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We still had daylight to burn from our last hike, so we drove to Manoa in search of a waterfall. Photo by Jasmin Nepomuceno.
My third visit to this trail. Still can’t find all seven bridges. Forward. Backward. Circle.
Waited for Jasmin at this makeshift recycling center. Rumours circulated that she overslept in a cage.
Took the left fork to stay on trail.
We spaced ourselves apart so that we didn’t exceed the weight limit.
Took the left junction that branched off the main trail to Waiakeakua Falls.
Jasmin and Jose outside the first abandoned house.
This fixer upper is reputedly haunted or just needs a lot of TLC. Fruit trees included.
Also known as Bamboo Waterfall.
The valley was thick with endemic and introduced flora.
Clouds of mosquitoes drifted from the stream towards our increased carbon dioxide output. Feeding time.
To climb or not to climb.
I’m not sure who enjoyed it more. Jasmin or the tree.
Thessa making her way through the downed trees that blocked the trail.
Group photo at the trickling waterfall left to right: Thessa, myself, Jose and Jasmin. Photo by Jasmin Nepomuceno.
Going back, we discovered an easier return trail on the opposite side of the stream.
We came across a huge tree that had split in half and fallen to the ground, forming a tree arch and a photo opportunity. Photo by Jasmin Nepomuceno.
Thessa, Jasmin and Jose next to an abandoned car. Calling Counting Cars.
Tastes bad. Good for you? Photo by Jasmin Nepomuceno.
Let’s try to look scared this time. Photo by Jose Luis Delaki.
The group making their way out.
The short hike into Manoa valley was filled with fun times and good company. Post hike meal at Sanoya. Oxtail soup. Hold the ramen. Stuffed with gyoza.
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Hi Kenji,
I wanted to thank you for your blogs. As usual you have always made me laugh and I enjoyed reading what you wrote with all the pictures included, I can relate to what we did in our hike. Great job and keep doing it!
Aloha Jasmin,
I’m glad you enjoy reading my blog posts! Just as much as I enjoy eating your ono cookies and muffins!
Mahalo
Hi Kenji.
Could you please tell me if the haunted house is located off the dirt road cutoff near the 1st bridge.
Aloha Rhonda,
You make a left after the second bridge, you will see a distinct trail that branches off the main trail. You can’t miss the house, it’s on the main trail on your left.
Mahalo
Thank you Kenji!
Looking forward to finding it the next time we head out there. ??_??
Aloha Rhonda,
Hope you find it! Shouldn’t be that hard! Have fun.
Mahalo
Unsuccessful in finding it. ?????
The rest of the Seven Bridges is actually off of the trail to Waiakeakua that heads to Waaloa Spring. Kinda overgrown route but two bridges were removed back in the day so there are only Five bridges left. The old wooden ” bridge” just before Waiakeakua is not part of the old bridge system. LOL.
Thanks for the info, thought the last bridge seemed out of place. LOL.
Aloha Rhonda,
I emailed you regarding this.
Mahalo