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  Mike Algiers, 422-1048. 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 Check out our web site on the Internet:  http://htmclub.org Email: info: http://htmclub.org/email-htmc.html Oct 7 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY PUU KEAHI A KAHOE No Meeting @ Palace (11 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Moanalua) This rugged hike loops around the back of Moanalua Valley, including a summit crossover. Half the walk is along a dirt road, but the other half is out of this world. Come see why this is one of our signature hikes. Coordinators Kris Corliss & Larry Oswald, ph 638-7268.   Oct 14 Sun 8AM PAUOA WOODS (6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge-Valley/Tantalus) Experience the beauty and lush foliage on this town hike.  But take care to follow your coordinator’s instructions so you don’t get sidetracked by the views, foliage, or intersecting trails.  This is no walk in the park, so be prepared for rain, mud and mosquitoes. Coordinator Doug Klein, ph 263-8330.   Oct 20 Sat 8AM MÄLAEKAHANA LOOP (5 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge-Valley/Läçie) This pleasant hike follows the streambed back into the lush lower valley, before climbing a low ridge for the return portion of the loop. There are several junctions, so enjoy the scenery, but pay attention to the trail markers! Coordinators Dayle & Jacque Turner, ph 384-4821 or turner@hawaii.edu.   Oct 21 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY KÖNÄHUANUI No Meeting @ Palace – Meet @ Tantalus Kaläwahine Trailhead (6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Mänoa) Könähuanui is the name given to the large double humps above Mänoa Valley.  Often shrouded in clouds, they are the highest peaks on the Koçolau range. Use caution in negotiating the steep muddy sections. Coordinator Larry Lee, ph 263-4690.   Oct 28 Sun 8AM KEALIÄ (9 Mi/Intermediate/Graded Hillside/Mokulëçia) Scramble with us up the switchback trail criss-crossing the cliff face up to the plateau above Dillingham Airfield. We’ll then pick one of the many circuitous options over the tableland and valleys to the Mäkua Valley overlook. Pay attention to the leaders instructions and the ribbons. Coordinator Peter Kempf, ph 384-2221 or 735-2220.   Nov 3 Sat 8AM KALUANUI RIDGE (3 Mi/Novice/Ridge/Hawaii Kai) One of the easiest jaunts to the Ko’olau Summit requires a bit of huffing and puffing on the uphills, but the views of Waimanalo and Olomana in the distance are well worth it. Coordinators Thea Ferentinos, ph 375-0384 & Justin Ohara.   Nov 4 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY POAMOHO Reservations Required – Limited # of Hikers – No meeting @ Palace (8 Mi/Intermediate/Contour/Wahiawä) Thanks to the determination and hard work of some of our friends at Na Ala Hele, we are again able to hike this lovely trail to the Koçolau crest. Enjoy and protect the native plants and habitats. Coordinator Laura Owens, ph 388-5373.   Nov 11 Sun 8:30AM WAIANAE RAMBLE  CANCELED <<See Below>> No Meeting @ Palace – Meet @ First Hawaiian Bank, Waianae (8 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Valley/Waianae) Join Waianae Steve for another tour on this interesting loop, exploring varied terrain across half of Waianae valley. Coordinator Steve Rohrmayr, ph 696-4746. Nov 11 Sun 8:30AM WAIMANO No Meeting @ Palace - Meet at the trailhead. (7 Mi/Intermediate/Contour/Pearl City) We're not going to the summit today, due to the condition of the trail.  The hike will end at the dam just beyond the shelter. For the most part it's a pleasant contour trail, but it's gonna be MUDDY! Coordinator Steve Rohrmayr, ph 696-4746. Nov 17 Sat 8AM WAIMANO TUNNELS (5 Mi/Intermediate/Contour/Pearl City) After a lovely valley stroll, we go underground through two short, but pitch dark ditch tunnels built in 1912. Those without flashlights may be in for some hard knocks and wet feet. Coordinator Steve Brown, ph 247-8845.   Nov 18 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY THREE CORNERS CANCELED <<See Below>> No Meeting @ Palace - Call Coordinator for Rendezvous Info (7 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Mokulëia) A steep climb to the Waianae summit leads to some magnificent windward and leeward views. On top we turn left along the Makua rim toward Kaala. Our goal is Three Corners, where Ohikilolo ridge joins the main crest. Coordinator Darrell Teruya, ph 227-4572. Nov 18 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KULEPEAMOA RIDGE No Meeting @ Palace ­ Call Coordinator for Rendezvous Info (6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Niu Valley) A pleasant valley stroll leads to a windswept ridge and a catwalk along the Ko'olau summit. Return is via Hawai'i Loa with its slippery steps and its guava covered side ridge. Along the way, listen for the elepaçio, an endangered native bird. Coordinator Darrell Teruya, ph 227-4572.  