Comments on: Moanalua Powerlines to Haiku Stairs

By: kenji SAITO

kenji SAITO — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 05:56:41 +0000

Aloha Blake,
Thanks. I would suggest go up Moanalua Middle Ridge, make sure you pass the Kulana’ahane Trail Sign about 30′, where you will see the trail to the middle ridge. I would also highly suggest do not go earlier than 7am as that is when the park opens. Some inconsiderate hikers have been going earlier and making a lot of noise and commotion on their way to the park which has irked a lot of the neighbors. Stay safe and have fun.
Mahalo

By: Blake

Blake — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 04:51:25 +0000

Hi Kenji,
This entire website is so awesome and I always have a good time reading about your hikes. I was just wondering. I’m planning on doing the Haiku Stairs, but I don’t want to do the illegal way. Which trail would be the easiest/fastest to reach the stairs?
Thank you!

By: kenji SAITO

kenji SAITO — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 18:32:25 +0000

Aloha
No this is not the Moanalua middle ridge. This is the powerlines trail that starts all the way back in the valley. In my opinion, the middle ridge will get you to the stairs faster, as the powerlines trail takes longer to get to the stairs. The middle ridge is more exposed at some parts than the powerlines trail, but it seems to be heavily trafficked as the trail of choice by most hikers. Also if you have never done the middle ridge, keep in mind you need to find the correct trailhead. When you see the signs that says kulana’ahane trail, that is NOT the trail to the middle ridge. That will take you to the saddle which is considered an extreme hike. The trailhead to the middle ridge is not marked and is located roughly 20 feet past the signs, last time I was there, it was cleared and a trail could be seen across the stream. Hope this helps. Have fun and be safe!
Mahalo

By: Pg

Pg — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:30:28 +0000

Hi is this the moanalua ridge trail? It looks rather different compared to any other pictures I’ve seen. Other pictures did not include any electrical poles or lines and instead had hard cliffs that one needed to get on all fours grabbing dirt and brush to get up. Are these different trailed? If so what is in your opinion the best way to get to the top of the haiku stairs? Thanks!

By: kenji SAITO

kenji SAITO — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 03:08:01 +0000

Aloha Chuan,
Nice running into you and your friends. Yup fun day! Hope to run into you on the trails again one day!
Mahalo

By: Chuan

Chuan — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 22:03:04 +0000

Great shots Kenji! Fun day despite the rain!