cache to our list just so LDK's Woody Bobblehead TB could reach one of his goals. This was fun little stop. We're not sports fans, but we've enjoyed the movies done here. Thanks for the hunt.

Track View by rascel, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
Track View by rascel
Track View
A view of the Tracks, but not too close.
My Daughter wanted to hide a cache, so she and I picked this place. It is off the path a bit, but quite close. It is a small plastic green jar.
Contents:
Log Book
Geocache Note
Pencils
Carbiner
Compass
Small SF ViewMaster
Canada Flag Patch
Bottle Opener
Geocache Coin #5.
We hung around until we found a good spot.
Ok an additional Hint, You have to get around the fence. Not far, you don't have to jump.
Nice cache- good spot. Nice view of bay. TN Left signature gold flakes.
Nice trail, took just a little while but found it. Left turkey, took skateboard.SL
I was visiting in the area, so it was nice to be guided to a pretty spot. The actual cache location gave me pause (is that still park property?) but I decided it was o.k. as it was nowhere close to the tracks. The clue is a "must" though, so I hope folks just decypher it on-line and save themselves the bother in the field.
A briefly-phrased clue could convey the same information and be much more convenient to decrypt onsite.
R.
This one had us searching for quite a while, and we were careful not to disturb a big mama spider that made her web in the path. We enjoyed looking at the blue water and the colorful trains going by.
Riley37 spotted it, Oden184 and Sam_Samson and I assisted. We left a ball, stickers, fairy tattoos, 4 shells, a turtle stencil, a crab, a gem, a frog, and a watch; and we took 5 quarters, 2 packs of gum, cufflinks, and 2 pins (flag and warrior).
Thanks for a fun cache!

Hello, Teddy! by sailorscodgers, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Hello, Teddy! by sailorscodgers
Hello, Teddy!
Theodore Richard K---, the World's Cutest Baby*, was born February 8, 2005. He lives within a mile of here and we're sure he'll be playing in this park when he grows a little older.
What are little boys made of,
What are little boys made of?
Snips and snails and puppy-dog tails,
That's what little boys are made of!
The cache is a small jar filled with all these boy things (well, no puppy-dog tails!) as well as a couple of Lewis and Clark nickels. This is a school park so it is not open during school hours.
*They're ALL the World's Cutest Baby!
There was a little league game in full swing when I was here, complete with over-competative coach and distracted parents. A nice park I'd never been to before, thanks! -T
There is nothing quite like the smell of a little league field on a warm evening, with the hint of summer in the air. One can almost feel the dreams.
Found in the dark with DavidT21 & Fisherwoman. We had to be quiet because of all the lights on in the nearby house.
7pm on the way home from the BADGES geo-picnic in Novato. Liked the container. TFTQC.
Nice easy night time grab after the picnic today.

GCADED
Gobble Gobble by TurkeyFarm Tom, Traditional Cache (1.5/3)
Gobble Gobble by TurkeyFarm Tom
Gobble Gobble
Happy Thanksgiving - 2002
I've stuffed a few turkey items in this bird - plus a Bucky Badger travel bug.
This is a nice, peaceful hike with some very nice views. Elevation gain is just over 1000 feet - but a gradual climb. Round trip distance is just over 5 miles. It took me just under two hours (round trip) for the hike.
Who wants FTF bad enough that they'll take part of Thanksgiving Day to find this turkey?
Start at trailhead near 3425 Vineyard Rd., Novato. The Big Trees trail.
This note is posted on a tree at the cache site.
"Cache was removed by Marin Open Space district because it was placed in an environmentally sensitive area. Please place caches closer to trail."
Sort of! After that long, but not steep climb, arrived at the cache site to find a note posted to a tree at the coordinates. I've entered the note separately, above. Thanks for the hike.
Found this one after a nice hike. Took a sheet of Turkey stickers, left a stress ball man.
This was a 6.68 mile round trip according to my GPSr. This being a great trail and wonderful scenic area. We will need to explore this area more. Took us about 3.5 hours with some picture taking a picnic stop and some wandering around in the woods locating the stash. TN L: Scout Badge TFTC
Well.... I dont recommend doing "Hot Cross Buns" right before this one as that is over 2200 feet elevation gain! This cache read in at 1385 ft just below the site. Those "buns of steel" were really "legs of jello" but hey! it was worth it for those views. I cant wait to come back in the spring with the flowers in bloom. Took the Oz $ (because I am going there soon and need it) and left a mouse.
This really is a great hike. Thanks for the cache.

GCGQRW
Ode to My Leg by Woof!, Multi-cache (3/2.5)
Ode to My Leg by Woof!
Ode to My Leg
On February 26th, 2003, I broke my leg. The next day I had surgery in which I recieved one 2 1/2 inch pin, a 5 inch plate, 8 screws, and a 6 inch scar. It was in the months after when I was stuck at home surfing the Internet that I found Geocaching. The day after the cast came off, I hobbled to my first cache. If I hadn't broken my leg, I would never have found geocaching.
The listed coordinates will take you to the first leg of this multi which is located at the skate park where I broke my leg. There you will find a film canister containing the coordinates for the final leg. The park closes when the sun goes down, however you can reach this leg of the cache at any hour.
You will need to get back in your car and drive to nearby San Bruno mountain which is also open until sunset. To get there from the skate park:
Go south on Sullivan to Washington, take a left.
Follow Eastmoore Ave which changes to San Pedro Rd, then to East Market St, then finally to Guadalupe Canyon Parkway.
You have some options for parking:
You can park for free along Guadelupe Canyon Parkway at the bottom, but it will be a considerable hike to the cache. However, if you do your homework you can pick up two other caches along the way.
You can pay the $5 parking fee and drive to within .4 miles of the cache. Once you enter the park you can park at the bottom and complete the longer (but rewarding) hike to the top (with the opportunity to grab two other caches along the way), or continue up the mountain all the way to a small parking area at the top, .4 miles from the cache.
The final cache offers amazing 360° views when there is no fog. The trail is wide and well defined, with only minor elevation changes (assuming you start at the top). The final cache shouldn't be hard to find. It is about 15 feet off the trail, but you don't need to destroy any plants to get to it.
No Dogs Allowed Restricted hours Bicycles not permitted on paths
Generated by The Selector
Stopped by here with a friend on our way from the bottom of the hill to Above the Stars. I'm pleased to say that after neary two years, the cache is still in great shape. Here's hoping for another 2 years!
20:25 - Looked around for a little while before decrypting the hint - nice construction! Will have to go over to stage two some other time.
Now I get it: your leg, with a twist at the end! Hilarious!
Took Ollie TB, LNSL. Great multi. I'm surprised the first stage hasn't been muggled yet. There were some sk8r dudes watching me as I lurked with my GPSr... I hope they left the cache alone.
Been hunting for this one for sometime. I found some time after work to try and do the 1st leg however it was stilled packed with skater and DCPD was doing manuvers just across the street so I will come back for this one later.
Did part one a long time ago and found myself in the area today and did the final leg. Great cache and a huge laugh at the final location.

Sarah's Walk by BackPak, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
Sarah's Walk by BackPak
Sarah's Walk
Urban cache paved roads, paved trail to dirt road up to the cache, after you find the cache its down hill all the way.
The cache is a small plastic container and there is some PO in the area but you don't have to get into it. Bring a pen to sign the mini log. A Travel Bug will fit if the attached is no bigger than the TB. Parking at N37 59.620 W122 17.531 walk to three posts if you parked at the parking cords. Remember this is a urban area and the windows have eyes so look around to see if eyes are watching!
Remember there are other ways to get to this cache!!!
We have a Sarah in our family, so the name of this cache stood out. The poison oak is moving closer to where the cache is located, but with a little bit of care, it is not a problem.
I teach at the school very close by. Never would have thought there would be a cache so close.
Slip slidin' away! Oy, was this muddy... we squished our way up the hill, ankle deep at times.
Shade12 found it while Hobbinator and I snapped pics and cheered. We left a crab and a dinosaur, took a coke magnet. TFTC!
Logging a family visit from Hobbinator and shade12. Separate entries left as well.
Well, my son shade12 may think it was just a "bit of mud, not too bad" but it was QUITE a squelchy walk, for sure! He actually came out of one of his shoes, at one point! We did use the clue, as we were concentrating too much near the poison oak. My son did the actual find - his 4th ever! A few more dry days and it won't be too bad ... hopefully!

Monster Mountain by GoToStJoseph, Traditional Cache (2/3.5)
Monster Mountain by GoToStJoseph
Monster Mountain
This hill above San Francisco's historic stadium offers city, freeway, and San Bruno Mountain views. Getting to the cache is the challenge, finding it should be fairly easy.
San Francisco sports aficionados were outraged in 1995 when the City changed the name of windy Candlestick Park to 3COM Park as part of an endorsement deal. They vowed that true fans would always refer to the home of the football 49ers and (formerly) of the Giants baseball club as Candlestick, or affectionately "The Stick." A mere 7 years later, the old name returned as the tech crash hammered 3COM and dried up its marketing budget.
Now the Stick has another new name, Monster Park. And this Monster is not the dot.com job site, but rather Monster Cable, maker of high-end speaker wire and other audio products. Asian-American entrepreneur and company founder Noel Lee beat out biggies like Oracle, Virgin, and Wells Fargo to secure naming rights and put his firm's name on the map, as well as on Highway 101 off-ramp signs.
In keeping with the renaming frenzy, I thought it was appropriate to rename Candlestick Hill as Monster Mountain. The official trailhead begins at the end of Key Avenue, and takes you steeply uphill before winding around the mountain (I think there is also a trail up from the stadium parking lot). From there you're on your own. A narrow use trail got me to the cache site, although bushwhacking from other directions may work as well. The camo-painted plastic box contains a logbook, a cool FTF prize, and a couple random doodads.
Trivia question: What moptop British quartet played their last official public concert at Candlestick Park, way back in 1966?
Top of the hill, between two rocks. Not covered, visible from above. Trivia answer: The Beatles
10:02. Closest I got was 33m; so this isn't an indication that the cache is missing, just that I couldn't reach it. I tried from about six different directions over the last hour. The best approach and my first attempt got me to within 44m, but there was just more poison oak than I felt comfortable squirming through. I'll have to come back with gloves and a machete, I think. The 33m approach required better rock climbing ability than I possess, and it wasn't clear that it was going to be fruitful anyway.
What a lot of fun [:D]. Parked within about 0.2 mi, but that was what seemed to be vertical distance, not horizontal [;)]. I followed the trail as far as I could, and then set out along the ridge line. Pretty quickly a little path developed among the flowers, and a spectacular view unfolded to both the north and the south! Fantastic! Thanks! mjp303
Added a waypoint since the posed coordinates seemed a little bit off.
[This entry was edited by mjp303 on Thursday, April 07, 2005 at 4:26:24 PM.]
Found at 1:20P.M. Took Colman thermometer left rescue helicopter SL. This was a toughee. Even with the hint had to hunt awhile. Was begining to wonder if this was an April Fools Joke when I first saw the area. The view made it all worthwhile. Fantastic. TFTC. My 3rd. FTF.
Dropped off TB while hiding cache

Cragmont Views by beej71, Traditional Cache (1.5/2.5)
Cragmont Views by beej71
Cragmont Views
Easy to get to, nearby parking, great views (clear days only!)
This is the lower end of Cragmont Park, perhaps Cragmont Park Proper, as it were. There aren't a large number of visitors to the park that we've seen, which is rather surprising given the spectacular views of Oakland and San Francisco.
Bring a basketball to play at the non-Olympic-sized basketball court!
There are two caches at this site, in slightly different places. See, long ago, I placed a traditional cache at the coordinates, and one day it went missing. Presuming it stolen, I replaced it with a micro camo-taped film canister. Imagine my surprise, then, when people reported finding the full size cache and not the micro!
Finally with a lot of help from finders, I was able to find my cache again nearby. Someone had relocated it from the original hiding spot! Who did it or why, I do not know.
For now, I'm leaving both caches in place. The coordinates point to the micro, and I'll tell you that the big cache is 6-7m northeast of it.
To log the cache, find one or the other, or both!
[Hint 1] Take big steps, pass over it.
[Hint 2] Rocks 15m S of gazebo
[Hint 3] dark space between rocks
First find of the afternoon on a cache trip that was turning into something of a fiasco. I had loaded the coordinates in the area, but forgot to load the maps, and this area is NOT a place I would venture without a map...I started with 2 DNFs and 3 caches were I could not even park to search.
I nearly gave up, ready to take up a new hobby (knitting was begining to look good about now), and I spotted this one (the micro of all things). My hope was restored, and I battled on to find 4 more for the afternoon.
TFTC!
No finds since Feb?! Tripping dude. At any rate we sluced our way past a croquet game in the meadow nearby and after about 10 minutes of dedicated searching found the original, larger cache. Still there and kinda' visible. TNSL. Thanks.
Very Rainy day in the bay area today, so unfortunately no view, but it was a fun place to discover after growing up in the Berkeley, I had forgotten all about this wonderful park. Thanks for the cache.
We found both caches. There were some kids circling through the rocky area and a strange man reading his paper right next to the micro, but we played it cool and loitered for a little while before locating the caches. Lots of broken glass around. This is a great spot for CITO!
Took the ladybug and left geocaching tattoo, SL.
Found both without too much trouble. Got lucky. Took nothing, left necklace. SL

Yes, We Got Permission by geojammers, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Yes, We Got Permission by geojammers
Yes, We Got Permission
Cammo tape covered medium-sized rubbermaid container. 95% wheelchair accessible - you'll just need someone to make the final grab.
There tend to be a lot of people in this area during the day - this is a great one to look for after 6 pm. If you're there after dark, you'll need a flashlight. Please be respectful of the business which gave us permission to place this on their premises (and whose services we highly recommend!). No need to tear anything up. Once you spot the cache, it's a simple grab and you can go back to your car to open it up and log in.
Stand with your back to Premiere and out of sight from the street
12:57. Took a little while to figure out where I was supposed to go. Quick detour after the Novato Street Fair today. Took a travel bug and left a Virginia quarter. Bumped my head on a tree on my way out; so be careful.
At first I was looking around the wrong establishment. Found the cache quickly when I headed in the right direction, and then went and purchased a few things at said other establishment that really go against the theme of this cache, but I promised I'd make up for it when I got home. Thanks! -T
There it was.
Strange, I seem to be the only one who came here after the BADGES picnic. This should really be a 1.5/1.5. TFTC
#1,594
On a geotrip from Long Island, NY. Flew from New York-LaGuardia to Portland, OR. Then drove over 1,300 miles through WA, OR, ID, NV, and CA caching all the way. Spent two days in Lake Tahoe area… what a great place. I actually won a couple hundred at a casino. I am now in CA visiting my son, Jeff, and his fiancée, Kristina before flying out of San Francisco on my return to Long Island. What an adventure.
I have now cached in 44 states plus Washington, D.C. and rank about 185th in the world for caches found. What a great game we have!
I sincerely thank the cache owners who hide these things I love to find. Without them there would be no game.

devilsnare by shade12, Traditional Cache (1/3.5)
devilsnare by shade12
devilsnare
Find a tree that's down the hill from the fire trail.
Bring the kids on this one. The terrain difficulty rating is mostly just for a short steep bit. The final location is just the kind of thing your kids will enjoy! A picnic lunch wouldn't go amiss, either. I'm 11, I know what I'm talking about here!
The cache is a small blue container. Bring a pen.
Was worried about the terrain and Team Alamo's comment about the home builder. Turns out the terrain wasn't bad and the home builder was not a Richmond homeless person like we were worried about. Climbed all the way up which was really fun, didn't find the cache, then climbed all the way down. Spotted the cache on the ground down the hill. It was really windy so the wind must have took it. Replaced it where the last person put it.
Took no time at all to find the fire trail. The cache was a different story, ran into a dude making capital improvements on the "house" next door. Then spent too much time looking all over the place for the cache, to no avail. By the time my lifeline returned the call, I was many miles away. So I went back to try again, didn't find it where I was told it was supposed to be, so I popped in a new one. Thanks for pointing out the unique archtecture of the area.
Took longer to find the fire trail, than it did to find the cache. Sorry I didn't have my grandson along, he would have had a ball. SL
Making my way back home in the wee hours of the morning. Arrived near the posted coords, and Dingo and I struck off towards the cache. Ended up doing a bit more cross-country than required, but finally made my way to the cache site. I found this cache upon arrival, around 0145. Snapped a few photos after crawling around these nice digs. I potential candidate for DavidT21 and Fisherwoman's series of the same theme! I found the cache completely exposed, so I covered it up a bit (but still a trivial find). Just a bit too small for either of my sig items - so TNLN. Thanks for a FUN one!
Interesting walk to the cache. Never did find the fire trail. Nice little cache. Only took about a minute to find the cache once we got to the coordinates. Took key chain left signature gold flakes.

C.B. #8 by bthomas, Traditional Cache (2.5/1)
C.B. #8 by bthomas
Caching Break #8 is another place to grab lunch while power caching
Whether it's a dozen caches per day or one hundred, it's important to get in and out of lunch, asap. At this place, they are pretty fast, but it's hard to grab a booth during the noon hour on a Saturday.
My order was the same as 4Wheeler's: #2 Animal Style. After our order came up, TeamAlamo and 4Wheeler beta tested the hide.
#2 Animal Style, Only way to go. thanks
Munched on a hambuger, animal style, as bthomas hid the cache.
Well, at least I waited until we found the cache before going inside. WalruZ didn't even wait for me to get all the way out of the car before he started searching. Got milk?
BuckyDef and I went to a softball playoff after work intending to do this cache afterward. As soon as I saw the smashed penny fall out of the cache I knew we were STF. I walked straight to the cache and Bucky walked straight to the Shakes (strawberry for her, chocolate for me), and that was that - it was a quick In-N-Out - Thanks!
20:08. #1 on the logsheet.
I didn't get a weekly email from gc.com on Thursday; so I have to resort to occasional random searches again to find caches. I gave my last $10 to my boss because he forgot his wallet today, but I was able to scrounge enough change out of my car to buy a hamburger. I ended up buying a shake instead, but it was enough cover to get me to the cache despite an endless chain of people in the drive-through lane. Left a Giants-Brewers smashed penny.

