bytemobile's Geoblog

Nov 24, 2012

All Alone Here

By: caskethead & vcgirl Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

This trail really winds around. You just have to be patient and it eventually goes by the cache. The cache was almost buried in leaves. Just enough of it was exposed for me to spot it. Thanks!

Don't Stop Believin'

By: DarkJourney and Perry's Pie Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

Today was a clear day, and there was a spectacular view. Thanks!

Trailside Hanger

By: Soquel1930 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

This was my second cache of the morning. I decided to head out toward the ocean first, then would head up a trail on the other side of Highway 1 later. I signed the log in the last blank spot. This cache could use a new log. Thanks!

Beth, I Hear You Callin'

By: RockZen and KISSin' Cow Pie Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

Well, no Beth wasn't calling. I checked my phone for any desperate messages since her yarn shop was having a big sale today. No messages. Thanks!

The back forty.

By: Soquel1930 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

The angle of the morning sunlight was doing me no favors, but the coordinates were good and a little looking soon yielded the cache. Thanks!

Posted

By: Soquel1930 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

This cache was nearest to where I parked at Wilder State Park, and I found it just after 8 am. Today was a big sale day at my wife's yarn shop so I had a free day, with no one to supervise. I wanted to go for at least a half-day hike, and this spot along the coast was a good choice. The weather was perfect, the sky was blue, and the ocean was calm. An older guy on a bike passed me and said "another day in paradise!"

I'll Say Goodbye to Love

By: ZenPeloso and Carpenter Cow Pie Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Micro

This was a quick find, sign, and I was on my way. I appreciate a few straight-forward caches when I am out for a long hike. Thanks!

Steven's Bday Cache

By: DarkZen and Beautiful Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

This was a little off my planned loop route, but it looked like I would have plenty of time. My legs just needed to hold out. Thanks!

I'm As Free As A Bird Now

By: DarkRockStar and Evil GrouPie Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

I have my hiking sticks to keep me upright in steep situations, but slipperiness of the ground surprised me and I ended up on my butt. No harm done and I soon spied the hiding spot. Thanks!

Weathertop

By: 50sumtin Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

My GPSr batteries gave out just before I reached the cache, but I continued and found the cache with no problem. I dug a couple new batteries from my pack, and I was soon in business for the next one. Thanks!

At the Foot Of The Stairs

By: DragonsWest Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

I usually don't like to spend much time searching when I am out for a long hike. I read the previous finder's log, and it inspired me to have that one more look. The cache had a bottle of bubble making liquid in it with a cap that was not screwed on well. The log and other cache contents were soaked, probably from the bubble bottle. I managed to sign the waterlogged cache. Thanks!

Wilder Oaks

By: caskethead & vcgirl Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

I read the cache name and from the trail, I spotted the area where the cache must be. No problems spotting it. It must be my lucky day. Thanks!

Monterey: so close, yet so far

By: Soquel1930 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

I was surprised by how many runners were out on the trail this morning. If I lived nearby, it would certainly be a favorite area for me to bike and hike. Good coordinates. Thanks!

Wilder Overlook and Benchmark

By: 50sumtin Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

Just as I was examining the benchmark, three cyclists pulled up to the picnic table for a break and some pictures. I waited them out, then paced the distance to the cache. Thanks!

Disingenuous Toad

By: Evil LOLFrog Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

The hint is incorrect in one respect, but the coordinates are perfect. I turned around here and headed back up the hill.

Bobtail Bobcat

By: 50sumtin Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

I saw a couple bunnies, a hawk, an egret, some quail, and a couple brown pelicans on my hike today. Thanks!

Nov 16, 2012

Just Another Nano in the Woods

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

Wow, this really was a nano in the woods. I was quite findable, even in the early morning dim light, given the excellent hint. Thanks!

A Hidden Cache Gathers No Moss

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

The cache was well concealed from above. I left the cache as I found it. Thanks!

