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) Check out our web site on the Internet! http://htmclub.org http://aditl.com/htmc Apr 1 Sat 10AM MEMBERS ONLY LULUMAHU RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: LIMIT OF 30 No Meeting @ Palace - Call Coordinator for Rendezvous Info (3 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Nu’uanu) This woodsy ramble leads us past the remains of King Kamehameha IV’s summer house. Mud, waterfall, and mosquitoes, oh my! Coordinator John Hall, ph 377-5442.   Apr 2 Sun 2PM ANNUAL MEETING Venture out to Waimanalo, and join your fellow clubmates under the newly refurbished Hau Arbor as we conduct the business of the Club, discuss its future direction, and vote on important issues. All members are encouraged to attend and participate. And, of course, plan to enjoy a stroll on the beach or a refreshing dip in the ocean. Apr 8 Sat 8AM LUA’ALAEA (2 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Manoa) Only minutes from busy downtown, this rustic trail escapes into lush rainforest and serenely wanders among native plants and ancient water ditches, until eventually climbing uphill to a delightful little waterfall, which is far more secluded and tranquil than her nearby overvisited cousin, Manoa Falls. Coordinator Justin Ohara, ph 778-8629. Apr 9 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY THREE CORNERS No Meeting @ Palace - Call Coordinator for Rendezvous Info (7 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Mokule’ia) This hike involves some steady climbing to the Makua Valley overlook where we turn left toward Ka’ala. The route ends at a lofty lookout where ‘Ohikilolo ridge meets the Wai’anae summit. Coordinator Mike Fujita, ph 550-2535 or mikefujita@yahoo.com Apr 16 Sun 8AM KUOLANI-WAIANU (5 Mi/Intermediate/Contour/Waiahole) View the many picturesque bird nest ferns, experience the excitement of crossing the top of a waterfall, and enjoy the views of Kane’ohe Bay and surrounding mountains.  Wear a good pair of shoes for the four stream crossings, mud, and slippery rocks. Coordinator Doug Klein, ph 235-8330. Apr 23 Sun 8AM ‘AIEA RIDGE (12 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/’Aiea) Got whistle? Saved a certain hiker dude who fell and lived to tell his tale while hiking this long but wonderful, wild, and wooly ridge trail. On a clear day you can see forever at the summit. Coordinator Clayton Kong, ph 545-2467. Apr 29 Sat 8AM HALAPEPE NUI (6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge-Valley/Pearl City) A fairly easy, rambling loop hike, not much up and down, with spectacular views of Pearl Harbor and the upper Waimano watershed. Much uluhe - long pants desirable. Many junctions - plan to stay with the group. Coordinator Peter Kempf, ph 384-2221 or 735-2220. Apr 30 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY KULEPEAMOA RIDGE No Meeting @ Palace - Call Coordinator for Rendezvous Info (6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Niu Valley) A stiff climb. A windswept ridge. A summit catwalk. A slippery staircase. A guava free fall. A quiet valley. This hike has them all. Coordinator Stuart Ball, ph 247-5380. May 7 Sun 8AM MOANALUA (10 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Moanalua) It's a long road walk with 23 stream crossings and a short ridge hike to the summit. At the summit take your time not just to savor a glass (or two) of pinot noir over lunch but to enjoy the amazing vistas worth at least a dozen shapshots. Coordinator Mike Algiers, ph 422-1048. May 13 Sat 8:30AM MAKUA VALLEY RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, LIMIT OF 40 (from HTMC) RESERVATIONS DEADLINE – MAY 6 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 culturally important Hawaiian sites and geological features. Coordinator Fred Dodge, ph 696-4677. May 14 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY PU’U ‘OHULEHULE No Meeting @ Palace (8 Mi/Advanced/Valley-Ridge/Kahana) A prominent, pyramidal-shaped peak in Kahana Valley with strenuous climbing, one-way up without Otis, but cable-assisted, and with rewarding, outstanding views at the peak. Coordinator Mike Mottl, ph 254-6360. May 20 Sat CLUBHOUSE POTLUCK/SLIDESHOW – MACHU PICCHU 5:00 Potluck 7:00 Slideshow Stephen Haus and Patrick Enomoto will be giving an olde-fashioned, non-digital slide show on hiking the Inca Trail from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu. As a finale', a bike ride from the snow-capped Andes, to the salt pans. We’ll provide grilled steak and chicken. Please do not bring chips as a potluck dish. Bring your own drinks. Please RSVP via e-mail (preferred) or call Pam Scott at HTMCentertainment@verizon.net or 741-4493 to let us know if you’re bringing a potluck dish or if you will be contributing $7.00.  All non-members pay an additional $2.00 to attend. May 21 Sun 8AM KAIPAPA’U GULCH (8 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Hau’ula) A long way to go just for a swim, but getting there is so much fun. We cross slippery Kaipapa’u Stream many times to get to the scenic waterfall and plunge pool. Expect mud, mosquitoes, slippery rocks, and possible flash flood and rockfall hazards. Coordinator Laura Owens, ph 352-5141. May 27 Sat 8AM KOKO HEAD SCRAMBLE (3 Mi/Advanced Novice/Shoreline/Hanauma) Join us for a short, steep climb up 600 ft. Koko Head, then down to the sea, then back up again. Wonderful views and interesting geological features make the effort worthwhile. Coordinator Phil Booth, ph 488-1161. May 28 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY BOWMAN (12 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Kalihi) Bowman is the toughest of the Ko’olau ridge hikes. Be prepared for lots of ups and downs, a few narrow spots, and some cable climbing near the top. Check out the pipe monuments erected in 1915 to mark the Fort Shafter boundary. Coordinator Arnold Fujioka, ph 551-0227. Jun 3 Sat 8AM National Trails Day Triple Treat MT. OLYMPUS (6 Mi/ Intermediate/Ridge/St. Louis Hts.) Join HTMC on this classic "town hike" and have your lunch on the Ko’olau Summit!  