Old Rail Hiking Trail Series LbNA #77101
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Add Location| Owner: | BEEEM
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| Plant date: | Oct 13, 2024 |
| Location: | 36479 Browns Village Road, Slidell, LA 70460 |
| City: | Slidell |
| County: | St. Tammany |
| State: | Louisiana |
| Boxes: | 6 |
| Found by: | Not yet found! |
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| Last found: | N/A |
| Last edited: | Oct 14, 2024 |
Want to find treasures on the trail while you hike? If so read below……..
Letterboxing information and clues below:
Letterboxing is a worldwide outdoor hobby that combines map reading, puzzle solving, and hiking. The tradition originated in England in 1854 and reached the United States in 1998. Here's how it works:
- Old Rail Trail Series - Letterbox 1: The Oak and the Bayou’s Secret Begin your journey by walking .25 miles until you reach a large Oak tree by the bayou. This tree is your starting point. Once there, face the bayou and then take 26 paces to your right. Look for a stately pine tree straight ahead, next to a tree marked with a blue arrow. The letterbox is hidden beneath the pine, carefully tucked into the earth. Approach quietly, and you’ll uncover the treasure nature protects. If you're lucky enough to be there on a windy day, leaves may drift down from the trees, just like the stamp of one you'll find waiting inside the letterbox box. Good luck on your search!
- Old Rail Trail Series - Letterbox 2: The Forgotten Tracks Walk .34 miles from Letterbox 1 (or .59 miles from the trailhead, if starting from there) until you reach the first rusted-out railroad track. This is your landmark. From the entrance of the rusted tracks, take 10 paces. Once there, look to your right and you will see a large pine tree standing near some old railroad ties. The letterbox is hidden around the base of the pine, concealed in the brush. Keep your eyes sharp, and the train will be yours. Happy hunting!
- Old Rail Trail Series - Letterbox 3: Magnolia’s Hidden Bloom Stay on the blue trail , at .52 miles from Letterbox 2 (or 1.11 miles from the trailhead, if you started there), you’ll come upon a beautiful old growth Magnolia tree. Its wide branches and glossy leaves are hard to miss. Beside this grand tree, you’ll notice a black plastic pipe with a blue dot on top, marking the trail. Look closely and carefully inside that pipe, a flowery surprise awaits. That’s where your hidden letterbox blooms, tucked away from view. Good luck on your quest!
- Old Rail Trail Series - Letterbox 4: The Railway’s Winged Watcher. Are you having fun yet? If so, continue another .06 miles from Letterbox 3 (or 1.17 miles from the trail entrance if you started there). Keep an eye on the signage and stick to the blue trail; this time, avoid the blue connector. If you’ve followed the path correctly, you’ll find yourself climbing a small hill along the embankment of the old railway. Once you reach the top, look directly in front and straight down; you’ll notice old railroad ties forming a bridge. Stop and take a moment to soak in this first glimpse of the open sky; if you're lucky, you might spot a mosquito hawk or two flying nearby. Before heading down, check to your left. In the overgrowth along the tracks, your newest treasure is hidden there at not two deep a depth. Inside the box, you’ll find a stamp of your own little winged watcher of the trail! Good luck on your journey!
- Old Rail Trail Series - Letterbox 5: The Paw of the Trail Hiker’s Companion Now that you’ve found your winged watcher, carefully cross the bridge ahead and continue approximately .03 miles (or 1.20 miles from the trailhead if that’s where you began). Stay on the path and keep an eye out for the paw prints of the wildlife who also roam these woods. When you’ve reached the mileage above, pause for a moment and rest, right before you cross the rusty tracks. Look down and under the spot where old railroad cars once passed, your next treasure awaits. Inside the box, you’ll find the paw print of a domestic creature who loves the woods and trails as much as the wild animals whose prints you may have seen along the way. But be careful as you reach for the box; slithery creatures enjoy the trails too! Good luck, and tread wisely!
- Old Rail Trail Series - Letterbox 6: The Blooming Trail Now that you've found the paw print of a furry companion who loves the trail more than humans, continue .10 miles from Letterbox 5 (or 1.30 miles from the trailhead, if you started there). First you’ll cross the rusty spot where you found the paw print, then travel over another railroad embankment before taking a right onto the green trail. As you follow the green trail, you’ll cross yet another bridge before you reach the mileage above, where you will find a stately tree atop the ridge. Here at the crossroad in this tree you will find numerous green and blue arrows which offer hikers many paths to choose. Look straight ahead, where the green trail continues; it’s there you’ll find a fallen tree where underneath your next letterbox is carefully hidden! The treasure inside marks the beautiful flowers you’ll encounter along the trail in spring and summertime. Don’t forget to stop and make a wish before making a choice to stay on the green trail or take a right onto the blue trail connector. Both will guide you back to the trailhead where your adventure began. Happy trails and happy www.letterboxing.org
Letterboxing information and clues below:
Letterboxing is a worldwide outdoor hobby that combines map reading, puzzle solving, and hiking. The tradition originated in England in 1854 and reached the United States in 1998. Here's how it works:
- Hiding the box : A letterboxer hides a small, waterproof box in a public place, such as a park. The box contains a logbook and a rubber stamp.
