Geocaching for beginners

Geocaching is a popular outdoor treasure hunting activity that requires the use of a GPS (Geographic Positioning System) device that uses longitude and latitude coordinates to lead you to a "geocache”, typically a small, sealed plastic container. 

We have created a multi-cache system for beginner geocachers that follows Buck Lick trail. The terrain of the Buck Lick trail is rated “EASY” and does not involve any strenuous or difficult hiking.  The trail begins just across the Douthat State Park Road from the Park Restaurant.  At the trailhead you should follow the trail that bears toward the right (the southeast).  The Buck Lick trail follows a circular route that will bring you back to the trailhead.  The coordinates of the geocaches are:

 GPS units and geocache coordinates may be rented from the park office.  

Geocache 1 = N 37° 54.199

                         W 79° 47.894

Geocache 2 = N 37° 54.174

                         W 79° 47.842

Geocache 3 = N 37° 54.219

                          W 79° 47.865

Geocache 4 = N 37° 54.232

                         W 79° 47.924

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