Not too difficult but not easy either.  Easy parking and good views.  FRS radio users can chat with other HTMC hikers on nearby Kolowalu and Pu’u Pia. Some sections require scrambling, and some sections are narrow with steep drop offs (especially near the summit). Coordinator Grant Oka, ph 674-1459. WA’AHILA-KOLOWALU (5 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/St. Louis) Don’t want to go to the summit?  Join Justin on the Kolowalu escalator between Wa’ahila Ridge and Manoa Valley. Coordinator Justin Ohara, ph 778-8629. PU’U PIA (2 Mi/Novice/Ridge/Manoa) For a shorter outing, join Steve on a climb to this Manoa knoll with varied valley views available. Coordinator Steve Brown, ph 247-8845. Jun 4 Sun 8AM PUPUKEA SUMMIT (9 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Pupukea) After some pleasant road walking, you get an opportunity to hike the initial portion of the famed Koolau Summit Trail (KST). It's a gentle uphill jaunt to a lunchspot with a panoramic view. Be sure to watch for trail ribbons, since there are some critical junctions and a definite stopping/turnaround point! Coordinator Wil Kawano, ph 373-1492. Jun 10-12, Sat-Mon KUALOA RANCH CAMPOUT RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – LIMIT OF 30 No meeting @ Palace Escape from the rigors of summer. Drive to a campsite high enough with a lofty view from your tent of Chinaman's Hat and the Pacific blue, where keikis can romp in a dinosaur's footprints, and where you can have the amenities of a home away from home for three days and two nights. The grounds of Kualoa Ranch are the location of this campsite that's equipped with an outdoor shower, portable toilets, cold running water, picnic tables, benches, a fire pit, and hiking trails for children and adults. $7.50 per person/per night ($15), max of 30 persons, Charlotte Yamane, Coordinator, 235-1748 and Carole K. Moon. Jun 11 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY NIHOA GULCH RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – LIMIT OF 20 No meeting @ Palace (6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Mokule’ia) This rocky scramble leads us above the Mokule’ia coastal shelf to connect with the Kuaokala Trail and the Kealia Trail. Extra caution is required in some places - don’t trust them cables! Coordinator Steve Poor, ph 638-8387. Jun 17 Sat 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KAPALAMA (5 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/’Alewa Hts.) This shaded loop hike with beautiful views of Nu’uanu Valley, Kalihi Valley, and the Ko’olau Range isn’t frequently offered. Coordinator Dayle Turner, ph 384-4821 or turner@hawaii.edu Jun 18 Sun 8:30AM SCHOFIELD-WAIKANE No meeting @ Palace - Call Coordinator for Rendezvous Info (9 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Wahiawa) This long contour walk passes through some pretty wild country before ending at a lookout with one of the finest views on O’ahu. Keep up a steady pace to make sure you reach the top and the viewpoint. Coordinator Darrell Teruya, phone 227-4572. Jun 24 Sat 8AM PU’U O HULU (4 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Ma’ili) Join us for some sun and exercise on the Wai’anae Coast.  If you’re into scrambling and like the view of the ocean, this short, steep, double ridge hike is for you.  Bring lots of water, sun screen, and a good pair of shoes. Coordinator Larry Lee, phone 263-4690. Jun 25 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY KALENA No Meeting @ Palace – Meet @ Kemoo Farms parking lot. (7 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Schofield) This one is "Members Only" for some good reasons....like steep slippery slopes, narrow crumbly dikes, and vertical dropoffs! Keep balanced, and keep your focus, but pause occasionally to take in the fantastic views of the Wai’anae coastline and the Schofield plain. From the summit lunch spot you feel that you can almost touch Mt. Ka’ala, the highest point on O’ahu. Coordinator Ralph Valentino, ph 864-8130. Jul 2 Sun 8AM WAIAU (12 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Waiau) A tough, ungraded ridge trail all the way to the Ko’olau Summit. Few have made it to the summit. Are you up for this exhausting hike? The TM crew will do their best to clear the trail to the summit, but no promises – as the upper section is uluhe all the way to the top. Coordinators Thea Ferentinos, ph 375-0384 and Justin Ohara. Trail Maintenance          Apr 9  ‘Aiea Ridge         Apr 16   Kulepeamoa         Apr 23     Moanalua         Apr 30     Kapalama          May 7    Kaipapa’u Gulch                        Pu’u ‘Ohulehule         May 14       Bowman         May 21      Pupukea Summmit          Jun 4    Schofield-Waikane         Jun 11       Kalena         Jun 18        Waiau

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