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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 maps. Firearms, pets, radios and other audio devices are prohibited on hikes.
VISITING HIKERS ARE WELCOME
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P.O.Box 2238, Honolulu, Hawaii 96804
For information: 674-1459 377-5442 596-4864
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Jul 2 Sat 8AM KALUANUI RIDGE
(3 Mi/Novice/Ridge/Hawaii Kai)
This neighborhood trail climbs to the Ko'olau summit at the lower eastern end of the range. On a clear day you can see forever. Coordinators Thea Ferentinos, ph 375-0384 and Justin Ohara.Jul 3 Sun 8AM LA'IE
(10 Mi/Advanced/Graded Ridge/La'ie)
This ridge has variety...road walking, guava tunnels, native vegetation, narrow primitive trail, summit walking, and views of the coast. There's even the opportunity for a cool dip in the La'ie pool. Just pay attention to direction markers at the MANY junctions. Coordinator Arnold Fujioka, ph 625-9431.Jul 10 Sun 8AM MAKIKI TANTALIZER
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Tantalus)
Right in urban Honolulu's backyard, we find this maze of trails, with woodsy corridors, and occasional vistas. Pay attention to the coordinator's directions to avoid mistakes at the many junctions. Coordinator Sandy Klein, ph 235-8330.Jul 16 Sat 8AM WAIMANO POOL
(3 Mi/Novice/Valley/Pacific Palisades)
A beautiful downhill hike if the mountain apple trees are in bloom. A bountiful hike if the mountain apples are ready to be picked. The pools may be deep if it's been raining. Rest at the pools for the climb upward and out of the valley. Coordinator Peter Kempf, ph 384-2221 or 735-2220.Jul 17 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY - LANIHULI RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: LIMIT OF 30
(7 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Kapalama)
This beautiful trail above Kalihi winds its way towards the Ko'olau summit. The trail starts off as an easy ascent and becomes more and more challenging as you approach the summit. Coordinators Grant and Joyce Oka, ph 674-1459.Jul 24 Sun 8AM KAHANA VALLEY
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Kahana)
Kahana Valley State Park is a lush windward valley with a loop trail that rambles through the forest, across streams and swimming holes, past WWII concrete bunkers and more forest. This valley is huge, so pay attention and keep on the trail. Coordinator Mike Mottl, ph 254-6360.Jul 30 Sat 9AM MEMBERS ONLY MO'O KAPU O HALOA CIRCUIT
No Meeting @ Palace - Meet @ Kualoa Ranch visitors parking lot
(8 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Hakipu'u-Ka'a'awa)
We may get confused on the maze of jeep roads leading up Hakipu'u Valley, but all roads lead to a low saddle that will take us over a muddy, steep trail into spectacular Ka'a'awa Valley, filming site of Jurassic Park and other movies. Aside from the climb over the saddle, the hike is on jeep roads and easy walking - almost a novice hike but for the length. Bring $5.00 extra for the fee to the ranch. We may be able to visit the photo gallery in the old military bunkers near the end of the hike. Coordinator John Hall, ph 377-5442.Jul 31 Sun 8AM MANANA
(12 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Pacific Palisades)
Manana, mañana? No, Manana today. But if you don't keep up a good pace on this long ridge hike, you will come out tomorrow. Coordinator Mike Fujita, ph 550-2535. or mikefujita@yahoo.comAug 6 Sat 8AM KALAUAO
(5 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/'Aiea)
Tired of doing the same old 'Aiea Loop Trail? Well here's a variation which will take you down to the stream, and lead you to a pool with a pretty waterfall. But be prepared for a steep trail down, numerous stream crossings, and a return trip which will give your legs and lungs a nice workout. Coordinator Phil Booth, ph 382-4709.Aug 7 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY KAHEKILI
No Meeting @ Palace
(6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Ka'a'awa)
It's distraction to the max with its sweeping ocean views when hiking this steep, treacherous trail; stay focused! If the water's flowing at the top, you'll find a waterfall where you can stop for lunch with a view or you can continue your meandering far into the hidden valley. Coordinator Ralph Valentino, ph 864-8130.Aug 13 Sat CLUBHOUSE POTLUCK/SLIDE SHOW
5:00 pm Potluck
7:00 pm Slide Show
Join your hiking friends for a potluck/cookout at our Waimanalo clubhouse. Just for variety, we're going to have Mexican night, so wear your sombrero and bring your favorite Mexican dish. Those of you who don't have a Mexican recipe can bring whatever you like. We'll have chips and salsa, grilled onions and bell peppers, and tortilla shells to make Fajitas. Then don your parkas, mukluks, and oxygen masks, as we accompany Clem Aleka-Gorai into the frozen realm of ice, snow and thin air. His exciting slide show will document his attempt to climb Mt McKinley in Alaska, the highest mountain in North America (20,300 ft). Call Pam Scott at 741-4493 or email (preferred) her at HTMCentertainment @verizon.net, to let us know what dish you will be bringing or whether you'll be contributing $7 toward the food. Non members pay an additional $2 to attend. (bring your own soda, juice etc.)Aug 14 Sun 8AM WAI'ANAE KAI
