north side of highway 49 By: retiredprof Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular
Out with bthomas, Motor Bug, Mystery Ink, and GeoBrowns for a 4x4 run along Tyler-Foote Road. I think it was somewhere about here that GeoBrowns swaybar disconnected all by itself. A bit of baling wire did the trick, though. TFTC.
the road to downieville By: retiredprof Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Small
Out with bthomas, Motor Bug, Mystery Ink, and GeoBrowns for a 4x4 run along Tyler-Foote Road. TFTC.
mining claim By: retiredprof Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular
Out with bthomas, Motor Bug, Mystery Ink, and GeoBrowns for a 4x4 run along Tyler-Foote Road. justbob was getting his first taste of group caching...he didn't seem used to simply having to walk up and sign the log. I suppose the lesson is that you've gotta be quick! TFTC.
gold mine By: retiredprof Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular
Out with bthomas, Motor Bug, Mystery Ink, and GeoBrowns for a 4x4 run along Tyler-Foote Road. Having seen prospectors with guns earlier in the day, I wasn't eager to explore, and obeyed the signs. TFTC.
indian rock By: retiredprof Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular
Out with bthomas, Motor Bug, Mystery Ink, and GeoBrowns for a 4x4 run along Tyler-Foote Road. It seems we barely get up to speed on the highway before there's another stop! TFTC.
short walk on pine needles By: retiredprof Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular
Out with bthomas, Motor Bug, Mystery Ink, and GeoBrowns for a 4x4 run along Tyler-Foote Road. It was a pleasant suprise to meet justbob, and we quickly figured out the Bay Area connection. Thanks for providing the opportunity to rendez-vous!
a choice location By: retiredprof Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular
Out with bthomas, Motor Bug, Mystery Ink, and GeoBrowns for a 4x4 run along Tyler-Foote Road. I was sad to see the trip winding down, but all good things must eventually end. Only the drive back to the Bay Area ahead of me...groan. TFTC.
Foots Cliffside view (Drive Up) By: Roamingbull Difficulty: 3.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small
Out with bthomas, Motor Bug, Mystery Ink, and GeoBrowns for a 4x4 run along Tyler-Foote Road. We created a major traffic jam after stopping to look for this cache, but fortunately nobody was waiting to pass. I loved looking at the rockwork that still supports this road over 100 years later. A beautiful spot! TFTC.
Malakoff Overlook Cache By: Spelunk Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular
Out with bthomas, Motor Bug, Mystery Ink, and GeoBrowns for a 4x4 run along Tyler-Foote Road. Thanks for the lesson in hydraulic mining; gold fever run seriously amuck, if you ask me. TFTC.
Juanita, July 5, 1851, Rest in Peace By: hangmancalif Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Small
Out with bthomas, Motor Bug, Mystery Ink, and GeoBrowns for a 4x4 run along Tyler-Foote Road. We stopped in Downieville to air up and noticed that this cache was just a few feet away. Nicely hidden! TFTC.
Major Downie By: 2Dee2Dee Difficulty: 3.5 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Micro
Out with bthomas, Motor Bug, Mystery Ink, and GeoBrowns for a 4x4 run along Tyler-Foote Road. At this point we were wrapping up our day in Downieville. Nice play on words between the name of the cache and its placement. I was worried I would end up in the river!
Erector set or ? By: Jeo Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro
Out with bthomas, Motor Bug, Mystery Ink, and GeoBrowns for a 4x4 run along Tyler-Foote Road. This one was just too nice of a spot to let go. I really enjoyed the trip into and out of the canyon. We didn't see any skinny dippers, but there were a few prospectors with sidearms. TFTC.
fishing with my buddy By: retiredprof Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular
Out with bthomas, Motor Bug, Mystery Ink, and GeoBrowns for a 4x4 run along Tyler-Foote Road. We were heading home now, but just couldn't resist finding a few more. TFTC.
Malakoff Diggins Earthcache By: Jeo Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen
Out with bthomas, Motor Bug, Mystery Ink, and GeoBrowns for a 4x4 run along Tyler-Foote Road. First, however, we stopped to learn a little bit about hydraulic mining. Crazy business, that. A very friendly park ranger told us all sorts of interesting facts which made the stop very informative. Thanks for creating this earthcache.
The Diggins By: yfbtanky Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular
Out with bthomas, Motor Bug, Mystery Ink, and GeoBrowns for a 4x4 run along Tyler-Foote Road. Thanks for pointing out this nicely preserved cemetery. TFTC.
Sunset on Saddleback Mountain was fantastic!
The group (L to R), after escaping from the clutches of Poker Flat...bthomas, Motor Bug, mjp303, Geobrowns, Mystery Ink
Excitedly anticipating what I came for.
Hydraulic mining
