Knife Edge to Kawiwi Ridge

by kenji SAITO on May 3, 2020

Hiking Knife Edge to Kawiwi Ridge

The goal of the hike was to get a close shave on the mountains today as Jasmin dropped Ferlino and myself off in the valley of screaming peacocks. Photo by Aida Gordon.

Makaha Valley

Makaha Valley

We were pleasantly surprised to see Aida, Analyn, Anne and Art chasing the preening peacocks for their photographs and not their feathers. Photo by Anne Fai.

Makaha Valley

Makaha Valley

Crossing the bone dry stream bed.

Mohala I Ka Wai

Mohala I Ka Wai

We saw taro. Laulau poke. We saw papayas. Now all we needed were chickens.

Kane'aki Heaiu

Kane’aki Heiau

No walking tours today.

OCCC

OCCC

This is what happens when you have an early release of inmates due to unfounded fears of COVID19. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Makaha Valley

Makaha Valley

Following the bottlecap breadcrumbs through the forest as we picked up the trail.

Makaha Valley

Makaha Valley

Going up the steep hill. Photo by Aida Gordon.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

Taking a shaded break before heading out onto the exposed ridge. Photo by Anne Fai.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

Hope everybody slathered sunscreen on their exposed epidermis. Photo by Aida Gordon.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

Ferlino holding up the side of the rocks so that we could safely pass through. Photo by Art Young.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

Panoramic view of Makaha Valley.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

A hole in her heart. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

Aida climbing up one of many rock faces. Photo by Art Young.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

Contouring and climbing over the rocks. Photo by Analyn Baliscao.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

The group climbing up against the backdrop of the fluted flanks flowing down from Ohikilolo Ridge.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

Gaining elevation as we climbed up the rocky ridge line. Photo by Analyn Baliscao.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

The group climbing over the serrated rock section. Photo by Analyn Baliscao.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

More climbing and contouring on the ridge line.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

Taking a well deserved break. Photo by Aida Gordon.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

Burrowing our way through the tree line. Photo by Analyn Baliscao.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

Anne sitting on her “chair.” It was much more comfortable sitting on a pile of rocks than a thorny cacti. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

Scrambling up the ridge line.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

Giving a helping hand. Photo by Art Young.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

Analyn lending a helping foot? Photo by Art Young.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

Short scramble up to the terminus. Photo by Aida Gordon.

Knife Edge

Knife Edge

Analyn pushing her way through the clump of pine trees.

The Pause that Refreshes

The Pause that Refreshes

It would help if you take off the bottle cap. Photo by Anne Fai.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Group photo left to right: Ferlino, Anne, Analyn, Aida, Art and myself.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

The scenic views were too much to pass up for the group. Let’s take a bazillion photos.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Leaving the photo shoot behind us as we left the terminus.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Working our way through the overgrowth. Photo by Aida Gordon.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Looking up at another scenic spot. Translation to mean more photo shoots.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Art perched on the spot overlooking the giant notch we had to climb down and up. Photo by Aida Gordon.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Scrambling down to our lunch spot. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Let’s take a break. Any objections?

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Settling down amongst the rocks for lunch and a free show. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

The free show was over. Got a buck?

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

The group contouring their way carefully around the boulders perched on the edge.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Scrambling our way towards the big climb of the day. Photo by Aida Gordon.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Everybody did a great job of climbing up the notch, but nobody collected ten points today.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Top down view of the group clustered at the notch.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Contouring around the awkward rock. Photo by Aida Gordon.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Shaka on the rocks.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Art and Ferlino giving Aida two pairs of helping hands. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Traversing the boulder capped ridge. Photo by Aida Gordon.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

The ridge was liberally sprinkled with just enough annoying overgrowth mixed in with odd sized rocks. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Art and Aida climbing over the smaller rocks to get to the bigger rocks. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Last climb. Going up. Photo by Aida Gordon.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Shaka in the mountains. Photo by Analyn Baliscao.

Kamaile'unu Ridge

Kamaile’unu Ridge

Aida threading her way through the tangled thicket of tree branches.