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Valley/Wai'anae)
Become one with the trail as you hike this short, undulating loop trail located in the bosom of Mt. Ka'ala. Follow the coordinator's trail instructions because there are some cutoffs that could lead you astray where you'd end up rock climbing the loose craggy cliffs of Mt. Ka'ala. Coordinator "Wai'anae" Steve Rohrmayr, ph 696-4746.Aug 20 Sat 6PM KA'IWA RIDGE
No Meeting @ Palace
(3 Mi/Novice/Ridge/Lanikai)
One enchanted evening you'll find far across the hills of Lanikai a trail overlooking the moon over the Na Mokulua. Prepare for this lovely moonlit evening hike with a light jacket (can be windy) and a flashlight (some steep dropoffs). Meet at Kailua Beach Park parking lot across from Buzz's Steakhouse at 6:00 pm. Coordinator Carole, the Moon Maiden, ph 596-4864.Aug 21 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY PU'U KA'AUMAKUA
No Meeting @ Palace
(11 Mi/Advanced/Valley-Ridge/Waikane)
Pu'u Ka'aumakua (family deity hill) is the finest panorama on O'ahu according to HTM legend Al Miller. At 2,681 ft, the peak towers high above Waikane Valley. We will get to it via a pleasant valley stroll, a breathtaking climb to the crest of the Ko'olau Range and a half mile stretch along the fabled Ko'olau Summit Trail. Coordinator Stuart Ball, ph 247-5380.Aug 27 Sat CLUBHOUSE WORKDAY
Put on your old work clothes and come join your friends at the Clubhouse this Saturday morning, to socialize and help with a few light chores. We have everthing from yard work and window washing, to painting and light carpentry, so there's bound to be the perfect job for you! Show up anytime after 9 AM, and bring a lunch. The Club will provide cold drinks. The beach is only a block away, so don't forget your swimsuit.Aug 28 Sun 8AM WAIMALU LOOP
(4 Mi/Intermediate/Valley-Ridge/Waimalu)
Our offering today is a ditch hike branching off to a waterfall, and on up to a ridge, and then looping back down a gentle grade to where you started. Coordinators Jay Feldman, ph 842-9596 and Wil Kawano, ph 373-1492.Sep 3 Sat 8AM LA'IE POOLS
(5 Mi/Intermediate/Graded Ridge/La'ie)
Starting on warm dusty roads, we negotiate several tricky junctions leading us onto a contour trail which climbs steadily upward through stands of shady guava and ironwood. Numerous spots to pause for breath, and breathtaking views, before reaching our goal, a small gem of a waterfall pool where you can cool your toes. Coordinator Dayle Turner, ph 384-4821 or turner@hawaii.eduSep 4 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY MAKUA RIM
No Meeting @ Palace
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Mokule'ia)
After a stiff climb to the Wai`anae Summit, we turn right along the rim of Makua Valley to the Nike site. Highlights include Piko pines, loulu palms, enclosed native snails, and a superb rim overlook. Coordinator Darrell Teruya, phone 227-4572.Sep 11 Sun 8AM PUPUKEA SUMMIT
(9 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Pupukea)
Drive a long way to the trailhead. Walk a long way down a dirt road. Then hike the beginning portion of the brutal Ko'olau Summit Trail to Pupukea Summit. The KST always beckons you to hike a little farther thru the wild and wooly Ko'olau. Coordinator Clayton Kong, ph 545-2467.Sep 17 Sat 8AM WAIMANO TUNNELS
(5 Mi/Intermediate/Contour/Pearl City)
And now for something completely different… Our route begins with a familiar valley stroll, but soon we're delving deep into the hillside through two tunnels, one long and straight, the other, short and twisting. Bring a flashlight, a hard head or hard hat. Coordinator Justin Ohara, ph 778-8629.Sep 18 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY GODEK-JASKULSKI RIDGE
No Meeting @ Palace
(11 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Moanalua)
This strenuous ridge-valley combo is named after two HTMC stalwarts who developed this route in the early 1990s. Coordinator Arnold Fujioka, ph 625-9431.Sep 25 Sun 8AM
MALAEKAHANA POOL
(5 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge-Valley/La'ie)
Coordinator Mike Algiers, ph 422-1048.
MALAEKAHANA LOOP
(5 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge-Valley/La'ie)
Coordinator Laura Owens, ph 595-9023.
Here's something different...a "double header"! Two hikes on the same day, with two coordinators, starting from the same trailhead. But choose only one. The easier "Loop" hike meanders into a wooded valley following a winding stream, then climbs a small hill and loops back to the start. The more strenuous "Pools" hike climbs a steep ridge nearly to the summit, then plunges into the valley, to a pair of waterfalls and plunge pools. Take a cooling dip before returning by the same route. Either hike is a winner!Oct 2 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY PU'U O KILA
No Meeting @ Palace
(6 Mi/Advanced/Valley-Ridge/Kahana)
Bring your mosquito repellant, compass and 2 way radio with extra batteries cuz Larry Lee is bringing you to Pu'u O Kila! Ramble thru the dense Kahana Valley vegetation just to have lunch on a pointy peak. Coordinator Larry Lee, phone 263-4690.Trail Maintenance
Jul 3 Lanihuli
Jul 10 Kahana
Jul 17 Manana
Jul 24 Kahekili
Jul 31 Pu'u Ka'aumakua
Aug 14 Waimalu Loop
Aug 21 Godek-Jaskulski
Aug 28 Pupukea Summit
Sep 11 Malaekahana
Sep 18 Pu'u O Kila
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