The Keyhole
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Tahosa and Sons
N 40° 25.390 W 105° 09.738
13T E 486232 N 4474738
Quick Description: One of the Local Landmarks of Northern Colorado, West of Loveland. From the arch one can look to the West and view Longs Peak and other areas.
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 11/5/2005 7:00:56 AM
Waymark Code: WM3D6
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member e3brown
Views: 61
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Long Description:
This waymark is located at Devils Backbone is an awesome place to hike and view the blending of the foothills and the Mountains. A good map and information that was compiled by Tahosa can be found here and there is also a Grandfathered Virtual cache located out there

There are trail restrictions during nesting seasons, so please read and heed the posted signs.

Instructions for logging waymarks of this category:

Must post Waymark coordinates as well as a picture of your GPSr and the subject arch.

Photo of the Arch by itself?: no

Type of Arch: Wind Eroded

Type of Material:
The Devils Backbone is composed of gray-brown to tan Dakota Sandstones of the Lytle Formation. This formation is between 100 - 115 millon years old. The rock is extremely crumbly and unstable; do not climb on the rocks for your own safety.
Visit Instructions:
You must post a picture of you with a GPSr or Geocaching/Waymarking attire/equipment and the subject arch in the background.
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