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 Oct 1 Sun 8AM MÄLAEKAHANA POOL (5 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge-Valley/Lä'ie) A combination of long dirt roads (boring), hot steep hillsides (grueling), and tight tunnels of guava (claustrophobic), takes you half way to the Ko'olau Summit, before descending steeply into a dark mysterious valley. You are eventually rewarded by the appearance of a stream, and two delightful waterfalls with inviting plunge pools...a pleasant place to take your lunch and a cooling dip, before returning the way you came. Coordinator Peter Kempf, ph 384-2221 or 735-2220.   Oct 7 Sat 8AM TREASURE HUNT (4 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/?) Clues, codes, searching for treasure. This one should prove to be easier, hiking-wise than the previous offerings.  No information about the location will be provided beforehand. Coordinator Steve Brown, ph 247-8845.   Oct 8 Sun 8AM TRIPLER (12 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Moanalua) A long, arduous, and rugged ridge hike, culminating with a climatic bang at the summit sweeping you off your feet with windswept views. Coordinator Ralph Valentino, ph 864-8130.   Oct 14 Sat 8AM NU'UANU (4 Mi/Intermediate/Valley-Hillside/Nu'uanu) A portion of our route was constructed in the early ‘90s as part of the Nu’uanu -Tantalus-Mänoa trail complex. This pleasant woodsy route is a welcome respite from the bustling nearby city. Coordinator Wil Kawano, ph 373-1492.   Oct 15 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY PU'U O KILA (6 Mi/Advanced/Valley-Ridge/Kahana) Deep in mystical Kahana lies a steep and peaky peak. Fear not, it’s not a sneaky peak, but only peaky at the peak, and most of the trail is a wonderful ramble thru Kahana’s lush forest.  Listen carefully to the coordinator’s instructions. Your 2-way radio may be useful to navigate the numerous trail intersections. Coordinator Mike Mottl, ph 254-6360.   Oct 22 Sun 8AM WAIMALU DITCH (6 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Waimalu) This pleasant hike contours into Waimalu Valley, following a plantation ditch built in 1916. Good swimming holes abound on the stream section, but the best one is at the eighth crossing. Coordinator Clayton Kong, ph 545-2467.   Oct 29 Sun 8AM WAILUPE LOOP (6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Äina Haina) Another of those steep ridge ascents without switchbacks, to a grand view of the windward side. Then a narrow summit crossing, where vigilance is required. A steep descent on the opposite ridge closes the loop. Coordinator Mike Algiers, ph 422-1048.   Nov 4 Sat 8AM WAIMANO TUNNELS (5 Mi/Intermediate/Contour/Pearl City) This valley hike is a figure 8 loop with a kicker. We head underground briefly through two tunnels - one long and straight, and the other short and winding. Bring a flashlight and a hard head for the dark, low sections. Coordinator Steve Brown, ph 247-8845.   Nov 4  Sat  CLUBHOUSE POTLUCK/SLIDE SHOW 5:00 pm Potluck 7:00 pm Slide Show - Annapurna Join your hiking friends for a potluck/cookout at our Waimanalo clubhouse.  Pat Rooney will present pictures of Nepal's Annapurna Circuit. The 200 mile trek winds around some of the world's largest mountains. Get a glimpse of ancient trading trails and cultures that grew along them. Bring a potluck dish to share (we have about 50 people who attend) OR pay $7.00 per person.  We’ll provide grilled steak and chicken.  Please do not bring bags of chips as a potluck dish since they usually don’t get eaten.  (As usual, bring your own drinks). RSVP is HIGHLY recommended.  Call Eli at 358-8730 or email (preferred) her at louhobday@yahoo.com and let us know what you are bringing or if you are paying the $7.00.  Non-members pay an additional $2 to attend.   NOTE:  RSVP’s should be made before 10:00AM the day of the event.    Nov 5 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KÖNÄHUANUI (6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Mänoa) After a long hiatus, the Big Hua return to the schedule. Be prepared for a lot of climbing and no view at the top, and you may be pleasantly surprised (about the view, that is). Coordinator Larry Lee, phone 263-4690.   Nov 11 Sat 6PM APPRECIATION NIGHT (By Invitation Only) Our annual Mahalo evening to honor the hike coordinators, trail maintenance crew, directors and committee members is our way of expressing our appreciation for all their kokua. The form of our appreciation is round, flat, and smells great. Get involved and you too may be rewarded with free pizza! Attendance is by invitation only.   