That once in a blue moon struck again this weekend as Team BASK and friends met up for a hike on the West side. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Waianae Valley

Thanks to Mike for dropping Analyn, Bill, Ferlino, Lilyn, Shirley and myself off at the trailhead.

Waianae Valley

Most of us put our heads down as we trudged up the service road, while some of us held their heads up high. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Waianae Valley

Time to leave the road and hit the trail that was …

Waianae Valley

… marked with yellow arrow …

Waianae Valley

… and bottlecaps.

Bolohead Ridge

Leaving the trail as we started our way up the rocky ridge. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Bolohead Ridge

Gaining elevation as we left behind the forest canopy. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Bolohead Ridge

Bill and Shirley scrambling up the ridge. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Bolohead Ridge

Turning around for views of Waianae and Lualualei Valleys and the coastline.

Bolohead Ridge

Preparing to assume my rightful seat … Photo by Shirley Gloriani.

Bolohead Ridge

… until I was dethroned. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Bolohead Ridge

The group preparing to traverse the somewhat skinny dike while holding aloft a GoPro to record said activity.

Bolohead Ridge

Activity recorded. Photo by Bill Yogi.

Bolohead Ridge

Making our way to the first hump on the ridge. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Bolohead Ridge

Now I know what it feels like to be on a short leash. Photo by Shirley Gloriani.

Bolohead Ridge

Lilyn climbing her way up. Webbing optional.

Bolohead Ridge

Contact with the fence line in the middle of the ridge. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Bolohead Ridge

The burning bush had spoken and halted progress for some in our group that would descend back down to the valley.

Bolohead Ridge

Drone photos by Bill Yogi. Still waiting for mines.

Bolohead Ridge

Ferlino hopping over the fence. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Bolohead Ridge

Topping out at the not so bolohead rock face. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Bolohead Ridge

Ferlino pulling himself up. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Bolohead Ridge

Climbing down the backside of the rock face. Somebody said it didn’t look that high. It’s all about perspective. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Bolohead Ridge

Lilyn making her way down while looking for her next foothold.

Bolohead Ridge

Analyn and Ferlino leaving the rock face behind them. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Mount Ka’ala

Scrambling our way up the steep flank of the mountain. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Mount Ka’ala

Looking back at the ridge we had just traversed. Photo by Analyn Baliscao.

Mount Ka’ala

Following the sound to the waterfall. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Mount Ka’ala

Standing on the scenic rock or something close to it. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Mount Ka’ala

Climbing up the rock slide. One way. Fingers crossed. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Mount Ka’ala

Lilyn pulling herself up while trying to avoid a flashback.

Mount Ka’ala

We soon traded in the hot and harsh conditions for a more refrigerated one. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Mount Ka’ala

Analyn and Ferlino crossing through the wetland. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Mount Ka’ala

Dropping down the fence as we crossed a small stream. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Mount Ka’ala

Following the fence line through the overgrowth.

Mount Ka’ala

The end of the fence. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Mount Ka’ala

Walking on the boardwalk that cuts through over 1,000 acres that is home to native fauna and flora. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Mount Ka’ala

Lilyn leaving no leaf overturned in her search for native snails.

Mount Ka’ala

We ended our hike at the highest point on the island. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Mount Ka’ala

Lunch in the drizzling rain. We soon moved to shelter to be fixated by a shiny ball. All that was missing was the disco music. Bill and Shirley soon rejoined the group.

Mount Ka’ala

Running reflections. Photo by Shirley Gloriani.

Mount Ka’ala

The weeping wall. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Mount Ka’ala

Walking down the mist shrouded road during off peak hours. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Mount Ka’ala

Objects in mirror are closer than they appear, left to right: Ferlino, Analyn, Lilyn, myself, Bill and Shirley. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Mount Ka’ala

Does this apply to ladders as well? Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Mount Ka’ala

We should have brought our hardhats. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Mount Ka’ala

End of the road.

King Kong Ridge

Going down the initial steep descent. Strawberry guava trees and faded webbing was most helpful. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

King Kong Ridge

The grade soon leveled off.

King Kong Ridge

Going down a small rock face. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

King Kong Ridge

Analyn climbing her way down. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

King Kong Ridge

Looking for yellowjackets and the primate rock. Luckily, one was a no show. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

King Kong Ridge

Scrambling up the slippery rocks to get a better view from the top. Photo by Shirley Gloriani.