Watch Your Step

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

I was hurrying along, worried about the coming rain, but the sprinkles were actually getting lighter. I went straight for the hint and grabbed this one quickly. Thanks!

Lake Trail #1: Trailhead and Parking

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

I hiked here, but I may want to park here for future caches. It looks like good parking for two vehicles. Thanks!

High and Dry in Portola Valley

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

This took a few minutes, but it soon revealed itself. Thanks!

The Soggy Trail Cache

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

It didn't seem like there were many spots for a cache here, but I felt around and came up with it. Thanks!

Stick To The Trail

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

I also had to wander a bit up and down the trail, and didn't spot anything right away. Finally I saw something that I had seen earlier in the hike. Thanks!

The Widowmaker

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

A study of the ground paid off and I found something that just didn't belong. Thanks!

Tree House

By: The G Family Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

Cool little nook. I see from the log that some non-cachers have stopped by. Thanks!

Lake Trail #2

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

I saw where I didn't want to search, so I read the hint to make sure. The cache was an easy grab after I knew what I was looking for. Thanks!

Almost A Dish View

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 4.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Micro

A lot of the special camo seemed to have broken off. I gathered it up so that the next cacher would have an easier time of spotting the cache. Thanks!

The Los Trancos Woods Marching Band

By: crawburr Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

I hiked here from Alpine & Willowbrook, and decided to pop out onto the streets and grab a couple. It is hard to believe that such a band would spring from such a neighborhood. Thanks!

Lake Trail #3

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

I gave some thought to getting these caches later and parking along Alpine below, but decided it would be quicker just to hike down the hill and back up. Thanks!

Almost At The End

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Micro

This is another find by feel rather that find by eye kind of cache. Thanks!

Coalmine Ridge Trails Trailhead

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

This was my every-other-Friday off, and I was determined to get in a hike. The weather report said that showers would turn into rain by noon, so I got out here early. I parked about 6:40 am and the sprinkles immediately started. I put on my rain jacket and headed out. I was in a hurry, so I just read the hint and grabbed the cache. I was glad I did a little reading about the caches last night and brought along some tweezers. Thanks! This entry was edited by bytemobile on Sunday, 18 November 2012 at 17:16:52 UTC.

Hanging Out At The Lake

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

I said hello to a lady and her dog who were just setting out on a little hike after parking at the trailhead. I waited a bit, then went for the cache. Thanks!

Alas, Alpine!

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Well, I was saying yippee! since I didn't get wet on my hike, and I was almost back to my car. Thanks!

A Cache With A View

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

The views were strictly limited by the low clouds, but the sprinkles had stopped for now. Thanks!

Cachin' On The Toyon!

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

I got here about 8 am, and it was shaping up to be an OK day for hiking. No sunblock needed! Thanks!

White Above The Trail

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

The cache title zeroed me in on the right spot, but I didn't spot the cache immediately. I looked a second time and had success! Thanks!

Windy Hill View 2

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

I found this just after 7 am with a few sprinkles coming down. I was surprised that more that one group of joggers had already passed by me. Thanks!

Windy Hill View

By: SeanStafford & GCWidow Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

I came out the Bay Laurel Trail. The cache near the trailhead didn't seem to be exactly at the trailhead, so I came down here. Ah, there is another trail up the hill a little ways. I spotted the cache after reading the hint and looking for a couple minutes. Thanks!

Nov 10, 2012

Summer snowman

By: Revolution9, 80toy Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

I was pedaling around on my bike and stopped at the fountain to read about the cache. I saw from my GPSr that I had passed right by the cache. I pedaled back there, and had the cache in hand soon after. Thanks!

The Little Library

By: Galileo the cat Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Does the hint mean the left direction when you are sitting down, or approaching the cache? I now know the answer. Thanks!

Nov 9, 2012

Bush Meets Fence

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

Good cache title, and a quick find. Thanks!