I'm late I'm late .For a very important date by Halbert, Traditional Cache (1/1)
I'm late I'm late .For a very important date by Halbert
I'm late I'm late .For a very important date
This cache is on a fairly quiet side of the UCB campus. There is free parking near the cache if you get lucky. Otherwise it is a short walk from most metered parking areas. If you have the time you will notice something peculiar about the clock. Plants are getting on the older side so be very careful while navigating them.
visible from the right angle. I seem to be running a little on the slower side.
Unfortunately, I got out late from work, so I almost didn't go caching.
Found this little piece of the campus pretty easy, and looked in the most obvious place. It wasn't there. [V]
Then a series of dog-walking muggles came by. Fortunately, there was a nice bench where I could sit and wait out the muggles. [:)]
Unfortunately, the muggles decided to visit and play on the lawn near the cache. [:(]
But eventually the muggles left and I kept looking and poking around. And looking and poking around. ...and looking and poking around.
I finally found it when I looked in the second most obvious place. [:D]
This little micro is getting really full, so I took out the P-38 and geocaching button. They'll find their way to other caches soon. Then I walked back home, but I was late for an important date. [:(!]
I decided to stop here after dropping off my daughter. When I got home, my wife said that I was late.
OK, after looking around in the bushes for quite some time, Barb finally took it upon herself to tread carefully where it looked like we shouldn't have. Next thing I know she's throwing the cache container at me! I signed the log at 16:10 and threw the container back to her to return to it's original hiding spot. We really enjoyed our walk through the beautiful campus. We attempted a few other caches on campus but were unsuccessful due to time constraints on our parking meter! Thanks for bringing us onto such a wonderful campus.
Team AvArt[:P]
Gordon & Barb
Visiting from Arizona.
Had a great time finding caches around the bay area.
Coyote1022[:D]
Great spot, in all my time in Berkeley i have never noticed that before. TNLSL. Thanks

Admirals's Reading Room by O-man, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Admirals's Reading Room by O-man
Admirals's Reading Room
This cache has a single theme - Books. I have placed a collection of paper backs in a spot that is also a nice place to read. The idea is to bring an old paperback you like and trade it for one that's in the cache, and maybe stick around and read for awhile (shades of Fahrenheit 451). There are even seats here so you don't have to sit on the ground if you don't want to. I had to partially bury the Rubbermaid container, and then pull some dirt and sticks over it. It is far enough off the trail that people can't see what you're up to, but not too far that it is difficult to get to. It takes about an hour to hike from the parking lot, or a 15-20 minute bike ride (any bike will do). Enjoy!!
This was a great spot for a hike, the view from the "room" was incredible. But I spent some time looking where my GPSr brought me, and some time looking elsewhere. I could not find it, the dog was anxious to go, and it seemed like there were enough ticks crawling on me for one day. One the way back, I realized that I should have read the previous log more carefully -- when things are moved it would be nice if the coordinates were also posted in the log, but I may bring the bike up this way sometime and look again. The spot is worth a return visit.
Found it today just before it started to rain. Had a long wet bike ride back to Moraga. Happy to report that the contents were nice and dry and there now is a TB to tempt someone else to visit. When I came up the trail, the box was in plain sight about 10' off the trail. It was on its side with the white top facing the path. I could read the Geocache wording on the top from the trail! I looked for the hole where it may have been partially buried in the past without success. So I moved it uphill a bit to an area where the bushes provide a bit more concealment from the trail. When your gps points directly to the right from the trail, go about 30 more feet uphill and then enter the bushes for the cache. Never been on Nimitz Way before. Had the scenic overlook all to myself when I signed the log. TNSL.
Replaced the box today and added a new log book and three books for the cache. Moved it about 5 feet to a slightly more hidden (still not too hard) spot slightly closer to where the GPS was pointing today.
The air was wonderfully clear at Tilden today! One of the best hiking days ever there!
Michael & Laura
What a wonderful day to be out along Nimitz Way! Well-placed cache near one of Tilden's very best vistas! I poked my head up to the top of the hill, saw a bunch of kids, and went back down to find the cache.
We found it, but unfortunately, the box has not survived well. It had water in it, and all of the books and the log were waterLOGged. Very sad.
We are planning to return next Sunday (weather permitting) to place a new box and log and pack out the garbage, and hopefully place a book or two (we were just hunting today and didn't bring anything to trade). If somebody else gets there beforehand and takes care of it, please post so we know! Liked the location, so we won't change the coordinates.
With only my one pair of eyes, I had no luck trying to find this cache. I only looked for about ten minutes, since I'd already been out all morning, and it was fairly chilly. I'll be back to look again sometime, because I definitely need to visit this incredible place again when it's clear. Today all I saw was fog!
Mustang GT Bug

GCHDWB
CalTrain - Bayshore by normanb, Traditional Cache (1/1)
CalTrain - Bayshore by normanb
CalTrain - Bayshore
The new Bayshore CalTrain station is almost finished and it now has a cache that is part of the CalTrain cache series.
The area South of the station for many years was the main switching yard for the Southern Pacific train line. After the Peninsula Joint Powers Board took over the system almost all of the rails were removed. Unfortunately it will be difficult to use the land due to years of pollution from the maintenance yard so it remains a large flat open space used mostly by folks walking and running their dogs.
The area is GREAT for dogs and their owners. Almost no broken glass or other sharp objects AND Jack Rabbits to chase.
To access the cache it is easiest to park either at the station or on Bayshore Blvd. near the end of Geneva Av.
This cache is an 8 by 8 "Tupperware" container.
10:40 am - Quick grab once I figured out how to approach the cache. TFTC!
There's a fair bit of trash around here (like old paint cans). I got a bit of a scare when opening the cache. My friends laughed when they saw me jump when I saw the snake. :)
Took eastwood insurance keychain and grand canyon spoon.
Left Tuxedo Sam marble guy and orange bead necklace.
We(Paradoks, Engineer42, and Oniongirl) bushwacked a lot, and went across many train tracks on our way to the cache. We left our parents in the van. While I'm thankful for the cache, it is a somewhat ucky area, given the amount of trash(paint cans, telephones, etc.). It was interesting to find the cache and think that it was trash, though. I was the one that found this one. Yay for me. :)
Nice little hike. TFTC!
TFTC! T: Canada key chain, L: Grand canyon collectors spoon. Be careful there is a lot of homeless people around! Also we spotted a snake nearby... I think your coords are off, just a little, Enough to get you to look in all the wrong places!

Lifes Science by Halbert, Multi-cache (1.5/1.5)
Lifes Science by Halbert
Lifes Science
Be prepared to be WOW'ed
The cords will take you to the entrance of the building. You must enter the door and walk to the center of the lobby. Find the spiral staircase. Once there you must look for answers to the questions to find the final cache.
N37 52.3A
W122 15.7B
B = How many steps are there in the spiral staircase
A = How many Bones are in the bottom half of the tail
Feel free to wander around and explore the hallways on all 3 floors before moving on to the final stage.
This building is open to the public but parking is not free. You can park at a meter and walk into campus. It is a short walk but worth it I think. The building is Handicap accessable however it may be difficult to count the stair.
Spring Hours are
Mon - Thurs 8AM - 5PM
Fri 8AM - 5PM
Sat 10AM - 5PM
Sun 1pm - 11PM
Arg! Either my math is totally off, or this cache is far more cleverly hidden than a poor newbie can find. Second try, too. [B)]
Well, mebbe next time.
We were here a week ago, but then the place was crowded. Today we where alone, except for two big squirrels who looked at us when signing the logbook.
Anna and Mikael from Sweden
Thanks for bringing us here and for an interesting cache. Everyone was on the other side, so made looking easy. Cache in good shape.
Found this one on a nice, slow day. Glad I got to see in this interesting building. Thanks for the hide. The cache contents were a little slimey.
Glad we did this one on a weekend. Could have had big problems when the campus was full!

GCJQMD
CalTrain - Weekend Trains by normanb, Multi-cache (3/1)
CalTrain - Weekend Trains by normanb
CalTrain - Weekend Trains
In celebration of the restored Weekend Service I’ve placed a cache in a location where you can see the trains go by in the distance and look at some un-restored Peninsula train history. If you visit the nearby structures BE CAREFUL and DON’T CLIMB ANY FENCES.
The largest structure has some nice graffiti that can be seen through the “window”.
These coordinates are for the corner of Geneva Av. and Bayshore Blvd. on the Brisbane – Daly City border. This is a good place to park and the actual cache is within 0.5 miles. Alternative parking is available at the Bayshore train station (N37 42.495 W122 24.068). For those that are adventurous you may be able to drive to near the cache. BE WARNED, there are many metal objects in the area that will puncture your tires and AAA won’t help you out.
Finding the Cache will take some work. On the front cover of the CalTrain Caches listed below you will find a letter and a number (i. e. letter = number). Collect the letters and numbers and put the number into the formula N 37 42.ABC W 122 24.DEF to find the cache.
CalTrain – 22nd St. (GCG9HG)
CalTrain – Millbrae (GCG15P)
CalTrain – Burlingame (GCG5VQ)
CalTrain – Hayward Park (GCG5H9)
CalTrain – San Carlos (GCE2D3)
CalTrain – Redwood City (GCG5GZ)
If you are new to the CalTrain series this will be your chance to get 7 caches (8 if you find the nearby CalTrain – Bayshore (GCHDWB) cache).
The container is a small Tupperware container with the usual assortment of stuff.
Scottish musicians play an instrument with the same name.
I feel like it's cheating, a bit, to log this, since I was only there for the final leg, and didn't go round to the other caches yet. But I was there with BuckyDef for strength in numbers as we tried to find a legal way to the cache.Took nothing, left a squishy lizard and fish. Thanks. -T
(Re)visited the caches a while back, but was scoping out a good entrance to the final over several different times I found myself in this area. After getting some assistance from the owner, ended up ignoring a posted sign anyway. Thanks for the smiley, TNLNSL.
7:06 pm. Walked down from the CalTrain-Bayshore cache to log this one - a most satisfying conclusion to a great multi-cache. With the fog coming in at this hour, the deserted area surrounding the cache site had an almost haunted feeling to it. Thanks! TNLNSL
I actually visited here on the weekend while caching with TeamAlamo, but I hadn't visited all the relevant caltrain series caches yet, and didn't feel comfortable logging it. So, tonight I took a meandering drive down alongside the train tracks from millbrae south and found the missing links. I thought this particular site (weekend) was really something - I'm suprised it's even still standing! Thanks for taking me here.
Do we get to relog new finds on all the old caches? Thanks for the new placement

Benner Canyon by jef, Traditional Cache (3/2)
Benner Canyon by jef
Benner Canyon
Back around 1890 or so, old man Benner had a homestead somewhere in this canyon. The local kids used to hike up and play in the area, and Mr. Benner hated that. He'd chase them off, yelling and waving his walking stick. The story was handed down through generations of Berkeley kids. Supposedly he had a stash of treasures hidden somewhere in the canyon. They say he never really died, he just dried up and turned into a troll, still guarding his precious canyon to this day. If you visit on a windy night you may hear him moaning...
This is private land, still owned by the Benner family. Visitors are welcome these days, but be respectful. No bushwacking is needed to find the cache. It's not hidden in any bushes or plants, so don't go trampling around in them. STAY ON THE PATHS. DO NOT MAKE NEW PATHS. Please avoid eroding this beautiful area. The paths are slippery even when dry - wear appropriate footgear, and be extra careful in wet weather.
The cache is a 7.62mm ammo box. Initial contents:
Geocaching info sheet.
A notepad and two pens, to log your visit.
And... Well, what do you think a troll would keep in his stash?
I checked up on this cache again, because of a report by teamThrock that it had been emptied and thrown into the stream. I found the cache exactly where it is supposed to be. The contents are a little skimpy right now, but at least it isn't full of garbage like the last time I checked on it. And most importantly, the log book is present and in fine shape.
Introduced a friend to geocaching and this was our first find today. TFTC. Entered through the gate from the stairs. The canyon was absolutely beautiful and my kids loved the hike; we'll be back to explore more and visit the nearby park.
Found the cache but there was no cover and it was empty. [:(] Left it where found and hiked some more before leaving. We all agreed that even though the cache was empty, it was well worth it.
GPS Coverage under this Dagobah canopy was basically an after thought (that's why one finder ended up by the NT signs!) but a previous log about the troll set me right. Found Yoda's tree den along the way. It was vacant (out promoting Episode 3 no doubt) but he had some minock stew brewin' on the stove... bleeech! Loved the canyon and rain forest feel here... made all the slippin' and sliddin' (I came from the top!) all worth it. Serenity now. The CoolCache crew had been at Cordonices Park before and we love the concrete slide. Left SWA playing cards and tag, TN. TFTFun!
I had the best time finding this cache. What an incredible canyon! Found my way into the canyon between a couple of houses at the top of the canyon. There is a staircase to the south of the ravine with a gate that will more easily lead you into the canyon and to the cache. Thanks for a great hide.
This is my favorite cache in a long, long time -- mostly because it is so unexpected. Felt like a "Lord of the Rings" set in the city.
Thanks for bringing us to this spot!

MIDDLE AND MIDDLE by ca_surveyor, Traditional Cache (2/1)
MIDDLE AND MIDDLE by ca_surveyor
MIDDLE AND MIDDLE
NOTE: THE COORDINATE VALUES SHOWN ARE NOT THE CORRECT ONES..JUST NEARBY. THIS CACHE IS ACTUALLy THE END OF A SERIES OF FOUR CACHES THAT WILL GET YOU THE CORRECT COORDINATES. THE SERIES BEINGS AT "STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU2" - give it a whirl.
OK.. you are either looking for a nice easy cache or you got here on a convoluted loop, hopefully the latter since as someone else said You can't get there from here.
If you are just crusing for a cache, go to the start. It is more fun. If you have found this cache. Go ahead and log it. You earned it.
You ended up at the former Oakland Naval Supply Center in Oakland, California. This base was given (back) to the Port of Oakland about 4 years ago. In that time almost all of the 100 or so buildings have been torn down, ground up into concrete rubble and re-cycled into a completely new harbor. From here you can see some of the Giant Cranes that barely made it under the Bay and GG Bridges.
Nearby a completely new park and expanded Bay Trail has been created. Former naval harbors have been allowed to silt in and already the swamp is forming...no, that is a good thing. The swamp fiters the water, and the wildlife will not be far behind. Rolling sand hills and walkways run thru the area and fishing from the piers is not too bad I'm told.
All in all a new area - and here you are.
So.. you made it... how was it?
Gil
ca_surveyor
If the cache is not there it should be either disabled until it is fixed, or archived if it is not going to be fixed.
Uhhh maybe I'm missing something and I probably am but the coordinates took me precisely to a big locked chain link gate on asphalt where I could see no raizing or construction nor a way in. Didn't want to waste anymore time on it so I booked.
Well it looks like this site was razed about a month ago and the cache was just barely clipped or buried under dirt.
It may still be there, if so it is just below the surface dirt and will require a shovel or rake.
I will try to find it this month (March '05) and relocate it to another site (updating the previous cache site to reflect the move).. in the meantime go ahead and try it.
If you do find it contact me so I can relocate the 'tub'.
thanks... gil
YES! The series is complete. We were fortunate to have so many before us as the log entries helped us acheive the proper mindset to find part 3. Log is damp but usable and contents of cache aren't in great shape but this one is about the hunt not the swag. Thanks Gil this was a lot of fun.
The final was anticlimatic after the many trips looking for #3. Finally finished this series. Thanks

EasyHill 1&2 by LucBesson, Multi-cache (1/2)
EasyHill 1&2 by LucBesson
EasyHill 1&2
A two stage cache along a woodland trail. First stage is an easy walk for drive by cachers. Second stage involves an easy but longer uphill walk through mixed woodland.
This two stager starts with a short walk from the road to the first cache on a trail up the hill. The coordinates for the second cache are in the first cache. The first cache is a small sandwich box within range of some "organic steps". It contains various bits and pieces.The second stage is a longer walk up the hill through patches of tree cover but generally it's pretty good for GPS in both locations. The second cache is a larger sandwich box containg a few items from the UK and US.Both include a small log.
These caches were left by a few Brits. Some live in Novato with LucBesson visiting from the UK.
Lean up from the tree steps for the first one. A stony seat while looking at the view will help with the second.
Great short hike for the kids.
We had a great time looking for these with some first time geaocacers. The substitute second cache is still there. Beware of the PO. Thanks for the cache.
Hatfam
when I got to "two" I realized why everybody was signing the log at one.. it was a fun hike... is that the path to "gobble gobble"?
#1,595
This was an incredible first for me and that is saying a lot with almost 1,600 finds. Found this multi with my son Jeff, his fiancee Kristina, geodog Hanna AND geohorse Logan... and that is what makes it a first for me... finding a cache on a horse. I know the name of the cache but this was a mountain to me... did I mention that it was pouring rain, the horse had no saddle... and those rumors of mountain lions were on my mind.
I'm on a geotrip from Long Island, NY. Flew from New York-LaGuardia to Portland, OR. Then drove over 1,300 miles through WA, OR, ID, NV, and CA caching all the way. Spent two days in Lake Tahoe area… what a great place. I actually won a couple hundred at a casino. I am now in CA visiting my son, Jeff, and his fiancée, Kristina before flying out of San Francisco on my return to Long Island. What an adventure.
I have now cached in 44 states plus Washington, D.C. and rank about 185th in the world for caches found. What a great game we have!
I sincerely thank the cache owners who hide these things I love to find. Without them there would be no game.
Found both caches without much trouble. The second cache is now an empty water bottle with a note in it saying the orininal cache was removed by a park ranger. We really enjoyed the walk. Thanks for introducing us to this spot. TNLN.

