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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
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.
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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 2013
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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. |
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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. |
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Koko Crater Trail |
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