I had planned to do a solo slog from Laie to Pupukea. Two things did not happen. The solo and the cross-over parts. But, misery loves company. Thanks to Scott for tagging along.
Laie Trail
Hiking along the trail that was created back in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and was originally called the Wailele Trail.
Laie Trail
Walking high above the rutted and eroded dirt trail that only a dirt biker could love.
Laie Trail
Passing through the section of Cook Pines, these trees were introduced to Hawaii in the late 1800s and were part of the reforestation program due to overgrazing by introduced livestock, notable cattle. These trees are in no danger of dying out, as we saw the floor below the towering Araucaria columnaris were covered with young trees that can grow up to three feet per year and reach heights of up to 200′.
Laie Trail
Walking on the landslide that are found on all trails due to rainfall, erosion and gravity.
Laie Falls
No need to get wet, that will come in due time.
Laie Trail
Contouring our way next to the steep cliff and even steeper drop off to our left.
Laie Trail
Scott standing in one of three trenches that were dug during WW2, in the event of a Japanese land invasion, the Army had planned to blow up the trail, rendering it impassable to the invading army.
Laie Trail
We got within spitting distance of the foxhole that marks the summit when the weather turned from a pitter patter to pouring rain. Decided to give up the cross-over in torrential rain for a sunnier trip back down the trail.
Laie Trail
Never fails.
All pau
We ended our nearly 11 mile hike in sunny weather. Post hike meal at Papa Ole’s, a local favorite in the Hau’ula area. Scott had to wait for them to kill the cow before he got his plate lunch.
Photos taken by Scott Peterson and yours truly. Not necessarily in order.
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. One should also always let somebody know of your hiking plans in case something doesn’t go as planned, better safe than sorry.
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