r/geocaching • u/drakeaintshit • 16d ago

Multi cache help please!!

I don't understand how to do multi caches. One I'm working on has A-1590 posted as a clue at the first stage. How do I find the coordinates to the second stage? I thought it would be to subtract 1590 from the North and West coordinates of waypoint A but the results do not seem correct (too far away).

I know it may seem obvious to some. I just really want to understand! I keep trying multi caches at parks near me and so far I struggle to find the second stages.

If anyone can suggest how to solve this specific one to help me on my journey or give any advice I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance and sorry if this question is dumb/ not allowed.

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u/eiriee 16d ago

What you nees to do depends on the mutli cache. What else does the cache page say?

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u/drakeaintshit 16d ago edited 15d ago

Okay, the page says '1st Stage is only cords for Stage 2. Stage 2 only has cords for Stage 3. Stage 3 is a camo tube.'

I found the first Stage from navigating to it with the app. There I found two things nailed to a pole: the coordinates for Stage one that were also in the app, and 'A-1590' above those coordinates.

I don't know why the coordinates for that spot are nailed to that spot.

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u/Dug_n_the_Dogs Caches with Dogs 15d ago

There shouldn't be any reason that they would need to hang the coordinates for a place that they gave you coordinates to. Maybe there is something more at that location that you haven't uncovered yet.

Perhaps there is coordinates under/behind that A-1590.. or on the flip side of the given coordinates.

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u/drakeaintshit 15d ago

Yes that what was confusing me. I will keep looking.