GCMTNG
Pinole Creek cache 2 by goldminers duo, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Pinole Creek cache 2 by goldminers duo
Pinole Creek cache 2
Cache is placed near the gravel road that borders Pinole Creek. It is easily accessible through two steel posts that allow people but no cars to enter.
Pinole Creek runs year around with ducks and egrets in it and along the banks. I have also seen a muskrat in it.
Container is a plastic can about 1/2 gal size, painted green.
Initial items in cash are:
Key chain
Virginia quarter
Bowling heart
Think happy
Ball point pen
Hip flask
Writing Pad
Gold flakes in small vial (signature item)
Travel Bug- Sourdough Sam-New Bug
A walk down by the creek.
fun and easy, thanks! I crossed the river six times to find three caches, go figure!
Found with no trouble. Sure glad we were on the correct side of the creek. Left "Take me to your Leader" TB took ladybug magnet.
A very nice cache, and going through the muddy spot on the way back yielded deer, raccoon, and bird tracks for me to read. I appreciated this hide, very nice.
Of corse, I don't really want to admit that I went down the wrong side of the creek. Coming to the end, did I do the sensible thing for a woman my age and go back to the bridge and around? No way- I was undaunted and in search of adventure! I found a spot where the fence was down, went over the creek beside the freeway, and crawled under the fence in the concrete spillway. Right then my GPSr was telling me I was five feet from the cache. This was kind of fun, yet at the same time I was glad there were no witnesses. [:)]
Almost forgot- TB was taken yesterday and as yet unlogged. I took the Ladybug looking glass and left my signature ladybug magnet.
Enjoyed the nice walk and ducks flying by.

Da Bears by TeamAlamo, Unknown Cache (4/2)
Da Bears by TeamAlamo
Da Bears
With the recent rash of Cal Bear micro-caches already found, there was a need for a new one so that you can get to know some of the bears more intimately.
Go to stop 1 (the posted coordinates). There you'll find three classes. In numeric order, I've called them Class A, Class B and Class C. (Use the two digit class number - e.g., Summer of '42)
Go to stop 2. That class is D.
Go to stop 3. That is Class E.
Go to stop 4. That is Class F.
To find the coordinates for the final bear, you will need to know a bit about "Da Bears":
Where:
U = BT + DT
V = CL + DL
W = AW + ET
X = FT + DT
Y = EW + CT
Z = BW - CL
IF you can't find the micro while rooting around in the rocks, just email me a description of the final bear and its environs.
Koi and I found the first stop of this one over a year ago, and then did nothing else with it. Last night, as I was thinking about my trip up to Berkeley, I finally figured out what information I was going to need to solve it. So I solved the rest from home. My favorite is the second stop - this one is very familiar to me, having been in the Cal Band.
Now for the interesting part. I see in the other logs that people either found one cache or no caches. Well, I found two. First, I found one that had a completely empty log sheet and no info on the cache listed. I signed that one, then got up and decided to look on the other side, and sure enough, there was another cache there. This one had some signatures in it already. I signed that one, too.
Thanks for the cache.
One of my favorite bears on campus :)
After a lot of thinking and a hint from TeamAlamo, my wife and I finally worked out the last set of equations.
When we got to the final bear, the cache was in plain sight and was too exposed. We signed the log and left a globe marble. I put the cache back and covered it with some bark to hide it better.
[This entry was edited by ltleelim on Thursday, June 02, 2005 at 9:05:55 PM.]
the last clue was a killer. but this is da bears.
Got to final location and replaced cache. Thanks

GCHJAR
Pinole Creek by Wandering Ron, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
Pinole Creek by Wandering Ron
Pinole Creek
Near Pinole Creek trail just off Henry Avenue in Pinole, CA.
Cache is in a camouflage painted plastic jar with a screw-on lid. The jar is about 3" in diameter and 1" high. Items to trade should be small. Bring along a writing instrument, as there is no pencil in cache. There should be ample parking along Henry Avenue where it crosses over the creek. The No Trespassing signs only apply to the creek bank and creek. It is ok to use the trail. You will need to go slightly off the trail to get to the cache, but not toward the creek. The trail should be wheelchair accessible, but the short climb to the cache is not. When I placed this cache the trail was dry, but since then there seems to be excess water in the area and the trail is muddy near the cache. When placed the cache contained; Geocache introduction, mini-log, pair of dice, small measuring tape, GI can opener, Santa Fe pull-apart key chain, US quarter, Cuban 10 Centavos coin.
Went with Ardychan and it was a l o n g walk. Took wooden "tuit" button, left magnifying glass, SL. Thanks for the exercise.
We walked along the opposite side of the creek. So we got in a little extra exercise. It was good for me, really...
Signed the log, left a Ladybug. Took nothing.
It took me awhile to figure out that I was looking at the cache description for a different one in this series. Once I knew what to look for, it was relatively straightforward.
fun and easy, thanks! I crossed the river six times to find three caches, go figure!
I checked out the cache today and it is still where it was placed and in good condition. The short climb from the trail to the cache is very slippery due to the recent rains but otherwise everything is ok.
Wandering Ron

Quite A Jewell by trekrbear and lovebug, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Quite A Jewell by trekrbear and lovebug
Quite A Jewell
You can access the cache from a trailhead off Sir Francis Drake Hwy or one at Samuel P. Taylor SP. Either way is a lovely hike.
The cache is inside a round two quart plastic jar with a green lid. It is covered with a green plastic nursery container to protect it from the weather. It is anchored with a rock on top. The goodies include a small purple bottle, sea shell, patriotic button, package of confetti, receipt cards, an ostrich mini beanie and other cool stuff. There is also a log book and pen.
Look for a large bay laurel with multiple trunks about 70 feet north of main trail.
I wanted to do some more caching after peace point four so I went for this one alone... I had no idea where to park so I just looked for someplace where I could get down the riverbank to make the river crossing. after all the poison oak on top of mt. Barnabe... I covered my legs in technu and waded accross the stream washing out the oak sap in cool water.. perfect... it was still about another mile down the path and over the hill.. thanks!
[This entry was edited by cooperphoto on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 2:00:49 PM.]
(T: 1237) Though there was no one extraordinary part of this hike, it was a great hike none-the-less with a well done cache at the end (I came from SFD). Placed a horseshoe found nearby on the cache. I took the travelbug and left a $1 coin of Canada. Thank you for the cache, BKip
We walked in from the Bolinas Ridge Trail and it was gorgeous. After all the rain, the hills are spectacularly green. Nathan had a close encounter with a bull in the early part of the trek, but was rewarded with being the cache finder.
Took Thing 2 and left Hucklebug Travel Bug.
Janis Kirk and Nathan
[This entry was edited by runnerfam on Sunday, April 10, 2005 at 6:46:03 PM.]
beatiful hike, took two yoyos, left 14 gold coins.
Nice location. Would have never taken this hike had it not been for the geocache that you hid. Took utility tool and philippine coin and left two Buzz Lightyear toys.
Thanks,
KDS News

Grin N Bear by bthomas, Traditional Cache (2.5/1)
Grin N Bear by bthomas
Grin N Bear
I am not! Grin and bear.
NOTE: LISTED COORDINATES ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE CACHE LOCATION.
The listed coordinates will take you to a daylight astronomical phenomenon, surrounded on four sides by UC property. On the shortest day of the year, at 10:30 a.m. PST, something will point the way here.
It ís less than a 10 minute walk from a parking meter. See?
Enough? Okay, okay, okay... Like I know how to make a 4-star.
The small hand originates 800 feet away, and comes up about 100 feet short on the shortest day. On the longest day of the year, at 11:45 a.m. PST (12:45 PDT), the small hand points in the same direction, but it ís only about 90 feet long.
You can use the Naval Observatory’s Sun Alt-Azimuth table, Form A. The place name is Berkeley, California. Put that inside the box.
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/AltAz.html
Astronomical Applications Dept.
U.S. Naval Observatory
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA
Altitude and Azimuth of the Sun
Dec 22, 2003 Pacific Standard Time
Altitude Azimuth
(E of N)
h m o o
Trivia about the UC Berkeley campus:
http://www.skyscrapers.com/re/en/wm/bu/130231/
http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/gallery/gal013.html
If my clues don’t make sense, maybe it’s because I haven’t used this stuff since graduating from college. The cache is a sign-only non-magnetic film cannister. BRING A PEN.
Hint: 155 is south southeast.
Hint 2: If you find the right bear with an itch, scratch its back.
Found it with a couple of Berkley ntives out on their first caching trip. Good Spot, and a beautiful campus.
Charming walk through a glade that didn't exist when I was going to school here -- at least, not in the formal sense it does now. And the new (to me) underground extension to Doe -- how cool is that! I see I have to visit more often. T a little angel, L a P38, SL. Thanks for a lovely evening stroll!
Bug pass.
Found this one without too much difficulty. Thanks for the hide. I liked seeing all the different places in Berkeley.
OK let's see take the median number of the days in which the Summer Solstice occurs, divide by peak number of days required to achieve peak daylight savings time... oh crud. Dropped the slide rule. Hey didn't he say something about bears. Yep, it's a bear hide. Thanks.

GCMTNB
Pinole Creek cache-1 by goldminers duo, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
Pinole Creek cache-1 by goldminers duo
Pinole Creek cache-1
Cache is placed near the gravel road that boarders Pinole Creek. It is easily accessible through two steel post that allow people but no cars to enter. Its an area that is usesd by walkers every day.
Pinole Creek runs year around and usually has ducks and egrets in the water or on the bank. I have seen one muscrat in the creek. There is also a small run of steelhead that spawn in the creek each year.
Container is a 35m film canister. It has a log but no pencil-bring your own. It is a log only cache but we included our signature item-some gold flakes in a small glass vial. The vial may be taken by the FTF the cache.
If you can't find cache-remove your cap and think about it.
The creek and the cache.
fun and easy, thanks! I crossed the river six times to find three caches, go figure!
Oh Bravo! Two thumbs up! Left a micro ladybug in the cache.
Parked in the wrong area so I had to do alot of walking to get to this one.

Tilden's Bone by Sadie's Ladies, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
Tilden's Bone by Sadie's Ladies
Tilden's Bone
Paved Trail just under 2 miles.
Cache Contents:
Log Book/Pencil
Bubbles
Toy Frog
Plactic Bubbles
Heart Tile
Tigger
Nimitz Way, close to the Wildcat border.
Just 3.6 miles round trip rather then the hike from below. An easy find, but why here? There is plenty of space for caches on this ridge. Also, I am still trying to figure out how the approver would make it the 3.6 miles given that the terrain is rated at 1*. Left a small dino.
We took a circuitous route to find the cache and had a great hike. We haven't explored this area before. We had nothing to trade, so we just signed the logbook. Thanks!
I have not been up this way for a long time. I was much younger when a girlfriend asked to borrow my car to drive up to Inspiration Point while I was working. Unfortunately, there was a cable problem, compounded by her losing the keys. By the time she found the keys, and I went up to reclaim the car, a towing company was taking it back down to Berkeley. It kind of put a damper on the relationship.
Today, my dog was excited that we were going to some place with a Bone and I did no have the heart to explain why that might not be the case. But we both enjoyed the walk across the ridge. I wondered if the cache might prove a little vulnerable in the future -- for now it gave us a nice place to go.

Super Rosa by jef, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Super Rosa by jef
Super Rosa
A fairly easy mini in the Berkeley hills.
Not going to say anything else about it.
The cache measures 8.5" x 2" x 0.5". Initial contents:
Geocaching info sheet.
A few sheets of Rite in the Rain paper for logging your visit - bring your own writing implement.
An assortment of coins and tokens.
No beer bottle, but there was a can of chips... might be the same person who wrote in the log that they'd found it by "axdent"...
Saw a doe and her fawn stepping ever so stately across the road on the way home from the cache. Somebody's roses are in danger...
T geo-bead and a tiny 5-something coin (gotta find out what it is!), L two P-38s, SL. Hi, jef! SAIL ho! [;)]
A mirror and a bottle. I wonder what it means.
Interesting cache location... There is a bottle of beer for the taking!
This was an easy find. Someone left a bottle of beer here. [:)]
My wife and I left a globe marble.
Whew. I am SOOOOO Glad that I took the right road. Love it up here in the Berkely hills, but navigation is a crap shoot I have found.
TNLN. TFTC

Pinole Bayfront Park by Wandering Ron & ByeTheWay, Traditional Cache (1/2)
Pinole Bayfront Park by Wandering Ron & ByeTheWay
Pinole Bayfront Park
Located in Bayfront Park in Pinole
This is a log only micro cache. It is a magnetic key hiding box. Please bring your own writing instrument. You don't need to go near the active train tracks, in fact, please don't go past the chain link fence that separates the park from the train tracks. On March 10, 2004 I removed the wet log and replaced it with one made of paper that can be written on when it is wet. Some pens will work on this paper and some won't. Pencils will work. Have fun. WR
First visit to this park. I liked the house and the train things on the side of the tracks before you enter the park. Both the log and the cache container are in serious need of maintenance.
Another Walk in the park
This was my first visit to Pinole and the waterfront here, despite living in the bay area most of my life. I was here on Sunday morning (and the first day of daylight savings, too), so it was pretty serene - until the train came through. Thanks ! -T
WR checked this one out while I was in the area the log was damp but ok. TNL-BackPak button
Nice little cache. There was no plastic bag cover but the log was dry even though we had over an inch of rain this week. TN left gold flakes in small vial.

Bay Area Multiple Hills - 5 by mhop, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Bay Area Multiple Hills - 5 by mhop
Bay Area Multiple Hills - 5
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This is the fifth cache in a series of five.  You can do all five caches in any order you like.  None are that difficult, but you will have to do some traveling to get to them..
Find the trailhead, and the cache is easy.  There's no need to go cross country.  There is some poison oak in the area, but none where the cache is located.
The cache is a camouflaged quart size tupperware container.
You can see a listing of all five caches here
SFgt is on vacation. Dropped off a travel bug while geocaching with Vernazza94122. Took a die and left a Peet's Coffee card.
Ohhhh, my first local cache found with SFJeep! Just getting started with geocaching and this was a great location.
Next time I'll know to go on a sunny day and to bring a jacket -- it's very cold on windy days!!!
I stepped over a snake on the way up and scared my brother when I yelled "Snake!" which caused him to jump backwards. But, it turned out to be a dead snake that had died going across the path.
Took R2D2, precious moments keychain, molecule toy, 5 peso coin.
Left Koosh ball, super ball, yoyo, pink necklace.
My mom was the last one to arrive at the cache area, but she was the first to spot the cache. It was a pleasant walk to this cache -- not too steep, and not too rainy, as it was a couple of days ago when we went to another cache on a different peak. It's a pleasant area, and it was a pleasant walk. I was with my parents, Engineer42, and Oniongirl.
With the cache re-listed, I needed to come back to find it again so it wouldn't show up as unfound. It also served as a good excuse to start our hike to Above the Stars from the bottom of the mountain instead of taking the road to the top. It was a great day to be here, if not a little windy. At least the views were awesome today unlike most of the time I'm here when it's too foggy to see.
I also brought a friend who is new to geocaching here for her first find. She found the cache herself and we both signed in. My log was just shy of 2 years after my first when I was the FTF here. Thanks again.

GCKVXN
La Loma Quarry by mremptypants, Multi-cache (2.5/2.5)
La Loma Quarry by mremptypants
La Loma Quarry
The first part is a small pill bottle with the coordinates for the final cache. A great place to play, kids, dogs, and everyone else can find something to do at this City Park.
The History is that we neighborhood kids would play and have many adventures in this old rock quarry. Legend has it a boy fell into the water and drowned, so they turned it into a City Park. I don’t really know for sure, but that is what our parents told us when we couldn’t play there anymore. The views are fantastic and it is a great picnic spot.Technically, the Park closes at 10PM. It is a short but steep walk to the actual swag holder. You are looking for a large plastic container with a blue lid. A group called Berkeley Path Wanderers have developed trails throughout the Berkeley Hills and the final spot is on one of the newer trails. There are no signs, but it is legal and not on private property. The trail does go between two houses. Could be a bit muddy toward the top. If you follow the correct trail, you will loose signal for about 50 feet due to tree cover, but no worries, the actual location has an open view to the sky. You get to experience two of the Berkeley Hills’ hidden treasures during one hunt. Park your veh at N37 53.131 W122 15.315
If you are up against a stone wall, don't be frustrated, you found it.
The obvious place for a "Log" Book at the final location.
When I came up here a month or so with my daughter, we could not find the first stage. Today, it took only a minute. What a difference a day (or month or two) makes.
Found part one fairly quickly, but part two was as bit more difficult due to fussy satellites. Things settled down though, and the GPS led me right to the exact spot. FTF.
Last one of the day -- found both finds challenging.
Found the cache laying out in the open. Rehid it under some nearby items. Thanks

Mini-forest by dgreno and mattdgren, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Mini-forest by dgreno and mattdgren
Mini-forest
A very short walk to a 'mini-forest' with a running stream (at the right times of year).
My son Matt picked the location for this one. He and his friends ride their bikes on this trail quite often. They have named this small clump of trees the 'mini-forest' and you'll see why when you get here.
If you park in the right place, it is an almost flat walk of less than a tenth of a mile to this cache.
The cache is in the Verissimo Hills Open Space area and is located just off the Ravine Trail.
The container is an 8x6x2 inch Tupperware box with a white lid and is not in plain sight.
Like many who found it commented their GPS was eratic under the tree. Same w/me yesterday. Got advice from friend to find it today. Took Geocache pin & left Cal golden bear. Go Bears! The log book needs drying out.
This only my second find & only half mile from my home. Thank you. Spoonbill
[#1341
Had no problem walking from the legal parking area. Cache was in the area whre GPSr was pointing when it lost signal. It may be]under water[then again it may not be.]
We found the right parking spot and made the easy trek over ot the cache. GPS signal was a bit off, but finally settled down enough for us to get a good lock.
TNLN
this one took a minute or two, my gps had me south and high on the hill, a very nice hide!
#1,596
Jeff actually found this one with the help of the geodogs Hanna and Banjo. Easy find for Kristina and me.
I'm on a geotrip from Long Island, NY. Flew from New York-LaGuardia to Portland, OR. Then drove over 1,300 miles through WA, OR, ID, NV, and CA caching all the way. Spent two days in Lake Tahoe area… what a great place. I actually won a couple hundred at a casino. I am now in CA visiting my son, Jeff, and his fiancée, Kristina before flying out of San Francisco on my return to Long Island. What an adventure.
I have now cached in 44 states plus Washington, D.C. and rank about 185th in the world for caches found. What a great game we have!
I sincerely thank the cache owners who hide these things I love to find. Without them there would be no game.

