The Red and the Grey LbNA #7920 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Apr 19, 2004 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Manhattan |
| County: | New York |
| State: | New York |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Found by: | spiraling shape |
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| Last found: | May 29, 2005 |
| Status: | FFFa |
| Last edited: | Apr 19, 2004 |
SORRY, BUT THIS LB HAS BEEN RETIRED.
Background: On November 16, 1776, Col. Robert Magaw and his men surrendered to the British at the fort that marks the starting point for this treasure hunt. As you explore the route, imagine it without paving, buildings, shops, roads and all the other additions modern humans have made to what, more than 200 years ago, was quite rough and wild. Fortunately, in spite of the human impact on the area, the hills remain. Enjoy your hike.
Clues
Before setting out, please be aware that this letterbox requires you to go places that may not be safe after dark; during daylight hours, at any time of year, however, no problems. Also, NESW are not by compass but by city convention.
1. Start at the flagpole near this island's highest natural point, the location of a Revolutionary War fort and a battle referred to as "the Alamo of the American Revoluion" (James Renner). From the flagpole, you can see the elevation marker on a rock outcropping.
2. Exit this area WEST, and then walk SOUTH along a piney road to the end, and then down three levels of terraced gardens, urban style.
3. Turn WEST at the bottom and curve down and right towards water. Along the way, feel free to stop in at Emilou's for rations.
4. When you reach a retaining wall, your trail next jogs NORTH, then WEST over a blue-green footbridge (crossing the HHP), then ramps down to continue SOUTH.
5. Follow this trail without diversions, as it curves under road and over track and under road to approach sea level (approximately 265.5 feet below your starting point). Skirt SOUTH of the construction fence. Take time for a picnic; enjoy the panorama.
6. With a large red structure (half of this letterbox's theme) close by on your right, and a more than 3500-foot long grey structure (the other half of the theme) overhead, draw near the tidal river. By a fence overlooking Jeffrey's Hook, you'll find a cement historical marker. Read it to learn about the red structure.
7. Draw a sight-line from the marker's lower right-hand corner, through its upper left-hand corner, to a double tree not far away. Go to that double tree. (This letterbox was planted in early spring, before area plants had a chance to grow. In the summer, plant growth may block this sight-line. This clue leads you to the first set of paired trees south of the marker.)
8. Locate the partially submerged tree trunk. Draw a sight-line eastward along the trunk, south of a six-headed tower, to an opening between a big fence and a little fence. Walk between this opening. (Again, try to imagine this without the heavy growth. In the summer, the little fence is nearly blocked by weeds, but it's there. Really.)
9. Just east of the circle made by the little fence, less than twenty feet away, your treasure rests at the base of three saplings growing so close together that they look like one tree. Don't be put off by the mini-jungle-like aspect. Just follow the trail between the two circles; in 25 paces or less (you'll pass west of a huge boulder), it will lead you to the treasure you seek.
10. The main, paved path continues another two miles southward for a different exit, if you prefer.
Background: On November 16, 1776, Col. Robert Magaw and his men surrendered to the British at the fort that marks the starting point for this treasure hunt. As you explore the route, imagine it without paving, buildings, shops, roads and all the other additions modern humans have made to what, more than 200 years ago, was quite rough and wild. Fortunately, in spite of the human impact on the area, the hills remain. Enjoy your hike.
Clues
Before setting out, please be aware that this letterbox requires you to go places that may not be safe after dark; during daylight hours, at any time of year, however, no problems. Also, NESW are not by compass but by city convention.
1. Start at the flagpole near this island's highest natural point, the location of a Revolutionary War fort and a battle referred to as "the Alamo of the American Revoluion" (James Renner). From the flagpole, you can see the elevation marker on a rock outcropping.
2. Exit this area WEST, and then walk SOUTH along a piney road to the end, and then down three levels of terraced gardens, urban style.
3. Turn WEST at the bottom and curve down and right towards water. Along the way, feel free to stop in at Emilou's for rations.
4. When you reach a retaining wall, your trail next jogs NORTH, then WEST over a blue-green footbridge (crossing the HHP), then ramps down to continue SOUTH.
5. Follow this trail without diversions, as it curves under road and over track and under road to approach sea level (approximately 265.5 feet below your starting point). Skirt SOUTH of the construction fence. Take time for a picnic; enjoy the panorama.
6. With a large red structure (half of this letterbox's theme) close by on your right, and a more than 3500-foot long grey structure (the other half of the theme) overhead, draw near the tidal river. By a fence overlooking Jeffrey's Hook, you'll find a cement historical marker. Read it to learn about the red structure.
7. Draw a sight-line from the marker's lower right-hand corner, through its upper left-hand corner, to a double tree not far away. Go to that double tree. (This letterbox was planted in early spring, before area plants had a chance to grow. In the summer, plant growth may block this sight-line. This clue leads you to the first set of paired trees south of the marker.)
8. Locate the partially submerged tree trunk. Draw a sight-line eastward along the trunk, south of a six-headed tower, to an opening between a big fence and a little fence. Walk between this opening. (Again, try to imagine this without the heavy growth. In the summer, the little fence is nearly blocked by weeds, but it's there. Really.)
9. Just east of the circle made by the little fence, less than twenty feet away, your treasure rests at the base of three saplings growing so close together that they look like one tree. Don't be put off by the mini-jungle-like aspect. Just follow the trail between the two circles; in 25 paces or less (you'll pass west of a huge boulder), it will lead you to the treasure you seek.
10. The main, paved path continues another two miles southward for a different exit, if you prefer.