TS6613 - Eden Edenville, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 18-Jun-22. Waypoint TP13380
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S28° 40.938' E152° 57.198' (WGS 84) |
| 56J 495437E 6827210N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 168 m |
| Local Government Area: | Kyogle |
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Description
A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station and photograph the GZ.
Official Code: TS6613
Official Name: Eden
A trig point (also known as a Trigonometric Station) typically consists of a black disc on top of four metal legs or concrete pillar, resembling a navigation beacon. It is also accompanied by a metal disc, which is located directly below the center point of the tripod or on top of the pillar itself.
Trig points are generally located at the top of hills or points of prominence in the landscape. Many provide unique views and challenges, with some being difficult to get to.
These points were regarded as valuable to surveyors, providing reference points for measuring distance and direction, and assisting in the creation of maps.
To log a find on the Geocaching Australia website, you will need to include a picture of the trig point, along with your GPS receiver and (preferably) yourself. Long distance / telephoto type pictures are against the spirit of this cache. You are encouraged to leave a description of your journey in your log to help others in finding the trig point.
Please respect local laws and regulations when searching for trig points. If you believe that a trig point is located on private property, and permission to access the trig is not forthcoming, or in a dangerous location, you may archive the cache, by clicking on Log this Cache and place an "Archived" log on the Geocaching Australia website.
If you feel that you can add to the description of this trig point or adjust the difficulty / terrain ratings, please feel free to edit this cache and amend the information suitably.
Access for Eden TS: Enter Eden Creek State Forest from the southern side (Pines Road). You may be able to drive up to Trig Loop Road if you have a 4wd and the gate is open, otherwise leave your car at Pines Road and walk on in
Logs
More about this later.. So I’ve planned to visit four geocaches today all for different reasons. My first geocache find for today was a Trig point cache. I chose it because it was recommended. I only recently found out what gold coloured cache names mean. Stop laughing I’m new here haha. So why am I visiting this Trig if it’s not recommended? Well, because there’s a Trig Loop Road directing you to GZ of course. I recently visited a Trig over at Lennox Head at the end of a Survey Street and one at Tamborine Mountain at Beacon Lookout at the end of a Beacon Road. I love nerdy things like that so here I am
I parked at where Tindall Road meets Pines Road. The gate was looked which was annoying but I needed to get kms under my feet today so no complaints. I do wonder why these gates are locked. What happens to make them be locked or what are they afraid of? Anyway, I jumped over the gate and up Tindall Road I went until I arrived at.. you guessed it.. Trig Loop Road
As soon as I could read that sign it gave me a big smile. Nothing was going to remove the smile from my nerd face during this moment haha. So the sign and my GPS directed me to the Trig. From this point to GZ it’s knee high grass and near a water source so I suggest at least long pants for this one. I walked over a shed snake skin part way up. It is getting warmer I suppose. GZ presented me with a fully intact and good condition Trig. Photos taken and time to reflect on my day so far. I sat down to chill for a minute when my phone rang. This is rare for me so I was surprised. It was a guy I know that is currently doing some custom work on the inside of my van. He’s got some ideas and he and his wife who works with him are keen for a chat over a steak and beer. I got up and started to walk back to the geo-van while chatting.. do you remember the free walking pole? Haha oh well. I hope someone finds it and uses it or gives it to someone who will use it. I changed my plan today and decided to head back for a dinner and chat. I figured it was an investment in time for future adventures. My planned third geocache was going to be a GC traditional that’s on my list. The fourth one I could still do. A Locationless cache that requires a state border. Thanks for the cache I parked at the State Forest gate on Pines Road. The gate was locked today but it’s normally unlocked. I walked up the road until I came to a new looking sign, pointing in the direction of the trig – indicating the grass track leading up the hill was in fact called ‘Trig Loop Road’.
The walk up the hill was really nice. The pine forest had little trails leading into the vegetation that would be amazing to explore. A small stream looked so nice and would be a great spot for a cool down in summer.
Onwards and upwards, I soon came to a cattle gate at the top of the hill, and there stood the trig – in good condition too. Nameplate still attached and the views from here were fantastic. Nice to see the rolling hills and farmland from up here.
A really good trig adventure – should allow an hour or so for this one.