Hanging Out Between Switchbacks

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Small

Boy, I'm getting good at these. I stuck in my finger, pulled out the log, signed, replaced, and I was on my way. Thanks!

Foot of the Mossy Dead

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

This is my kind of trail -- FLAT!. Thanks!

Geokashers' Quarter Century Cache

By: zeppelin_fan Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

This trail intersection looked familiar. I believe I found a cache around here a few years ago. No problem finding this one without the hint. Thanks!

Oak at the End of the Arm

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Regular

Not your typical hide, but easy enough. Thanks!

Cottle Trail Hanger

By: CissyPSP Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

After hiking out to the dam and back, this was my first cache on the Cottle Trail. Thanks!

Just Hanging Out Along Figueroa

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

I took the day off work as comp time for working my off day last week. It turned out to be a good hiking day. It was partly cloudy and a little damp from the rain last night, but otherwise great. Thanks!

Mossy-Based 6-Trunk

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

The weather and woods had done a nice camo job, but the hint was specific. Thanks!

Rock Crack Cache

By: CissyPSP Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Small

I made quick work of this one, and got on with the business of hiking. Thanks!

Peaceful

By: sammydee Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

It was nothing but quiet and peaceful this morning. I heard a few birds, but other than that, it was dead quiet. I saw no one else on the trails today, and no one on the reservoir. Thanks!

Strange Trees

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Small

I second RKOwen's log. I needlessly examined the strange trees, but spotted the hide from afar. Thanks!

Rotting Log Remnant

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

I initially stepped over the cache, focusing on a more likely hiding spot, but I eventually read the cache title, looked around, and came up the cache. I used my hiking poles to check for snakes first. Thanks!

End Here Or Not

By: RKOwen Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Micro

I turned around here, and started in on my lunch as I hiked along -- a trail mix bar and a little bag of cashews. Thanks!

Dam!

By: Geokashers Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

It turned out to be a fine hiking day, even though the weather report looked iffy last night. I saw no one on the reservoir or trails today. I wandered around a bit looking for the cache. The hint was not specific, the cache was in a location that did not draw attention, but the coordinates were right on. Thanks!

Cherry Cove Trail Hanger

By: CissyBrazil Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Micro

The No Swimming sign was being strictly enforced by the solid ground all around. It is hard to imagine that water would reach the sign, even if the water were at the top of the dam. Thanks!

Between Trails Overlook

By: Geokashers and KrazyMonky Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

I wandered around a bit looking for the right crack. I finally spotted a suspicious pile and dug in. Thanks!

Big Shady Oak Along Javalina

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

Shade was not an issue today, with big fluffy clouds sailing overhead and cool weather. Thanks!

Canada Del Oro Trail Switchbacks

By: CKayaks Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

Well, hiking down them is not so bad. I did my uphill on the other side of the hill. Thanks!

You Missed the Turn!

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

The day was young and my legs were functional, so I decided to head out along the reservoir. Thanks!

6 Trunks & A Dead One

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

I spotted the location as advertised, but initially didn't see a cache there. A closer inspection revealed the hiding spot. Thanks!

Hiding In Plain Site

By: CissyPSP Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Small

This was just a few hundred feet off of my route. Unfortunately it was uphill too, but I decided the day was young and my legs were somewhat fresh. Thanks!

They Were Giants

By: RKOwen Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Regular

I had a good view of some construction workers at the far end of the dam. I wonder what they were working on. They took off for lunch and I took off for the next cache. Thanks!

A PO-Free Rock Along Cottle?

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

There were lots of rocks to examine for the desired characteristic. Unfortunately, I started on the wrong side, but I eventually got there. Thanks!

Play "Fore" Some More

By: sammydee Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

I planned my comp time for today, but the weather report didn't look so good last night. I went ahead and came down here today. There was a little moisture from last night's rain, but otherwise it was a great day for hiking. This was my first cache. Thanks!

A Break in the Fence

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Small

Nice logical hide, and a short break for the long hike up. Thanks!

