Comments on: Bowman Trail (Shortcut) to Haiku Stairs

By: kenji SAITO

kenji SAITO — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 10:38:04 +0000

Aloha Laura,
Glad you got to enjoy the hike safely. As far as leaving early, a caveat to that as technically the park opens at 7am, the nearby residents have become quite agitated recently due to the influx of hikers starting early to catch the sunrise and views. A few bad and quite noisy apples have upset the cart, as the neighbors don’t appreciate being waken up from 3am to 5am by noisy hikers. If everybody would show aloha and respect, it would go a long way, but keep that in mind if starting early.
Mahalo

By: Leilani

Leilani — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 01:56:23 +0000

Thank you Laura. Got all your responses. Glad you got to experience it.

Leilani

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 21:02:03 +0000

Wear a gopro. Bring extra batteries. I so wish I had mine on me when we went. Leave at 5 or 6 am on a nice sunny day. Two dry days prior to day of hike so it’s not too slippery for you. Leave early so you beat the clouds. We left at 07000 and clouds were already blocking half our view but people went before us told us to go early and you will see it all.

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 20:59:25 +0000

We watched YouTube videos and read about the Moanalua Valley trail to stairway to heaven. It wasn’t that difficult to find on our own. Pack lots of water microspikesand gloves. Also don’t leave them unattended once at the top. Someone lost theirs the day we went.

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 11:45:33 +0000

I have tried to post on here 5 times. Im keeping this one brief since Unaware if it will actually work.. We did go, no guide, was AMAZING. I would love to share more info if you want./If posting on here works…

By: Leilani

Leilani — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 01:57:57 +0000

Hi Laura, did you find someone to guide through the hike? I’m interested in hiking Haiku stairs. What are your suggestions if you did it?

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:30:48 +0000

Thank you!

By: kenji SAITO

kenji SAITO — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 04:28:13 +0000

Aloha Laura,
Try making your intentions known in the Hawaii hiking pages on Facebook. I’m sure there are some peeps that would be willing to do the hike with you.
Mahalo

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 23:32:18 +0000

Wow! Thank you for the tips! Do you know anyone if there are any guides for the trail? I think we would feel better doing it with someone that has experience with this hike.

By: kenji SAITO

kenji SAITO — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 17:38:56 +0000

Aloha Laura,
Of all the trails to access the stairs, Moanalua Middle Ridge is probably the ” easiest ” in terms of access and terrain. An average hiker will take 8 hours plus round trip, factoring in time gawking at the top. When you get to the sign that says kulana’ahane trail, that is not the trail. The trail to middle ridge is 30 feet to the right of that junction. Taking the wrong trail will end you up in the saddle, which is super crumbly and skinny ridges. Hope this helps. Stay safe and have fun.
Mahalo