A wonderful hike through wooded area on a well defined (though unmarked) trail. You'll pass a beautiful twin waterfall where you're likely to see people with cameras and local kids jumping off the rocks into the swimming hole. This is not where the cache is, though. :) You'll need to pass a rusted out chassis before you hit the final destination near a second waterfall. Grab the treasure, then take a few more steps to see the falls. DO NOT try to jump off any of the rocks!
Movie Buffs: Does this second waterfall look familiar? Think parks, gigantic reptiles, and a dig. :)
Cache is a small, clear plastic container, approximately 2.5 in. wide x 3 in. long x 1.5 in. high. (There is no writing instrument in container, so please bring your own.) Contents are in a ziploc bag and container is also in a ziploc bag.
Trail is clearly defined but can be very slippery at times; there are a few steep areas. Hike is through wooded area so it's nice and cool. You shoud definitely bring bug spray and wear shoes (hiking shoes recommended). Once you hit the river, you will take the higher path to find the cache. If you'd like an awesome view of the Hoopii Twin Falls, you can stick to the lower path (along the rocks) then backtrack. Otherwise, take the higher path to continue on to the cache.
The path takes you through some heavily wooded areas and there are several downed trees that you'll need to go over, under, or around. You'll know you're getting closer when you pass a small, somewhat sunny outcropping of laua'e and other ferns. The trail continues through more trees, but you'll soon come near the sounds of the stream. Past the rust and through the guinea grass, you'll find the tiny cave that holds the treasure.
Don't forget to continue on for just a little more to see the the second Hoopii Falls.
PLEASE don't forget to bring a pen!
WARNING: Trail can be slippery when wet or even a few days after rain. Do not attempt if it is raining. Please use caution and common sense.Also, do not leave valuables in your vehicle, especially if it has a soft top (jeeps, convertibles) as there have been some car break-ins.
P.S. There are no facilities.
We recently watched Jurassic Park again... Part of it was definitely filmed at the falls near this cache. :-)