New Format and Clues for Highland Light Letterbox
New Format and Clues for Highland Light Letterbox
Letterbox Name: Highland Light (Cape Cod Light) Letterbox
Location: North Truro, Barnstable County, Cape Cod , Massachusetts
Placed: 05 July 2001 by the
Lonemasswolf and his companions You Inspire My Spirit, Jerry, Rae, Katy, Andrew
and Conner
Accessibility: The grounds are open all year; the lighthouse is open
from May 1 through October. Guided tours up the lighthouse tower are available
seven days a week, from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Driving Directions: From
Route 6 in North Truro follow the signs to the Cape Cod
Light.
Difficulty: Easy, this is a drive by
box.
All questions and comments should be directed to lonemasswolf@covad.net
For a History and Photographs of Highland Light please visit www.lighthouse.cc/highland/index.html
CLUES TO THE LETTERBOX
Park your vehicle (car, bike, whatever) in the lot on the right, and
proceed on foot to the observation platform on the east side of the
lighthouse.
Now locate the exact spot for the original location of the first
lighthouse. 21 paces due east of this spot will find the letterbox hiding
beneath the boardwalk.
BE OF GREAT CARE THIS IS A HEAVILY TOURISTED LOCATION YOUR BEST BET MAY
BE AFTER HOURS OR OFF SEASON.
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