The .1 mile rule.

[+GibbyMcGibz]

Hey Y'all. I was wondering if there is a way to know an area has no mystery caches before I set up my cache there. I can't even count how many times I have setup a traditional cache and have it denied because the end of a mystery cache is closer than .1 miles away. And I can never even guess because sometimes the starting location for a mystery is miles away. Thanks!

[+cerberus1]

From "Hide a Cache" in the Help Center...

Ask a reviewer to check coordinates

 

If you’re still unsure if your location is available, ask a local reviewer to confirm.

 

Tip: It’s a good idea to do this before you place your geocache.

1.Create a cache page with a title like "Coordinate Check".

2.Add locations as waypoints if you'd like the reviewer to check more than one location. This is similar to adding stages for a multi-cache.

3.Add a Reviewer Note to make sure that the reviewer does not publish the cache page. For example, “Do not publish, this is a coordinate check."

4.Enable the cache page and wait for your reviewer to reply.

[+Bear and Ragged]

From the Help Centre. Linky

 

Most newer Mystery Caches abide by:

 

The posted coordinates of a Mystery Cache may be any one of these:

 

Bogus coordinates

Parking or trail head coordinates

The first stage

The final stage

 

If the posted coordinates are not for the final stage, the final coordinates must be added as an additional waypoint. The final stage cannot be more than 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from the posted coordinates. This allows the cache to show up in nearby searches.

 

(Will admit, there may be exceptions!)

Edited June 25, 2017 by Bear and Ragged

[+GibbyMcGibz]

Thank you guys!

[+Mineral2]

You could solve all of the mystery and multi caches in your area.

 

But seriously, set up your cache and post a note to reviewers as a log and ask if the coordinates are available. They're the only ones who have access to all of the hidden physical waypoints.