Friday, March 8, 2013
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Sadly, this will be the end of my hiking blog, it's been a great 3 years, I will miss it greatly! I met so many great people while hiking, and hiked with some amazing friends! I will cherish all my hiking memories and friends! Thanks to all who made it so much fun! Especially these two awesome ladies, Michelle and Jenna!!
Mo'ole falls 1 & 2 -January 29th, 2013
This was such a great hike! Located in nuuanu valley, right across the Pali highway from lulumahu falls! We were super fortunate to have heavy rains the weekend before this hike, making the waterfalls even prettier! Look for the gate to enter when ya cross the road! Then follow the markers, there are plenty!
Michelle and I had a big group of about 8 girls, so it was definitely interesting! We started at about 8:45 am, only took like 3 hours round trip!
We got a bit lost trying to find the tunnel *note do not go up and follow the pink markers they lead to the summit I am guessing, stay ground level* should get to the tunnel in about 35-45 minutes! The tunnel is dark and usually very muddy! However my awesome boots held up even in the water, feet didn't get wet at all! Basically right after the tunnel you get to the first waterfall, from there head up and follow to the second, pass the trail marker, that'll be used to get to the third waterfall, follow the trail down to the second!
Location - Nuuanu valley
Difficulty - Easy / Intermediate
Distance - Depends on the number of falls
Michelle and I had a big group of about 8 girls, so it was definitely interesting! We started at about 8:45 am, only took like 3 hours round trip!
We got a bit lost trying to find the tunnel *note do not go up and follow the pink markers they lead to the summit I am guessing, stay ground level* should get to the tunnel in about 35-45 minutes! The tunnel is dark and usually very muddy! However my awesome boots held up even in the water, feet didn't get wet at all! Basically right after the tunnel you get to the first waterfall, from there head up and follow to the second, pass the trail marker, that'll be used to get to the third waterfall, follow the trail down to the second!
Location - Nuuanu valley
Difficulty - Easy / Intermediate
Distance - Depends on the number of falls
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Makapu'u ridge - January 26th, 2013
Makapu'u ridge is located in Hawaii Kai, across from the makapu'u lookout, across the street and up the area right next to the fence that was built.
This trail leads to Waimanalo via the makapu'u tomtom trail, but we just went halfway to where the puka "hole" is located, probably about 1 1/2 - 2 miles. Very dry area, the rocks are all super pointy, and in general hurts the hands lol!
Lots of ups it seems on this hike, but the scenery is worth it, with the bonus of seeing mountain goats, of which we saw none! I was pretty sad, but whatever, the hike was great, a little sketchy in some areas, maybe to some, but overall we loved it! Could of done without the goat poop and sharp rocks!
This trail leads to Waimanalo via the makapu'u tomtom trail, but we just went halfway to where the puka "hole" is located, probably about 1 1/2 - 2 miles. Very dry area, the rocks are all super pointy, and in general hurts the hands lol!
Lots of ups it seems on this hike, but the scenery is worth it, with the bonus of seeing mountain goats, of which we saw none! I was pretty sad, but whatever, the hike was great, a little sketchy in some areas, maybe to some, but overall we loved it! Could of done without the goat poop and sharp rocks!
Thursday, January 24, 2013
'Aihualama falls - January 15th, 2013
I guess I'm queen of wussy hikes lately, because this was another very short waterfall located in moana valley downtown, very close to moana falls!
We parked at Lyons arboretum, and walked the short walk to the waterfall through some labeled plants and short trail, we were at the waterfall in under 30 minutes!
The waterfall is also accessible from moana falls, but the trail is slippery and confusing!
We parked at Lyons arboretum, and walked the short walk to the waterfall through some labeled plants and short trail, we were at the waterfall in under 30 minutes!
The waterfall is also accessible from moana falls, but the trail is slippery and confusing!
Kapalaeleele - January 8th, 2013
Definitely a short hike located in kahana state park, some location of the nakoa trail, the park offers some nice services, not sure if we actually did all the trail, we never actually located the fish shrine, who knows, I guess it's just not there anymore!
The weather was crappy otherwise we would of continued on to see what else was ahead, pu'u paia is beyond the trail
The trail was a short 1.2 miles round trip, lol, way to short, but with the weather I was ok with it!
The weather was crappy otherwise we would of continued on to see what else was ahead, pu'u paia is beyond the trail
The trail was a short 1.2 miles round trip, lol, way to short, but with the weather I was ok with it!
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Wiliwilinui - December 13th, 2012
This day started with rain and continued and ended with the same thing RAIN! We were going to turn around or not even start, but the drive down was an hour, which sucks, so we decided to just go for it!
It was so windy up there! Like it was howling up there, noises that were made were totally creepy! It started ok, on a paved / gravel road, which was cool, then we got to the bench, where the actual frikin trail started! Stairs, stairs, and more stairs! Mud, mud, and more mud! It was sketchy in areas that wouldn't of felt sketchy in a situation that would be dry, it was so slippery! The ferns were very picky too, in suggest long pants, it wasn't the end of the world, but it kinda hurt! Gloves too especially in the mud, there are several ropes in place to aid w certain sections, and sections with ropes that were totally unnecessary.
Overall, we did enjoy the hike, if it were clear it would of been nicer of course! Take your time and enjoy the views!
Distance - 4 miles round trip
Difficulty - Easy - Intermediate
Calorie Burn - 1600 calories
Location - Hawaii Kai (gated community)
It was so windy up there! Like it was howling up there, noises that were made were totally creepy! It started ok, on a paved / gravel road, which was cool, then we got to the bench, where the actual frikin trail started! Stairs, stairs, and more stairs! Mud, mud, and more mud! It was sketchy in areas that wouldn't of felt sketchy in a situation that would be dry, it was so slippery! The ferns were very picky too, in suggest long pants, it wasn't the end of the world, but it kinda hurt! Gloves too especially in the mud, there are several ropes in place to aid w certain sections, and sections with ropes that were totally unnecessary.
Overall, we did enjoy the hike, if it were clear it would of been nicer of course! Take your time and enjoy the views!
Distance - 4 miles round trip
Difficulty - Easy - Intermediate
Calorie Burn - 1600 calories
Location - Hawaii Kai (gated community)
Kamehame - December 4th, 2012
A short little hike down in Hawaii Kai that is paved all the way up, it was only 2 miles round trip, and the easiest path up to the koolau summit, there isn't much to say about this hike, because it is so easy, however it is private property and owned by the school district, there are some radio towers up there too, so usually there's someone working up there! The views are gorgeous! It's a nice little place to watch the sunset or rise, and have a picnic :)
Difficulty - Easy
Location - Hawaii Kai
Calorie Burn - 600
Distance - 2 miles round trip
Difficulty - Easy
Location - Hawaii Kai
Calorie Burn - 600
Distance - 2 miles round trip
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