King Kong Ridge

The resemblance still went unnoticed. Group photo on top of the pile of rocks.

King Kong Ridge

Standing on the shoulders of primates.

King Kong Ridge

Going down the very slippery slope.

King Kong Ridge

Standing before the spirit cave which was formed when giant boulders landed on the side of the mountain. Photo by Analyn Baliscao.

King Kong Ridge

A couple of hikers hanging upside down.

King Kong Ridge

Now we were flying down the trail like bats out of hell. Well some of us were, some were just trying to make it back before curfew.

Makaha Valley

Not all tree huggers are liberals.

Makaha Valley

Leaving the trail for the road. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Makaha Icy Ponds

The ponds were indeed icy for the three of us that took the plunge.

Makaha Valley

Crossing the stream where we took the less trodden trail to exit the valley. Photo by Lilyn Avendano.

Makaha Valley

Approaching the towers that were built in the 70’s.

All pau

The last picture of the hike. Fingers crossed. Photo by Bill Yogi.

GPS Tracks

Our ridge to ridge hike covered 9.72 miles with fun friends. Thanks to Bill’s family for picking us up and taking us back to our cars. Post hike meal at A&G Steaks & Things where we enjoyed Hawaiian food, live music and impromptu dancing.

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.

Unwanted attention forced us to a different venue for today. Thanks to Jasmin for dropping Analyn, Cisco, Ferlino, Tene and myself off at the airfield that will soon fall back into the hands of the Army. Tick tock.

Trailhead

Starting our way up the salt encrusted trail.

Kealia Trail

Going up the 19 switchbacks where we saw hikers coming up and going down, some familiar and some not so familiar.

Kealia Trail

Looking down at the fish pond that was once the rock quarry used to build … Photo by Cisco Quintanilla.

Kealia Trail

… Dillingham Airfield, formerly known as Mokuleia Airfield. Photo by Cisco Quintanilla.

Picnic Shed

Group photo at the top of the trail where we sought shelter from the blazing sun, left to right: Ferlino, myself, Tene, Analyn and Cisco.

Water Tank

If he’s not hanging off something, he’s not happy. Photo by Cisco Quintanilla.

Kuaokala Trail

Heading up the hilly trail as it turned into the back of the sun.

Waianae Summit Trail (WST)

Following the fence line back down to the trail. Photo by Cisco Quintanilla.

WST

Walking the wide open jeep road bordered by itchy California grass.

WST

Chocolate milk reflections.

WST

Not quite the Energizer Bunny, but A for effort.

WST

Enjoying the fenced view of Makua Valley. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

WST

Following the fenced level trail before it turned into a sloped trail. Photo by Cisco Quintanilla.

Moku

Cisco approaching the geodetic marker where we turned right to continue on the trail.

WST

Entering the 658 acre Pahole Reserve that protects the native ecosystem. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

WST

Cisco making his way over the wooden fenced trail.

WST

Switch backing our way up through the tinkling markers for native plants. Photo by Cisco Quintanilla.

WST

The group skirting the new and improved snail habitat.

WST

Breaking out into the eroded open section to scenic views of Makua Valley.

WST

Resuming our hike on the surprisingly cleared trail.

Mokuleia Lookout

Our photo break at the benched lookout was as brief as the thought to drop down to the picnic shed and pluck the refreshing tangelos in season.

WST

Pulling ourselves up the hilly trail.

WST

The group cresting the top of a hill and making their way down.

Three Corners

Group photo looking out towards Mokuleia Valley.

Three Corners

Analyn and Tene perched on the fence with Makaha and Makua Valleys behind them. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

WST

Pushing our way through the insufferable jungle of uluhe ferns and thorny thimble berry bushes. Photo by Cisco Quintanilla.

WST

We can see the road for the uluhe ferns.

WST

Tene dropping down the steep section of the fence line. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Ka’ala Road

Pounding the paved road, at least we don’t have to walk all the way up to marker #78. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Junction

Trading our short stay on asphalt for crumbly dirt and strawberry guava trees.

King Kong Ridge

Tene going down the steep section of the ridge with the assistance of webbing that carbon dating failed to determine its age. No wonder, it’s not organic. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

King Kong Ridge

Looking ahead to the simian shaped rocks interrupting the forested spur ridge. Photo by Cisco Quintanilla.

King Kong

Perched on top of the not so terrifying head.

King Kong

Ferlino making his way down.

