The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club

Schedule of Hikes and Events for

April - May - June 2004

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 maps. Firearms, pets, radios and other audio devices are prohibited on hikes.

VISITING HIKERS ARE WELCOME

HAWAIIAN TRAIL AND MOUNTAIN CLUB, Inc.
P.O.Box 2238, Honolulu, Hawaii 96804
For information: 674-1459 377-5442 596-4864
(We cannot return long distance phone calls)

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Apr 3 Sat 8AM MALAEKAHANA LOOP
(5 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge-Valley/La'ie)
This is a loop route on a shady stream trail and a ridge trail with a great view of the La'ie coastline. We will criss cross the stream rock hopping, so be careful. Coordinator Dayle Turner, ph 384-4821 or turner@hawaii.edu

Apr 4 Sun 8AM KEALIA
(7 Mi/Intermediate/Graded Hillside/Mokule'ia)
As you saunter up this switchback trail, you'll feel as if you're soaring among the gliders from Dillingham Airfield, and sharing the same spectacular bird's eye views. Then, following the dirt roads across the summit, you'll come to the Makua rim and MORE great views. But pay attention to which road leads you back! Coordinators Kris Corliss and Larry Oswald, ph 638-7268.

Apr 10 Sat 8AM ULUPAINA
(4 Mi/Intermediate/Graded/Ridge/Kahalu'u)
A pleasant hike on a ridge between Haiku and Ahuimanu valleys. A contour trail will prepare us for the short climb to the ridge trail. Not too long and not too short, but just right for a Saturday hike. Coordinator Doug Klein, ph 235-8330.

Apr 11 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY PU'U O KILA
No meeting @ Palace - Call Coordinator for Rendezvous Info
(6 Mi/Advanced/Valley-Ridge/Kahana)
Edge lovers and crag rats will be drawn to the jagged pinnacles of this pu'u precipitously sculpted by eons of howling winds and rain with standing room only at the top. One helluva hike! Coordinators Wil Kawano, ph 373-1492 and Jay Feldman, ph 842-9596.

Apr 17 Sat 8AM KOKO CRATER
(3 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Hawai'i Kai)
We got rained out on New Year's day, so let's try again with the usual heart pounding climb and breathtaking views. Enjoy the HTMC camaraderie. Hazards: Inclines, Steep dropoffs, Crumbly rock, Narrow sections. Not suitable for those with fear of heights. Coordinator Laura Owens, ph 595-9023.

Apr 17 Sat CLUBHOUSE POTLUCK / SLIDE SHOW
5:00 pm Potluck
7:00 pm Slide Show
Party with your hiking buddies under the new hau arbor at our Waimanalo Clubhouse. As the entertainment for the evening, Jon Goldberg-Hiller will give us a bird's eye view of paragliding over the Koolaus and in the French Alps. Call Bev Valentino at 595-6363 or email her at "BevValentino@hawaii.rr.com" to let us know what dish you'll be bringing or whether you'll be contributing $7 towards the food. Non-members pay an additional $2 to attend.

Apr 18 Sun 2PM ANNUAL MEETING
The board has changed the date of the annual meeting to allow plenty of time for the members to receive and review all the info on the important topics we will be discussing. The bylaws committee has worked hard reviewing proposed changes to the bylaws. The result provides improved clarity, while retaining the general intent of the original. Please join us under the arbor in Waimanalo! The future of the Club is at hand!

Apr 24 Sat 8AM MEMBERS ONLY MAKUA VALLEY
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, LIMIT OF 40 (from HTMC)
No meeting @ Palace - Call Coordinator for Rendezvous Info
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Makua)
We appreciate the opportunity provided by Malama Makua and the U.S.Army to visit this special valley. We will visit a spring which just reappeared as a result of the recent heavy rains, and the well, which has seen some changes. Coordinator Fred Dodge, ph 696-4677.

