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'I'iwi LbNA #757

Owner:Funhog
Plant date:Mar 21, 2002
Location:
City:Kailua
County:Honolulu
State:Hawaii
Boxes:1
Found by: Choi
Last found:Mar 5, 2014
Status:aFaaFaOa
Last edited:Jan 4, 2016
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NOTE: 3/5/14 this vintage letterbox is still awaiting more visitors. However, the waterlogged logbook has been removed but the stamp is still there.

The 'I'iwi Letterbox is at Maunawili Falls near Kailua on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. This is a shady rainforest trail that ends at a hidden waterfall. Bring water as you will be climbing a lot of steps along the way. The roundtrip is 2.6 miles.

To the trailhead: From Honolulu head towards Kailua on the Pali Highway/route 61. At the second Auloa intersection turn right. Take the left fork (high road) immediately after you turn. This will put you on Maunawili Rd. Stay on this road until it ends at Kelewina. Park on Kelewina and walk back downhill to the trailhead.

To the letterbox: At the fork go downstairs. When you come to the next stream crossing it can be a little difficult to see the trail. Head upstream at 130 degrees magnetic on the right side of the river. Shortly, you will see the trail once again. The falls are just ahead. Once you've enjoyed the tranquility of this lovely spot head back the way you came. Cross the first stream you come to, stand on the bank and look for four rainforest giants at 60 degrees. Head for a fallen brother at their feet. The letterbox is eight steps from the brother's head at 25 degrees nestled between a butress and bamboo, a rock on top.

NOTE: Please do not enter this box into any database. Contact me directly to report on its status.