King Kong

Happy Easter, hoping our brightly colored plastic eggs were filled with TP and face masks. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

King Kong Ridge

Contouring our way to the right where we slowly regained the ridge line.

Kahuna Cave

Approaching the back of the huge boulder that got deposited on the ridge. Photo by Cisco Quintanilla.

Kahuna Cave

Five and only five souls for our group photo by Ferlino Carinio.

King Kong Ridge

The bottle capped trees guided our way down through the strawberry guava tree line.

Makaha Valley

Passing the BOWS pumping station.

Kane’aki Heiau

Checking out the restored agricultural temple from a social distance.

Mohala I Ka Wai

Walking through the lo’i kalo (taro patch) meant to revitalize the lush valley.

Makaha Valley

Back on the road. Photo by Cisco Quintanilla.

All pau

Heading out of the valley where we killed time with strutting peacocks and thorny plants until Jasmin picked us up. Mahalo!

GPS Tracks

Our 15.4 mile coast to coast hike covered ridges, mountains and valleys populated with overgrowth, fences and spectacular views all around. A nice grinder hike with a fun crew. Post hike meal at L&L Drive Inn where shakes were not on the menu.

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.

Rainy weather in Wahiawa diverted Chris, Ferlino and myself to the end of the island. Plan B.

Kaena Point Tracking Station

Thanks to Jasmin for dropping us off in front of the guard shack, where we waited for our 4×4 rides to show up while we watched a couple of cannibal chickens peck at a roadkill.

Deja vu

I had a strange feeling that I’ve been down this road before.

Road

Entering the facility that has been tracking satellites since statehood.

Road

Leaving our escort behind us as we left the 153 acres of military controlled land.

Kuaokala Trail

Catching some fresh air before I was shaken, rattled and rolled to the truck bed and splattered with mud. The joys of off-roading. Somebody’s kid was amused at my misfortune.

Kuaokala Trail

What happens when you under-inflate your tire, you lose your bead. Luckily, somebody had a lot of toys on their jeep.

Trail runners

Are you guys with AAA?

Kuaokala Trail

I decided to sit out the rest of the ride safely ensconced in the truck cab.

Peacock Flats

We soon passed the Earl Pawn Campground and barreled our way up the road. Mahalo to Brian and Zack for driving us all the way to the trailhead. Saved our feet from pounding out many miles.

Mokuleia Trail

Stepping foot in the Pahole Natural Area Reserve.

Mokuleia Trail

Taking a well deserved break from the punishing 15 minute trail. It was brutal, stay hydrated my friends. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Mokuleia Trail

I guess somebody told these two about the birds and the bees.

Mokuleia Trail

Passing the shed with no signs of hanging avocados or ripe tangelos.

Waianae Summit Trail (WST)

Climbing out of the ravine to the WST.

Mokuleia Lookout

Group photo left to right: myself, Chris and Ferlino.

WST

Hiking underneath the ominous blanket of udderly striking clouds.

WST

Experiencing three different types of cloud formations in the mountains. It was quite the visual treat.

WST

Picking our way through the assorted rocks strewn on the trail.

WST

When the right hand doesn’t know what the left hand is doing, let alone where it’s at.

WST

Making the push up the final hill. Almost there.

Three Corners

Panoramic view of Makaha and Makua Valleys.

WST

Bushwhacking our way through the dense and tangled thicket of uluhe ferns and thorny thimbleberry plants.

WST

A hop, skip, and a jump and we were back into the bushes.

King Kong Ridge (KKR)

Making our way down. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

KKR

Dropping down the initial steep descent that was marked by weathered webbing. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

KKR

Looking down at the stone sentinel that gives the ridge its name.

Pueo Falls

Watching the thousand-foot waterfall cascade down into the valley. Photo by Chris Bautista.

KKR

Scrambling our way to the top of the rock that resembles the iconic gorilla. Photo by Chris Bautista.

Halloween

An escapee from the local sanitarium, who after being locked up for 15 years wanted nothing but an ice cold soda. Lukewarm will do.

KKR

Contouring our way down another steep descent down the ridge.

Kahuna Cave

Going around the massive boulder that got deposited here ages ago. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

KKR

Chris gathering some wild mushrooms. Magic, poisonous or edible?

KKR

If it’s true that we swallow four spiders a year while sleeping, I might as well do it awake. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Halloween II

Too soon for the sequel? Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Mango Tree

No avocados or mangos on the trail for us to pick today. Farmer’s market was closed.