Apr 25 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY PU'U MANAMANA
No meeting @ Palace - Call Coordinator for Rendezvous Info
(6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Ka'a'awa)
It's time once again to test your mettle. This is that nerve shattering, teeth chattering, knee knocking hike that isn't for the faint of heart or acrophobes! There are STEEP climbs, narrow dikes, and sheer drop-offs! You don't want to blink, but if you complete the ordeal, you can BRAG! Coordinator Arnold Fujioka, ph 625-9431.

May 1 Sat 10AM MEMBERS ONLY LULUMAHU
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
No meeting @ Palace - Call Coordinator for Rendezvous Info
(3 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Nu'uanu)
In the bamboo forest, the historic King Kamehameha IV's summer house remains. A bronze plaque describing the significance of this site in Hawaiian history was installed in 1950. We will hike through bamboo, paperbark and roseapple forests. Lulumahu falls is hidden in a niche in the forest. Coordinator John Hall, ph 377-5442.

May 2 Sun 8AM KULEPEAMOA RIDGE
(6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Niu Valley)
Hard breaths to soft needles,
windswept ridge to clouds swept low,
olapa flutter to loulu rustle,
uguisu warble to 'el-e-pai-o.
Coordinator Thea Ferentinos, ph 375-0384.

May 9 Sun 8AM MOKULE'IA
(8 Mi/Intermediate/Graded/Waialua)
This well graded trail provides an exceedlingly pleasant climb to the Wai'anae summit. En route are a eucalyptus forest, a small orange and tangerine orchard, and a variety of native plants. At the top is a noteworthy view of Makua Valley. Coordinator Ken Suzuki, ph 845-4691.

May 15 Sat 8AM KOKO HEAD SCRAMBLE
(2 Mi/Novice/Shoreline/Hanauma)
This intereting diversion provides great views, shoreline plants, crashing waves and the chance for serious sunburn if you forget your goop. There are some moderately steep sections. Coordinator John Hoover, ph 528-1206.

May 16 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY BOWMAN
No meeting @ Palace - Call Coordinator for Rendezvous Info
(12 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Kalihi)
Hup two three four...get in step, and march up this historic Army trail. It's long and tough with steep undulating terrain, and some rough & narrow sections like an obstacle course. But when you reach the objective (the summit), you'll be rewarded with a medal-winning view, and you'll deserve a promotion! Carry on. Coordinator Mike Mottl, ph 254-6360.

May 22 Sat CLUBHOUSE POTLUCK / SLIDE SHOW
5:00 pm Potluck
7:00 pm Slide Show
Come on down to our Waimanlao Clubhouse for a bbq/potluck with your trail mates. Dick and Brenda Cowan will share slides of their hiking adventures along the jagged peaks of Patagonia, South America. Call Bev Valentino at 595-6363 or email her at "BevValentino@hawaii.rr.com" to let us know what dish you'll be bringing or whether you'll be contributing $7 towards the food. Non-members pay an additional $2 to attend.

May 23 Sun 8AM KAIPAPA'U GULCH
(8 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Hau'ula)
Brave the slippery rocks and criss cross this mountain stream until the waterfall and plunge pool beckon you for a swim. Coordinator Grant Oka, ph 674-1459.

May 29 Sat 8AM WAIMANO TUNNELS
(5 Mi/Intermediate/Contour/Pearl City)
Bring your flashlight or headlamp for this mini adventure underground. One tunnel is long and straight; the other short and curvy. The hike also includes a valley stroll, and a short stretch along the ridge trail. Coordinator Dayle Turner, ph 384-4821 or turner@hawaii.edu

May 30 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY NIHOA GULCH
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, LIMIT OF 20
No meeting @ Palace - Call Coordinator for Rendezvous Info
(6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Mokule'ia)
The rocks, the scrambles, the views, the edges - such a dichotomy of the attractive and the frightening. Caution is paramount. Coordinator Steve Poor, ph 638-8387.

Jun 5 Sat 8AM KULI'OU'OU RIDGE
(4 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Kuli'ou'ou)
Celebrate National Trails Day by trailing Dave back and forth on the switchbacks, and then up the ridge to the Ko'olau crest for great views of Waimanalo and vicinity. Return the same way you came up. Coordinator Dave Sanford, ph 488-4419.

