Maunawili Water Tunnels and WaterFalls

March 9, 2014

Rainy weather means waterfalls to most hikers. That is why I found myself with the caveman crew at the end of Aloha Oe Street. Brad and Scott ferried us to the Maunawili Demo Trailhead in Waimanalo. This is the same trailhead where a fellow hiker’s car got broken into on our last hike. Exercise caution […]

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Waimanalo Ramble 2

February 15, 2014

Having missed out on the first Waimanalo Ramble, I was glad to join the Caveman crew on the second time around exploring the backyard of Waimanalo. We followed the fence that ringed the Waimanalo Reservoir, where thrill seekers often jump the barbed wire to slip and slide down the reservoir walls. Why would you muck […]

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Aiea to Waimalu

February 9, 2014

In my ongoing goal to segment finish the KST; Donald, Jasmin, Jose, Marvin, Ryan and Thessa joined me on this sunny day or was that on a Sunday? As we gathered outside the Keaiwa Heiau State Park, Donald showed a big mass of clouds sitting over the Koolau’s on his phone app, however, Marvin aka Guy Hagi  […]

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Makaua Falls

February 1, 2014

Taking advantage of the rainy week that was saturating most of the island, a bunch of us met at Swanzy Beach Park to hike up to Makaua Falls. I picked out a few familiar faces in the crowd: Marcus, Aaron, Kelly and Randy. Photo by Ashley Douglas. Following the rainbow down Kamehameha Highway, that would hopefully lead […]

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Waiahole Uka to Kipapa Ridge

January 25, 2014

I decided to hike Mariner’s Ridge Trail today. Scratch that. The trail is off-limits, do not hike that trail. I can rest easy now, as I have done my part. To see what I’m rambling about, click here. Instead, I met up with Donald, Marvin, Randy and Ryan at the end of Waimano Home Road at […]

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Waikane Trail to Waiahole Uka Trail

December 8, 2013

Today over 30,000 people were lining up at Kapiolani Park to start The Honolulu Marathon. Marvin, Jose and myself got dropped off by Chris on Waikane Valley Road to start our own Hiking Marathon of sorts. We walked past the barking dogs and followed the explosive danger signs plastered fence into the dark valley, only to be stopped […]

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Kawaewae Ridge Trail

November 17, 2013

In the mood for a new and short trail to hike, Hiram and Jasmin met me on the Windward side of Oahu. Lipalu Place to be exact. Hiram and myself then jumped into Jasmin’s car and we drove to Kokokahi Place, as the hike was going to be a one way trail for us. We took […]

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Naohia Falls and Pali Puka

November 14, 2013

I had always wanted to visit this popular watering hole, so to speak, tucked in the back of Kalihi Valley. Jasmin and Matt were my guides for today. After crossing the wooden bridge at the end of Kalihi Street, we came across this “friendly” sign put up by Solomon Enos who took down the “No Trespassing” signs. His reasoning […]

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Kaumana Caves and Rainbow Falls

November 13, 2013

I had a free week off in between jobs, so I visited my parents on the Big Island and squeezed in a couple of fun hikes. My first stop was Kaumana Caves which is a 15-20 minute drive from downtown Hilo.  The place has a sheltered picnic table, restrooms and drinking water. All the comforts a hiker can ask […]

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Kaliuwa’a Falls

November 12, 2013

Chris took Jasmin and myself to what many would argue is the island’s most impressive waterfall – Kaliuwa’a Falls, located between Hau’ula and Punalu’u. It was also a beautiful day to be basking or swimming at the beach, but we were chasing a waterfall today. Photo by Chris Hiona. We followed the trail into the eerily empty park. The only […]

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