Vroman's Nose LbNA #14396 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | Buggylou  |
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| Plant date: | Apr 10, 2005 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Schoharie |
| County: | Schoharie |
| State: | New York |
| Boxes: | 3 |
| Found by: | CatWoman |
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| Last found: | Jan 7, 2007 |
| Status: | FFFFF |
| Last edited: | Apr 10, 2005 |
**April '10 Update: There have been reports of 1-2-3 boxes missing! I haven't had a chance to check on the boxes but if you haven't been to this location, it's worth the effort. Any reports of attempted finds are appreciated. Thanks...**
The “Nose” as locals call it, looks like a giant nose protruding from the earth. The 1200 foot peak provides breathtaking views of Schoharie Valley. The top of the Nose features a ¼ mile slab of rock called, appropriately “The Dance Floor”. The Dance Floor contains carvings from hikers and lovers as far back as 1863. The area at the top of the rock slab is ideal for picnicking. Be careful – it is a “true” nature walk and there are no guard rails at the top.
Directions: Take Rt 88 to the Schoharie exit. Follow 30A south which ends into 30 south. Drive through Scoharie and Middleburg (approx 7 miles). When the road comes to a “T” in Middleburg, bear R and continue on Rt. 30 past the blinking light at Route 30 and Route 145. Make the next right at Mill Valley Road. Trailhead parking is on the left .07 miles down the road.
Clues: From the parking lot, pass through the gates and start the ascent across an open field along the fence on the right. Entering the woods, follow the “green trail” to the right. This old road leads 0.6 miles to the top of the cliff. After you rest and enjoy the view from the “Dance Floor” continue in the same direction on the green trail. (this part may be confusing since there are two possible trails; just remember to stay closer to the cliff at this point) In about 0.1 miles you will come to a circular tree bench. This bench is similar to those seen while going up the mountain. Stand on the trail with the cliff behind you, the bench in front of you, take a bearing of 30 degrees. Walk 45 - 50 steps to a mossy trail. Looking towards the woods, you will notice series of mossy stratified rock slabs. Walk 15 steps at the same bearing of 30 degrees. Watch your footing to avoid injury. The box is hidden within one of the layers of the rock. A 6 inch x 6 inch large slab can be removed to reveal the treasure you came to find. A long skinny fallen tree was placed to help guide you to the box, but who’s to say it remains? After stamping in, please return items to the box and put the box and slab where you found them.
Non-letterboxing places of historic interest in Schoharie are the Old Stone Fort and Palatine House.
The “Nose” as locals call it, looks like a giant nose protruding from the earth. The 1200 foot peak provides breathtaking views of Schoharie Valley. The top of the Nose features a ¼ mile slab of rock called, appropriately “The Dance Floor”. The Dance Floor contains carvings from hikers and lovers as far back as 1863. The area at the top of the rock slab is ideal for picnicking. Be careful – it is a “true” nature walk and there are no guard rails at the top.
Directions: Take Rt 88 to the Schoharie exit. Follow 30A south which ends into 30 south. Drive through Scoharie and Middleburg (approx 7 miles). When the road comes to a “T” in Middleburg, bear R and continue on Rt. 30 past the blinking light at Route 30 and Route 145. Make the next right at Mill Valley Road. Trailhead parking is on the left .07 miles down the road.
Clues: From the parking lot, pass through the gates and start the ascent across an open field along the fence on the right. Entering the woods, follow the “green trail” to the right. This old road leads 0.6 miles to the top of the cliff. After you rest and enjoy the view from the “Dance Floor” continue in the same direction on the green trail. (this part may be confusing since there are two possible trails; just remember to stay closer to the cliff at this point) In about 0.1 miles you will come to a circular tree bench. This bench is similar to those seen while going up the mountain. Stand on the trail with the cliff behind you, the bench in front of you, take a bearing of 30 degrees. Walk 45 - 50 steps to a mossy trail. Looking towards the woods, you will notice series of mossy stratified rock slabs. Walk 15 steps at the same bearing of 30 degrees. Watch your footing to avoid injury. The box is hidden within one of the layers of the rock. A 6 inch x 6 inch large slab can be removed to reveal the treasure you came to find. A long skinny fallen tree was placed to help guide you to the box, but who’s to say it remains? After stamping in, please return items to the box and put the box and slab where you found them.
Non-letterboxing places of historic interest in Schoharie are the Old Stone Fort and Palatine House.