Really Gnarly Stump Cache

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

I was concentrating on my hiking and initially passed this by about 100 feet. Thanks!

Serenity

By: DragonsWest Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Micro

I just came from Peaceful, and it was quite serene here. I saw no one on the trails or reservoir today. Thanks!

Just A Shell of the Log It Once Was

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

In my enthusiasm, I again passed by the cache, but I soon read about it and homed in on it. Thanks!

2 Trees and a Stump

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

Found the location exactly as advertised. This was my last cache of the day. Thanks!

Baby Tree Mouth

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

An upright stick drew my attention to the right mouth. Thanks!

Oak Clinger Along Bald Peaks

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Micro

I remember hiking along here a few years ago. It's nice to have a reason to revisit these trails. Thanks!

3534

By: CissyBrazil Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Regular

I gambled on the weather, and it turned out to be a great hiking day. I didn't see anyone on the trails all day. Thanks!

Nov 4, 2012

Snow Tree

By: CissyPSP Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

Amazingly hot and clear day for November. I purposely hiked in other parks in the summer, but today sure seemed like summer to me. Thanks!

Oak Clinger Along Los Cerritos

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

I hadn't been to Calero for a while. The high density cache density encouraged me to give it a go today. Thanks!

The Ultimate Tree Hugger

By: Euell Gibbons Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

I don't remember too much about Euell, but I do eat Grape Nuts almost every morning. Thanks!

Peeping Cache

By: No PO Cissy Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

This was as far as I went along Pena Trail. I turned around here and headed down Los Cerritos. Thanks!

Lake View Rock

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

I checked out a few spots before finding the right one, but it's easy to spot if the right place is found. Thanks!

Welcome to Calero

By: sammydee Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

I got all my chores done and headed out for an afternoon hike at Calero. It was clear and hot today, so I made sure to apply sunscreen. This was my first stop. Thanks!

Owl-Eyed Oak?

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

Nope. I have no imagination. I didn't see the picture of the tree until I was home, logging caches. Thanks!

Hanging Out at the Old Gate

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

I was out for a Sunday afternoon hike and a little caching. Excellent coordinates. Thanks!

Pena Trail Cache

By: CissyPSP Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Small

I had my hiking sticks, so I was able to power up the hills with the help of my arms. Compared to Henry Coe, the uphills don't last that long. Thanks!

Hidden Lookout

By: RKOwen Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Micro

With the hint, this hide is pretty straightforward for a geocacher. For a non-cacher it is well hidden. Thanks!

Hang 'em High

By: CissyPSP Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

I don't think I have ever met so many people riding horses in this park. This was evidently a good day for riding. Thanks!

Horses Roam No More

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

I could see a red sign on the gate down the trail, so I didn't bother hiking down to see it. Thanks!

Junction Post

By: WERDAVE Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

I skipped this on the way in since a group riding horses was coming up behind me. Now it was easy to look around. Thanks!

Simply Ammo Can

By: CissyPSP Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Regular

Nice to see a full size cache out here. Lots of goodies in the cache. Thanks!

Hang Man

By: Executioner Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

Well, spotting this type of cache is always easier from the other side. Thanks!

Calero Wall

By: STP Ron Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

I made a quick stop along the entrance road on my way out of Calero. Thanks!

Lost Turtles

By: 5thEarth Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

The box is quite easy to spot, but I guess mostly geocachers get up where they can see it. Thanks!

Where Is It?

By: CissyPSP Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Micro

I spotted a couple of coyotes trotting up the trail toward me. I got out my camera as they detoured off the trail around me, but I botched the picture. They got back on the trail after they had bypassed me, and continued on their way. This was in the middle of the afternoon. No problem spotting the cache. Thanks!

The Magnificent Other Half Dome

By: Balthazar 'DragonsWest' Muir Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Not chosen

I'm sure it took some effort to install Half Dome out here. Thanks!

Nov 3, 2012

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