CHINA WALLS
This cache will take you to a very special place on
O'ahu, one known to very few outside the surf, fishing and diving
circles. China Walls is the name of the big wave surf site off
shore where the waves are so long that they look like the Great
Wall of China.*
!!!CAUTION!!!
I do recommend that you go
to this site to see the action specially when the
surf is big (mostly the summer months April - September).
There is a bluff well above the route to the cache that is
safe, breathtaking and gives you an increadible view of the
surf. You'll just need to come back another day to locate the
cache :)
As just mentioned, the surf here is
spectacular but at the same time extremely dangerous. The route to
the cache will take you very close to the water along the rocks
that are just a few feet above sea level. WAVES GREATER THAN 4 FEET
WILL WASH OVER THE LEDGE AND PULL YOU INTO THE ROCKS AND SURF!.
Check for surf heights and direction HERE before
attempting to locate this cache. If the waves
are greater than 4 feet and coming from the Southwest,
South or East, don't go for the cache! Instead, go to watch the
surf ;) Tidal height also has an effect. High tides (2.0' or
greater) coupled with low wave heights (2.0' - 4.0') and you might
get splashed, or at least the path (?) will be wet and slippery.
Check the tidal heights
HERE before proceeding. Finally, if you have any doubts about
the environmental conditions, ask a local if it is safe to 'walk
around the point' or simply don't go. Of note, the direction of the
waves are important as our island recieves surf from all
directions. The shoreline here faces south so the big waves of the
winter that come from the Northwest and North do not affect this
shoreline, hence it should be OK to locate the cache.
This cache is in the general area of
Leap Of Faith which is accessible by foot, about a 15 to 20
minute hike. It is possible to continue walking around the point.
Sunscreen, tennis shoes and water is advised. Oh, and BTW, avoid
the wet, orange moss growing on the rocks. It is VERY slippery!
* Hawaii Place Names: Shores,
Beaches, and Surf Sites. John R. K. Clark
Top photo taken from wannasurf.com.