See Planes in Alameda, v.5 by bthomas, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
See Planes in Alameda, v.5 by bthomas
See Planes in Alameda, v.5
Tune in approach frequency 0280. That's 0-2-8-0 over.
Version 5, is the return of a metal box cache. The earliest versions were "drive on the runway" (now forbidden) multi's. That wide, long runway was a good place for a 15 year old to practice driving.
Alameda NAS was de-commissioned in 1997.
The US Navy commissioned a base for seaplanes and two aircraft carriers in 1940. Alameda was previously the Pan American "China Clipper" seaplane harbor on the US West Coast. Across the basin today are Ready Reserve ships at Pier 2 and the USS Hornet CV-12 at Pier 3.
The Hornet (1941) CV-8 carried Doolittle’s Raiders from Alameda, with B-25 bombers to attack the capital of Japan four months after Pearl Harbor. The Hornet (1943) CV-12 collected the first two Apollo moon spacecraft.
http://www.uss-hornet.org/
You can slip on to the runway at Bladium Sports. Have fun zooming down the center line.
PS: This cache is dedicated to high school teammate and friend Bill Donohue, who served on the Coral Sea when it was berthed here.
Great hide! I was confused by the markings for a little while. I re-read the description again and everything became clear.
Took the fighter plane for the little guy and left Bob the Beagle TB to send him on his way.
motogrrl forgot to mention, she took the Geocoin and left a toy fighter jet, and signed the log, as did I. Thanks for the cache!
Truly awe-inspiring container. Very, very fun.
Excelent hiding spot. It was quite windy and there were a few muggles around, but we made the exchange. Took- Raiders Checker TB, Left- #1 USA Geocoin. Thanks.
This is probably the most clever way to hide a cache. Very nice. Glad I brought the print out or I would have been SOL. They were autocrossing on the runway so we had fun watching that for a while. TNLNSL. Thanks for a great cache.
Ellen
Bob the Beagle

Pickleweed by JohnnyVegas, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
Pickleweed by JohnnyVegas
Pickleweed
This is a micro around the diameter of a 35mm film can and three times longer.
PICKLEWEED PARK
This micro cache and the micro coins were sent by Honeychile
with my last button order. This should be very easy to find,
it is in a spot that most geocachers should find easily.
The cache contains some
Johnny Vegas and Julie
Micro coins
Buttons by bumblebuttons.com.
This is too easy for any hints, but you might check out the Bumblebuttons website.
Not hints be she has cool stuff.
Very tricky! I saw it, but didn't recognize it as a cache. After I looked in my husband saw that it was a cache. Great camo. Found a digital fish. Hatfam
18:22. Zooming through town on our way home from the BADGES Picnic #2 event cache. Nice park and nice camo. TNSL. Left fish #1825. Thanks.
Nice camo. This park was a nice surprise too. WalruZ, BuckyDef, and I came across Marky and Joani. TFTC!
Loved the cammo, and the park was nice too. What an interesting historical place nearby, too. Thanks for bringing us here!
BuckyDef waited at the cache site while Ben & I tried to find a way to lock Marky in the bathrooms. That didn't work (Joanie wouldn't let us), so we walked over to have a look. Ben was looking right at it and I still had to point it out - such great cammo! Thanks.

Enterprise by JohnnyVegas, Traditional Cache (1/2)
Enterprise by JohnnyVegas
Enterprise
Requires a hike uphill, caches itself is easy to spot.
Contains log and pen. Tupperware about 6"x6"
For those who have never seen poison, try this link.
http://www.troop5psc.com/PoisonOak/DillonOak.html
Found it, Friday the 13th. Nice place for a cache. Thanks!
Left card. Thanks.
This is probably the strongest Poison Oak Season I have seen for a while. Must be the huge rains we have had. Anyway, dodged it for now. I guess I should wait for a week and see if it rears it's ugly head. I am just now getting over a two week bout with the stuff. TFTC JV
[8D]
Had to direct Scoutboy from the lowlands as I was once again without shoes and the first step looked wicked. TFTC.
This cache is close to P.O. heaven.
WATCH OUT.
TNLN, placed a SuMo Cyclists logo sticker inside the cache.

Rush Creek by forman, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Rush Creek by forman
Rush Creek
A short hike up to find this one. There is a lot of hiking trails here and you could bring your horse to ride.
Cache contains:
Corn kurnell storage thing
Beanie Babie, Bernie
OSH Belt buckle #4476
12 Felix the cat pogs
3 foreign coins
10 Deiz pesos (paper money)
Goecaching compus
Play-doh
key chain, Slinky the dog from Toy Story
Reggie from Rocket Power
Geo chip
Geo note
log book
pen
Cache is centered in a tree with 3 trunks.
Found this cache with my daughter during a lunch-n-caching break. Took a glider and left some wire puzzles and fuzzy worms. Nice hike and TFTC!
Found it, Friday the 13th. There was a hairy caterpillar sleeping on the top of the container when I got there.
Thanks for this cache!
Left a card. Thanks.
So I couldnt resist the barefoot tromp after all. And then found a much easier way, at least up. It always pays to look before you climb! Thanks
While out getting mousewiz a haircut, we decided to tromp through some more poison oak. Like I have just gotton over a fierce bout of PO. Anyway had a nice short walk around Rush Creek. TFTC. [8D]

Cup o' Joe (Kennedy) by TeamAlamo, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
Cup o' Joe (Kennedy) by TeamAlamo
Cup o' Joe (Kennedy)
Thanks to teampipperice, we've been introduced to this lovely park. In the hour or two that we hiked up, over and around the park, we didn't see another visitor, just a park ranger on her appointed rounds.
So now there is a regular cache on the north side of the park. It is about a mile hike and about 100 feet off trail. Enjoy!
Official trail access is available from the EBRPD parking lot (will cost ya if the gate is manned) or at the end of Patra Drive (open till 10PM).
What a beautiful spot. Can see forever. Really need a map of trails (free). Only problem was inside of container was soaking wet. Couldn't get pen to write on paper. Left my log information on a piece of paper torn from a brochure. Container should be made waterproof. Replaced it upside down. Hopefully it won't get water in it again. Going back went straight over the hill to park headquarters. Even though the last large hill was extremely steep it saved me a lot of walking. TN left gold flakes in small vial.
Since I was already part way up.... I decided to go after this one. A little less steep, but just as muddy, and now it's raining harder! Whee!! Finally made it to the cache location, and once the GPSr settled, found the cache. Interesting - the last person to find was a non-cacher: they signed the log, left a quarter and replaced the cache very well. Log was a bit damp, tried to dry it out while I signed, but today wasn't the day for it (drying out). TN, left a signature Gotwake camo carabiner. Thanks for the exercise!
This was a nice hike to start off our day. It was crisp and cool. The kids loved looking at all the deer and dog tracks left in the wet dirt. We took the plastic lion toy and the Marky and Joani smashed penny. We left a Disneyland resort patch and a Team Borge button. TFTC
A nice hike and a good place to hide a cache. I took nothing and left a "Marky & Joani" smashed penny. The finder may either keep the coin or place it in another cache and track the coin's progress. To track these coins go to: http://mj.geocoin.net/
Thanks for the cache, WR
The booth at the parking lot wasn't manned today but still decided to come from the free entrance on Patra. The trail was a little muddy today. No problem finding the cache. Nice park. TNLN

Hippies and Hobos by cyan_blue, riley37, oden184, sam_samson, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Hippies and Hobos by cyan_blue, riley37, oden184, sam_samson
Hippies and Hobos
Located in culture-rich People's Park in Berkeley, this cache brings you to a sweet patch of land that has been well-loved by the locals for many a decade.
The cache is a round blue plastic container, maybe twice the diameter of a film canister. It contains a bunch of small toys and stickers at the outset. Use care when removing it from its location, and please conceal it as well as you found it when you are done. Thanks!
Under a large cactus, on the side facing the many-colored wall.
Have always wanted to visit here, but never took the time. Thanks for bringing us here, very interesting. TNLNSL
Man just when I thought I knew all the smells that could waft up from the indigent you take me here. Yowsa! The BO was thick enough to cut with a knife... no kiddn'! Did meet some nice, if homeless, folk there and we visited a bit. With my grass/thistle/poison oak stained pants and shirt and smellin' about as bad, I fit right in. Found the cache right where the hint said it'd be. A classic location. TFTF.
Just a little too busy with people around, though they were friendly enough. Instead of leaving my trusty signature P-38 in the cache, I gave it to a poor guy who was trying to open a can of food with a stick; so at least it's doing somebody some good! [;)]
Cache is back in place! New container type, see updated description.
(Owner note) I went to check up on it Fri, and you folks are right, it does seem to be missing. Either that or the overgrowth is so thick that it's no longer reachable. I'll come up with a replacement cache soon...

Architectura 2: Bear With Me by Kilroy Gang, Traditional Cache (2/1)
Architectura 2: Bear With Me by Kilroy Gang
Architectura 2: Bear With Me
This is a regular cache consisting of a 1.5 quart camo'd rubbermaid container. It has a log book and lots of room for toys. You will not need to go far off the trail to find or retrieve. Watch for muggles nearby. Caching at night will make parking and muggles factor easier. Difficulty is enhanced by tree cover. Please replace cache carefully to prevent unintentional discovery.
Awaiting a full renovation, Senior Hall is not in frequent use. Most people on campus and most Berkeley residents have never seen the interior, which is one of early Berkeley’s rustic marvels.
Built almost entirely of redwood (including walls of logs with the bark still on them), with a massive clinker brick double fireplace and exposed roof trusses, the hall was designed by University Supervising Architect John Galen Howard, better known for his neo-classical structures including Sather Gate, the Campanile, and Doe Library.
The Order of the Golden Bear, a student, faculty, staff and alumni service organization founded in 1900, built Senior Hall and gave it to the University. The order is still active, remains the custodian organization for the building.
Yee Haw. I came out to the campus to do the orienteering event (baoc.org). I wanted to take in a number of the caches on campus at the same time. After two DNF's, I feared I would be skunked! But, alas, I managed to find what may be the neatest place on the campus! TNLNSL. TFTC.
[After ]crossing the creek three times (both ways) and poking around in the ivy[ for about half an hour, I concluded I was making it too hard for myself. Soon's I figured that out, I figured out where the cache was, too! [;)]
T a panda PEZ, L a P-38 and DAYTONA!! W00t! (I was finally able to get the pic off my camera on 6/13, yay!)
TFTC!]
[This entry was edited by motogrrl on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 12:16:59 AM.]
Got it on our day of caching in Berkeley. Took giraffe, left bear Pez and a little car. A very unique building, will be nice to see the inside some time.
It took me two tries and my wife's help to find this cache. This isn't a hard cache, but I was searching a much wider area than necessary.
Nice building and nice day to go cache hunting!
Daytona or Bust!

Switch by HatFam, Traditional Cache (2/2)
Switch by HatFam
Switch
This cache will be hard to see it is in a camo box.
We moved the cache as it was being surrounded by Poison Oak
Good name. Nice hike and view - tks!
What a great picnic area. Not too much poison owk were we found it. TFTC
Didn't find the switchback. Just parked and went straight up. WARNING: on the other side of the cache is PO.
Took a cool little car.
Left a medalion from the Tiburon Pirates cache.
Placed a SuMo Cyclists logo sticker on the inside of the lid.
A break in the rain storm. A walk with the dog. The irises were beginning to bloom across the hillside. The poison oak might also be spreading, but as of now one can avoid it.
I hiked the ridge over from rush creek enterprise for this one, and still had to cross a street! what a pretty trek though, I hit the switchbacks for sure! thanks for the fun cache... I grabbed the WSR card.

Heavenly by BackPak, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Heavenly by BackPak
Heavenly
A short walk on established trail.
There is no PO near the cache YET!
The cache is empty except for the logbook and pen.
Skippy peanut butter jar painted to blend in with the area.
While your here just keep on the trail and find Oaky Doke (GC3B667)
It was beautiful today and my daughter and I found it! This was our first time so we were excited. Thanks for making it easy!
Great day for a hike. TNLNSL Thanks
This one didn't stump us. The cache was well hidden but when everything turns brown it might be easy to spot.Took small car and left signature gold flakes.
For some reason we took the long way, but was a nice hike. Cache was a little low on goodies, so left car, TNSL
Visiting my parents and out for a quick hike with my brother. Second cache in the area to pick up - quick find. Haven't been on this particular path though I've hiked most of the surrounding paths. A little gloopy after all the rain we've gotten recently, but it was crystal clear skies and good clean air so definitely worth it. TNLNSL. TFTC.

Spirit Of Peace by The CoffeeCrew, Traditional Cache (1/2)
Spirit Of Peace by The CoffeeCrew
Spirit Of Peace
This cache is dedicated to the spirit of peace. It is a melding of the idea of the spirit of the native Americans and the importance of peace in our world. The cache is located at the top of a hill near a little city park in Novato called Miwok Park.
Miwok Park is named after the local native American Indians that populated the northern California coast, and is the home of the Marin Museum of the American Indian. The site was actually a Miwok village at one time. The museum is open to the public Tuesday-Friday 10-3pm and weekends 12-4pm, if the museum is open, make sure to stop in and check out the well preserved art and artifact exhibits (see more at http://www.marinindian.com ) Also in early September each year, there is a trade feast with many tribes attending, music, traditional dancing, food and native craft booths.
Miwok park itself, is a pleasant local park with picnic tables, BBQ pits, kids playground, climbing structures, Bocce ball courts and horseshoe pits, etc. A great place for a lunch or picnic.
The cache is located near the top of a hill above the park on the 'Miwok Trail'. The trail can be located from at least 3 different locations. The simplest is to park in the Miwok parking lot, walk through the park and find the 'Al Rueger Trail' at the east end of the park. Or you can park on a street just north of the park (park near waypoint 38 7.014' N, 122 36.020). The cache is 0.2 miles from the trail head.
When you are at the east end of the park, look for a sign that marks the 'Al Rueger Trail', cross the bridge, and bear to the right. Continue up the hill. When confronted with a choice to go left or right, continue straight toward the hill. The cache is a round tupperware container, near the top of the hill.
This is a quick hike on a well marked trail with great views of the surrounding valleys and excellent sunsets to the west.
We hope that the 'Spirit of Peace' cache will remind those who find it of the importance of peace in our world. If you can exchange trinckets that are associated with either 'spirit' or 'peace', that'd be great. In any case, we wish you peace and hope you enjoy the cache!
Original Contents:
Peace Kaleidoscope
Duck Box
Peace necklace, pencils, buttons, stickers
2 parachuting Mickeys
Pooh and Friends keychain
3 arrowheads
2 American Indian arrowhead necklace kits
2 American Indian abalone shell necklace kits
1 American Indian hair tie kit
PEACE travelbug
Geo note, logbook, pen
about 60' west of the trail at the base of a tree with 3 trunks
Ahhh, we love the Peace theme to this cache. This is also the park we took our new shelter dog for his first "big outing" after we got him last year.
Took magnet, left "Peace Begins on Your Plate" button.
Thanks for the fun cache and hike!
Introduced my parents and sisters to geocaching with this one. T: Write Shop Robert card: “Escape.” L: Blue Gekko card # 99. SL. Thanks for the great hide and message!
Was with DavidT21 & Fisherwoman.
At least it's all downhill from here!
got up there early this am without out the kids, I tried a different approach, west of the trail thru the bush for the last 200 feet and found it, not sure how I missed it the first time, but there it was, thanks!
We found a likely hiding spot but no cache. We expanded our search area still no luck.

GCPBFT
Endor's Moon by SnoWake -n- Dingo, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
Endor's Moon by SnoWake -n- Dingo
Endor's Moon
I've always wondered why this park didn't have a cache -- and now it does. A nice short hike from above or below will bring you to this peaceful spot.
I've been here three times scouting out placements - first, a recon mission, and then later hiked from bottom to top again with a loaded ammo box in hand - but couldn't find the spot I was looking for.
Today, while avoiding Friday afternoon traffic on Hwy 80, I took back roads home and found myself at this park. Dingo and I went to the dog park, first, and both made new friends, both canine and human. Then we started our ascent, this time armed with a 1.2QT Rubbermaid container, determined to deploy it somewhere around my favorite spot along the trail. I tested placement in several more out-of-the-way areas, but just couldn't resist this placement, just a step off the trail. While there is plenty of poison oak in the area, it is easily avoidable (entire approach is on-trail), and I picked a spot free of it for the placement.
Dense tree cover made for poor coverage - the coordinates above represent a composite of four different waypoints, EACH of which was averaged for 2-5 minutes. They should definitely get you within +/- 30', at which point your caching instinct should kick in.
Initial cache contents include:
Logbook, stash note and pen
Working LASER pointer
Gotwake camo carabiner #2017
Gotwake thermometer-compass #1095
Wendy Testaburger TB
Koosh Tiger
Mini deck o' cards in case
American Flag antenna topper
Conditions in these spot may vary based on weather, season, and even time of day - but I found this spot to be very "lush" feeling, reminding me of the forest moon of Endor - hence the name. I can imagine teenage ewoks coming up here to party... :-D
Nice and quiet here except for a few folks in the dog park. Thanks for the very nice cache.
If we hadn't have wasted so much time at the bottom trying to find where the trail started in the forest filled picnic area, we would have probably arrived at the cache at the same time as arcradychan. Anyway, when we joined them in the search, fisherwoman was searching the poison oak like a dummy and David was searching a tree. That was when the Brave little one found it. Congrats on their 5th find. Hope they are hooked! Took Wendy Testaburger TB, left Happy Hippo TB
FTF!!! This is right next to my house! I quickly got Evan and Niko and marched down the path. There was lots of poison Ivy, but only if you went off-trail.
We were there for about 5 minutes, when Fisherwoman and DavidT21 came up from the path coming the other way. Moments later, brave Evan mustered up the courage to reach where us grownups wouldn't.
This is our first FTF. Evan took the Laser pointer, and we left a Wells Fargo light-up Yo-Yo.
[This entry was edited by Ardychan on Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 4:41:23 PM.]
Dropping the Wendy Testaburger TB
Happy Hippo