BWS

Passing through the head high and itchy California grass.

Makaha Icy Ponds

Some of us took a dip into the local watering hole. Splish for one and splash for the other.

Chain link fence

Chris and Ferlino coming up to the end of the road.

Temple of Lono

One of the best preserved Hawaiian temple in the islands.

got poi?

Passing by a taro patch on our way out. Just need to find a pua’a now.

All pau

We ended our 18.8 mile hike amongst the pecking peahens and the strangely deafening silence of the strutting peacocks. Another hike where the mileage was mostly done through sitting on our okoles as we bumped our way through the Waianae Mountains.

Post hike meal

Mahalo to Jasmin for picking us up and bringing us back to the Windward side of the island. Shout out to Analyn for bringing her home made oxtail soup and Shirley for her store bought dessert that made it one of the best post hike meals to date. We should do this more often.

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.

Somebody requested to hike the highest point on the island for his birthday hike. Thanks to Maureen for dropping Analyn, James, Ryan, Shirley and myself off deep in Waianae valley.

Trailhead

Four pairs of shoes and one pair of slippers hit the much reviled road.

Balut

From a fertilized egg to a sun bleached pig skull.

Waianae Ka’ala Trail

Reading with pictures.

Waianae Ka’ala Trail

We soon left the valley floor and started to make our way up the steep hill.

Waianae Ka’ala Trail

Looking up the rooted and leaf carpeted trail.

Waianae Ka’ala Trail

Yoga on the trail. Bring your own tree branch.

Three Poles

Will the real Bolohead please stand up?

Valley views

Seeing double which meant twice the photo shoots. Photo by Analyn Baliscao.

Waianae Ka’ala Trail

Following the fence line which soon yielded to …

Boulders

… assorted rocks of various sizes …

Boulders

… that we climbed up and over them.

Waianae Ka’ala Trail

James climbing up the steep, rock studded trail.

Waianae Ka’ala Trail

Ryan making his way up.

Ka’ala Natural Area Reserve

Established in 1981 to protect the diverse ecosystem found on this often cloud soaked flat summit.

Boardwalk

Walking through the mostly stunted native forest.

Lehua

Dew kissed lehua blossom. Hoping that rain will not kiss us on the hike today. Photo by Ryan Wong.

Mount Ka’ala

We soon saw the radar dome which signaled the end of the boardwalk.

Making a wish

Blowing the candle out before the wind does it. Happy Birthday James!

Mount Ka’ala

Group photo left to right: Analyn, Shirley, myself, James and Ryan.

Mount Ka’ala

Seeing double is usually a scary experience. Just ask Analyn.

Mount Ka’ala

Overlooking the North Shore towns of Mokuleia and Waialua. Photo by Ryan Wong.

Mount Ka’ala

Leaving the 4,025′ summit.

Optical illusion

Why is my phone making the photo circular? Smart phone problems. Photo by James Crabb.

Sumida Watercress Farm

Analyn picking the dark, leafy greens from the side of the road. Better than Farmer’s Market.

Weeping Wall

Cooling off from the humidity drenched day.

HFD

We saw the yellow bird circling the summit, looking for passengers?

Panoramic view

It was another nice day to be on the West side.

King Kong Ridge

Heading down the ridge.

King Kong Ridge

James and Ryan making their way down, mindful of the false holes.

King Kong Ridge

Squeezing myself in between the trees and the mountain. Photo by James Crabb.

King Kong Ridge

I wonder how long this webbing has been here? Still holding up.

King Kong Ridge

Shirley and Ryan coming down from the contour around the knob. Photo by Analyn Baliscao

King Kong Ridge

Hikers on the right, Kong on the left. Photo by Ryan Wong

Yellowjackets

The three victims of riled up social wasps. Analyn and I escaped unscathed, due to our lack of sweetness.

King Kong

No room for Ryan at the top.

King Kong

Shirley climbing her way down.

King Kong

Group photo on the shoulder.

King Kong Ridge

Heading back down the ridge after our photo shoot that was filled with bees and multiple re-takes.

Kahuna Cave

Approaching the larger than life boulders standing on the ridge.

Kahuna Cave

Hanging out with the mosquitoes. No yellowjackets allowed.

Strawberry Guava

Threading our way through the densely packed invasive trees.

Post hike meal

Cooking up strawberry guavas, wild mushroom and leaves with my imagination. Going be here for a long time.

