Ruby Throat LbNA #2519 (ARCHIVED)

New Richmond, Clermont County, OH
Difficulty: easy, 1 mile loop
Placed: May 19, 2002 by franzsolo...
motofranz@webtv.net

Driving:
The Crooked Run Nature Preserve is located East of Cincinnati on the Scenic route 52. About 15 miles (east) of the city limits of New Richmond ,Ohio. (going East ) Turn Right on the first street after crossing Rt.222.
You can also access Crooked Run NP entering through Chilo Lock #34 Park which is next to the preserve. The Crooked Run Nature Preserve is listed as one of the top "Watchable Wildlife " viewing areas in the state.

This is a microbox ~~ please bring a stamp pad, and pen with you.!!

Clues:
From the parking lot ,take the gravel road E-SE past the Yurt overnight cabins.
Go thru the " foot travel only" gate opening.
At the information kiosk you will find a map to borrow. At this point take a bearing of 140°
~Observation Tower- Pond ~
Take that trail ! ( it will be on your left )
Next you will come to a gravel road.....
Take a heading of 100º
You will next see a trail sign post on your left.
Take a heading of 150º at the sign post.
Go Approximately 43 paces ( a pace = 2 steps; approx. 5 feet ) until you come to a six foot high tree stump( on your right ) covered with IVY....possibly POISON IVY.
You should be able to get the microbox from it's hiding place without too much fear of catching a rash.....
If you missed the tree stump you can back-track 30 paces from the gravel trail " Y " intersection where the first bird blind is located.
After stamping in. Please re-hid the ' box in it's original place.
You can continue on the trail. It will loop down by the Ohio River, and eventually take you to your starting point.
If you find the ' box please email me ... Franzsolo...