New Clues from The Ram

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New Clues from The Ram

From: Eric J. Eurto (enicltrbxr@netzero.net) | Date: 2001-02-18 00:08:05 UTC-05:00

Yawbux Valley

Clue Difficulty: Easy

Trail Difficulty: Moderate

Length: 1-2 hours, 3miles max round trip

Did you find Little Dam?

Look not far from that if you can,

for three treasures with views here in this plan.

Begin by finding where the Narragansett Trail follows Ryder Road. When the trail turns into the woods, you'll find a spot where you can park. Start here and follow (blue blazes) the trail UP.... stop, remember to breathe, it's okay, it's a good warmup, you'll be fine for the rest of the hike.

You'll reach a bit of a landing and continue along the trail with an only slightly obscured view of the valley below. Soon you will come to a large ourcrop of rock on your left where the trail runs in front of it. You'll have to make a decision here. You can either go between the rock and the tree or between the trunks. Either way, it's a bit of a tight squeeze (especially for an 11 year old boy scout on his first hike with an overloaded backpack...memories). Your first treasure will be found to your left over the hunk of rock under a pile of stones about 25 feet from the tight squeeze.

Continue along the trail following the blue blazes and you will soon come to an obvious overlook. On a sunny day, look out to the horizon and you can see the ocean. Really, yes that is the ocean. Great spot to sun yourself, take a break, eat lunch, or re-hydrate. After that overlook, just up the trail perhaps 20 feet, there is another outcropping of rock to your left. Nestled in the front face of some overhanging rock a few feet off the trail is the Ocean View letterbox.

After stamping in at Ocean View, continue along the trail as it levels out somewhat and then continues to descend into Yawbux Valley. It is very important to follow the blazes as you descend. There are other domestic trails that have been created nearby.

Pass into the hemlock grove into another world. Shortly after entering this grove, you will come to a steep descent into the heart of Yawbux Valley. Continue on the trail along the brook. After you find yourself crossing the brook you will soon come to a tree that seems to be growing out of a large "outcrop" of rock on your right. Turn to this tree and stare it in the face. Who's winning? Anyway, look over his shoulder directly behind him and you'll see two other trees that cross trunks at their base. There you will find Yawbux Valley Beaver.

But wait, don't stop there. Continue a little to the pond. This is an area that is inhabited and worked heavily by beavers. You can see their home in the pond and there is plenty of sign in the area. This is a beautiful spot and it is not uncommon to find other signs of wildlife here.

To get back to your steed, basically, go back the way that you came. This is one of those trails that is a totally different hike when you do it backwards. Hope you enjoyed the scenery!

Eric J. Eurto
AKA ~The Ram~
"risk gentlemen, that's why we're aboard her"
-Captain James T. Kirk

New Clues from The Ram

From: Eric J. Eurto (enicltrbxr@netzero.net) | Date: 2001-02-18 00:15:08 UTC-05:00

Yawbux Valley

Clue: Easy

Trail: Moderate

1 to 2 hours on a 3 mile max roundtrip

Did you find Little Dam?

Look not far from that if you can,

for three treasures with views here in this plan.

Begin by finding where the Narragansett Trail follows Ryder Road. When the trail turns into the woods, you'll find a spot where you can tie your steed. Start here and follow the trail UP.... stop, remember to breathe, it's okay, it's a good warmup, you'll be fine for the rest of the hike.

You'll reach a bit of a landing and continue along the trail with an only slightlly obscured view of the valley below. Soon you will come to a large ourcrop of rock on your left where the trail runs in front of it. You'll have to make a decision here. You can either go between the rock and the tree or between the trunks. Either way, it's a bit of a Tight Squeeze. Your first treasure will be foundEspecially for an 11 year old boy scout on his first hike with an overloaded backpack (memories).

Eric J. Eurto
AKA ~The Ram~
"risk gentlemen, that's why we're aboard her"
-Captain James T. Kirk