CLUE:
I was driving out to check on "Bamboo Gone Wild" and realized it was
quite a drive...thought I'd stick another box in.
Not being very imaginative that day... I called it..
NAME: Big Dead Tree
LOCATION: Summerduck, Va.
DIRECTIONS:
This box is located in the C.F.Phelps Wildlife Management Area just
past Summerduck, Va.
Take the FALMOUTH/WARRENTON exit off of Interstate 95 and follow the
signs for WARRENTON (Rt. 17 North). After about 10 miles of driving,
you'll cross the Stafford/Faquier County line. Drive about two more
miles then start watching for the signs for Sumerduck (Rt 651).Turn
left onto Rt. 651 and head towards Sumerduck.
Drive about 5 miles then start looking on the LEFT for the entrance
to the area (Easy to see since it's flanked by two fairly large white
brick structures).
Pull in through the gate and drive...and drive..and drive...(it's a
gravel road and it takes a bit of paitence to get there). Follow the
signs that lead you to the parking area for the fishing pond. Park
your car in the parking area and head across the field down to the
pond. When you get to the pond, turn RIGHT and follow the edge of the
pond until you hit a gravel service road. Notice along the way the
beaver gnawed trees...these guys were ambitous!! The walk along the
pond is weedy but easy.
Once you get to the service road, turn LEFT and follow the service
road around the end of the pond. About the time you get to the place
where the road goes away from the pond you'll see the back of a
triangular safety sign (Indicating where hunting is not allowed).