Hornet's Nest by WalruZ, Traditional Cache (2/1)
Hornet's Nest by WalruZ
Hornet's Nest
The USS Hornet CV-12: "A Heritage of Excellence".
Come take a look the USS Hornet, a floating museum in Alameda. While you might have seen aircraft carriers in the movies, here you can actually experience the decks and halls of one of these huge ships firsthand.
Open daily 10-5, except Tuesday.
The cache site is in the parking lot outside the paid area, with a great view of the ship.
Looked there on the first attempt. Sure it had been missing. Would like to bring my dad there someday.
Found it, and here's a picture to prove it.
It is indeed a matter of delicacy to remove and replace this cache, but all was done discreetly and without disaster. [;)]
During my Navy daze ('84-'90), I spent the first two years in boot camp, then B.E.E. school (San Diego), then A school (Great Lakes, IL), then C school (Mare Island, CA). Finally, I arrived at the fleet, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, CVN-70 -- which was anchored at this VERY pier. I came to work here every day for 4 years (when I wasn't out in the middle of the Indian Ocean for 6 months), and coming back tonight induced a series of flashbacks. I remember getting a pier parking pass from the supply department when moving a HEAVY radar part - and that it was mis-marked as valid for a year, instead of a day. I poached parking, ON THE PIER, for months and months - with my ratty pickup, Greatful Dead stickers in the windows, while officers and the rest of the 3000-man ships crew walked from the distant parking lots. What a STINKER!
At any rate - I found this cache pretty quickly. I've never been on the Hornet - but from here, it looks pretty puny compared to a Nimitz-class carrier! They don't even have my AN/SPS-48C radar up on the island! [:(] Thanks for the memories...
Took me a minute to find this one. Til I looked in the most obvious place. Hope to be back again for a tour of the ships. Thanks for bringing me here. SL

GCHVQP
It's a Sign by WildOates, Traditional Cache (1/1)
It's a Sign by WildOates
It's a Sign
And an interesting one, at that.
This is a micro micro, barely room for a log, so be sure to bring a writing implement.
Original contents: wood byproducts dyed orange and covered in ink. Nitrogen, oxygen, and numerous trace elements in gaseous form. A hint of minty freshness.
I found the location and THE SIGN but not the cache. Security was watching too.
Nice little cache and I liked it. So much so that CoolCache instituted his complimentary log replacement service on this one (sorry... I don't do it for ones I don't like). Old, filled-up, rag tag log pitched, new sized-just-right one is in position, ready to serve. TFTF. CoolCache out.
1:01 pm - Interesting sign about the history of the area. TFTC! # 2347
4 of 4 today, and my #10 find, yay! Had to shelter in the doorway of the (closed) shop across the way, because it started to POUR. (I am a soggy cacher! [:D])
The log is SOOO full... but there's no space for another piece of paper unless it was onionskin or similar. How might one put in a fresh one?
I am always amazed at the strange places they put information about history. Who would have thought all that was just right there. Thanks

Cache No-Cache (East) by Dogen Zenji, Traditional Cache (1.5/2.5)
Cache No-Cache (East) by Dogen Zenji
Cache No-Cache (East)
In the Tilden area. About midway between the ridge and Wildcat creek (elevation change included in this short hike :) Nice trail. Park at Inspiration point (at the top) or the end of Brook Rd (at the bottom).
Dogen Zenji says, "Look for clear plastic tupperware container with beige lid. Contents? Depends on the practitioner."
Please take a picture of yourself using the camera...
Had to do a bunch of circling after I got to the area. Found it after searching in a lot of other close by spots that I thought were the most likely hiding spots for a cache. Your actual choice surprised me. Took nothing. Left a golf ball that I found near KLANDVIA, and took a picture. I'm wearing the USMC fatigue cap.
[This entry was edited by Cycling Cacher on Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 6:39:53 PM.]
Middle of Eucalyptus forest with lots of ground cover and fire danger. Maybe under some of that ground cover, but two sets of eyes couldn't find. Thanks for the hike.
Out here with two new converts. We found Rockface Anza easily enough but this one eluded three sets of eyes. The gpsr wasn't really being cooperative either and it was getting dark out. Hoping to get a hint from the owner or anyone else that has found this one.
Thanks and we'll be back
Lokirime
Cache No-Cache resurrected! (new cache container :)

Amber Swartz Memorial Park by BackPak, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Amber Swartz Memorial Park by BackPak
Amber Swartz Memorial Park
Easy walk to the hide leave your walking stick in the car!
Take time to read the bricks!
Just a nice little park to sit and think about the kids. http://www.unsolved.com/0239-Swartz.html
Path is paved all the way to the cache so its a wet or dry hunt!! But watch out for the cat people lurking about?
The cache is a small tin box and held UP with a very strong magnet!
Cache contains log book and pencil and trade goodies (P-38 GI can opener).
[:)] Stopped by to replace the logbook and pencil. Left a BackPak button.
That is a nice park. A good way to remember Amber and all other lost children. Nicke cache. TN L Animal pictures SL
This was our very first cache! I tool my kids and had fun looking around the area. This is a great way to find new places around town that we haven't seen. Took a blue Dinosaur, left a pink glo-flower. Thanks!
Lots of people playing baseball nearby but nobody in the general area of the cache, so this one was easy!
This was the first cache that we've gone out to find and it was a lot of fun. We look forward to finding more

GCGEBJ
NT JAM#5 by fisherwoman & N2Books2, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
NT JAM#5 by fisherwoman & N2Books2
NT JAM#5
A 1 mile walk or bike ride on a paved path will lead you to a camo taped plastic jar.
You start at the well marked gate by the Inspiration Point parking lot, which looks like Bike City on weekends. Its popularity is no surprise-if you think the view is good from Inspiration Point, wait till you head out on the trail. The vistas keep changing and getting more interesting. At the 1 mile marker, you will see the Kiwanis Club tree grove. There is a short path leading you to the cache. Because there are lots of trees, your GPS may be a bit spotty, so you might need the hint. There was no poison oak around the cache area.
A nice grove, a good place to stop on my way across the ridge.
Nice little cache. Great weather and views. T pen left signature gold flakes.
Perfect little cache in a perfect little spot. Love this location. Came here with an old friend, looking for a nice morning walk with views. Great views, weather and conversation. The dog loved it too! Took Freddy Frog TB and hope to move him to SF later today. Left keychain and nice pen.
Found this on a lovely, though windy, walk to Inspiration Point. Left a green friend behind for someone new to find.
Found it today in the mist and rain. Nice natural look to the concealment. My gps was telling me to look uphill and on the opposite site of the little trail until I checked the hint. Left a toy tractor and took a colorful snake. SL.

Who is it? by JohnnyVegas, Multi-cache (1.5/1.5)
Who is it? by JohnnyVegas
Who is it?
This should be a fun cache with a nice surprise at the second location. The Location of the second leg of this cache is not open on Saturdays or in the evening
On September 17, 1859, Joshua Norton walked into the offices of the Evening Bulletin with a statement proclaiming himself Emperor of the United States. Later, when Napoleon III invaded Mexico, Norton proclaimed himself Protector of Mexico as well.
As Emperor on the United States Norton the First
Ordered a bridge be built across to the East Bay (Oakland Bay Bridge)
Ordered a bridge be built across to the North Bay (Golden Gate Bridge)
Patrolled the streets of young San Francisco on his bicycle.
"Taxed" his subjects at the saloon - one for a drink (free meals were served in saloons as long as one purchased a drink), and another for the night's rent.
Printed his own money and people accepted it! Norton died the year his promissory notes came due.
Ordered a bridge be built to the Farallon Islands (he was nuts)
Ordered a tree be erected in Union Square each Christmas. San Franciscans still follow this imperial edict.
After the Emperor died in 1880 on the southeast corner of California and DuPont (Grant) Streets in San Francisco, thirty thousand mourners marched in the rain to his funeral. An eclipse of the sun occurred during the funeral. He was originally buried in the Masonic Cemetery in the Richmond district of San Francisco, and after the city outlawed cemeteries, he was moved in 1934 to Woodlawn with much ceremony.
There are three legs to this cache, the second leg is the grave of a very famous American, the last leg is the cache.
You will start your journey at the grave of
Emperor Norton I.
He is at the listed coordinates. In front of his resting place you will see the monument of
"Jose Sarria", Empress Norton, the Widow Norton.
To the left of this monument you will see a plaque for his imperial highness
First Baron of San Francisco. Horst Gunter Josef Eicher.
To locate the second leg of the cache subtract the last three digits for the year that the Baron died from the Longitude of the coordinates below
N37 40.554
W122 28.133
This will bring you to the resting place of a very famous person in the history of the United States of America. This person is at rest here with his wife. To find the cache take the first three numbers for the year this famous American was born and fill in the blank below.
N 37 40.___
W122 25.971
These coordinates will take you to the cache.
Cache contains
Log book and Pen
Hot wheels car
Dice
Hand Warmer
Body Lotion
Skull
Whistle
Kiss and Tell Key chain
Please do not include name of person at second location.
This should be a surprise to most Geocachers.
This should be a fun cache with a nice surprise at the second location.
Yellow pointer-inside of some bushes-a few feet from bike path
#1 was easy enough. I discovered #2 when I read the log after finding #3. The location for #2 was closed, so I couldn't search for it.
Why end with a traditional cache? There's got to be more characters out there to take us to.
Thank you!
BTW - Does the math for #2 really work out to be the correct coordinates? The actual location for #2 was over 100' from where the math took me.
[This entry was edited by aaatrek on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 12:30:44 AM.]
We got the first and second parts of it fine the other day, and then today we went back to find the final leg of the cache, unfortunately we couldn't find it. Oh well.
13:30. Interesting multi. When we got to the second stage we thought is that really him? So we checked the internet and the dates matched so we were on to the final stage. Who knew? TNSL. Left fish #1920. TFTC.
Both of the first two legs were surprising. Met a nice couple at the second one - he's a curator at a LA museum for this person!
TNLNSL TFTC!!!
GeoBirds
I checked the cache today and all is well. I also update the hint because some bushes grew.

GCMPCB
Hercules Shoreline by Wandering Ron, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Hercules Shoreline by Wandering Ron
Hercules Shoreline
To avoid getting "wet to the knees" as BackPak did stay on the established trails to the beach instead of going cross country through the tall grass with dew on it.
A Film-canister microcache with a GI can opener for FTF. The best approach is from near Tennant Ave and Railroad Ave in Pinole. You may park on the street or in the Bayfront Park parking lot. If you haven't found "Pinole Bayfront Park" GCGVJ1 this would be a great opportunity. To get to Hercules Shorline cache proceed past the front of the water treatment plant and cross the white painted steel footbridge then follow the established trails to the shoreline. Please walk on the sandy beach until very near the cache to minimize impact on the ecology of the area. When you reach the driftwood log shown in the photo "driftwood" the cache is then just a few paces into the low-growing plants. This cache may be difficult to get to during those times when the tide is at its highest level. In order to keep the cache from drifting away during a very high plus tide I have added a piece of monofilament fishing line and a steel weight.
Pick up & examine small driftwood pieces.
A nice area on a summer afternoon.
1st one of the day of many great caches. We loved the creativity of this one. Took us a minute to search around.
Thanks for the fun find.
This was a nice hide. There was no need to get wet although I went a bit too far and got a little moist around the tennies. TNLNSL
Thanks!
We invited another family to go and find this one. We let them do the navigation and the kindergarten-aged boy found the cache. Was he excited! This was a nice night for a walk. We took the lady bug rock and left a shell.

Rockface Anza by The Hotwheels Gang, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Rockface Anza by The Hotwheels Gang
Rockface Anza
It is a fairly easy walk from a free parking lot with beautiful scenery everywhere.
The container is clear plastic with a blue cover. The cache contains our usual Hotwheel cars, military patches, and a logg and pen. We hope you enjoy finding it as much as we did hiding it!
After you go over the spillway turn left on the Wildcat gorge trail and the cache is in the large rock formation on the left. Minor climbing is involved.
After reading the logs I was excited to attempt this one. So early on sunday morning, the sun hadn't quite cleared to hilltops, I ventured out. Had a blast clambering all over the rockface and swinging around the trees but alas, no love for me today. Presumably the finders who found it easily re-hid it better than they found it making it tougher than the 1½ star rating given by the owner. Or the angle of the sun made discovery more difficult.
Thanks for the fun all the same.
4:29 pm: We just had a company picnic a short distance away and once it broke up I had to find at least a couple caches before heading home. I started looking higher up and a short distance above the cache I found a small letterbox which at first I thought was the cache. I could not find it where I was so I went around and started again from the bottom and found it pretty quickly after that. I agree with BTK that the terrain rating should be higher. Left Steve Martin Button #250. TFTC.
[This entry was edited by Blanston12 on Sunday, May 08, 2005 at 9:01:56 AM.]
As we walked toward the general cache area, I found a cool pen on the ground. Grabbed it and kept on going. Followed the needle to a likely area and looked for a long time without any luck.
I remembered the pen -- maybe it had fallen from the cache. Went back to the spot I had found it and looked around and found a likely spot, climbed up and there it was!
I was just leaving for a walk in Tilden Park when I said to my friend Amanda that we could check a geocache while there. I don't have any other gadgets other than the GPS, so I just memorized the difficulty and terrain rating and entered the coordinates into the GPS. Although a first timer, Amanda was clever enough to read the log entry by BKT, which came handy while looking for the cache. We almost gave up on this one and the find felt good as we worked as a team and didn't use too many clues (remembering the cache name would have helped already).
It was somewhat fascinating reading the long log book. Lots of good entries there. Took special care in putting the cache back. Took a Write Shop Robert game card with an elk.
We went up, down and all around looking for this cache. I was mislead by the terrain rating. I think this should be a 3. But climbing around the rocks was fun, as was the walk up the trail along the spillway. We removed trashed items from the cache, and I left a bunch of ladybug things. Normally I don't really read previous entries in the logs, but WSR asked me to read him something interesting while he was cleaning out the container. I was amazed to see so many entries by people who found the cache by accident while exploring here, and who took the time to write in the logbook and replace the cache. Thanks! -T
SLUG BUG
Gimli the Dwarf Gorilla

GCJZJG
Candlestick Point by WalruZ, Multi-cache (1.5/1.5)
Candlestick Point by WalruZ
Candlestick Point
Not 3COM point...
Depending on who you believe, Candlestick point is named either...
...by early settlers who remarked that when wooden ships were burned off the point, the last part sinking into the water resembled a candlestick.
...for the indigenous candlestick bird, once common but now highly endangered due to over-hunting.
Either way, Candlestick Point offers beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay, with picnic areas, fishing (including two fishing piers), biking and hiking trails. Long a dumping ground for landfill, the State of California made it the first urban State Recreation Area in 1977.
I made this multi to take you to two nice places in the park. The terrain is level and easy and the distance is about 0.5 miles or so. It's usually windy here. Fishermen (and women) might consider bringing their tackle. It's also a nice place to bring a bike. The first stage is best experienced as part of a group if that's an option. The park closes at dusk.
You'll find something very interesting (at least I thought so) at the posted coordinates. Answer the following questions to find the coordinates of the physical cache. (Stand in the middle with the sign on your left.)
A = Number of parabolic dishes
B = Number of left hand tubes - A
C = Number of right hand tubes
D = Number of seats + A
E = Last digit of Year this was created
F = First digit of Year this was created - A
The physical cache is located at N 37 42.BAC   W 122 22.DEF.
(note that is BAC, not ABC)
You should not have to travel too far. If the final hint doesn't seem to apply, you've probably done something wrong.
[final:] Under the corner. Turn it over!
1:55 pm - What a great, windy day. I wonder why this cache doesn't get logged more often. Had to use a little stealth due to the muggles fishing in the bay. TFTC!
It's hard to believe that I'm the first one to find this in 4 1/2 months. This wasn't that hard. The first stop was an entertaining set of percussion items. I just stayed and played with the stuff for a few minutes. The final location was a snap. The local muggles couldn't see a thing. TFTC
I went back to the first courd. 2 x's and still could not find . I think I was right @ the spot , but could not find it . I even turned it over. I was @ a game , but live a ways away so I will not be back soon . Please let me know if it is still there .
Lost Land's
Been to a lot of games here and never knew about this park -- very, very cool!
Cache is broken, but I don't think it affects the hide. I didn't do it! At least, I don't think I did. Anyway, I was worried about this one. These are the kind where I have trouble counting things. Is that a seat? Did I add or subtract the right number? Should I be writing these numbers down? Why does my GPSr say the waypoint is in the water? Found it in spite of all that. Took a frog (somehow I'm going to have to start getting rid of these frogs) and left a Giants vs. Diamondbacks penny, though the Giants don't play here anymore.

GCNKFC
Architectura 3: Preservation Park by Kilroy Gang, Multi-cache (1.5/1)
Architectura 3: Preservation Park by Kilroy Gang
Architectura 3: Preservation Park
The first set of coordinates take you to the entrance gate for the park. Nearby, you will find an historical plaque stand which describes the park. The first micro is hidden in this area.
The micro contains a decoder which will lead you to the final cache (a small cylinder containing a log and stash note, room for small trading items, please bring a pencil) coordinates. You will need to decode a key word which can be found on the outdoor sign of the cafe located at 1233 Preservation Park Way, within the park. You can see the sign from outside the park. You will need to complete these coordinates by decoding the keyword clue. 37 48.313 122 16.XXX
On the north side of 13th Street, five fine historic buildings stand in their original locations. Beginning in the 1970's, eleven compatible Oakland houses facing demolition were moved to the vacant block across the street. The earliest "move-ons" had been in the path of the nearby freeway that severed the natural street grid. The houses were arranged to suggest a late 19th century Oakland neighborhood, with typical fences, curving walks, and colorful plants, necessarily condensed on the limited site.
The homes in the Park represent the architectural history of the city and are named after the original owners. The histories of these families have been researched, recorded and made into a book -
Through These Doors, Discovering Oakland At Preservation Park.
http://www.preservationpark.com/book/index.html
The homes, no longer appropriate for residential use, were restored for office use and the Park now houses a mixture of non-profit organizations and small businesses.
Make a morning of it. Visit Oakland’s nearby Chinatown for some dim sum and stroll over here for an enjoyable visit.
Took the tpur on the way back from caching on the other side of the bay. NEver know this area was here, very nice. Anyway they were setting up for a big shindig tonight and didn't want to share.
Thanks for the very nice multi.
BTW - the cache container has become a bit rusty and was nearly impossible to open.
Found with just a little trouble. But after we found it we wondered why we had trouble. Second one was easy. Cafe not open (darn it). Left a geobead, TNSL.
There is actually quite a long and involved story to go with this cache. The short story however is that I found it. Thanks for the cache and showing Caleb and I this place.
17:45. Cool spot. Great to see these grand old houses being presereved and in use. Thanks for bringing me here. TNLNSL.
No problem this time. Should have just looked more when the clues went listed. Probably would have found it the first time. Thanks.

