Kahana Bay Bug Stop Redux Traditional Cache

We have fond memories of the original Kahana Bay Bug Stop (GCG7P6), as it was one of the first caches we ever found. After our official find, we'd often stop here to trade travel bugs, enjoy the view of the bay, hike in the valley, or to kayak nearby. We have revived this cache location in hopes that you'll enjoy it, too!

The Kahana Bay area supports a wide variety of birds and fish. O'opu naniha, a native freshwater fish, can be found in the nearby streams. Flathead mullet and milkfish are common in the nearby Huilua Fishpond.

Bird species found here include Pacific Golden Plover, Ruddy Turnstone, Sanderling, Wandering Tattler, Black-crowned Night Heron, Hawaiian Coot, and Hawaiian Moorhen. The last two species are endangered.

This cache is adjacent to Ahupua'a O Kahana State Park (formerly Kahana Valley State Park). The park is located mauka from Kahana Bay. It's Hawaii's only public ahupua'a (traditional Hawaiian land division), and it stretches from the sea to the tip of Pu'u Pauao at 2670 feet. It's also one of the wettest areas in O'ahu, averaging nearly 300 inches per year in parts of the valley. The main purpose of the park is to embrace and teach Hawaiian culture.

There are two hiking trails in the valley, both of which do not require permits and are suitable for whole families.

Please take time to explore!