Only had time for a quick hike today. Mokoli’i Island or Chinaman’s Hat as it is more commonly known fit the bill.
Getting ready
I met Jasmin at Kualoa Regional Park, which was crowded with weekend campers. We managed to launch the kayak in the water without flipping ourselves in the process. Always an accomplishment in my book.
Prepare to land
The waters were a little choppy and the current kept us making corrections to make sure we landed on the island. As we got closer, we could see several kayaks already on the beach and people on top of the island.
Pu’u Kanehoalani
Roughly 15 minutes later, we found ourselves on Chinaman’s Hat. Looking out towards the impressive Pu’u Kanehoalani which sits on Kualoa Ranch.
Panoramic view from the top
It was a quick 10-15 minute walk to the top. From the 210′ elevation, we could see the Ko’olau Mountain Range, Pu’u Ohulehule and Pu’u Kanehoalani. Quite a treat. Click here for the larger image.
Swimmers
We saw swimmers, SUP and more kayaks approaching the island. Guess this place gets a lot of traffic. The island is owned by the City & County and is open from dawn to dusk.
Cove
Looking down at the small cove on the northern side of the island.
Rain shower
The swimmers came ashore on the island just in time to catch a rain shower moving in from the ocean.
Mauka view
Looking towards the mountains.
Makai view
Looking towards the ocean.
Looking towards Kaneohe
Climbed down to get a better view of the island. Photo by Jasmin Nepomuceno.
Looking back towards Kualoa
A different view of the island.
Rock climbing
Small kine rock climbing on the Kaneohe ocean side of the island. Photo by Jasmin Nepomuceno.
Kayaking away
Leaving Chinaman’s Hat. It was fun.
GPS Tracks
Round trip mileage including kayaking and exploring the island was a whopping one mile. Short and sweet. Almost makes me want to buy a kayak. Next island to visit: Gilligan’s Island!
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