San Bruno Mountain by Oleg, Marianna, Dennis, Traditional Cache (1/2)
San Bruno Mountain by Oleg, Marianna, Dennis
San Bruno Mountain
Enjoy views of San Francisco, Penninsula, SF airport, SF Bay, Oakland, Pacifica, Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, Angel and Yerba Buena Islands, Pacific Ocean and more from 1120 ft up.
Initially the cache contains (1) Log book and 2 pens. (2) Disposable camera with 27 frames. (3) Earthlink CD with 60 days free offer. (4) Auto fuses. (5) Permanent marker. (6) Rubber lizard. (7) Mints. You know the drill. The cache is 3 QT in volume.
The cache is 10ft uphill from the trail in a bushy grass. It's a milky Rubbermaid container with white lid. Two park benches are nearby.
Stopped here so a friend could find the cache on our way to Above the Stars. Container was smelly and filled with gross water and mouse poop. I really should have remembered to bring a new container with me, but I didn't. Instead, I taped up the cracks in the lid, emptied out the water, moved the log into the only dry bag in the cache, and took everything else home to throw away. At some point, it would be really nice to get a new container up here!
Great day to be up here! Air was clear with some far off, but interesting clouds on the horizon. Thanks for the opportunity to come up here.
Unfortunately, as other cachers have stated, the cache itself is in pretty miserable condition. It needs tending to.
We took the shortest, but not easiest!, route. Took a clip and left 2 transit tokens and a buffalo nickel.
You can almost drive up to the cache if you don't mind a steep pricker covered embankment. We didn't see any 2 star path until after we found the cache. Nice views. As previously mentioned, cache is wet, cracked lid and log full. Took a monkey man, left a master lock.
3:47 pm - Find #800! Went out for a short hike on what turned out to be a beautiful sunny bit windy day. The spring wildflowers were all in bloom too. Decided to pick a "classic" cache for find #800 and we were near by so... TNLN, TFTC!

Fenced In by BKip, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
Fenced In by BKip
Fenced In
Fenced In (or is it fenced out?) is located in the Rush Creek Open Space Preserve. An easy hike along a fairly level, well beaten wide path, suitable for hiking, biking, or horseback.
The container is small mint tin with custom camouflage not suitable for geoswag items. Please bring your own pen/pencil. GPS reading was determined from 5 satellites.
Cache Pinheiro Fire Road is about a 20 minute walk away.
Bay Area Hiker: Rush Creek Open Space Preserve.
Trailhead and parking can be found at: N38 07.110 W122 33.860
Very nice! The walk along the wetlands was refreshing after such a hot day. Thanks!
I was trying to get to #499 before the picnic and thought what's the best place to grab 10 caches in 2 hours but vegas land... too bad I had an old pq that showed "farfegnugen not" as active.. It was 2pm and I needed one last cache before my drive back to tiburon to grab the event gear then back to terra linda to set up for the picnic. this cache was alot of fun and was my #499th.. your style makes me smile. thanks so much bkip!
Another one I did not read the cache discription. Took the high road and the longest way to the cache, I hate when that happens. Another nice hide by Bkip.
Looking from the wrong direction at first. From the right direction, wasn't difficult. Thanks.
Thanks for the nice walk and hide. Like you camo. TNLNSL.

On the way to Get Shorty by forman, Traditional Cache (2.5/1)
On the way to Get Shorty by forman
On the way to Get Shorty
After spending so much time in this area........well you know.
No digging, opening ground boxes, sprinkler heads, bushwacking or hanging in/on trees. It is hid real well and a micro, bring a pencil.
That was a good movie also.
I looked around for about 5 minutes, and my gps indicated I was within 5 ft of it, but I couldn't find it. I'll try again at some later date.
#493 for me.. just 6 more to grab in the next hour before the picnic... off to cache a cache land!
Nice hide! Thanks. (Need new log book)
not another one, shoot! I looked and looked. I was in the middle of the dirt about 10 feet east of the trees.. I put a little wooden wise man right where I was zero-ing out. I just don't know how I could have missed it!
Last of eight finds today in this general area. Long day for an old fogie. Thanks.

Welcome To Pinole by Team Borge, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Welcome To Pinole by Team Borge
Welcome To Pinole
I drive past this spot everyday and felt that it needs a cache. This is a paved path that leads to a old foot bridge that has been torn down by the railroad, don't worry it is fenced off and very safe. Have fun and enjoy.
ORIGINAL CONTENTS OF CACHE
Geonote, Logbook and Pen
Disposable Handwarmer
Bottle Of Bubbles
Noise Maker
Scooby-Doo Pen
Disneyland Resort Patch
Burger King Toy ( every cache needs one)
Super Ball
Wardogs Dog Tag
Wagon Pin
United We Stand Pin
Athletic Note Pad And Pen
Yu-Gi-Uh Stickers
Got a lot of exercise today. Went with Ardychan; she is great for bushwacking! Took Scooby-Doo pen, left bird whistle, SL. Nice walk and we saw a train.
We got a nice little view of Pinole, my favorite small town. Signed Log, took disney patch and left a suction ball.
I rarely visit the Pinole area, so it was nice to be welcomed.
What a nice day for a walk. Very easy to find. Took travel bug "Take me to your Leader" and left a fast food toy. We then went across the street to look at a very nice home for sale. Only $1,799,000.00.
Took two TBs. LNSL Thanks

Pinole Valley View by Team Borge, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
Pinole Valley View by Team Borge
Pinole Valley View
This cache is within 5 feet of the street. The view of Pinole Valley is great from up here. You can hunt this one day or night. It is a little larger than a film can and round. This is a log only cache so bring your own pen or pencil. Have fun on this hunt and enjoy the view.
i'll agreee WHAT A VIEW!
I let Vicki jump out and grab this one while I watched from behind the wheel.
found it...had a few minutes to spare this evening on the way to richmond. was a quick one that made my 9 year old feel like he was on top of the world, looked like we were...signed log. tftc
Wow, this street gets you up to the top of this hill in a hurry. Enjoyed the panoramic view from here. Thanks.
The find is worth the view.TFTC.

Queen of the World by teampipperice, Traditional Cache (2.5/3.5)
Queen of the World by teampipperice
Queen of the World
This is a 35mm film canister hidden in an east bay park in need of a cache.
This is a ready to go micro-cache recently grabbed from Team Alamo's Momma Cache. This micro is hidden just off one of the trails accessible from the Kennedy Grove parking area. You’ll have to work for this one, but the hike is worth the effort, as you’ll be offered wonderful views of Sobrante Ridge and Wildcat Ridge as you make your ascent. Bring water and a Kennedy Grove trail map. Also, bring your own writing utensil to sign the log. There is a $4.00 parking fee at Kennedy Grove, plus a $1.00 fee for dogs.
You are right-it is a beautiful view from the top. Took the trail toward the dam. Even though it rained all night it wasn't muddy. Easy find-walked directly to the cache. Nice location for a hide. TN left gold flakes in small vial.
Took opposite trail down the hill-very muddy. While looking for a possible spot to hide a cache, we spotted a good looking location. While checking we found a cache.
Signed the log-now we will have to determine it's name.
Here's where the day went a little crazy. With 8 finds already as I make my way home from dropping off a friend at the airport. I was sort of in the area, so decided to take a crack at these. Little did I know...
I parked in the main lot, and somehow missed the trail up the front, instead walking all the way around and up the back. The calm before (between) the storms of this morning had passed, and it started to rain not long after I started climbing. And Climbing. And CLIMBING. The trails were so muddy that you had to carefully plan your route, and even the placement of each step at times. That definitely increased the terrain rating a star...
What a CLIMB! Once I finally made it to the cache location, my GPSr was drifting in the tree cover. For some reason, thought I was looking for something bigger - but finally I spotted it. Signed log, snapped some photos, and was on my way. Thanks!
Took the sea foam loop from Cup of Joe cache. The trail was a bit muddy. Never been to this EBRP before. Thanks for the introduction. Seems like one of their smaller parks, but a nice one. No problem finding the cache once way up there.
Thanks for placing my babies, always glad to find 'em. Sure made me work for this one..... What a great park, no one on the trails 'cept moi. Thanks again.

squirreled away by rtm gang, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
squirreled away by rtm gang
squirreled away
The waypoint was determined using 7 satellites.
The elevation is 174 feet.
Cache is located on hilly terrain.
This is an offspring of the Johnny Vegas Hide a Cache Cache.
It is located in the Rush Creek area. The cache is in a small (approx 4" x 4") plastic container painted in camouflage color.
Original contents are unknown since Johnny Vegas put together the cache and we did not peek inside before it was placed.
Based on the log entry by B-Kip, this cache was relocated on March 5, 2005. The new location is on public lands and should prevent fellow cachers from getting into trouble.
#494 in my one hour 6 cache challange... co-ords were bouncing a bit and lots of spots for the hide, but I found it!
Kept looking in the obvious place that wasnt. But Scoutboy to the rescue!
I zeroed out about 50 feet from actual location. I was showing 17ft accuracy, but there could be plenty of reflection in the trees and hills. Finally found just before giving up. TFTC
Nice short hike. We loved the hide location perfect for geocahing. Hatfam
Squirreled away. Beautiful irises.

Oaky Doke by Carmen and RayTracer, Traditional Cache (2/3)
Oaky Doke by Carmen and RayTracer
Oaky Doke
This cache is hidden in Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve.
There are terrific views from this neighborhood park. If you come at the right time, you might see lizards, deer, and more prevelant, what I think are hawks and turkey vultures. There is no parking fee here, and no public bathrooms. Dogs are welcome here, there are scooper-baggies at the parking lot.
If you start from the main trailhead, there's an short uphill and then near the cache a bit of a downhill. Other than that, the terrain is mostly flat. The cache itself is not far off the trail.
The cache itself is a small plastic container, with various items in it. More info about the park can be found at: eastbayhikes
Take the path past the broken oak, to the broken oak trail.
Look for a tree with 5 trunks, and you'll find the cache next to the tree. It's under some sticks, next to some bricks.
Great day for a hike. TNLNSL Thanks
Had to come back to get this one after Heavenly, as we had the wrong coords in the GPS, oops. To top it off, think we took the long way around. Anyway, nice day for a hike, it was worth it. Took frog, left car.SL
Beautiful spot for a cache. Nice view from the trail. Took Eiffel Tower key ring. Left gold flakes in vial.
Up visiting my parents. Pretty quick find. Had my brother with me and he was interested in caching - let him run the GPSr and he found the cache as well. Took giants pin and left Geowymn_CA_SF commemorative card. Thanks for close cache.
i just found out about Geocaching last night and told a couple friends about it who immediately went out and found the cache!
[8D]

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on the button by cooperphoto, Multi-cache (3/3)
on the button by cooperphoto
on the button
two stage multi near stafford lake, don't go thru the golf course! there is no access and no parking there!
take center road in novato all the way west to the end for easy parking by the houses at N 38.06.732 W 122.37.784 for stage one. the first container holds co-ords for the final stage
NOTE: do not take anything from the stage one container, those are no longer trade items... if you have something that EXACTLY matches the stage one items, leave it and write your name on the back with a sharpie. a bigger stage one container is on the way.
Beautiful Day for a hike. Took the little one back packing on this find. Loved the views. Nice Hide. TNLNSL TFTC.
Great views and a nice hike.
We loved this cache. We didn't encounter the mosquito's like the last few cachers, thank goodness. Dropped in the Red Ryder hitchhiking cache. Retrieved the Taz travel bug. Hatfam
[This entry was edited by HatFam on Sunday, June 12, 2005 at 7:42:46 AM.]
(T:1217) Absolutely a beautiful day for this easy hike! Happily there are now paths beaten through the tall grass at both sites. Even though I had a few projects at home to take care of (or maybe because of that) I decided to continue past the cache into the nearby woods for an additional shaded hike. Took a travelbug and left a travelbug along with a 5 cent coin of Malaysia. BKip
As others have commented, we, too, were swarmed by mesquitos at the first stop. The hike to the second part of the cache was fabulous....very nice views and very serene. We sat and enjoyed the surroundings for a while after we found the cache. Thanks!

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What's the Rush? by dgreno, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
What's the Rush? by dgreno
What's the Rush?
This is the first spawn of JohnnyVegas's "Hide a Cache" cache!
JohnnyVegas loaded up a nearby cache (GCKP87) with ready-to-go caches and challenged geocachers to grab one and hide it within specific time and distance parameters. I had to place this one within 0.2 and 0.4 miles from the main cache within 48 hours. I finished my job in under a half hour.
Pick the right trail head and this 3x6 inch Tupperware-style cache can be found with a minimum of hiking yet the area yields great views.
I've started it off with a paired set of travel bugs that I grabbed in Johnny's original cache.
#495.. thanks! I just needed four more in 40 minutes!
Left card. Thanks.
Yeah if I had taken one of Jonny's caches I would have had to have called it LIFO FIFO. And with my luck my instructor is a geocacher and will KNOW. Oh well she hates me anyway. I didnt know this was a dgreno cache. Dave, its all your fault....
Well I tell you what the rush is. mousewiz is fretting over doing her homework and studying for a test. I talked her into taking a break and go out caching with me. I guess i can be a bad influence [}:)]
Sailorscodgers went out with the World's Cutest Three-Year-Old to find this. We left a dinosaur and took a bunny full of bubble stuff that had solidified. ''Is the bunny full of salad?'' [:)] The movement and the warmth liquified it and we had fun with the bubbles. TFTC!

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Watch for Wildlife! by scoutboy, Traditional Cache (1/1)
Watch for Wildlife! by scoutboy
Watch for Wildlife!
This is a beautiful preserve. Stop by and look for signs of Wildlife. Watch for Wildlife!
This is a spawn of the J. Vegas Cache Cache. There are several others in the area that have the same parent.
When we went to Alaska, I really wanted to see a moose but never was in the right place. I still did not see a moose today. In fact, the only wildlife I saw was a lot of mosquitoes as we ventured further on toward Mississippi.
yeah, more like watch out for poison oak, this was around #496 at 1:15pm thanks!
I got similar coords as Dgreno. Use them or "Watch for Poison Oak!" No need to go down the hill. -BigdaddyJ
I found it using dgreno's coordinates. Left card. Thanks.
(T: 0845) Didn’t have to be to work until 10 today so, “got me some caching in.” While watching for wildlife I found the cache using dgreno’s coordinates. Left a 10 cent coin of Singapore. Thank you, BKip

Oh, Say Can You See? by Kilroy Gang, Traditional Cache (2.5/1)
Oh, Say Can You See? by Kilroy Gang
Oh, Say Can You See?
Proving that you can get there from here, this cache is meant to awaken you to examining Oakland in a new way, perhaps from a different perspective.
This is a small urban camo'd 4 oz. container. You do not have to go near the train tracks to find this cache.
Experience the old and new in this reinvigorated area. Always changing, always the same. Enjoy the history. Independence Day visits add a distinctive advantage.
It was the valiant defense of Fort McHenry by American forces during the British attack on September 13, 1814 that inspired 35-year old, poet-lawyer Francis Scott Key to write the poem which was to become our national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner."
"Oh, say can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?"
We did not know about or see the elevated pedestrian way ; would have made sense to use that, especially since it goes where we needed to go... and we certainly do not mean to encourage anyone else to follow our bad example. True, we were not stupid enough to try to beat the train through a crossing, but we knew we were taking at least some risk. People who slip between train cars get body parts ground off. Doesn't sound like so much fun when you think about it, does it? So please do like Kilroy says, the tracks don't have anything to do with the cache, so stay away from the trains. Happy caching !
Glad Hotshoe had fun. However. . .[:(] I worked nearby this location for two years, on the waterfront side of the tracks. In those two years I saw two accidents [xx(] related to trying to beat the train through the crossing, or trying to climb over a train in motion. Remember, you're only seeing one direction of the train, there are two tracks, and another train can be coming in the opposite direction unknown to you. So I highly advise against this type of risk, which is basically like Russian roulette. You were lucky, and there are others that are lucky. And then there are some who aren't. Why take the chance? Did you know there's an elevator and pedestrian bridge not far from the corner which will cross over the passing train and put you on the fourth floor of the parking structure? From there you can take the elevator down. Yes, so use that, please. It's fun too.
Fun. Looong freight train slowed to a stop between us and the cache. Saw some kids climb over the train between its cars, and decided we would take our chances too. Up the three rung ladder, across the catwalk, oops no ladder down on that side, jump. Last of our crew had to jump as the train began to move again! Most fun we've ever had in Oakland. Of course, finding the cache was anticlimactic after that, and surprisingly easy. Took mini Gumby, left something, sorry forgot what. Relaxed for a few minutes enjoying the sights, thanks for the nice hide.
23:00. Found this at the same time of night as the last finder. Of course, I probably arrived a lot sooner. I think I spent forty minutes on this one, though some of it was chatting with kusanagi, though I hadn't yet reached the point where I was ready to ask him for a hint yet, when I found it in a place I thought I had checked twice already. It's a wonder that someone as blind as I finds any caches at all! Took a Write Shop Robert card and left a Giants vs. Royals smashed penny.
Hooray! At least I wasn't thwarted at every Kilroy Gang cache I searched for tonight. There were cops cruising the area and plenty of people, so I left Dingo in the car while I went after this one. I had an idea, or actually two. Decided to go with my first instinct - and it paid off. I found the cache in the first place I checked. Great views from up here - though I didn't see any storm troopers, Jedi, or wookies tonight. [:D] Thanks, KG!