Nov 25 Sun 8AM WAIMALU DITCH (6 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Waimalu) Drive up above Pearl City then hike down to the ole ditch trail. Meander into the valley and criss-cross Waimalu stream to a nice lunch spot at the water’s edge. Save some legs for the hike back up to the trailhead. Coordinators Grant & Joyce Oka, ph 674-1459.   Dec 1 Sat 8AM KAENA POINT (4 Mi/Novice/Shoreline/Kaena) Take a walk on the wild side, the last frontier on Oahu. 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. Families are welcome. Coordinator Phil Booth, ph 382-4709.   Dec 2 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY CASTLE Reservations Required, Limit of 50 – No meeting at the Palace. Reservations taken beginning Monday November 19 at 8 am. (12 Mi/Advanced/Ridge-Contour/Punaluu) This old timers' favorite returns to the schedule after a 22 year absence. Climb the eight, great switchbacks to the  windswept notch and upper Kaluanui Stream. Enjoy a refreshing dip there or struggle upward past a delicate waterfall to the Koolau summit. This country is rugged, wild, and often inhospitable, especially in winter. Coordinator Stuart Ball, ph 247-5380.   Dec 9 Sun 8AM HÄLAWA RIDGE (14 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Hälawa) You’ll need all your lungs and legs from the get-go. There is a lengthy and uphill approach to this historic CCC contour trail. The trail gets a little overgrown and gnarly after the landslide area. Coordinator Arnold Fujioka, ph 551-0227.   Dec 16 Sun 8AM WAILUPE LOOP (6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Äina Haina) This physically demanding hike begins deceivingly level and inviting, but soon becomes an increasingly steep and taxing climb to the Koolau summit. The summit is crossed on a razor thin ridge, before the return descent, which is even steeper than the ascent. It'll leave you "loopy"! Coordinator Mike Algiers, ph 422-1048.   Dec 23 Sun 9AM MEMBERS ONLY OLOMANA No Meeting @ Palace – Call Coordinator for Rendezvous Info (3 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Olomana) What is so irresistible about Olomana? Is it the towering crag of the first peak or the terror of the third? Or maybe the fabulous panoramic view from Makapuu to Mokolii? Whatever -- it is our traditional Christmas hike, that’s a good enough reason to hike it. Coordinator Laura Owens, ph 388-5373.   Dec 30 Sun 8AM LANIPÖ (7 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Kaimukï) This beautiful ridge hike can be a challenging roller coaster of a hike as you climb up and down the many puu to the summit overlooking Waimänalo, Kailua, Käneohe Bay, and Kaau Crater.  Be prepared for rain, mud and a waterfall or two. Coordinator Justin Ohara, ph 778-8629.   Jan 1 Tue 8AM KOKO CRATER No Meeting @ Palace.  Meet @8:00 @ Blowhole parking lot. Park @ Sandy Beach to avoid filling up the Blowhole parking lot. (3 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Hawaii Kai) Start off the new year with a great Oahu hike, a challenging climb with good views at the top, then a grueling descent down the rail tracks and concluding with a picturesque shoreline stroll. Coordinator Wil Kawano, ph 373-1492.   Jan 6 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY KEAAU RIDGE No Meeting @ Palace – Call Coordinator for Rendezvous Info (7 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Keaau) Spend a day hiking and climbing up 2500 ft (?) with your HTMC buddies in the blazing hot sun thru brambles, over crumbly rock, and skirting scary dropoffs.  At the intersection with Makaha Ridge enjoy a spectacular view of the valley panorama. Coordinator Patrick Rorie, ph 676-2748.   Trail Maintenance        Oct 14 Könähuanui        Oct 21 Poamoho        Oct 28 Waianae Ramble         Nov 4 Kulepeamoa Ridge        Nov 11 Waimalu Ditch        Nov 18 Castle        Nov 25 Hälawa Ridge *         Dec 2 Wailupe Loop        Dec 16 Lanipö   * - Trail requires a lot of work. Additional help would be greatly appreciated.

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