Some of us woke up and took a morning stroll on the beach while others dreamed of unrequited romances.

Kaanapali

We took in the views of Molokai and Lanai from the beach, saw crabs scuttling into the rocks as the waves washed over them and plucked opihi off the rocks. Back in the hotel room, we had leftover pizza and slightly carbonated soda for breakfast, before checking out.

Honolua

Flagging, sitting and slipping at our first stop. This signed pole was getting a lot of attention. All it needed now, was a shower of dollar bills.

Honolua Bay

We drove further up the road to gain a better vantage point of the bay known for its snorkeling and surfing.

Kanounou Point

Gone hiking, not fishing at our second stop.

Chutes and Ladders

Nobody told us about the uber shuttle service here.

Chutes and Ladders

Makai (ocean) bound.

Ladders

Making our way down to where fishermen use ladders to reach their fishing spot to cast their lines into the ocean. Photo by Andrew Keller.

Chutes and Ladders

Looking down into the salt water pools.

Chutes

Matt making his way down after waiting our turn.

Chutes

Chris climbing down.

Chutes and Ladders

Sucking that gut in as we rounded the corner and dropped down into the lava rocks.

Chutes and Ladders

The emerald green pool was literally dazzling to behold and even more so for the others that took the plunge.

Chutes and Ladders

Splish splash. Photos by Andrew Keller.

Chutes and Ladders

Leaving behind nature’s wet’n’wild water park. Photo by Chris Bautista.

Chutes

Matt didn’t want to wait for our turn this time going up, so we free climbed our way to the top.

Chutes

Slipper optional. Photo by Chris Bautista.

Kanounou Point

Stupid …

Kanounou Point

… and Stupider. Is that even grammatically correct? Well; when you’re stupider, it doesn’t even matter.

Kahakuloa Head

Looking out at the 636′ hill also known as Pu’u Koa’e.

Kahakuloa

I noticed a traditional Japanese gate up the hill behind us, when somebody shushed me as we only had so many hours of daylight left.

Kahakuloa

View from the top looking out at the coastline. Photo by Chris Bautista

Kahekili Highway

The road to Hana has nothing on this stretch of mostly one lane road, for two-way traffic, and twisty turns hugging the sea cliffs. We stopped briefly to check out the reverse graffiti, maybe we should have added our names, just in case.

Lower Makamakaole Falls

Looking at the waterfalls flowing its way down. Another hike for another day.

Upper Makamakaole Falls

Making our way into the forest as we left shattered glass behind us, at our last stop.

Upper Makamakaole Falls

Analyn walking through the bamboo forest. Photo by Andrew Keller.

Upper Makamakaole Falls

How many stream crossings was this? I wasn’t even keeping track anymore.

Upper Makamakaole Falls

Going up a tricky climb to discover that we were off track. Maybe I should have been counting.

Upper Makamakaole Falls

A waterfall is a waterfall is a waterfall. Take my picture. Photo by Analyn Baliscao.

Allstate

You’re in good hands. Photo by Chris Bautista.

Upper Makamakaole Falls

Following the stream to …

Upper Makamakaole Falls

… another waterfall. The right waterfall. Photo by Chris Bautista

Upper Makamakaole Falls

Matt straddling the gushing flow of water as he climbed up. Tell my wife I love her.

Upper Makamakaole Falls

Andy climbing and contouring his way up. Photo by Matt Vidaurri

Upper Makamakaole Falls

Our second or third waterfall of the day, if you count the bonus one. Photo by Chris Bautista

Upper Makamakaole Falls

Climbing up the steep hill to the left of the waterfall. Photo by Matt Vidaurri

Upper Makamakaole Falls

Matt making his way up.

Upper Makamakaole Falls

We contoured and dropped our way back down to the stream.

Upper Makamakaole Falls

Does this count as a waterfall? Photo by Andrew Keller.

Upper Makamakaole Falls

Nature untouched. Photo by Analyn Baliscao.

Upper Makamakaole Falls

Nature touched.

Upper Makamakaole Falls

Group photo left to right: Andy, myself, Matt, Analyn and Chris. We wrapped up our hour-long swimsuit illustrated photo shoot and started to make our way back out.

Upper Makamakaole Falls

Matt tried to shortcut our way down, but it didn’t look promising, so back up we went.

Upper Makamakaole Falls

Back to tunneling through the oppressive overgrowth.

Upper Makamakaole Falls

Making our way down off the hill. Photo by Matt Vidaurri

Upper Makamakaole Falls

Chris coming down the last waterfall, where we heard people, loud people, at the base. Photo by Matt Vidaurri

rockfellatio

Look ma, no hands.

All pau

We made it back to our perfectly angled car with time to spare. Post hike meal at Paradise Supermart, best Filipino food on Maui. We even had time to stop at Krispy Kreme and pick up boxes of donuts to take home. Thanks to everybody for a fun weekend and especially Matt for his hospitality and showing us all these sweet spots.

Note: I have been made aware that some hikers have been using my blog as a hiking guide and getting lost on the trails. Please note that this blog was made to document the hike for the crew(s) that did it. That is why some of my comments will seem to have no relevance or meaning to anybody outside of the crew(s) that hiked that trail. My blog was never meant as a hiking guide, so please do not treat it as such. If you find inspiration and entertainment from these hikes, that is more than enough. If you plan on replicating these hikes, do so in the knowledge that you should do your own research accordingly as trail conditions, access, legalities and so forth are constantly in flux. What was current today is most likely yesterdays news. Please be prepared to accept any risks and responsibilities on your own as you should know your own limitations, experience and abilities before you even set foot on a trail, as even the “simplest” or “easiest” of trails can present potential pitfalls for even the most “experienced” hikers.