Geo Caching

We now have 3 Garmin Etrex Venture HC units for rental at camp and have setup 4 caches at the following locations.

Geocache locations

Please note, these geocaches are located on private property, only scouting members are permitted and invited to access the sites.

The data we have here is for 3 different Map Datums.  Please make sure to set your GPS to the proper map before loading the points or you will not find the caches.   WGS84 is the default for most GPS units, check your’s to be sure.

Map Data for NAD27 Canada

  1. N 45.14.083     W  74.45.113         Chapel
  2. N 45..14.502    W  74.45.481         Old Car
  3. N 45.14.519     W  74.45.401         Andirondac (please note this one is missing as of 12 jan 2012)
  4. N 45.14.412     W 74.45.075          Base Of A Tree

Map Data For NAD84

  1. N 45.14..083     W 74.45.093         Chapel
  2. N 45.14.509      W 74.45.449         Old Car
  3. N 45.14.521      W 74.45.378         Andirondrack
  4. N 45.14.415      W74.45.049          Base Of A Tree

Map Data For WGS84

  1. N 45.14.087       W 74.45.091          Chapel
  2. N 45.14.505       W 74.45.459          Old Car
  3. N 45.14.521       W 74.45.379          Andirondack
  4. N 45.14.417       W 74.45.053          Base Of A Tree

Geocache Regulations

  • The Apple Hill Scout Reserve geocaches are not for the public. Any person who is not a Scouting member please do not try and access these sites as you will be trespassing on private property.
  • These cache sites are all located on SCOUTS CANADA property, please do not publish to any other Geo Caching sites.

GPS Rental Fees

  • These units are available for rental at a cost of $10.00 each.
  • A deposit of $50.00 will be required for lost or damaged units.
  • The deposit can be cash or check and will be returned when unit is returned.
  • The deposit is for lost or damaged units. It will not be charged for normal malfunctions of the units.

Garmin Etrex Venture HC documentation

Are you planning to rent one or more of our GPS units? Would you like to read up on them before you arrive? If so, here are the user’s manual and the quick reference guide.

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