The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club
Who Is HTMC The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club... Who and what are we?:
Because HTMC can gain access to areas closed to the general public, HTMC outings provide you a chance to go places you could never go, see things you could never see, and do things you could never do.
Joining HTMC We, at HTMC, do more than just hike and camp. Our Waimanalo Clubhouse is less than a block from the beach. We have facilities for picnics, volleyball, ping-pong, or just relaxing away from the city.
Social events include slide shows, special dinners, equipment shows, training sessions, and swap meets. While HTMC is primarily interested in hiking, clubhouse activities provide you opportunities to meet and enjoy other members in a social setting.
HTMC members are of all ages, from many places, and have diverse backgrounds. Our common bond is a love of hiking. We share tales of travel and adventures world-wide. We all have a desire to get away from the ordinary and explore the extraordinary; to leave the traffic and noisy crowds behind and seek the splendor and solitude of our mountains, valleys, and beaches.
While most activities are open to the public, there are advantages to joining the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club:
If you're 18 years old or over; attended three Club hikes in the past 12 months; you may apply for Regular Membership with the right to vote and to hold office.
To apply, fill out the membership application form, (see below) have it signed by two Regular Members, and mail it with a check for the prescribed fees to this address:
The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club
P.O. Box 2238
Honolulu, HI 96804Your application will be acted upon at the next scheduled monthly Board of Directors meeting.
(*) Membership application form is available in
A bit of HTMC History The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club was organized in 1910 by Alexander Hume Ford. It had enjoyed an informal existence for many years before that time. Club activities ceased during World War I, but HTMC was reorganized in 1919 and has been alive and well ever since. Membership levels have varied from a few dozen to around 400. At present, the club has about 300 members.
HTMC's Clubhouse, built by members in 1926, is located near a lovely beach in Waimanalo and is about a block from the busline. The ground floor of the Clubhouse includes restrooms, a bunk room, and a workshop. The second floor includes an ample kitchen, a large lounge and meeting area, and a small library. The large lawn on the Clubhouse grounds contains picnic tables, game areas, and off-street parking. It's nothing fancy, just a relaxing place to spend an afternoon, an evening, or a weekend.
The club is organized as a non-profit organization under Hawaii statutes. A seven member board of directors, supported by a number of standing and special committees, elects Club officers and conducts Club business between general membership meetings, usually held on the first Sunday in April. Monthly board meetings are open to all members.
Everything the Club does and is, depends on the willingness of members to donate their time and energy to Club activities. HTMC is always looking for people to coordinate hikes, maintain trails, and participate in committee activities of all kinds.
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