In this model, the Grouse Ridge Lookout represents the Sun, and each “cache” represents the location of a planet at its scale orbit. The lookout building is the correct scale size of Sol for this model – 14.4 feet across. (Ok, so it’s a square Sun, sorry!) Some caches have a reference stick – a tagged object in the cache of the correct size – but please bring a measuring tape or something to use (reference sticks have been known to wander off!)
Please Note: Most of this series lies above 7000 feet. The caches are under snow from about November to late May.
Scale model of the Solar System – 6 of 9
Scale: 1 inch equals 5000 miles
Object: Saturn
Actual size: 74,898 mi
Actual orbit: 888,187,982 mi
Scale size: 14.98 in
Scale orbit: 14,803 ft (2.80 mi)
Coordinates in Model:
N39 23.690
W120 33.698
This cache is the longest hike in this series, but not as difficult as Neptune. Please read the Geocache notes for additional information from previous hikers.