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A $2.00 donation is requested for each non-member, age 18 or over. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. For hikes, we meet at Iolani Palace, mountain side, at 8 AM unless otherwise noted. For trail maintenance, call Mabel Kekina, 488-0044. Please sign our release and abide by our rules. We do not arrange transportation. However, you are welcome to arrange your own. You are cautioned not to leave valuables in parked cars. Bring lunch and water on all hikes. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing. Extra caution may be required on some trails. You are responsible for yourself at all times. Keep trails and lunch sites free of litter; treat trees and plants with respect and care. ALWAYS be careful with fire, matches and cigarettes. Many of our hikes require special permission. For trails open to the public, refer to the State Forestry map. Firearms, pets, radios and other audio devices are prohibited on hikes. VISITING HIKERS ARE WELCOME HAWAIIAN TRAIL AND MOUNTAIN CLUB, Inc. Check out our web site on the Internet!
Special Note - Due to the current world situation, please check with the hike coordinator to verify that the hike hasn't been changed or canceled. REMINDER - membership renewal time is here. Please send in your dues, using the envelope included with this mailing. Mahalo. Jan 1 Tue 8AM KOKO CRATER (3 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Hawai’i Kai) Start the New Year right with a steep climb of this volcanic cone, once known as Kohelepelepe (the traveling vagina). Follow in the footsteps of the pig god Kamapua’a who forsook the fiery Pele for this enticing spot. Coordinator John Hall, ph 377-5442. Jan 6 Sun 8AM LANIPO (7 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Kaimuki) This trail has roller coaster ups and downs, but somehow, they feel mostly like ups (??). It climbs a slippery ridge to the top of the Ko’olaus, for great views of the Windward side (clouds permitting), and even a peek into Ka’au Crater along the way. Coordinator John Hoover, ph 528-1206. Jan 13 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KO’OLAU SURPRISE (4 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Makapu’u) Steep drop offs and spectacular views make this a favorite for the brave and strong. Bring plenty of water. Why not relax and socialize at the clubhouse after the hike? Coordinator Patrick Rorie, ph 676-2748. Jan 19 Sat 7AM PU’U O HULU (4 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Ma’ili) A steep, rocky scramble leads to several concrete bunkers where observers sighted targets for the coastal artillery battery in Kapolei. Return via the switchback trail used by mules to haul construction material and supplies for the observation posts. Coordinator Fred Dodge, ph 696-4677. Jan 20 sun 8AM MANANA DITCH (8 Mi/Intermediate/Valley-Ridge/Pacific Palisades) A stiff, cross country tramp leads to an abandoned ditch, built in the late 1800s. After ditchin’, take the new loop through a beautiful koa forest. On the return watch the ribbons carefully, or you could be eating dirt bike dust all day! Coordinator Stuart Ball, ph 247-5380. Jan 27 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY WAI’ANAE-KA’ALA (5 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Wai’anae) Let’s get high! Hike up to the highest point on O’ahu. This steep lung buster of a hike has sweeping views and abundant native flora. Coordinator Ken "Greenleaf" Suzuki, ph 845-4691. Feb 2 Sat 8AM MEMBERS ONLY LULUMAHU (3 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Nu’uanu) In the ruins of an ancient heiau sits the remains of King Kamehameha IV’s summer house. A bronze plaque nearby describes the significance of this site. A short hike leads to the falls, hidden in a niche in the forest. Coordinator Joyce Oka, ph 674-1459. Feb 3 Sun 8AM MAKIKI TANTALIZER (6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Tantalus) Many trails criss-cross the Makiki Tantalus area, and our hike coordinator will lead us on an interconnected maze for an adventurous loop hike. Pay attention to trail crossings and ribbons. Coordinator Sandy Klein, ph 235-8330. Feb 10 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY BOWMAN (12 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Kalihi) Named after Army Colonel Donald S. Bowman, Commander of Fort Shafter during World War I, HTMC has hiked this difficult ungraded ridge annually since the 1920's, longer than any other trail on O’ahu. Coordinator Arnold Fujioka, ph 625-9431. Feb 16-18, Sat-Mon MOKULE’IA CAMPOUT RESERVATIONS REQUIRED; LIMIT OF 15 (8 Mi/Intermediate/Graded/Waialua) At 1900 feet, the Mokule’ia Campsite/Makua Rim region of the Wai’anae Mountains won't exactly blow the gauge on the altimeter. But come Spring, when the air turns a nippy 60 degrees, the sunsets are sensually colored, and the nite sky is star-filled for constellation viewing, this place will blow your mind! Backpack and camp for 2 nites and 3 unstructured days. Water to be trucked in with a limit of 15 persons. Coordinators Ken Suzuki, ph 845-4691 and Carole Moon, ph 596-4864. Feb 16 Sat 8AM ‘AHUIMANU FAMILY HIKE (2 Mi/Novice/Valley/Kahalu’u) This pleasant stroll in the Temple Valley area offers some interpretive plaques describing the area, and stream hopping for the light-of-foot. Bring your repellant, because this area is also known as mosquito city. Coordinator Steve