Nov 12 Sun 8AM WAHIAWÄ HILLS (6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Valley/Wahiawä) A pleasant rambling trail which winds through the central O'ahu forest. There are a couple of steep hills and several stream crossings (be forewarned), and a great swimming hole at the lunch stop. Coordinators Kris Corliss and Larry Oswald, ph 638-7268.   Nov 18 Sat 8AM MEMBERS ONLY  KAUA RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: LIMIT OF 15 RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER SEPT 30 (6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Kunia) Our route passes through areas with sensitive ecosystems easily damaged by large groups of people, hence our restriction to 15 participants. The climb is a bit stiff - after all, our goal is the 3rd highest peak on our island. Coordinator Dayle Turner, ph 384-4821 or turner@hawaii.edu   Nov 19 Sun 8AM LANIPÖ (7 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Kaimukï) A fave “town trail” that provides the discriminating hiker with a good workout and ridge-top views to boot. The summit opens up to sweeping windward scenery, while the Ko'olau summit teases you to stay awhile. Don’t dawdle too long as it’s a long way back to the trailhead and an ice cold caramel frappacino that has your name on it. Coordinators Grant & Joyce Oka, ph 674-1459.   Nov 26 Sun 8AM WAIMANO (14 Mi/Advanced/Contour/Pearl City) An extremely long (repeat LONG) contour trail which winds its way leisurely to the Ko'olau summit. There are a couple of narrow sections with sheer drops, where you want to remain vigilant. Did I mention that it's LONG? Coordinator Arnold Fujioka, ph 551-0227.   Dec 2 Sat 9AM to Noon CLUBHOUSE WORKDAY Take a break from hiking, and come raise a sweat at the Clubhouse instead! Jobs for all abilities and skill levels, from cleaning and painting, to light carpentry and yardwork. Bring a lunch, and we'll provide cold drinks.   Dec 3 Sun 8AM WAI'ANAE KAI (6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Valley/Wai'anae) Steep ascents and descents while hiking up to the flank of towering Mt. Ka'ala and down to the foothills of Wai'anae shaded and cooled by the canopy of trees all along this loop trail. Eh, no lie! Coordinator “Wai'anae” Steve Rohrmayr, ph 696-4746.   Dec 9 Sat 8AM KA'ENA POINT (4 Mi/Novice/Shoreline/Ka'ena) Take a walk on the wild side, the last frontier on O'ahu. Wiggle your toes in the sand, enjoy the crashing surf, the endangered plants and the nesting birds all protected in this Natural Reserve.  Follow the ties of the old railroad closed in 1948. Coordinator Phil Booth, ph 382-4709.   Dec 10 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY PU'U KEAHI A KAHOE (11 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Moanalua) This loop hike has it all, challenging uphills, a scenic traverse on the Ko'olau Summit, and long road walks. The fickle gods can present you with great windward views or a cold, miserable crossing. Coordinator Darrell Teruya, phone 227-4572.   Dec 17 Sun 8AM PAUOA WOODS (6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge-Valley/Tantalus) Enjoy the woods? Come join us on this town hike. The hardest part comes after the snack/rest stop as you climb up through the bamboo back to the beginning. Coordinator Justin Ohara, ph 778-8629.   Dec 24 Sun 9AM MEMBERS ONLY OLOMANA (3 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Olomana) Don your Santa caps but leave the man's red suit home and go bag yourself a gift of one, two, or three peaks of Olomana.  No snow avalanches to write home to mother about, but there are steep dropoffs at places (just ask Mel or Jacque). Coordinator Doug Klein, ph 235-8330.   Dec 31 Sun 8AM KEALIÄ (9 Mi/Intermediate/Graded Hillside/Mokulë'ia) We'll climb the switchbacks and then begin our meander to the Mäkua Valley overlook. Will we loop clockwise or counterclockwise? Only the leader knows for sure. Be sure to watch for ribbons at the numerous junctions. Coordinator Stuart Ball, ph 247-5380.   Jan 1 Mon 8AM KOKO CRATER (3 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Hawai'i Kai) They say that what you do on the first day of the New Year is what you will do the rest of the year. Commit to hiking in 2007, and join us on the traditional climb up and over the arch, to the rim of the crater, on up to the bunkers, then down the old railroad ties to the ocean and back along the coast. Coordinator Joyce & Grant Oka, phone 674-1459.   Jan 7 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KAMAILE'UNU (7 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Wai'anae) Enjoy the views on this signature HTM hike, but pay attention to your footing and flagging, or it can be hazardous to your health. This is a tough, dry, and hot hike, so be prepared. Coordinator Patrick Rorie, ph 676-2748.

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