Sacred Sunset Traditional Cache
Team GeoBlast: Archived at the request of Haunama Bay Management.
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Probably the most spectacular sunset or moon rise viewing on Oahu.
The trail is asphalt so running or walking shoes will be a good
choice. Prepare for possible high winds and or bright sun with no
shade.
Park at: 21 16.437N 157 41.989W on Nawiliwili Dr. If you are going
to be taking in a sunset, be sure to park underneath a street
light. You'll understand this better upon your return, the street
is really dark.
To find trailhead walk back onto the main highway and head up the
hill for a short distance. Pass two driveways on your right and
then look for a concrete barrier at N21 16.488 W157 41.882. On the
other side of this barrier is a dirt trail that will lead you to
the main asphalt trail at N21 16.450 W157 41.848
Once you step onto the asphalt trail, be sure that your GPS
tracking is on and to mentally mark the nearby telephone pole so
you can find this trail on the way back down... have we mentioned
that it gets -really-dark around these parts?
At some point in your upward stroll, you'll have a bird's eye view
of Hanauma Bay on one side and Hawaii Kai on the other. We hope
you'll also enjoy views in the distance of Koko Head, Makapuu,
Waikiki and Diamond Head. Team Geoblast thinks you'll agree that
all the huffing and puffing that you did was worth it when you
discover this place and watch that big orange ball disappear from
this vantage point.
If you pick the right night, you can take in the sunset, then walk
200 yards to the other side of the hill and then watch the full
moon rise out of the ocean. How cool is that?
You won't have to go too far to find another adventure if you can
hang out after the sunset here. Very near to where you are now is
the beginning of our now infamous night cache, The Sacred Moonrise
and The Case of The Twisted Kitty (GCWAZF). See the hint, you will
be so happy you did.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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