- Writing clues: The hider writes clues to help people find the box. Clues can be cryptic or straightforward, and may include map coordinates, mileage or compass bearings. Take in mind that mileage to each letterbox is approximate. Mileage may vary slightly depending on the type of device one is using. Therefore, use landmarks provided in clues to assist in the location of each letterbox.
- Finding the box: Letterboxers use the clues to find the box. They bring a pencil, ink pad, their own rubber stamp, and their own logbook.
- Stamping the logbooks: When a letterboxer finds the box, they stamp the box's logbook with their stamp and their logbook with the box's stamp.
- Hiding the box again: The letterboxer hides the box again, making sure it's well hidden and left in a better condition than they found it.
- Respect the land: Don't disturb private property, historical landmarks, or natural rock formations. Remove litter and leave the area better than you found it.
- Contact the placer: Let the person who hid the box know if you found it in good shape or if it needs maintenance.
- Use waterproof containers: Use a sturdy, waterproof container for the box. Double bag the logbook in heavy-duty ziplock bags to keep it dry.
- Re-hide well: Cover the box with leaves or twigs and anchor it with a rock so it's not easily taken by animals.
- Old Rail Trail Series - Letterbox 1: The Oak and the Bayou’s Secret Begin your journey by walking .25 miles until you reach a large Oak tree by the bayou. This tree is your starting point. Once there, face the bayou and then take 26 paces to your right. Look for a stately pine tree straight ahead, next to a tree marked with a blue arrow. The letterbox is hidden beneath the pine, carefully tucked into the earth. Approach quietly, and you’ll uncover the treasure nature protects. If you're lucky enough to be there on a windy day, leaves may drift down from the trees, just like the stamp of one you'll find waiting inside the letterbox box. Good luck on your search!
- Old Rail Trail Series - Letterbox 2: The Forgotten Tracks Walk .34 miles from Letterbox 1 (or .59 miles from the trailhead, if starting from there) until you reach the first rusted-out railroad track. This is your landmark. From the entrance of the rusted tracks, take 10 paces. Once there, look to your right and you will see a large pine tree standing near some old railroad ties. The letterbox is hidden around the base of the pine, concealed in the brush. Keep your eyes sharp, and the train will be yours. Happy hunting!
- Old Rail Trail Series - Letterbox 3: Magnolia’s Hidden Bloom Stay on the blue trail , at .52 miles from Letterbox 2 (or 1.11 miles from the trailhead, if you started there), you’ll come upon a beautiful old growth Magnolia tree. Its wide branches and glossy leaves are hard to miss. Beside this grand tree, you’ll notice a black plastic pipe with a blue dot on top, marking the trail. Look closely and carefully inside that pipe, a flowery surprise awaits. That’s where your hidden letterbox blooms, tucked away from view. Good luck on your quest!
- Old Rail Trail Series - Letterbox 4: The Railway’s Winged Watcher. Are you having fun yet? If so, continue another .06 miles from Letterbox 3 (or 1.17 miles from the trail entrance if you started there). Keep an eye on the signage and stick to the blue trail; this time, avoid the blue connector. If you’ve followed the path correctly, you’ll find yourself climbing a small hill along the embankment of the old railway. Once you reach the top, look directly in front and straight down; you’ll notice old railroad ties forming a bridge. Stop and take a moment to soak in this first glimpse of the open sky; if you're lucky, you might spot a mosquito hawk or two flying nearby. Before heading down, check to your left. In the overgrowth along the tracks, your newest treasure is hidden there at not two deep a depth. Inside the box, you’ll find a stamp of your own little winged watcher of the trail! Good luck on your journey!
- Old Rail Trail Series - Letterbox 5: The Paw of the Trail Hiker’s Companion Now that you’ve found your winged watcher, carefully cross the bridge ahead and continue approximately .03 miles (or 1.20 miles from the trailhead if that’s where you began). Stay on the path and keep an eye out for the paw prints of the wildlife who also roam these woods. When you’ve reached the mileage above, pause for a moment and rest, right before you cross the rusty tracks. Look down and under the spot where old railroad cars once passed, your next treasure awaits. Inside the box, you’ll find the paw print of a domestic creature who loves the woods and trails as much as the wild animals whose prints you may have seen along the way. But be careful as you reach for the box; slithery creatures enjoy the trails too! Good luck, and tread wisely!
- Old Rail Trail Series - Letterbox 6: The Blooming Trail Now that you've found the paw print of a furry companion who loves the trail more than humans, continue .10 miles from Letterbox 5 (or 1.30 miles from the trailhead, if you started there). First you’ll cross the rusty spot where you found the paw print, then travel over another railroad embankment before taking a right onto the green trail. As you follow the green trail, you’ll cross yet another bridge before you reach the mileage above, where you will find a stately tree atop the ridge. Here at the crossroad in this tree you will find numerous green and blue arrows which offer hikers many paths to choose. Look straight ahead, where the green trail continues; it’s there you’ll find a fallen tree where underneath your next letterbox is carefully hidden! The treasure inside marks the beautiful flowers you’ll encounter along the trail in spring and summertime. Don’t forget to stop and make a wish before making a choice to stay on the green trail or take a right onto the blue trail connector. Both will guide you back to the trailhead where your adventure began. Happy trails and happy www.letterboxing.org