June's Cache by Andrew and Ethan, Traditional Cache (2/3)
June's Cache by Andrew and Ethan
June's Cache
Located close to the Berkeley campus, this cache area may be loud and crowded certain Saturdays in the fall. Steep hiking from below, or an easier fire-road hike plus a bit of poison oak from above.
This cache was placed in honor of our grandmother's 90th birthday. To get the real spirit of the cache first, head to N 37° 52.336 / W122° 15.056 and check out the views... the cache would be placed there but it wouldn't survive long :)
The cache contains various small items. Please leave a greeting to our grandmother if you can; we will relay them to her when a few have built up.
Look where you might find a tiny, tiny version of the Cal mascot spending the winter.
Found an empty parking lot with a trailhead that hooked up with a nice bladed fire road that went right to cache. Met up with a wild turkey hen with a brood of four chicks. thanks
Oh goody! More thistle! Poison oak? Ok. Thistle? Definitely. Skippy GPS signal had me lookin' but the previous logs helped guide me. Found cache safe and sound and I loved the adventure and hike to get here. Passed yet another homeless dude showering with a makeshift set up under the trees. Cleanliness IS next to... never mind. Left SWA playing cards and some other stuff. To Impala travel bug with me to my Totally Buggin' cache as he seems to be floundering here. My best regards to June.
Lots of prickly things around this cache. I finally dropped off the Chevy Impala Travel Bug I have been covetting for over four weeks now. It's nearly made it to its next goal of San Francisco.
one and a half mice popped up here to swap TBs. probably hiked up the hard way. nice hide! took gonzo TB, left geo-william TB.
Started up this one near dusk at the wrong trailhead!
Ended hiking up a deer trail through large quantities of poison oak in the dark! I would recommend coordinates for the trailhead, which we found on the way down. Also got a parking ticket!!
Despite all the logistical snafus, it's a great cache and lots of fun! Thanks for placing a full-size cache in this area, we wanted to drop off our Gonzo TB from Florida.
Picked up frog box and pin.
TFTC
mark n mo

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JELLY'S JAR by sammer, Traditional Cache (1/1)
JELLY'S JAR by sammer
JELLY'S JAR
EASY PARKING, EASY WALK, VERY EASY TO GET TO...
Jelly's Jar
A cache quite near some rust you'll see
Named for a special dog "Jelly"
The numbers that you use will be
As simple or tricky as 1-2-3
Parked right next to it, left the engine running, and had an easy time figuring it out. Good one. Took Flick Bug TB, squoze in Purity Bear TB.
NIce and easy. Great container!
My wife spotted this one and had the container opened before I even know what was going on. This is a great area and I'm glad there were some caches to get us here. Thanks.
Took a toy frog for the little guy and a bottle opener for me. Left Flick the Bug TB.
Drove right up to this cache, easy as 1-2-3. Thanks for cache
Nice cache and worked as easily as it was described! TNLNSL.
Just love 'em cute drive ups. Thanks
PURITY BEAR

MOONBEAM'S PLAZA by blanston12, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
MOONBEAM'S PLAZA by blanston12
MOONBEAM'S PLAZA
A concealed mint tin hidden near the north corner of the lawn. Terrain difficulty 2 because of muggles.
This is the first cache I have hidden. Its not to far from where I work, in a small park/plaza right out side the office where Mayor Moonbeam works. Yup, Mayor Moonbeam, formerly Governor Moonbeam, also known as Jerry Brown, former Governor of California and now Mayor of the City of Oakland. This cache is hidden in Frank Ogawa Plaza right in front of Oakland City Hall. Before I started working here all I knew about Oakland was what I saw on the evening news so I assumed it was all ghetto and slummy but that's not true. There are lots of really nice spots in Oakland and the City Center is one of them. This is a very pleasant spot and I often come here to eat my lunch.There are usually lots of Muggles around so be careful. But I would still recommend coming here during the day when all the office workers are around.
Initially the cache contained a slightly used one dollar bill for the person who gets the FTF.
With all the close by tall buildings GPS reception is a little erratic, if you find it and your coordinates are wildly different than the posted values please post your coordinates with your log entry.
If you are having troubles finding this cache, find a nice bench, look at the grass, and wait for illumination. (9/2 I updated the hint and now its a total give away).
Congratulations to hawalter on collecting the FTF.
I came here once before, but there was someone sitting next to the cache who had way too much time on his hands. But Moonbeam? I have sat with him in zen meditation, but I could favorably compare this with some of the practices currently in vogue among some politicians these days. And a Governor who actually supported the arts? A lot has happened to us all since those times.
A handful of Muggels around, who knew you could party in the plaza on a Friday night? Hello, Oakland PD? Had to use much stealth to not give away the spot. Logged in, took nothing but left a marble and a silver coin. TFTC!!
[This entry was edited by leaders not followers on Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 12:26:31 PM.]
18:15. Nice spot in the heart of Oaklsnd. Found this on my 2nd pass through the Plaza today. First time here there were way too many muggles to try looking for it. This time someone was sitting right next to it when we got here, but left after a bit. Quick find after that. TFTC. TNLNSL.
Found this one REALLY fast while in Oakland at the Convention Center. Had a few minutes to spare so I used the computer at the bar on the second floor to find the nearest cache....Thank you for making my very brief break fun! The GPS acts funny with all of the big buildings around, but your clue helped a great deal. Thanks again...I hope I can come back soon to do more oak-town caches.
Mantis7 & Faele
Team "Lost Our Marbles"
PS: Brought a friend with us who actually found this one once we got close with the GPS...this was the second time he has come caching with us, and his first "hey I found it!!" moment. Hopefully he'll be hooked and share the addiction now! After the find it was getting dark so we went back up to the second floor of the Convention Center and had some martinis, ate some good food, and flirted with a sexy waitress named Heaven. Very fun day all around!
This was a great stop. I was able to visit a friend at work. We worked together to retrieve the cache and not attract too much attention on this very beautiful sunny day.

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mississippi by cooperphoto, Traditional Cache (4.5/2.5)
mississippi by cooperphoto
mississippi
easy parking and a nice 20 minute walk to the cache site on level ground
Last April I had to grab 13 caches in two hours to make the "black hole" my 500th find, I was on a roll with the first 12 and looking for a cache out here for number 13, I checked north and south, desperate, I called the owner for a hint, only to find it was archived when the ranger towed the giant cache away!!! a good thing too, while searching, boom, I found a place in the sun for this cache: "mississippi".
Note: This cache is meant to be real hard, when it comes to caches, I feel like there is one born every minute and I want each of my hides to be unique. It's not for someone just racking up the numbers, in fact it may require a return engagement. for me caching is the only game in town!
congrats dgreno for FTF and winning the five pieces of silver on the first day posted!
under the bee hive and near the big rocks
twice with burt, but never with ernie
Well I spent lots of time on this on, I do not know who Burt and Ernie are, the names ring a bell but I just cann't place them. I will have to try this one again when I am checking on my nearby "Hide a cahce cache"
(T:1700) Confirmation that sanity is not a prerequisite of Geocaching. When logic didn’t provide the process of elimination was the fallback. Fighting off the hordes of winged, needle nosed, bloodsucking guard skeeters was almost as bad as getting at the cache. BKip
Here's to the State of Mississippi: hot summer nights, freedom summer, and the blues -- always the blues. I am not sure what this has to do with the cache, other than the mosquitoes were out in force when we arrived. Now we had two choices: to use our heads while the mosquitoes were trying to feast on us or to do it the old fashion way while the mosquitoes were trying to feast on us. We ended up doing it the old fashioned way. And in the cache were some things I recognized, ye ol' Pirate Cooper.
This one was a lot of fun, and I'm proud to say I did it in one trip.
I had a pretty good idea of what I was going to need at the cache site and I came well prepared. Not well enough, however, and a bit of trial and error was required to get the job done.
Another fun cooperphoto cache. Grabbed my five pieces of silver and hit the road!

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The House of Modern World by alex_serra, Traditional Cache (2/1)
The House of Modern World by alex_serra
The House of Modern World
This is a traditional, kinda historical, cache, the location is not very difficult to find, but it is hidden very well. If you are not searching for it you simply do not see it.
You are just few steps away from a very historical place... named after a great scientis of our times! In these neighborhoods lived and worked most of science elite of all the times!!!
You can log this discovery in two different ways: first thing you can just sign up the log book with your name, the date and you thoughts. Otherwise you can do exactly the same + answer to my question (by e-mail, of course).
Question: who was the most important person absent in the famous picture taken at all the participants at seventh Institut International de Physizue Solvay Conseil de Physique Solvay, held in Brussels, Belgium in October 1939? He wasn't able to find the room where the picture was taken on time to be actually in it...
Initial Content:
1) Small Airplane
2) 50€c Coin
3) Bird Origami
4) Geocaching Infos
5) To-Do List
6) Suitcase tag
7) Your future read by a machine at San Francisco's Museè Mecanique
8) A log-book
I have relatives that will maintain this while I'm away
Magnetic - On the side of the grass - Behind the guard rail
The logbook is waterlogged. My wife and I took one of Write Shop Robert's cards and left a globe marble.
When we were up here earlier today it was completely fogged in but by the afternoon it was very clear and sunny - perfect for enjoying the view!
[Found with TrekkinD on a very, very foggy day after visiting Lawrence Hall of Science. Log is damp and so is everything else outside.] Container is slightly rusty. [We will have to return on a clear day to see more than 500 feet away. TNLNSL Thanks for the cache!]
Despite the efforts of a group of foreign-born Muggles posing for tourist pics we were able to capture this cache. Used a bit of subterfuge ("Oops. I dropped my compass!") Took Steve Martin pin, Left BBI pin. TFTC!
Got it on our caching day in Berkeley. View is worth the drive, but wish it wasn't quite so foggy. Log is only a little damp.

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Off The Grid by Kilroy Gang, Multi-cache (2/2.5)
Off The Grid by Kilroy Gang
Off The Grid
The trick with this one is not finding the caches, but getting there. So close, and yet so far . . .This easy multi is a combination micro and tackle box cache designed to get you exploring a neighborhood you've probably not visited before.
Most of Berkeley is set up on a grid that makes it pretty easy to get around and anticipate where you need head to get there. As you head towards the hills, history and geography work against this approach.  Here's a little hill in the middle of a neighborhood that you've probably not been to before. Let's just say there's been a municipal conspiracy to keep you from finding it.  As always, half the fun is getting there. Be prepared for several beautiful views.
The first micro is in a neighborhood you'll probably recognize. There is an historical plaque detailing the history of the location. The historical plaque is at: N37 51.520, W122 15.061. Not far from that plaque is the micro, waypoint listed above, within which are the coordinates to the final larger cache located a short distance, but worlds away. Overall about a 750 ft. on foot, if you know where to start. Due to the limited pedestrian traffic near the final cache area, please be discreet and quiet in retrieving and replacing the cache. There are many children who play in these thoroughfares, and I'm sure they'd love to find the tackle box full of toys! The cache is on public property. You do not have to cut through anyone's yard or bushes.  Please replace carefully to prevent unintentional discovery.
Pretty area and one of the quietest spots in Berkeley I've ever been to.
Nice neighborhood. My wife and I left a shell lei and a globe marble.
Nroute comes through again. Drove right up. Thanks
This was our first geocache. I found it with the help of my wife, our daughter, her 3 kids and our dog.
What a great cache and just a half-a-block from home! It also incorporates two Berkely institutions: barricades and pathways. Thanks for the evening walk.

Ice Cream by TeamAlamo, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
Ice Cream by TeamAlamo
Ice Cream
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream. Why should you bother with these other caches: Chief Creamer (GCCD43) and "we all scream for (GCF4BD)" or any other Ice Cream companies when we have the home of icecream.com right in our own back yard.
This is an easy to find (for experienced geocachers, novices may need the hint) log-only film canister micro. Please bring you own pen. The area is patrolled and it may be easier to access outside of business hours. Although you normally find their products in the supermarket, there is an ice cream parlor just around the corner on College Avenue for you to get your quick fix.
You may want to contact me in advance as I may be able to arrange for some sampling.........
We were up at a potluck nearby and thought of grabbing a quick cache. Found it pretty easy. We'll have to come back for the other ones around the area...
Too many Muggels around so we had to get some sushi. Came back and figured it out. Nice hide. Signed in. TFTC!
Hah! Third time the charm for this one. Just needed the right touch. ("Nah," I said. "No way. Can they do that?? They CAN!")
"Chick Magnet's" TB virtual in/out to log his visit and car photo taken here.
My caching in Rockridge and Berkeley today was in complete contrast to my Tampa Bay, FL caching yesterday: most of the Tampa caches I pursued were very difficult to find/access and sevral were unimaginative in design or location (yawn). But today’s CA experience was marked by great sights, great weather, clever and interesting caches… a refreshing breeze.
This was a fast find to an interesting place… my favorite type! Great little place that, as usual, I’d never known about. My “Chick Magnet” TB got a great picture of a nearby new Porsche Carerra…. oh so sweet but HE wasn’t impressed (a Ferrari vs Porsche rivalry!). Passed on the ice cream today but I’ll be back for sure. Fun cache! SL and jammed.

NOT The Yankee Clipper by EmptyP, Multi-cache (3/2)
NOT The Yankee Clipper by EmptyP
NOT The Yankee Clipper
A three-stage cache that requires more noggin work than walking. Take some time to take a look around.
This is a fairly easy and flat walk/bike/drive. All travel is on paved roads or lawns. There is no poison oak or bushwacking involved. You do not need to root around in any bushes, or disturb anything. Everything involved with this cache (including the container) is right in front of your eyes. At two of the three stages of this cache you can even park within 50 feet or so of the location.
Sounds easy, doesn't it?
On to the cache...
Stage 1
Go to the coordinates listed above and look for something named after an alcoholic drink often served at brunch. It might help you to think of the phrase "Yo quiero Taco Bell."
Take the lesser of the two 4-digit numbers you see and subtract 1722 from that. Replace the decimal part of your original latitude with the 3-digit result (N37° 40.729' becomes N37° 40.XXX'). Next, take the greater of the two 4-digit numbers you see and subtract 1247 from that number. Replace the decimal part of your original longitude with this three-digit result (W122° 26.937' becomes W122° 26.XXX'). You now will have the coordinates for the second stage of this cache (about 1/2 mile away as the crow flies and 1 mile away by the shortest road route).
Stage 2
When you get to the second stage location, go up to the Yankee Clipper. Again, you will see a couple of 4-digit numbers. Just as in stage 1, take the lesser of the two 4-digit numbers you see and subtract 1623 from that. Replace the decimal part of your original latitude with the 3-digit result (N37° 40.XXX'). Next, take the greater of the two 4-digit numbers you see and subtract 1214 from that number. Replace the decimal part of your original longitude with this three-digit result (W122° 26.XXX'). You now will have the coordinates for the third and final stage of this cache (it's just a short walk).
Stage 3
This is the easy part.
When you get to Stage 3 all you have to do is open the gate, go inside, and pick a flower. Be sure to close the gate behind you so as not to attract attention or let anything out. Also, watch your step on the way out.
A few notes:
The cache contents are hidden in a non-standard container.
The cache stages are located on facilities open to the public each day from 8am to 5pm.
Please be respectful and do not disturb the residents or guests of these facilities.
There may be loose items at the first two stages of the cache. Do not take or disturb any of these items. They are not part of the cache.
Please be sure to leave the cache container in the exact same condition in which you found it.
Bring small items to trade. The interior of the cache container is not that big.
[Stage 1 Hint: ]A drink made from champagne and orange juice is called a mimosa.[
Stage 2 Hint: ]The Yankee Clipper was Joe Dimaggio.[
Stage 3 Hint: ]Trigueros.
This was a lot of fun!
We had no difficulty finding each destination and the final location was not at all what I expected!
I'd never visited the Pet Cemetary before and it was very nice. Seeing the offerings at the Clipper's grave was something I'd never seen before.
Thanks for a marvelous morning!
This cache was by far one of the best that I have done within a metropolitan area. Visiting from Colorado we were very surprised to visit the second leg of the cache, but wow what an experience. It was also cool because one person in our group is a die hard baseball fan and she didn't know that this was here. Thanks for the fun find and memorable experience.
The memorial day weekend seemed like just the time to pay my respects to the Yankee Clipper (as well as the two other places that the cache took me). The baseball collection was interesting -- a place of particular power. Do those who leave something here hit the ball better? At the risk of being sacrilegious, part of me wondered if a picture of Marilyn would have been remiss, or for that matter, a Mr. Coffee filter. Joe, we knew about you but we hardly knew you. I suppose you wanted it that way.
[This entry was edited by Erickson on Sunday, May 29, 2005 at 7:13:06 PM.]
Fun trail to follow. Especially like the actual cache.
I went after this one while my car got serviced. Must of walked 3 miles round trip today.
It was creepy at stage 3 where I had to close the gate behind me. I was waiting for a zombie to come out :o

Leviathan of Science by dgreno, Virtual Cache (1/1)
Leviathan of Science by dgreno
Leviathan of Science
This cache will take you to a piece of hardware that led to the 1939 Nobel Prize in Physics.
These coordinates will place you in front of a plaque commemorating the Lawrence Cyclotron. Just a hundred feet in front of the plaque lies the huge electromagnet from the world's first major cyclotron.
The cyclotron allowed physicists to produce the high energy particles required for atomic disintegration by means of a succession of very small 'pushes.' With the advent of the cyclotron, it was possible, in effect, to smash atoms.
In 1939, E.O. Lawrence (whose name is very prominent on the part of the UC Berkeley campus) won the Nobel Prize for the invention and application of the cyclotron.
To log this cache, email me the answers to the three questions below. (The first two can be obtained by reading the plaque, the third requires walking over to the magnet.)
1. What was the size of the cyclotron?
2. How much did it weigh?
3. What five letter word is displayed in large letters at the top of the magnet?
While at this spot, be sure to visit the Hall of Science and don't miss one of the greatest views of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Question three: word is on the side facing away from the plaque.
Visited just before evening - nice place. If you go to the back of the Hall of Science, there's a great view of the ALS (Advanced Light Source) - a descendent of the cyclotron described here.
Found with TrekkinD. If not for this being a cache, we may have missed it due to the heavy fog. Thanks for the cache and your reply to the answers.
Great info!
Sitting in the way back seat of a minivan, out for a nice Sunday drive, watch lots and lots of caches go by. No problem--we are having a nice ride. We made a quick stop for this interesting cache. Now, back in the van to finish the drive.
A neat place to visit even without the grandkids.

