Naniuapo Falls

by kenji SAITO on February 15, 2015

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

Seven Bridges Trail

My third visit to this trail. Still can’t find all seven bridges. Forward. Backward. Circle.

99 bottles of beer

99 bottles of beer

Waited for Jasmin at this makeshift recycling center. Rumours circulated that she overslept in a cage.

High road

High road

Took the left fork to stay on trail.

Bridge #2

Bridge #2

We spaced ourselves apart so that we didn’t exceed the weight limit.

Hang left

Hang left

Took the left junction that branched off the main trail to Waiakeakua Falls.

Hello?

Hello?

Jasmin and Jose outside the first abandoned house.

For Sale

For Sale

This fixer upper is reputedly haunted or just needs a lot of TLC. Fruit trees included.

Small waterfall

Small waterfall

Also known as Bamboo Waterfall.

Lush forest

Lush forest

The valley was thick with endemic and introduced flora.

Naniuapo stream

Naniuapo stream

Clouds of mosquitoes drifted from the stream towards our increased carbon dioxide output. Feeding time.

Banyan tree

Banyan tree

To climb or not to climb.

50 Shades of Hiking - Part 2

50 Shades of Hiking – Part 2

I’m not sure who enjoyed it more. Jasmin or the tree.

Tight squeeze

Tight squeeze

Thessa making her way through the downed trees that blocked the trail.

Naniuapo falls

Naniuapo falls

Group photo at the trickling waterfall left to right: Thessa, myself, Jose and Jasmin. Photo by Jasmin Nepomuceno.

Bamboo forest

Bamboo forest

Going back, we discovered an easier return trail on the opposite side of the stream.

Split tree

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

Matching car

Thessa, Jasmin and Jose next to an abandoned car. Calling Counting Cars.

Noni fruit

Noni fruit

Tastes bad. Good for you? Photo by Jasmin Nepomuceno.

Haunted house?

Haunted house?

Let’s try to look scared this time. Photo by Jose Luis Delaki.

All pau

All pau

The group making their way out.

GPS Tracks

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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Jasmin February 26, 2015 at 9:39 pm

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!

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kenji SAITO February 28, 2015 at 11:23 pm

Aloha Jasmin,
I’m glad you enjoy reading my blog posts! Just as much as I enjoy eating your ono cookies and muffins!
Mahalo

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Rhonda March 8, 2015 at 8:03 pm

Hi Kenji.
Could you please tell me if the haunted house is located off the dirt road cutoff near the 1st bridge.

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kenji SAITO March 8, 2015 at 8:15 pm

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

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rhonda March 9, 2015 at 7:16 pm

Thank you Kenji!
Looking forward to finding it the next time we head out there. ??_??

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kenji SAITO March 9, 2015 at 9:59 pm

Aloha Rhonda,
Hope you find it! Shouldn’t be that hard! Have fun.
Mahalo

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rhonda March 15, 2015 at 7:53 pm

Unsuccessful in finding it. ?????

Baron March 17, 2015 at 6:14 pm

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.

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kenji SAITO March 17, 2015 at 8:05 pm

Thanks for the info, thought the last bridge seemed out of place. LOL.

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kenji SAITO March 16, 2015 at 5:57 am

Aloha Rhonda,
I emailed you regarding this.
Mahalo

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