Mango Tree

No stone fruits were ready to be picked today.

Streambed

Crossing one of three streambeds in the valley.

Avocado Tree

Ask and you shall receive. It also helps that Ryan threw rocks in the trees to scatter and shower the ground with the buttery berries. Yes, the avocado is botanically considered a berry.

Makaha Icy Ponds?

It was close enough for Ryan to cool off.

California Grass

We were in over our heads wading through the invasive and itchy grass.

Kane’aki Heiau

Analyn standing in front of one of Oahu’s best preserved and restored Hawaiian temples; thought to have been originally built in the 15th century and dedicated to Lono; the God of agriculture, fertility and rainfall.

Trail

Walking through the valley as we passed a farmer tilling her plot. Photo by James Crabb.

Road

Leaving the recently burnt valley that is nicely bouncing back.

All pau

Our valley to valley hike covered 9.6 miles with new and old friends. Mahalo to Chris for picking us up and saving us from the peacocks. Post hike meal at Thai Lao. Family style. Hold the seafood.

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.

We went searching for a monster in the jungle today. Mahalo to Steve for the beta on this trail. Thanks to Jasmin for dropping Analyn, Ferlino and myself off as we got treated to the spectacle of a peacock courting the opposite sex.

Trailhead

Met a couple other folks out for their morning constitutional.

Valley Trail

We passed running streams, cultivated taro patches and other interesting finds on our way to the ridge.

Mango Tree

Glad we didn’t bring the fruit picker, trees are not quite fruiting yet.

Jack in the Box

Warming up yesterday’s leaves from somebody’s camp site. A tad too sautéed for my liking. Photo by Analyn Baliscao.

Valley View

Looking back as we gradually made our way up the ridge with rear views of the blue skies meeting the blue waters.

Ridge Trail

Recycling not only nets one a nickel but also marks a trail as well.

Ridge Trail

Incline walking on a carpeted mixture of dead leaves and spongy moss.

Kahuna Cave

No orbs spotted as we munched on our lunch in the shade of these larger than life boulders.

Ridge Trail

As the ridge took on a more pronounced angle, weathered webbing made their presence known.

King Kong

Top down photo. No profile photo today. Photo by Analyn Baliscao.

King Kong

There were a lot of chest beating, shaka signing and flag waving going on today.

King Kong

Wrap around views of Makaha Valley.

Ridge Trail

Resuming our uphill slog. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Ridge Trail

Leaving Kong behind in his natural habitat.

Ridge Trail

The ridge soon slackened off the steepness and gradually contoured to the ridge line. Photo by Analyn Baliscao.

Waianae Summit Trail

When the ridge meets the road. Photo by Analyn Baliscao.

Hairy Balls

This road always gives me chafing. I can’t speak for the caterpillar. Photo by Analyn Baliscao.

WST

I don’t think we were even close to approaching the speed limit. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

WST

Drip – Drip – Drip goes the water. Trickling down the road.

Mount Ka’ala

Skirting the fence line to catch views of Wahiawa and points beyond were prematurely aborted due to the cloud cover that was hanging around at the highest point on the island.

Ka’ala Bog

Looking for endemic fauna and flora in all the wrong places.

Ridge Trail

Making our way down the muddy and slippery steep section.

Boulder Section

Yes, Virginia there are steps on the boulders now. Photo by Analyn Baliscao.

Boulder Section

I guess these are the red headed stepchild boulders.

Valley View

Sweeping views of the ridgelines that interrupts the sprawling valleys.

Fence line

All downhill from here. All smiles from here. Photo by Analyn Baliscao.

Valley Trail

Leaving the fenced ridge line and the 3 pole junction as we dropped down into Waianae Valley.

Valley Trail

Climbing out of the dry stream bed as we followed the sign to stay on trail.

Picnic Shelter

Just hanging around. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Mac Nuts

When you can’t beat the nut out of the shell, take a whole bunch home with you. Photo by Ferlino Carinio.

Water Tank

All that water and no working spigot. Time to hit the road that favors few hikers. Or was that the other way around?

All pau

Our valley to valley hike covered 10.51 miles through rugged terrain and jaw dropping vistas. Great day with good friends. Thanks again to Jasmin for picking us up in the valley of abandoned cars. Post hike meal at Tacos and More, where they tell you how to eat your food with your hands and not with the tableware. Is it Tuesday yet?

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.