The Way Up Traditional Cache
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The cache is at the start of the trail that leads to the top of the Sleeping Giant, Nounou Mountain, from the west side. There are no signs directing hikers and cachers to the trailhead. There are three trails leading to the top, this one is the shortest and our favorite. Hopefully after finding the cache you will head up the trail for a nice hike.
The Nounou Mountain ridge bears a striking resemblance to a sleeping giant. Legend states that this giant once roamed the land and was much loved by the Hawaiians. They planted taro fields in his footsteps. One day the village chief wanted a new heaiu built. The villagers were much too busy farming so the giant volunteered. It took him two weeks to complete the project and when he was done, the village had a luau for him. It is said that after eating so much at the party, the giant laid down and has not awoken yet. Other folklore states that in ancient times, the people of Kauai planned to discourge any invaders to their island by lighting fires behind the mountain. This would illuminate the figure of the giant and thus scare off any invasion forces. Please rehide the cache well so its completely covered.
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