We still had daylight to burn from our last hike, so we drove to Manoa in search of a waterfall. Photo by Jasmin Nepomuceno.
Seven Bridges Trail
My third visit to this trail. Still can’t find all seven bridges. Forward. Backward. Circle.
99 bottles of beer
Waited for Jasmin at this makeshift recycling center. Rumours circulated that she overslept in a cage.
High road
Took the left fork to stay on trail.
Bridge #2
We spaced ourselves apart so that we didn’t exceed the weight limit.
Hang left
Took the left junction that branched off the main trail to Waiakeakua Falls.
Hello?
Jasmin and Jose outside the first abandoned house.
For Sale
This fixer upper is reputedly haunted or just needs a lot of TLC. Fruit trees included.
Small waterfall
Also known as Bamboo Waterfall.
Lush forest
The valley was thick with endemic and introduced flora.
Naniuapo stream
Clouds of mosquitoes drifted from the stream towards our increased carbon dioxide output. Feeding time.
Banyan tree
To climb or not to climb.
50 Shades of Hiking – Part 2
I’m not sure who enjoyed it more. Jasmin or the tree.
Tight squeeze
Thessa making her way through the downed trees that blocked the trail.
Naniuapo falls
Group photo at the trickling waterfall left to right: Thessa, myself, Jose and Jasmin. Photo by Jasmin Nepomuceno.
Bamboo forest
Going back, we discovered an easier return trail on the opposite side of the stream.
Split tree
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.
Matching car
Thessa, Jasmin and Jose next to an abandoned car. Calling Counting Cars.
Noni fruit
Tastes bad. Good for you? Photo by Jasmin Nepomuceno.
Haunted house?
Let’s try to look scared this time. Photo by Jose Luis Delaki.
All pau
The group making their way out.
GPS Tracks
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