Brown, ph 247-8845. Feb 17 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY PU’U KA’AUMAKUA (11 Mi/Advanced/Valley-Ridge/Waikane) It begins with a long dirt road walk, but beyond the road is an exceptional trail, leading to a Ko’olau peak named "family deity hill", where the hiker is rewarded with an awesome panorama of lush, undeveloped valleys. Coordinator Steve Becker, ph 678-0841. Feb 24 Sun 8AM WAIMANO (14 Mi/Advanced/Contour/Pearl City) This delightful trail, built by the CCC in the 1930s, is one of the longest in our inventory, but it is so nicely graded and contoured that the miles just seem to fly by as you practically STROLL to the Ko’olau summit (and return). Coordinator Mike Algiers, ph 422-1048. Mar 2 Sat 8AM MEMBERS ONLY PALEHUA RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: LIMIT OF 15 (2 Mi/Novice/Ridge/Makakilo) Portions of our route pass through areas with sensitive ecosystems, hence our need to limit the number of hikers, thereby reducing the impact to the area. Enjoy the native flora and the great views from atop the Wai’anae summit. Coordinator Roy Kikuta, ph 623-2427. Mar 3 Sun 8AM MALAEKAHANA KST LOOP (11 Mi/Intermediate/ Ridge-Valley/La’ie) A variation of an old hike that offers some new twists. A roller coaster ridge to climb, a new shortcut to the summit, a section of the Ko’olau Summit Trail to hike, and on the way down, if there's time, a swimming hole to cool off in. Something for everyone. Coordinators Kris Corliss and Larry Oswald, ph 638-7268. Mar 9 Sat 8AM MAKAPU’U POINT (2 Mi/Novice/Hillside/Makapu’u) What a climb--What a view--Maybe even a whale or two! This is one of the club’s favorite coastline hikes. Bring the binocs and the kids to enjoy it all. Coordinator John Hoover, ph 528-1206. Mar 10 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY - GODEK/JASKULSKI RIDGE (11 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Moanalua) By reprising one section of last quarter's Super Hike, we reopen to the club a ridge pioneered many years ago by HTMC legends Chuck Godek and Erwin "Ski Poles" Jaskulski. Tread lightly on this magnificent, well preserved trail; it's a real treat for lovers of native flora. Coordinators Wil Kawano, ph 373-1492 and Jay Feldman, ph 842-9596. Mar 16 Sat 5 PM, Clubhouse BARBEQUE / SLIDE SHOW 5 pm - Barbeque / Potluck 7 pm - Slide Show -- Hiking Pictures by Ed Gilman Join your compadres on the trail in a barbecue/potluck at the clubhouse in Waimanalo. As the highlight of the evening, professional photographer Ed Gilman will give a slide show of his adventures in Kalalau, Kokee, Waimea Canyon, and other special places. Call Bev Valentino at 595-6363 or email her at bevvalentino@aol.com to let her know what dish you'll be bringing to the potluck or whether you'll be contributing $10 towards the food. Mar 17 Sun 8AM KULEPEAMOA RIDGE (6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Niu Valley) This hike requires the fearless sure-footedness of a mountain goat, the flypaper tenacity of an opihi, the acrobatic agility of a monkey, as you climb the steep and narrow ridge, cross the razor thin summit, and swing from tree to tree on the descent. Coordinator Ralph Valentino, ph 595-6363. Mar 23 Sat 8AM WAIMANO POOL (3 Mi/Novice/Valley/Pacific Palisades) What goes down must come up! It’s easy getting down to this delightful swimming hole and waterfall. Enjoy it! The climb back to reality is somethin’else--a real test of endurance and stamina. Take it easy and pace yourself. Coordinator Phil Booth, ph 488-1161. Mar 24 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KA’AU CRATER (6 Mi/Intermediate/Steep Valley-Ridge/Palolo) Back after a brief hiatus, this hike has it all: lush vegetation, swimming hole, waterfalls, fascinating crater, and a superb open ridge walk along the Ko’olau summit, featuring outstanding views of Honolulu and Windward O’ahu. Use extra caution on the steep, badly eroded east rim. Coordinator Mike Mottl, ph 254-6360. Mar 30 Sat 8AM WAIAHOLE UKA MEMBERS ONLY; RESERVATIONS REQUIRED; LIMIT OF 15; PARTICIPANTS SCREENED BY THE HIKE COORDINATOR (12 miles/Advanced/Ridge/Waiahole) Hikers can expect a long, rugged day on a raw, overgrown route. The prize? A chance to climb a steep ridge to the Ko’olau crest and battle along a not often hiked section of the Ko’olau Summit Trail. Coordinator Dayle Turner, ph 247-2656 or email turner@hawaii.edu Mar 31 Sun 8AM WAIMALU DITCH (6 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Waimalu) A good meandering hike through lush vegetation. Hopefully, the water level will provide a cool pool for dipping hot bodies. Bring lots of water and bug repellant. Coordinator Grant "Ben Gay Fever" Oka, ph 674-1459. Apr 6 Sat 8AM KAUNALA (6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Paumalu) A pleasant hike on a shady contour trail. For the botanically inclined, there are some uncommon natives on this trail. The second half of this hike has some deep ruts, so be cautious. Coordinator Joe Bussen, ph 262-5506. Apr 7 Sun 2PM ANNUAL MEETING (0.1 Mi/Novice/Clubhouse/Waimanalo) Last year our president used the words "renaissance", "exciting", and "the future" during his inspirational speech to the membership. Gather under the hau arbor on the first Sunday afternoon in April to find out "what's up" with HTMC. Then get involved and help enhance the quality and vitality of our club. Trail Maintenance
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