Jun 5 Sat 8AM KULI'OU'OU VALLEY
(2 Mi/Novice/Valley/Kuli'ou'ou)
Celebrate National Trails Day by trailing Phil on this short meander through a pleasant valley, ending at a usually-dry waterfall. Coordinator Phil Booth, ph 382-4709.

Jun 6 Sun 8AM WAIMANO
(14 Mi/Advanced/Contour/Pearl City)
This is a well graded and contoured trail, but pack light and wear your most comfortable boots, because it's LONG! You'll follow the abandoned irrigation ditch past interesting tunnels and a dam, then zigzag and climb, until eventually reaching the summit overlooking Kahalu'u and Kane'ohe Bay....then retrace your steps all the way back! Coordinator Mike Algiers, ph 422-1048.

Jun 13 Sun 8AM WAHIAWA HILLS
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Valley/Wahiawa)
Take a dip at Steve Becker's favorite swimming hole midway through this roly poly hike. Coordinator Peter Kempf, ph 384-2221 or 735-2220.

Jun 19 Sat 8AM KALANI
(3 Mi/Intermediate/Graded Ridge/Wai'alae)
Want to try something new? We start up on a road, walk down a pleasant ridge, and return through a seldom seen valley on this enjoyable loop trail. Coordinator Joyce Oka, ph 674-1459.

Jun 20 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY PAUAO RIDGE
No meeting @ Palace - Call Coordinator for Rendezvous Info
(6 Mi/Advanced/Valley-Ridge/Kahana)
This challenging rollercoaster trail ends with a thrilling climb to the KST. With fabulous views along the way, there is something for everyone on this memorable trek. Coordinator Patrick Rorie, ph 676-2748.

Jun 26 Sat CLUBHOUSE POTLUCK / SLIDE SHOW
5:00 pm Potluck
7:15 pm Slide Show
Join your hiking friends for a potluck/cookout at our Waimanalo clubhouse. As the highlight of the evening, Mike Algiers and Helene Sroat will share slides of their hiking adventures in the rugged mountains of Sun Valley, Idaho. Call Bev Valentino at 595-6363 or email her at "BevValentino@hawaii.rr.com" to let us know what dish you'll be bringing or whether you'll be contributing $7 towards the food. Non-members pay an additional $2 to attend.

Jun 27 Sun 8AM WAILUPE LOOP
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Aina Haina)
This valley-ridge combo has it all: a pleasant valley stroll; a stiff ridge climb; a summit tightrope walk. Watch the ribbons religiously, or you could end up in some millionaire's backyard. Coordinator Ralph Valentino, ph 864-8130.

Jul 3-6 Sat-Tue COWBOY FLATS BACKPACK (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: LIMIT OF 10, PARTICIPANTS SCREENED AND APPROVED BY TRIP COORDINATOR)
(20 Mi/Intermediate/Mountain/Kaua'i: Koke'e, Na Pali-Kona, Alaka'i, Waimea Canyon)
While Kalalau is Kaua'i's classic tourist backpack, Cowboy Flats is quite the opposite, passing through the Garden Isle's remote wilderness only a few miles from Wai'ale'ale, the highest mountain on Kaua'i and the wettest spot on earth. Scenic overlooks, surging streams, native birds and a rich variety of native plants lead to the spectacular descent into Waimea Canyon, concluding with a tough climb on the Kukui Trail. Coordinator Patrick Rorie, ph 676-2748.

Jul 4 Sun 8AM SCHOFIELD-WAIKANE
(9 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Wahiawa)
A challenging hike either part way or all the way to the summit with views of Kahana and Punalu'u as the reward. Coordinator Darrell Teruya, phone 227-4572.

Trail Maintenance
Apr 4 Pu'u O Kila
Apr 11 Pu'u Manamana
Apr 25 Kulepeamoa
May 2 Bowman
May 9 Kaipapa'u Gulch
May 16 Waimano
May 23 Wahiawa Hills
Jun 6 Pauao Ridge
Jun 13 Wailupe Loop
Jun 20 Schofield

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