Maverix's Geoblog

Jan 27, 2008

Crazy Horse Cache

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

Manged to find this cache in between rain storms. Liked it, thanks.

Not After Midnight

By: TeamAlamo Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

I had just intended to go as far as the Virgil Williams trail but once I gained the elevation, why not head up the ridge and find a few caches. Found this once quickly and headed on up the hill trail.

Lofty Achievements

By: TeamAlamo Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

This was the high point for me today, would have gone further but it was raining and my levis were getting starting to get soaked. Also I needed to stop by Costco on the way home so I didn't want to get really really muddy on the steep single track trail above. So after finding this cache I turned around and headed back down to the trail head. Enjoyed finding the cache, thanks.

Two Hundred Year Old Acorn

By: 4wheeler Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Micro

Nice hike up the hill although a little slippery this time of year. Cache was just lying on the ground out in the open, I at least covered it a little when re-hiding it. Log sheet has turned to pulp and is now supporting primitive life--black mold. Decided that was better left alone so I just signed some paper I had and stuffed it in there too. Thanks for the cache.

Virgil Williams

By: Lil Devil Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

Managed to find this one between rain storms. It was a little slippery at times but my hiking pole helped a lot and I did manage to stay on 2 feet the whole time. Thanks for the cache.

Jan 26, 2008

Meadows Canyon

By: DavidT21 & Fisherwoman Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

Managed to grab the last free parking spot and hiked down the trail to locate the cache. Liked it, thanks.

The Proposal

By: SnoWake -n- Dingo, and Panza too! Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Took advantage of the break in the rain to go outdoors and find some caches. It's always interesting to hike at the bulb because the trails just kind of wind around where-ever. Found my way over to the cache and there was a great view of the city too, liked it, thanks.

Signing Off

By: Kaveh, Team Bench Leader Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

There was a break in the muggle traffic and I used it to find the cache, sign the log, and replace it. Thanks for the cache.

Admirals's Reading Room

By: O-man Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

Cache is good sized which helped because I was able to spot it a good distance away. Cache is dry inside which is good considering all the rain we've been having. Liked it, thanks.

Risu no Uchi

By: Choberiba Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

I was surprised, after all the rain we've been having the cache is pretty dry but the log book is just a little damp. Nice out of the way spot made for geocaching, thanks.

NT JAM#5

By: fisherwoman & N2Books2 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

Somehow my GPS sent me to a cache-less spot so I used the hint and quickly found the cache thereafter. Thanks for the cache.

Fountain Walk

By: DavidT21 & Fisherwoman Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Really liked this one, nice spot in the Berkeley hills. Parked up top and walked down a short distance to find the cache.

Contra Costa Rock Park

By: DavidT21 & Fisherwoman Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Was a little puzzled and couldn't find it, turns out I as practically standing right on top of it. Liked it, thanks.

Tilden's Bone

By: Sadie's Ladies Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

I used the coordinates from past finders and was able to locate the cache by sort of systematically checking the obvious spots in the area. Liked the cache, thanks.

Jan 20, 2008

Deer Valley

By: CKayaks Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Small

Had found a hew caches up on Antler Point, caught this cache on the rebound on the way back to my truck. Enjoyed it, thanks.

Soap And Towell

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

This was a good rest stop on the way up the hill. Cache was in the first place I looked. Thanks for the cache.

Magnetic Therapy

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

Just what the doctor ordered. Found the cache, signed the log, rehid the cache and moved on up the ridge. Liked it, thanks.

Antler Point

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

I've had never been here before, looking down at the cabin I was wondering if anyone lived there because I had seen a Suburban come through earlier (I didn't know that the cabin was on park lands!). Anyhow after admiring the view for a time I set about locating the cache. It's a great spot, liked it, thanks.

Philcam L. Back Memorial

By: bthomas Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Micro

After locating the cache I was faced with a new challege, how to get it open. Was wishing I had a can of WD-40 with me! But I managed to open it and a short time later rehid the cache and moved on down the trail. Thanks for the cache.

