How To Hide A Geocache? (Easy Guide!) - HobbyKraze

The fun-factor of geocache depends more on the location of the cache than the content inside it. We geocachers love clues that guide us to the treasure. Small puzzles and hunting for clues is what makes the game so thrilling.

You probably found a few geocaches already. If you didn’t, then I strongly urge that you do go and find a bunch of caches first before planning to hide your own. Afterward, List all the aspects that you liked about other people’s geocache. Now, try to incorporate those aspects into your geocache so that others can also enjoy the same things that you did.

However, when looking for the place to put your cache, you must keep a few things in mind:

• Accessibility: Your geocache location should not be a place that people can’t find by accident. So, avoid choosing hiding places that are too easy to reach. Similarly, try to avoid locations that are extremely difficult to find, such as deep jungle trails. Do not place your geocache on properties that are owned by other people. They might not appreciate it when strangers come sniffing around for hidden treasure on their property.  If you must do it anyway, then clarify with the owners first. Make sure that they are on board with the idea before placing a geocache anywhere on their property.
• Exoticness: Geocache is only fun because it takes us to beautiful places that we usually can’t find alone. When you hide a geocache, avoid popular tourist spots in your area no matter how exotic and beautiful they may be. Instead, try to hide your cache in an exotic local place that most people can’t find on a local tour guide. It could be a small hill, a hidden glade, or anything as long as it’s beautiful and off the beaten path.
• Natural Elements: A lot of time, decent geocaching locations such as tree hollows and small caves have small animals living inside. Never clear out an animal nest to put a geocache as it destroys a part of the very nature you’re trying to show other people. Similarly, avoid areas with dangerous animals. Do not place geocaches in the middle of flower beds or other similarly delicate natural beauties, as many people will come to visit your geocache, and too much activity might harm the natural beauty of the place.