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In Hawaii
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10:29PM on Saturday, Mar. 20
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Hike Schedule • Safety and Ecological Rules
LIKEHIKE gang usually meets on the designated Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in front of
Hilo Hattie’s 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.
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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 2010
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Sunday, March 28 |
| Lower Waimano
Valley |
Trail
Rating: |
Elevation
Gain: |
Total
Distance: |
Return to
Ala Moana: |
Moderately
Difficult |
680 feet |
5 miles |
Around 3:30 |
| A LikeHike First! This trail starts above Pearl City and follows a
gently sloping trail down into Waimano Valley. We will follow the
trail up stream to a quiet pool in the stream where we can take a
quick swim. The last time we visited this pool was 1992. We will
continue following hunters’ primitive trails up stream until we reach
Waimano Falls. After lunch and another swim we will head up the
opposite ridge. The climb up to the ridgeline is one that serve as our
aerobic exercise for the day. We will end our hike above Pacific
Palisades and car shuttle back to the trailhead. |
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Sunday, April 11 |
| Kuolani - Waianui |
Trail
Rating: |
Elevation
Gain: |
Total
Distance: |
Return to
Ala Moana: |
Moderately
Difficult |
680 feet |
5 miles |
Around 3:30 |
| A LikeHike First! Although LikeHike has hiked
in Waikane Valley in the past, we have never explored this part of the
valley. We will follow the trail that winds around the base of the
valley for a short ways then link to an old jeep road and trail system
that was used to create the Waiahole-Waikane irrigation system. We
will follow this route to the irrigation ditch where water exits the
system in a torrent over a small waterfalls. We will follow the
contouring ditch trail back through the valley and return to the
valley floor down an adjacent ridge. |
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Sunday, April 25 |
| Olomana Ridge |
Trail
Rating: |
Elevation
Gain: |
Total
Distance: |
Return to
Ala Moana: |
| Difficult |
1,400 feet |
2.5 miles |
Around 2:30 |
| This relatively short hike to the summit of Mt.
Olomana involves a steep climb of 1400 feet. The views from the top
are marvelous. But this hike is definitely not for acrophobic hikers.
The trail leads up a ridge that in some places is only two feet wide
with vertical cliffs of several hundred feet on both sides. The trail
is dangerous for those who are not capable hikers, or who lack a good
dose of self-confidence. The adventurous will continue on to Puu Ahiki
or Olomana’s third peak. Bring at at least two quarts of water and
sunscreen. |
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Sunday, May 9 |
| Kapalama Ridge |
Trail
Rating: |
Elevation
Gain: |
Total
Distance: |
Return to
Ala Moana: |
| Very Difficult |
1,950 feet |
7.5 miles |
Around 4:00 |
| This trail is on the ridge above Kamehameha Schools
and Alewa Heights. The trail follows the ridge to 2700 foot high Puu
Lanianihuli. Great views are seen along the way and at lunch spot on
the Koolau Summit. In addition, a number of endemic and introduced
plants can be seen along the way including: koa, allspice, coffee,
surinam cherry, lilikoi, hala, guava and ohia lehua. The last part of
the trail may be overgrown, so zip-on legs or long pants might be a
good idea. We will return via an adjacent ridge to make a lollipop
loop hike. Bring at least 2 liters of water for this tough hike. |
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Sunday, May 23 |
| Koloa Gulch |
Trail
Rating: |
Elevation
Gain: |
Total
Distance: |
Return to
Ala Moana: |
| Very Difficult |
900 feet |
6 miles |
Around 5:30 |
| 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. |
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Koko Crater Trail |
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