Hike Schedule • Safety and Ecological Rules

LIKEHIKE gang usually meets on the designated Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in front of Old Navy in the Ala Moana Shopping Center. Be sure to check the individual outings for other meeting times and places. Hikers should bring lunch, a canteen of water, and rain gear. Hiking boots are appropriate footwear, but walking shoes are generally okay. We hike to experience the natural environment, so please turn off or mute your cell phone and avoid making casual calls while on the trail.

Hikers joining the group for the first time must call Ed at (808) 455-8193 (before 9:00 p.m. HST) or send e-mail to Ed for information about the hike.

By its very nature, hiking can be hazardous. The hike leaders will point out the major dangers of each trail, but each hiker is responsible for their own well-being and safety. All hikers must read and agree to follow the Safety and Ecological Rules.
 

General Trail Ratings
Easy	2 miles in length or less and has less than 200' elevation gain/loss
Moderate	2 to 4 miles in length or has less than 600' elevation gain/loss
Moderately Difficult	4 to 6 miles in length or has less than 1,000' elevation gain/loss
Difficult	Greater than 6 miles in length or has less than 1,000' elevation gain/loss
Very Difficult	6 to 8 miles in length or has between 1,000' and 1,500' gain/loss
Strenuous	Greater than 8 miles in length or has greater than 1,500' elevation gain/loss

 LikeHike Schedule thru May 2013 

Sunday, May 5
Manoa Nuuanu Traverse
Trail Rating:	Elevation Gain:	Total Distance:	Return to Ala Moana:
Very Difficult	1,400 feet	5 miles	Around 3:30
We will start out by hiking up to Manoa Falls. After a brief break, we will hike an old Hawaiian trail (Aihualama) to Pauoa Flats. From there we will hike out to the Nuuanu Reservoir to enjoy the scenic view. Then we’ll go up and over the ridge and down to the trail to Nuuanu. On a grassy knoll we will have lunch and enjoy the views of Leeward Oahu. We’ll then drop down to the Jackass Ginger trail. Finally we cool off at the pool and falls where we can go for a refreshing swim. It’s then a short hike out to Old Pali Road. Bring mosquito repellent and plenty of water.

Sunday, May 19
Koloa Gulch
Trail Rating:	Elevation Gain:	Total Distance:	Return to Ala Moana:
Very Difficult	900 feet	7 miles	Around 5:30
Meet at 8:00 a.m. This trail leads to the most beautiful waterfalls and pool on Oahu. Located between Hauula and Laie, the trail begins by climbing up a ridge for a mile with an elevation gain of 600 feet. There are great views of Laie, but it can be a tiring climb, especially if it’s hot and sunny. The trail then drops into the gulch and follows the stream up the valley. We pass through old Hawaiian settlement sites and cross the stream 24 times. The third mile is a difficult rock-hopping one. Since there is no trail we walk along the stream. However, the towering cliffs on both sides of the gulch make it a wondrous experience.