Poamoho Trail to Schofield-Waikane Trail

by kenji SAITO on November 6, 2016

Hiking Poamoho Trail to Schofield-Waikane Trail

The mountains were calling. The weather was close to picture perfect. We must go hiking.

Poamoho Road

Poamoho Road

Permit and 4×4 ride in hand, I met up with Agnes, Chris, Glenn and Ryan in Wahiawa. Shout out to Zack for picking us up and driving up the road. Mini-van would not have cut it.

Poamoho Road

Poamoho Road

Enjoying the bumpy ride and fresh air. Photo by Agnes Bryant.

Trailhead

Trailhead

Group photo left to right: Ryan, Glenn, myself, Chris and Agnes.

Poamoho Trail

Poamoho Trail

The group making their way on the mostly graded trail. Photo by Agnes Bryant.

Poamoho Trail

Poamoho Trail

Looking down into Helemano Stream?

Poamoho Trail

Poamoho Trail

We are here. Photo by Chris Bautista.

Poamoho Trail

Poamoho Trail

Hiking into unmaintained territory. Photo by Agnes Bryant.

Poamoho Trail

Poamoho Trail

Following the fence. A more and more common theme hiking in the mountains as of late. Photo by Agnes Bryant.

Poamoho Trail

Poamoho Trail

Ryan passing over the landslide area.

Poamoho Trail

Poamoho Trail

Scenic view. One of many more to come. Photo by Agnes Bryant.

Poamoho Trail

Poamoho Trail

Heading into a small gulch. Photo by Agnes Bryant.

Poamoho Trail

Poamoho Trail

Stream crossing and jumping.

Poamoho Trail

Poamoho Trail

Ryan and Glenn approaching the Clines Memorial.

Poamoho Summit

Poamoho Summit

Group photo at one of the best summit views on the island.

Poamoho Summit

Poamoho Summit

Jurassic.

Poamoho Summit

Poamoho Summit

Fun with air bag …

Poamoho Summit

Poamoho Summit

… and umbrella. Props supplied by Agnes. Photo by Chris Bautista.

KSRT

KSRT

Fun and games were over. Time to head to the cabin.

KSRT

KSRT

Cabin spotted. Photo by Agnes Bryant.

KSRT

KSRT

Ryan soaking in the views. Jurassic.

Poamoho Cabin

Poamoho Cabin

The cabin, built in 1998, is still holding up remarkably well. Photo by Agnes Bryant.

Poamoho Cabin

Poamoho Cabin

Lunch time, straight from OCCC. Shoyu chicken, hard boiled eggs and rice. Salamat. Photo by Agnes Bryant.

Poamoho Cabin

Poamoho Cabin

Cabin life. Photos by Agnes Bryant and Chris Bautista.

KST

KST

We took our leave of the cabin as another group of hikers, two legged and four legged, arrived at the fence. Photo by Agnes Bryant.

KST

KST

Back on the fence line. Not for long.

KST

KST

Chris on the Ko’olau Summit Trail. It was so blue blue.

KSRT

KSRT

Heading towards the notch.

KST

KST

We all had to stop every now and then on the trail and take home photographic memories. It was so clear.

KST

KST

Ryan at the last fence gate on the KST. For now.

KST

KST

Panoramic view. Just stunning scenery all around.

KST

KST

Chris and Glenn making their way on the trail.

KST

KST

Agnes “slow my butt” Bryant in the front of the pack.

KST

KST

Glenn and Agnes brushing past a clump of loulu palm trees.

Pauao Ridge Junction

Pauao Ridge Junction

Long ungraded five mile trail down into Kahana Valley.

KST

KST

The trail that was dynamited and dug out by the Civilian Conservations Corps (CCC) back in the 1930s.

KST

KST

Agnes and Glenn making their way up and over the landslide section of the trail.

KST

KST

Don’t look back. Think we picked up a hitch hiker.

KST

KST

I’m not even on Facebook. Photo by Agnes Bryant.

KST

KST

Ryan working out a cramp or practicing his kung fu kick. Photo by Agnes Bryant.

KST

KST

Ryan closing the distance to the junction.

Junction

Junction

Group photo at the Schofield-Waikane Junction.

Schofield-Waikane Trail

Schofield-Waikane Trail

Chris leaving behind the scenic Windward views. Photo by Agnes Bryant.

Schofield-Waikane Trail

Schofield-Waikane Trail

False summit with stunning views of the entire Waianae Mountain Range.

Schofield-Waikane Trail

Schofield-Waikane Trail

Ryan and Glenn making their way down the six mile trail …

Schofield-Waikane Trail

Schofield-Waikane Trail

… which was recently cleared by the HTMC trail clearing crew.

Schofield-Waikane Trail

Schofield-Waikane Trail

Following the fence line down while dodging errant pick axes.

Schofield-Waikane Trail

Schofield-Waikane Trail

Camp life. Pounding fence stakes is hard work. Just ask Ryan.

Schofield-Waikane Trail

Schofield-Waikane Trail

Stump hopper.

Schofield-Waikane Trail

Schofield-Waikane Trail

The trail switched to the right …

Schofield-Waikane Trail

Schofield-Waikane Trail

… and then back to the left.

Stream Junction

Stream Junction

What stream? Let’s keep moving. We have water.

Schofield-Waikane Trail

Schofield-Waikane Trail

Ryan going up the steps and out to …

Trailhead

Trailhead

… the trail sign. Group photo by Agnes Bryant.

Jeep road

Jeep road

Auto pilot going down the numbing road. One foot in front of the other. Repeat. Photo by Agnes Bryant.

Jeep road

Jeep road

What birds?

Jeep road

Jeep road

Ryan transitioning from shoes to slippers. Why didn’t we think of that? Group photo by Agnes Bryant.

East Range

East Range

Let’s double time it out of here.

All pau

All pau

The sun was still out. Our cars were still where we left them. Life was good.

GPS Tracks

GPS Tracks

Our superbly stunning hike covered 12.51 miles through spectacular scenery. Great time with good friends. Post hike meal at Pho King. I should have had the phoking pho instead.

Note: I have been made aware the 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.

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Beth February 27, 2017 at 11:19 am

Amazing post! Would you mind writing a review of the trail and uploading some photos of it here: https://lookintohawaii.com/hawaii/48959/poamoho-trail-activities-oahu-wahiawa-hi

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kenji SAITO February 27, 2017 at 2:55 pm

Aloha Beth,
Thanks. However, as I stated before, unfortunately I don’t have the time to duplicate my posts and you are more than welcome to link to my blog.
Mahalo

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