Kaupo Cliffs #1 to Tom-Tom

October 12, 2013

I had gotten wind from Hiram on our last hike that he was planning on doing Kaupo #1 in Waimanalo. Bob and I joined him on today’s hike. We entered the Waimanalo forest through the Tom-Tom trailhead and followed the ribboned trail to Kaupo Cliffs #2. After descending into the chute, we soon found ourselves at the beginning of […]

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Pu’u Piei Makai

October 5, 2013

Marvin put together another fun hike today, this one was Pu’u Piei out in Kahana Valley. We all met at the first parking lot and please silence your cellphones for the hike, as phone reception is zero in this area. The group consisted of Marvin, Chrissy, Hiram, Julz, Matt, Nani, Ray, Rob and myself. Photo by Julz Pruett. The […]

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Luakaha and Likeke Falls

September 29, 2013

I decided to stay at sea level elevation this week and went waterfall exploring with Chris and Jasmin. My body was still recovering from last week’s extreme hike. We found parking on Nuuanu Pali Drive and entered the opening in the bamboo forest. Hopping over the water pipe, the upper falls gurgling with fresh water […]

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Pu’u Ma’eli’eli (Digging Hill)

September 21, 2013

My wife and I tackled the mother of all extreme hikes today – Pu’u Ma’eli’eli or Digging Hill located by Temple Valley in Kaneohe. We parked in the Temple Valley neighborhood and walked back up Kahekili Highway to find the trailhead that starts in the back of Hokuloa townhomes. You can’t miss it, just follow […]

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Aiea Ridge to Red Hill Ridge (Stairway to Hell)

September 14, 2013

I joined Marvin, Les, Lita, Matt and Robb on a “baby grinder hike” (Marvin’s words) from Aiea to Red Hill, with a descent into Stairway of Hell. We stashed a couple of cars outside of Moanalua Valley Park and carpooled in Matt’s van to Aiea Heights. It is highly recommended to park outside both parks, as there […]

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Pu’u Keahi a Kahoe

September 2, 2013

I had gotten invites to hike Bear Claw Right Fork and Lanihuli on this Labor Day. Hmmm. Feeling in the mood for something different, I was fortunate to hook up with Lita and her crew of Jasmin, Michael and Rey for the hike up to Pu’u Keahi a Kahoe. A Korean Hiking Club member was nice enough to take […]

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Makapu’u to Mariner’s Ridge (Bell Tower)

August 25, 2013

I had met John on the Poamoho trail and he had asked me to take him and some friends on an intermediate hike one day. Today was the day.  Joining me on this repeat hike, was John, Lyle, Maiko and Naoko. Lyle was the designated driver today and he picked me up from the top of […]

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Kalihi Saddle to Lanihuli

August 18, 2013

Was I hallucinating? Was I actually standing in the company of  Tom, J, Sara, Marcus, Rito, Ted and Kilei on the side of Likelike Highway? I had to rub my eyes and pinch myself to realize that after five false starts that was cancelled due to weather, we were finally going to hike Kalihi Saddle! Pat […]

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Kaena Point Bunkers

August 11, 2013

Rain had cancelled our plans to hike from Kalawahine trail to K1 to Lulumahu Falls, so it was off to Kaena Point with Chenay, J, Kinky, Nate L and Nate Y. We parked past Yokohama Beach and joined the rest of the hikers on the trail to Kaena Point. This trail sees a lot of use from fishermen […]

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Mo’ole Falls to Lanihuli

August 3, 2013

Dark grey clouds and rain showers greeted us at the top of Alewa Drive. Rain was good at feeding the waterfalls but lousy at providing views at the top, as Marvin, Nani, Jade, Chris and myself were hiking from Mo’ole Falls to Lanihuli. After a good soaking, the rain passed and Will arrived to ferry us to the Pali Hunter Check In […]

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