Pig Hill

By: CKayaks Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

The trail winds around a bit below and I was wondering where exactly this cache was. But as I got closer things fell into place and soon I had the cache in hand. Liked it, thanks.

Drink Deeply

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

Found this one quickly and took a little break for food and water afterwards. Nice spot for a cache, thanks.

Moss Trees

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

This was a good little rest stop on the way up the hill and really not far off the trail at all. Enjoyed it, thanks.

Just the beginning . . .

By: Ckayaks and Nostrada Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

This was the first cache of the day for me (1 of 11 in as many miles). I picked up a few beer cans and managed to pack them out to a garbage can later. Thanks for the cache.

Pala Seca Cabin

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

I used the spoiler/hint on this one because really I was running out of time and as it was I managed to get back to my truck only a few minutes befor sunset. Had never been back here before, interesting area. Looks like the restoration is ongoing since the doors and windows aren't in yet. Thanks for the cache.

CRAZY for caching

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

Neat spot for a cache and smells really good too. Took some pictures of the view and the cabin above. Liked it, thanks.

Jan 19, 2008

Half Way Rest Stop

By: Smilin' Dawg Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

Stopped by, found the cache, took a couple of pictures and moved on. Enjoyed it, thanks.

Sky High

By: Coco County Cats Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

This was just a little side detour on our trek around the lake. Enjoyed the diversion, thanks.

Because Gavin Said So!!!

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

Gavin picked a good spot, found it quickly after narrowing down the search a bit. Liked it, thanks.

Jan 13, 2008

I am hearing voices

By: jellis50 Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

Before finding the cache I ran into another hiker who had come up from Regency, he was out doing a trial run before leading a hike on the mountain. Found the cache quickly, signed the logsheet, re-hid the cache and moved on. Enjoyed it, thanks.

To a Higher Place

By: Mt Diablo Hiker Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Regular

I started from above at the Elbow which meant that after the finding the cache I had the steep uphill to do after finding the cache. By the time I got back to my truck I was ready for a nap! Cache is at a nice peaceful spot and I took a break there for a while. Thanks for the cache.

Meridian Cache

By: Team RSM Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Regular

I had started from the Elbow so this was about as low as I went on the mountain. Nice easy find, thanks.

Runner's High

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

I hadn't been geocaching on Diablo before, this was my third cache I found today there (I made a little loop down from the Elbow). This was a good single track trail and I was glad to find a cache on it. Enjoyed it, thanks.

Consolation Overlook

By: BuckyDef and WalruZ Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

I was there early in the morning, stealth wasn't need as there was no-one about. Nice view from here.

Jan 12, 2008

Hanging Out in CV

By: supergeofish Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

I really liked this cache, easy to find and yet well cammo'd. Thanks for the cache.

Fish's School

By: supergeofish Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Found it on a Saturday, fish were taking a couple days off. Thanks for the cache.

Hazels Hide

By: clubjackie Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Small

Always liked this area of Chabot park. Found the cache, signed the log, re-hid the cache and moved on.

hearin shots

By: clubjackie Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Small

Gotta love these drive-ups. Weather was warm today, a nice break from the rain we've been experiencing.

Why is this trail here?

By: lokirime Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

I found some convenient parking just a short distance down from the trail head. Took a short stroll up a little hill and found the cache. Thanks placing one here, it's a great spot with good views from the cache.

Pet Project

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

After getting close to the zero point I spotted the cache out of the corner of my eye and within minutes signed the log and moved on. I had parked in the staging area so it was a nice short and mostly level hike back to my truck. Liked it, thanks.

Jan 9, 2008

QuickSilver

By: majestic mammal Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

I had read the past logs and used the alternate coordinates which caused me to walk right up and go "There it is.". Signed the log, re-hid the cache and moved on. Liked it, thanks.