[STL Geocaching] Re: Upcoming trips, Wildcat Mtn and Misc stuff.
- From: Glenn Nash <GLNash@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 20:59:00 -0600
I think I will shoot for the W/E of April 26, 27, 28th. for this trip. then
we can all start arranging things, getting ducks in a row and stools
assembled. I have spoken to Twin Rivers for camping and so far i can pick
any campsites in the place. There are some killer sites along the river,
but further from the can and showers. Or if we get wnough folks we could get
a group site, but its further from the river, closer to the can.
Tradeoffs...
JoAnna will to go but will stay in camp and tend to camp things. I dont
think she is wanting to go down the hill again. Discuss
Glenn,
St. Louis, Mo
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Subject: [STL Geocaching] Upcoming trips, Wildcat Mtn and Misc stuff.
With spring rapidly approaching some folks here in St. Louis have been
thinking of another group trip before we run out of cool weather. A number
of us have expressed a desire to head out for an assault on Wildcat mountain
http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=1509. This cache is one
of a trilogy of caches placed in the area by Butch. The other two are The
Devils Tollgate http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=1510 and
Mina Sauk Falls http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=1508.
(Then there is the secret cache whose location is only known to a few)
Butch describes the area:
" This is a rugged off trail location that should only be attempted
by hikers experienced with map and compass. There are no trails in the area,
and steep climbs over broken rock is required. I recommend using the saddle
between Taum Sauk Mountain and Wildcat Mountain in approaching the area. The
saddle is located at N37.57324 W90.74273. The bluff is the home of the Devil
of the Tollgate according to Indian legend. It is said that the voice of the
Devil is carried in the wind and has been known to drive men insane if they
are foolish enough to camp on the mountain top. The Wildcat cache is on of a
triangle of three caches in the area. The others are, Mina Sauk Falls and
Devils Tollgate".
While it IS a tough hike it is not impossible. I went very prepared last
time while Denali just flew in on his superman cape :-) .
Combined with this hike, camping nearby is a good idea to get an EARLY
start on the trail. I know of a great private campground in the area. Free
hot showers, real bathrooms, washers, driers, free firewood and its right
on the Black River.
Also, depending on the weather in April, a nice relaxing float trip on the
Black River would be a great way to kill some time and visit with friends.
It is not the most challenging float in the state but it's a great way to
sit and drink beers!
There is a host of caches in the area for folks to look for on the way
to/from also. Search nearest to Wildcat and you'll find 1 that is almost in
the parking lot!!
We were thinking on possible before the end of April to do this. If we
wait too long it gets very HOT and the snake come out. We did this on May 26
last year and only saw 1 snake sunning on a rock. There are two USGS markers
there, we can find them also. Reminds me, I should send in the several
marker findings to the site for credit.
Anybody have anything else they want to do sooner? What else is on ya'lls
agenda?
We did a few to day, yesterday and last night, in the dark, sans lights.
Needless to say we couldn't see it when we got there but I went out with RGS
and rectified that this morning easy enough. :-)
OK, I've said enough, Discuss amongst yourselves now!!
Glenn, St. Louis, Mo
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