A gentle hill. That’s how Ryan described this little hike to Jose, Thessa and myself. A little something to get my hiking legs back in shape after a month hiatus nursing my bruised ribs from our last trail.
Trailhead
It was a late start in the day, as we started our hike tucked deep in Hahaione Valley.
Fenced off
Contoured around the water tank as we made our way up the spur ridge.
“New Mariner’s Trail”
Ryan dubbed this route the “new mariner’s trail” due to its close proximity to Mariner’s Ridge which has been shut down.
Hardest part
A small rock face presented the hardest “challenge” of the hike.
All uphill
A carpet of pine needles made for a somewhat slippery slope.
Hahaione Valley
Looking back into the valley. Short and steep hike to get to the top.
Are we at the top?
Almost to the top. Time to check out the views.
Panoramic view
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Standing on the edge
It was a deep valley with a huge drop. Photo by Jose Luis Delaki.
Summit view
Group photo left to right: Jose, myself, Thessa and Ryan.
Sitting on the edge
No seat belts here.
Coming down
The group making their way down to connect to the Ko’olau Summit Ridge Trail (KSRT).
Windward view
Just a short cross over today. Photo by Thessa Bugay.
Mauna o ahi
Looking along the Ko’olau spine.
Home for the night
Jose, Ryan and Thessa’s home for the night. Campfire pit was already made. Just need the marshmallows. Not for me. Dinner was waiting at home.
Moon view
A rare glimpse of the “pale moon.” Photo by Jose Luis Delaki
Sunset
Time to break out the headlamp.
Hahaione trail
Going down the trail. Under cover of darkness.
Homeless camp
Anybody home?
Cosmic paintball
Crossed the pallets and trees that are the stomping grounds for paintballers.
All pau
Popped out at the end of Hahaione Street. My car was still where I left it. Intact.
GPS Tracks
The short and sweet loop was 2.63 miles. A brief hike with good company that continued the party on the mountains without me. Good night!
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Hi Kenji. Can you pls email me this hike GPS? Thank you much, Kenji.
Hi Ani,
Are you stalking my hikes? LOL. Okay, soon as I swap out my computer.
Mahalo
Haha Ani, we should hike again soon. We go Diamond Head!
Okay most definitely Kenji