Mt. Pollux LbNA #1375
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Add Location| Owner: | "cu-TEA"  |
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| Plant date: | Dec 31, 2001 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Amherst |
| County: | Hampshire |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | The L Troop |
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| Found by: | Later Caiter |
| Last found: | Apr 5, 2009 |
| Status: | FFFFFaFFFFFFFFFFFaaU |
| Last edited: | Dec 31, 2001 |
***WARNING****---August 2005-A letterboxer has informed us that there is a SEVERE Poison Ivy problem around the box,
and in the general area of the summit. Signs are even posted to this effect. We've already moved it once due to this problem. You may want to search for this one between
late fall and early spring. *********
****NOTE! Rehidden on 9/22/04 ********
**** smaller box and (hopefully) better location****
Location: Mt. Pollux Conservation Area
Date placed: 12/31/01 by The L Troop
Time: 10 minutes (from parking lot)
Difficulty: Easy – good for children
Directions to starting location:
(Errata: In the directions to the starting location below, it should be
noted that there is a *street* named Mt. Pollux when approaching
the conservation area from Amherst. It is on the right, about 1/2
mile before the correct turnoff. There is a small sign that
states "Mt. Pollux Conservation Area" at the correct junction.)
From Downtown Amherst, proceed south on MA 116. About 1/4 mile past
the traffic light at the Fort River bridge, take a left onto Shays
St. Proceed through first Stop sign, and bear right onto South East St (in front of a church). The entrance to the conservation area is 1 mile on the right, between two houses.This point can also be reached from the intersection of Bay Rd and South East St, 1 mile north on the left.
A short road will lead you to a small parking lot (which evidently is closed off-season, but there is room for one vehicle adjacent to the gate).
A short hunt indeed, but one should plan to stay for a picnic to enjoy the gorgeous, 360 degree views of Amherst and surrounding towns. I've seen Eastern Bluebirds here, probably because of all the apple trees. Watch out for
poison ivy, which seems to grow in many places here.
Clue: From the parking lot, hike to the summit. From the easternmost tree at the top, take a compass bearing of app. 200 degrees magnetic and walk app. 110 paces (1 pace = 1 step). You will skirt 1 or 2 trees on your right along the way. For those without a compass, aim between Mt. Norwottuck and Rattlesnake Knob.
You are now standing adjacent to a tree. The letterbox is hidden in a small hole in the trunk on the opposite side, covered with deadwood and hay. Please be discrete and use care when hiding the box....it has been lost once, and
soaked once...one of its former hiding spots was apparently bulldozed over. We will keep on trying, though, because this
is such a nice spot.
and in the general area of the summit. Signs are even posted to this effect. We've already moved it once due to this problem. You may want to search for this one between
late fall and early spring. *********
****NOTE! Rehidden on 9/22/04 ********
**** smaller box and (hopefully) better location****
Location: Mt. Pollux Conservation Area
Date placed: 12/31/01 by The L Troop
Time: 10 minutes (from parking lot)
Difficulty: Easy – good for children
Directions to starting location:
(Errata: In the directions to the starting location below, it should be
noted that there is a *street* named Mt. Pollux when approaching
the conservation area from Amherst. It is on the right, about 1/2
mile before the correct turnoff. There is a small sign that
states "Mt. Pollux Conservation Area" at the correct junction.)
From Downtown Amherst, proceed south on MA 116. About 1/4 mile past
the traffic light at the Fort River bridge, take a left onto Shays
St. Proceed through first Stop sign, and bear right onto South East St (in front of a church). The entrance to the conservation area is 1 mile on the right, between two houses.This point can also be reached from the intersection of Bay Rd and South East St, 1 mile north on the left.
A short road will lead you to a small parking lot (which evidently is closed off-season, but there is room for one vehicle adjacent to the gate).
A short hunt indeed, but one should plan to stay for a picnic to enjoy the gorgeous, 360 degree views of Amherst and surrounding towns. I've seen Eastern Bluebirds here, probably because of all the apple trees. Watch out for
poison ivy, which seems to grow in many places here.
Clue: From the parking lot, hike to the summit. From the easternmost tree at the top, take a compass bearing of app. 200 degrees magnetic and walk app. 110 paces (1 pace = 1 step). You will skirt 1 or 2 trees on your right along the way. For those without a compass, aim between Mt. Norwottuck and Rattlesnake Knob.
You are now standing adjacent to a tree. The letterbox is hidden in a small hole in the trunk on the opposite side, covered with deadwood and hay. Please be discrete and use care when hiding the box....it has been lost once, and
soaked once...one of its former hiding spots was apparently bulldozed over. We will keep on trying, though, because this
is such a nice spot.