Easter egg hunt by Johnny Vegas, Multi-cache (1.5/2)
Easter egg hunt by Johnny Vegas
Easter egg hunt
Easter is almost here again so it's time for an easter egg hunt' Coordinate for the first stage are new because of heavy rains and lots of mud.
The entire cache consist of 5 locations. The first four are plastic Easter eggs. On the bag of each egg you will find the coordinates for the next egg.The eaggs are now painted olive drab, The last will have the coordinates for the cache which is a Tupperware container.
The contents are as follows
Easter Bunny key chain
Wind up Easter bunny
Two kazoos
Eight kaleidoscopes
and several sheets of Easter stickers.
I have tried to make the eggs easy to find, they are on the trails or very close to them. I have hid them in "Obvious geocache type locations"
There is a fair amount of walking ( 1.06 Miles )but it is very easy on very well maintained trails. The biggest problem is what is left by the horses in the area. This might be a fun cache to bring the kids on. Durring winter expect to see some mud on the trails.
The eggs are painted in Camouflage colors but are hidden in ways that are very common to geocaching.
This cache is going to be archived in a few days, I am leaving the area and I do not want to maintain this cache any longer.
I checked the cache today to make sure all was good for anyone going to the Badges picknick at Stafford lake.
This is one of the caches I am going to archive when I move out of the area around the end of May.
Finally! On my 3rd attempt at this cache I’ve nailed this one! The second leg was hardest at 49 feet from zero. Left a Hong Kong $1 coin and a Digitalfish.
Now this was interesting. Almost thought I was on a wild goose chase when I found a plastic egg near one of the cordinates without further directions. However, I soon found the real egg. Watch out for this dummy egg.
When I finally found the cache, there was water inside and the pen wouldn't write. I removed the water and put in a new pen.
While logging, I dropped the lid down the hole which is unreachable by my arms. Picked up two sticks, used as a vise, and managed to retrieve the lid.
So right now all is well with the cache. Thanks.
went back to the first egg to get the new co-ords... at stage two I was 50 feet behind a bench on top of a little dirt pile. we looked all around. I am the easter bunny if its near my zero, unless its in one of those big poison oak bushes.... this is a great one for the kids.. if you want the kids to get poison oak! I am just going to sit back and watch this on for a while!

Hide a cache cache / Bug Hotel by JohnnyVegas, Traditional Cache (1.5/2.5)
Hide a cache cache / Bug Hotel by JohnnyVegas
Hide a cache cache / Bug Hotel
This is your chance to hide a cache, name it and even maintain it. BTW, cache must hidden within 24 hours.
HIDE A CACHE CACHE
This cache will bring you to the south side a rush creek open space area
while there are caches in the area of Rush creek there are none on this side.
My plan is to bring more cachers to this side of the area.
I have heard of caches being hidden in the past that contained micro size caches
that were to be hidden by the cache finders, I have not heard of a cache that
contained larger caches to be hidden by the cache finders.
Well that is what this cache is all about
The main cache contains four smaller caches that are
ready to be hidden.  The smaller caches already contain
trade items, logs, pencils and geocache explanation sheet.
Each of the smaller caches has an instruction sheet with a
recommended distance to hide them from the main cache.
This is so that two caches do not hide caches the same day
that would be to close to each other to be approved.
If you plan on hiding one of these please leave a trade item. There is parking at N38 07.567 W122 31.694 The trail to the left is a little longer and takes you past the Fahrfugnugen! Not! cache The trail to the right is shorter but very muddy.
You should also load the waypoints for the caches in the
north side of rush creek open space into your GPS so
that you do not hide one to close to them.
No hints were provided by the clown that hid the cache.
this was 498 for me, just one more to go and then off to the black hole... too bad I headed for the ghost of farfegnunegn not... lucky I called dgreno for a hint and he told me it was disabled, I guess they towed it away... thanks johnny and I did grab a "within two mile cache" , coming soon.
Still two caches available to place. I won't be able to get back in the area for a while. Left card. Thank you.
Nice idea - spread those caches. Too bad there arent any eagle projects within 2 miles. Maybe we should do one...
Took a TB but it is locked in the car so will log it later.
What a great idea. I took a 3 mile cache and will hide soon. Left a few scout badges and took the turtle travel bug. TFTC
I added two more caches to this one today and checked the cordinates, they got me to within 12 feet so I am not going to cahnge them.
I also left some travel bugs, this is a large cache and we need a travel bug hotel in Marin so it can do double duty.
A-10 Thunderbolt II

KLANDVIA by jef, Traditional Cache (2/1)
KLANDVIA by jef
KLANDVIA
An easy cache in the Berkeley hills.
This area is occasionally used by park maintenance workers, so be discreet when retrieving and re-hiding. The cache is a transparent green lexan Nalgene jar with a brown top, 4" deep by 2.5" in diameter. A photo of the jar in situ might give away the hiding place, so I've only provided a photo of the jar before hiding. Initial contents:
A notepad and three pencils, to log your visit.
A pencil sharpener.
A metallic-scarlet mini-carabiner.
A metallic-green keyfob
A WWF (World Wildlife Fund, not the wrestling one) keyfob.
Assorted coins and tokens.
The jar is not large, so bring small things to trade. Stay out of the brush! There's just poison oak in there, no caches.
Waited until we thought it wouldn't be so busy; 8:30pm on a weeknight. Well, as luck would have it, two construction yard guys were way up the yard near the cache vicinity, and we could not even enter the area. We tried going up an adjoining road, thinking we could enter from there, but ended up at the garden yard and there was no way to get down to where we needed to go. This one proving harder than imagined. I think we need a helicopter.
Unusual container. Not having seen the posted pic before hand I was surprised!! Wait a sec, it's not supposed to look like that!? Must get pretty hot here to do that! Fortunately today the area was easily accessible since no construction work is done on a sunday.
T: Steve Martin Pin #251
L: Geo Penny
[This entry was edited by Droo on Monday, May 23, 2005 at 11:11:36 AM.]
Took a trek to the East Bay and did a little caching with friends. Cute hide. Took a Write Shop Robert sticker and left a Girl Scout Cookie patch. Janis
Stopped by during lunch hour and realized very quickly that this is an after-hours cache. Lots of personnel and equipment moving going on. I'll come back when not so busy.
5:01 pm: Looks like you have to walk through a construction yard to get to the cache, when I got to the cache site I figured I knew where the cache had to be but could not find it. How ever after reading a couple of the logs I figured out where it should be and found it quickly after that. Left Steve Martin Button #251. TFTC.
[This entry was edited by Blanston12 on Sunday, May 08, 2005 at 9:02:33 AM.]

NERSC by hawalter, Traditional Cache (2/1)
NERSC by hawalter
NERSC
A flat magnetic micro (bring your own pen) easily accessible from the sidewalk. Since the surounding buildings make accurate location difficult, I will tell you that the cache is on the west side of Franklin Street. The difficulty is 2 due to the muggle factor and GPS signal limitations. At the right time of day, you can park less than 8 feet from the cache.
Behind the wall you are facing is one of the largest supercomputers in the world. NERSC, The National Energy Research Scientific Computing center, is the flagship unclassified scientific computing facility of the U.S. Department of Energy.
No classified work is done here (nearby Livermore Lab does plenty of that); more than 2000 scientists world-wide use NERSC to perform basic scientific research which includes climate modelling, simulations of the early universe, analysis of data from high energy physics experiments, investigations of protein structure, and many others.
NERSC resources include:
* Seaborg, a 6,656-processor IBM RS/6000 SP based on POWER3+ CPUs. Seaborg has a peak performance of 10 teraflop/s, making it one of the most powerful computers for unclassified research in the world. Seaborg has 7.8 terabytes (TB) of aggregate memory and 44 TB of storage.
* PDSF, a 352-processor Linux cluster with 135 TB of online storage used by the high energy physics community for data intensive analysis and simulations. PDSF has been in production longer than any other Linux cluster in the world, undergoing several hardware upgrades sinces it went online in 1998.
* HPSS Mass storage. The NERSC HPSS system archives more than 1 petabyte (PB)(1 petabyte = 1000 terabytes = 1 million gigabytes = 1000 million megabytes (MB)) of data. The system has an 8.8 PB capacity using current tape technology and sustains an average transfer rate of more than 100 MB/s, 24 hours per day, with peaks to 450 MB/s.
* High speed network. NERSC connects to the internet with a 2400 megabit/sec link. Parts of the internal network run at 10000 megabits/sec.
The cache owner is proud to work here and may be watching you from a window.
Found cache on weekend outing, no muggles found it fairly easy. Interesting story behind the site, thanks for the cache.
Super, SUPER-cool. A 6,656-way SP cluster, and the oldest Linux cluster in production - nice! Say hawalter, where do I send my resume? I had no idea this facility was here - and as I searched for the cache, I thought about all those CPUs humming away inside the raised-floor data center I knew to be on the other side of the wall. There were a couple of thugz hanging out across the street, so I consulted the hint to speed the search, and then Dingo and I grabbed the cache around 2215. Thanks!
Sunday morning. Plenty of time to get this one.
1:40 pm - Had to wait for a couple of skate boarding muggles to clear the area, then it was a quick grab. TFTC! # 2349
19:00. We used the hint for a quick find. Didn't know there were any U.S. Government caches! TNSL. Left fish #1870. TFTC.

Brisbane Mobile PC cache by markmcc, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
Brisbane Mobile PC cache by markmcc
Brisbane Mobile PC cache
A cache in the urban wilds of Brisbane, CA.
In conjunction with our reviews of GPS units, Mobile PC magazine placed this cache. Come check it out, and see the home of our magazine.
Found cache relatively quickly once the numbers settled down and I tried another avenue of approach. Weekends are a good time for this cache, you can poke around without much (if any) attention by the locals. Cache is still in good shape and full of goodies.
TnLnSL - TftC
Gumlung
We found the cache without too much difficulty, but we weren't sure which office was Mobile PC's office. Presumably it must be one of the offices on the other side of the building.
Took spoon, car keychain, digital fish, Mowgli figurine, and noise cancelling ear phones.
Left binoculars, anime girl figure, dragon figure on land, stegosaurus, and bunny.
Oniongirl found the cache with me, my parents, and Engineer42 in the vicinity. Engineer42 is from the area, with the rest of us visiting from Wisconsin. This was a neat, well-stocked cache -- a credit to Mobile PC's name. Thanks for the cache. I personally took the geofish and the noise canceling earphones. Engineer42 put stuff in from his bag of goodies.
Checked on the cache and added some more goodies, courtesy of MOBILE MAGAZINE!
We took Clifford for additional journeys. Left bronze golum.

il parco del cane by JohnnyVegas, Traditional Cache (3.5/1)
il parco del cane by JohnnyVegas
il parco del cane
This is another Johny Vegas camouflaged micro, but not like any I have done before. I incereased the difficulty because it is real hard to see the casche, you can be just a few feet away and not see it.
aka Dog Bone Park
This is a new feature in the city of Novato that was put together with volunteer labor provided by some very  dedicated
Novato  dog owners.
The cache is in plain sight, but is covered in camouflage, the container quite a bit smaller then a 35mm film canister, but the camouflage is much larger. There is no room for any trade items in the cache, Bring a pencil or pen.
I took several readings with my GPS at differant times of the day, I found the above coordinates to be the most consistant.
Tiny log book difficult for ole geyser like me! Very clever cache. Now if only can find dogbone park cache after several visits, will be happy! Spoonbill
Nice camo!
We took digitalfish #1823. TFTC!
Found this one fairly quickly....and I'm not sure what that says about us. hee hee
Thanks for the fun cache.
finally, I made about four trips out there. thanks for the weed whacking. my nearby cache is called "dump run" maybe its a theme?
5:45 pm. Linda and I were with digitalfish looking for this one after the BADGES event this afternoon. Linda, dare I say, was the one lucky enough to get her hand on the hide first! Thanks for the cache! # 1281

The House That Jack Built by ruukh, Multi-cache (1/1)
The House That Jack Built by ruukh
The House That Jack Built
A simple and sweet virtual multicache around the Jack London Square waterfront.
This virtual multicache is easy, but the idea is to get you out to see a nice area in Oakland and spend a little time with the man they call "The Wolf."
Log your find here, but also send me an email with the following info to verify...
1. Start at the coords and verify your 1st multicache stop by sending me the two names at your "paws" directly in front of the house.
2. Then follow the Jack London Square History Walk to visit with Jack himself. From this stop, send me the name of the sculptor.
That's it. Enjoy!
Oh yeah, if you're there on a Sunday, bring some cash for the Farmer's Market (10am - 2pm).
Did not find this a few months ago - in the sensory overload and crowds of farmer's market somehow did not spot the required statue! Just missed market closing today, well actually bought one bag of tomatoes, but the rest of the tables were being emptied as we walked, too bad. Followed steps a litte more closely this time and found. Walked a block over to Chicken and Waffles. (Good homemade fried chicken; a better value in this area is Everett and Jones barbecue). Wished we had more time to walk in this area before getting back on the boat.
When I was walking through the area, someone asked me if Jack London was an actor. I remember that when I grew up, I thought about London only in terms of the "Call of the Wild." But then I leaned that in 1901 he was a Socialist candidate for mayor of this fair city -- then I read a book that contained many of his social writings, such as a story set during a general strike. London wrote about class struggle, economic poverty in London, and -- yes -- about wolves and the Yukon. An interesting guy.
Went to see Star Wars, Revenge of the Sith, but found the line to full of Storm Troopers and Darth Vadars so we geocached instead. Nice night for a cache.
Thought I'd go ahead and snag this one, having (QED) failed the math test of Trivial Math... Alas, the Old First & Last Chance was very full this evening, or I'd've stopped in for a little neat single-malt (or maybe a neat little single-malt)... [;)]
It's remarkable how much this area has changed in the last 5 years. I remember when it was kinda coolly seedy... and there was an elevator that took you to a tiki lounge at the top of the bldg that's currently being retrofitted.
Scott's and Pescatore doing a booming Mother's Day biz.
In town for a bit of personal business and cache hunting. Came over here for the cache & eat dinner, too. Had seen the cabin but never followed the tracks. Thanks for the bit of history.

Fibonacci by Kilroy Gang, Multi-cache (2.5/2)
Fibonacci by Kilroy Gang
Fibonacci
You will find the first stage of this multi-cache at the coordinates listed above. This micro contains the coordinates for the final cache. However, you will need to unlock the final cache using the combination arrived at by completing the next number in the sequence of numbers given below. It’s really pretty easy.
Fibonacci is an important mathematical sequence that is represented by these numbers:
The combination to the physical lock on the final cache, a camo'd tackle box, is the next number in the  Fibonacci sequence described above.
This sequence appears over and over again in mathematics, science and nature.
Count the petals, or the way the leaves are grouped in any plant and you will find them set out in pairs, threes, fives, eights, or thirteens, and so forth. For example, sunflowers have rows of petals in pairs of 21, 34, 55, and 89. The seeds in its yellow head are set out in a number of spirals, usually 34 going one way, and 55 going another. Bees’ honeycombs, seashells, and pinecones are prime examples of the complex simplicity of the beautiful Fibonacci sequence. Who said math was boring. [thanks. . . Michael Powell.] This is one of the concepts described in the recently popular novel by Dan Brown: "Da Vinci Code."
Visit this link to learn more about it:
More about Fibonacci sequence in nature
Please be careful to replace the cache in the same location.
During weekdays, parking is not permitted on UC-Berkeley lots without a car tag, so park near these coordinates: N37 53.002, W122 14.699, near Grizzly Peak Blvd. You can also access the second cache trailhead easily from this parking point. This area is an eco-preservation area, so please tread lightly on the trail only. For these reasons, bikes are not allowed. No bushwacking is necessary to find the caches. If you encounter poison oak, you are not at the exact location, however, there is some small amount of poison oak not too far from the second cache location. Be careful! Wildcats have been spotted in this area. Beware at night or early dawn hours. The entire distance from first cache to final cache is about a half a mile.
I accomanied ltleelim and mjleelim to this one. I remember fibonacci from grad school where one of the very first programming exercises was to write a programme that could output the n:th fibonacci number. Thanks for reminding me about it.
As the description says, if you run into poison oak, you're looking in the wrong place.
My wife and I left a nice black kukui nut necklace from Hawaii and a globe marble.
This was a fun cache. The final location was kind of nice today as we were completely fogged in. Gave it a kind of fairy-like quality.
No problem finding each element of this one. Took mardi gras beads and camo cards. Left toy car, lightup skateboard dude and BBI button. On the way back to the car Blue Blaze Momjan slipped and wrenched her shoulder, necessitating a trip to John Muir. Yet another geocaching-related incident. When will we ever learn? [;)]
Thought we were going to miss this one, but persistence paid off. Thanks. TNLNSL.

Secret Sign by TBD&D, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
Secret Sign by TBD&D
Secret Sign
Message from Control: You are to proceed to the posted coordinates and find the drop box. Trade inventory to support your next mission.
Beware of enemy and neutral assets on small aircraft when the wind comes out of the west.
Quartermaster's beginning manifest:
- Log book and pen (Non-exploding issue)
- Camera with ASL card (Visible light only)
- "The Spy Who Loved Me" training video (VHS)
- Chalk (Approved for victim outlines)
- Cammo socks
- Bond girl kimono belt
- Super-miniaturized spy car
- 3 plastic support commandos
When you arive at the drop, use the camera to check in with Control. When you take your picture, use the ASL sign that corresponds to the first letter of your code name.
This page will sit absolutely still in five seconds.
Grow up, double oh seven. You've been in the bushes before.
Came by to maintain the cache. What a great day it is out on the coast today! This is a beautiful location but has grown up a bit since we first placed this cache, so we have rehidden it so it is a bit more visible. Also, we notice that agents might be left in the lurch by the contents of this station, so we augmented with two new instruction manuals - a Ludlum and a Clancy. Grabbed the 3 TBs to move to down the coast a bit. Removed the spycam and will replace soon.
Beautiful sunny clear afternoon for caching when I was in the area. Between the remote-control glider hobbyists and occasional joggers, no one seemed to pay any mind to my poking around off-trail. Cache a little damp. Took Cruncher TB. Left Diana Goddess of Hunting TB, Benchmark Bob TB, and Potato Doug TB, after having a nice visit with my family in N. California, and playing tourist at the GG Bridge and the SF Zoo. Someone pick 'em up and send 'em on their separate ways! Thanks for the cache [:D]
Found this with SFgt. Took Juan Pollo. Left an Elmira Motor Coach transit token and a buffalo nickel. Dropped off a travel bug. Sunday afternoon was sunny and breezy. That's NOT us in the picture!
Several colorful flyers in the area. The box was not concealed well and we hid it a little better. TNLNSL
This was our first cache hunt. Weather was sunny, breezy and cold. Although, the views were breath taking. Area was
still muddy from rain, but we found the cache. We took a mini-jeep and left Raider's anttenna ball ;)