Kawiwi Summit

Kawiwi Summit

Meaningful and meaningless conversations over lunch. Are you paying attention Art?

Kawiwi Ridge

Kawiwi Ridge

Leaving the summit behind us as it was all downhill from here.

Kawiwi Ridge

Kawiwi Ridge

Art climbing his way down against the backdrop of the wide spread of the Waianae Mountains. Photo by Aida Gordon.

Kawiwi Ridge

Kawiwi Ridge

Analyn climbing her way down from the tricky crack.

Kawiwi Ridge

Kawiwi Ridge

Touch, but don’t look. Oh wait, was it the other way around? Photo by Art Young.

Kawiwi Ridge

Kawiwi Ridge

Are you sure this is the right way down? Photo by Aida Gordon.

Kawiwi Ridge

Kawiwi Ridge

Descending down the rocky dike of a ridge. Photo by Art Young.

Kawiwi Ridge

Kawiwi Ridge

Ferlino against the backdrop of the largest coastal valley on the island.

Kawiwi Ridge

Kawiwi Ridge

Art wanted a piece of the action as well.

Kawiwi Ridge

Kawiwi Ridge

It’s easier going up than coming down. Photo by Aida Gordon.

Kawiwi Ridge

Kawiwi Ridge

The group climbing down the ridge, one foothold and handhold at a time. Photo by Aida Gordon.

Kawiwi Ridge

Kawiwi Ridge

Anne emerging from the bushes.

Kawiwi Ridge

Kawiwi Ridge

The group contouring around the ridge line as we dropped back down into the valley. Photo by Aida Gordon.

Waianae Valley

Waianae Valley

Coming down the firebreak.

Farm to Table

Farm to Table

What are you waiting for? An invitation? Hurry up and help us pick the parya leaves. Photo by Art Young.

All pau

All pau

Thanks to Jasmin for picking up our group with their freshly picked bitter melon leaves.

GPS Tracks

GPS Tracks

Our ridge to ridge hike covered 5.6 miles through sessions of rock climbing, scrambling and stunning valley views. Post hike meal at Jollibee where too many customers in the car made for a confused drive thru cashier. Thanks to the fun group that provided loud laughter outside and inside.

Note: I have been made aware that some hikers have been using my blog as a hiking guide and getting lost on the trails. Please note that this blog was made to document the hike for the crew(s) that did it. That is why some of my comments will seem to have no relevance or meaning to anybody outside of the crew(s) that hiked that trail. My blog was never meant as a hiking guide, so please do not treat it as such. If you find inspiration and entertainment from these hikes, that is more than enough. If you plan on replicating these hikes, do so in the knowledge that you should do your own research accordingly as trail conditions, access, legalities and so forth are constantly in flux. What was current today is most likely yesterdays news. Please be prepared to accept any risks and responsibilities on your own as you should know your own limitations, experience and abilities before you even set foot on a trail, as even the “simplest” or “easiest” of trails can present potential pitfalls for even the most “experienced” hikers.

Leave a Comment

{ 6 comments… read them below or add one }

Aida Gordon May 13, 2020 at 10:15 pm

Thsnk you for another great adventure and helping me push against the boundaries of my comfort zone! Was laughing at a lot of the captions and my chest still hurts! Until rhe nexr one!

Reply

kenji SAITO May 14, 2020 at 5:24 am

Aloha Aida,
Thanks, glad it made you laugh and not sad. See you on the next one!
Mahalo

Reply

annfai May 13, 2020 at 10:15 pm

So funny with the word bazillions pictures ????????
And the picking parya leaves ????
Fun time as always with good company..

Reply

kenji SAITO May 14, 2020 at 5:24 am

Aloha Anne,
Thanks, yup fun times as always.
Mahalo

Reply

FerlinoCarinio May 14, 2020 at 7:28 am

Thank You for this Great Experience.

Reply

kenji SAITO May 14, 2020 at 8:54 am

Aloha Ferlino,
Thanks again for your fun company!
Mahalo

Reply

Previous post:

Next post: