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Rock Lobster in Cairo, WV LbNA #55905

Owner:Captain Kirk
Plant date:Sep 2, 2010
Location:
City:Cairo
County:Ritchie
State:West Virginia
Boxes:1
Found by: Not yet found!
Last found:N/A
Last edited:Sep 2, 2010
Cairo, WV

Difficulty: Mostly Easy
Terrain: Drive up, then a short walk on flat ground.
Time: Less than 15 minutes after you park.
Distance: Less than 300 yards from car to quest and back again.
Materials:
Take along your stamppad, stamp and walking shoes.
(Although cardinal directions are mentioned below, you really won't need a compass.)

There are many starting points along the 26 miles from Parkersburg to Cairo along the bikepath, but as your goal is near the 26 mile marker, follow these directions:
Start in beautiful Cairo, WV at the town square where the North Bend Rails to Trails begins to the west.

Begin walking across the former railroad bridge to the West. As you reach the end of the bridge, you will find the 26 mile marker on your right.

The paved street in front of you is River Street. If you cross it, you must then pass a metal access gate that is closed to motor vehicle traffic. To keep cars from getting onto the converted rails-to-trails pathway, a series of more than a dozen large bolders along the left side of the trail forms a barrier. What you seek is under the last boulder farthest from your position.

From that metal barrier gate, begin pacing west 110 paces. (A Pace equals a six foot man's length of step. Aprox. 2 1/2 feet)

As the paved road begins to turn left, away from the railroad bed, the trail begins to enter a scrub brush area.
The line of boulders along the left side of the roadbed changes to a decaying line of wood pillars or railroad ties, and then one final boulder.

What you seek is a camo jar that is tucked along the base of this last boulder along the southern edge.

The letterbox is wrapped in camoflauge tape. Make sure it is secure and in place for others to find and enjoy.
Please leave your stamp and a note for others. In the event this box is not in usable condition or cannot be found, please drop me a line. Please be sure to reseal the baggie and replace all items carefully into the letterbox.