Today we gave our feet a rest and let the rubber meet the road. Met up with Chris, Glenn, Justin, Marvin and Thessa as we explored not so hidden and not so secret spots on the island. Photo by Marvin Chandra.
Hidden Bunkers
Looking at a shortcut up to the mountains. Photo by Justin Hirako.
Hidden Bunkers
Wandering in the woods. Thanks to Cisco and Dale for the info on these hidden bunkers.
Hidden Bunkers
The stairs going down to the dark, dank and deserted bunkers.
Hidden Bunkers
Marvin about to cross over the rubble landslide.
Hidden Bunkers
Skylight. Ventilation to release the trapped musty and foul odors.
Hidden Bunkers
I guess when you have to go, you have to go. I hope they at least wiped and washed their hands.
Hidden Bunkers
Father … Photo by Justin Hirako.
Hidden Bunkers
… and son. That time forgot. Photo by Chris Bautista.
Hidden Bunkers
It was time to leave the concrete corridors littered with spent paint cans, emptied beverage cans and discarded human detritus, inorganic and organic. Group photo by Justin Hirako.
Hidden Bunkers
Almost every square inch of exposed concrete was tagged.
Hidden Bunkers
One last group photo by Justin Hirako.
Hidden Stairs
Thanks to Khym for the info on these stairs.
Hidden Stairs
Playground for adults? Photo by Justin Hirako.
Hidden Stairs
Fake climbing leads to cuts and scrapes. No visit to the karst today. Photo by Justin Hirako.
Hidden Stairs
Real climbing leads to a fake cave. Photos by Marvin Chandra.
Hidden Stairs
Trying not to slip and slide down the chossy rocks. Some were more successful than others. Photo by Justin Hirako.
Hidden petroglyphs
Marvin walking into the light.
Hidden petroglyphs
Coastal erosion constantly at work. Never turn your back on the ocean. She’ll snatch you away in the blink of an eye.
Hidden petroglyphs
Thanks to Marvin for pointing out the non-existent petroglyphs. Photo by Justin Hirako.
Hidden petroglyphs
Rebuilt and retagged.
Manoa treehouse
Go away. No free spirits. Just hippies here. Take your yuppie drink with you as well.
Tantalus treehouse
All trails lead somewhere. Like a treehouse.
Tantalus treehouse
View of Diamond Head, the hardest hike on the island, bar none.
Tantalus treehouse
Creaking and popping. Wait, what is the weight limit? Photo by Justin Hirako.
Tantalus treehouse
Time to leave. Others were waiting to burden the tree with their weight as well.
Tantalus treehouse
I think the weight limit has been exceeded.
Tantalus treehouse
Not all roads lead one back down faster than the trails.
Heart Cave
Blowing kisses. Photo by Justin Hirako
Heart Cave
Who brings an umbrella to a hike. Excuse me, road trip. Marvin, that’s who. Photo by Thessa Bugay.
Pipe
Flushed to the light.
Pipe
Inside and outside. Photo by Justin Hirako.
Pipe
One last look before we enjoyed our post hike lunch meal at Tacos and More. No more unlimited salsa.
Tunnels
The mermaid caves were standing room only. So we found our own caves. Photo by Justin Hirako.
Lighthouse
Can we skip the entertainment and head straight to the food?
Lighthouse
Walking in the sand and being sprinkled by the rain.
Lighthouse
Steering hikers clear of obstacles since 1933. Photo by Justin Hirako.
Lighthouse
No sunset for us. We had to make do with the lights from the passing ships. Post hike dinner meal at Denny’s. No banana. No split. Great way to spend the day with good company.
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Great day! A banana split is a must after every adventure, even if it’s BYOB (bring your own banana)
Aloha Justin,
Yah, it was a good day exploring. Also bring coconut water to drizzle on top!
Mahalo
Such a wonderful relaxing day. No huffing and puffing today. Haha! Lmao at Marvin’s hippy pix
Too bad we didn’t get to see that eco-tree house. Guess we are not free spirited enough.
Hey kenji! I was wondering if you’d be willing to share how to access the tantalus tree house! Also if you adventure to the kalihi saddle anytime soon please send me an email Johnsonliz600@yahoo.com
Aloha Liz,
I will send you a Google map shortly. I will let you know when I return to the saddle. Have you done similar hikes?
Mahalo
Thanks so much
I have not had the chance to do any of the saddles yet, but Kalihi and Moanalua Saddles are at the top of my hiking list. As for as anything similar to those hikes I’m not sure. I have done many hikes on the island and have felt quite comfortable on them. EX: 3 peaks, aiea-hidden stairs to Redhill, bowman to haiku stairs, tripler, kaala, kauu crater, manoa falls to k2 and k1 etc….
Amazing post. I’m quite interested in that hidden bunker you guys found but am not completely sure where to look. From the photos I would say it looks like it could be near the Dillingham airfield, but I don’t know…
Aloha Hawaii Sunshine,
Thanks. Your parents must have been free spirits to give you such a name. Just kidding. The bunkers are actually located on the East side of the island.
Mahalo
Woooow I’m waaaayyyy off course. I kept looking at your picture of the mountains (2nd photo in the list) and thought they looked a lot like the mountains near the Mokuleia trail.
I think I might go crazy looking for this. Would you be willing to send me a few more clues as to the bunker’s location?
I emailed you. Hope it helps.
A million thanks!!! You are awesome!!!
Aloha Kenji,
Would you be willing to email me a hint to the bunkers? Thank you!
Brandon
Aloha Brandon,
Sorry for the late reply. I emailed you the general directions.
Mahalo
Awesome pictures!! I love all your adventures!! I have done a few bunkers and I’m absolutely intrigued with them. Would you be willing to give me a little idea of where the bunker is?
Thank you????
Aloha Jen,
Thanks. I will email you the general directions later. Stay safe and have fun!
Mahalo
Thank you!! We found the graffiti bunker this morning. Very cool place!! It’s HUGE!!
Hi there, can you please tell me how to reach the tantalus treehouse?
Aloha Katherine,
Sorry, I heard the treehouse has since been taken down.
Mahalo
Aloha Kenji, can you email me please! I wanted to ask you a question @garcia27@hawaii.edu
I saw photosthat it was recently rebuilt, I’m assuming in the same vicinity
Aloha Kalani,
Awesome. That’s good to hear. Hope it stays up.
Mahalo
Aloha! I went to visit the treehouse and it has been taken down. Can I ask where that pipe tunnel is? I would like to check it out!
Aloha Kalani,
Too bad about the treehouse. I forget exactly where the tunnel was, but it’s somewhere on the way to Kaena Point. Just gotta stop and check out the scenery as you make your way down.
Mahalo