A $3.00 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 and pets are prohibited on hikes.

VISITING HIKERS ARE WELCOME

HAWAIIAN TRAIL AND MOUNTAIN CLUB, Inc.
P.O.Box 2238, Honolulu, Hawaii 96804

Visit our web site on the Internet:  http://htmclub.org

Apr 4 Sat 8:30AM MALAEKAHANA LOOP

No Meeting @ Palace. Meet 8:30 at the La’ie Community soccer field.

(5 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge-Valley/La’ie)

After a pleasant drive out to the country, take a wonderful circuitous romp thru the backwoods. It’s a good hiking workout but stay alert as the numerous twists and turns define the correct route. Coordinator Laura Owens, ph 388-5373.

Apr 5 Sun 2PM ANNUAL MEETING

Come out to Waimanalo to enjoy our “country” setting and visit with other HTMC members who are excited about planning the club’s direction for the next several years. Check out our newly renovated clubhouse and hear more about preparations for our centennial celebration. At our meeting you’ll be able to vote on three Board member positions which are becoming vacant, and you may want to become more involved in our centennial celebration planning. Much is starting to happen, and you don’t want to miss out on the excitement. See ya there!

Apr 11 Sat 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY WAI’ANAE WATER WORKS

No Meeting @ Palace – Meet @ Steve’s house

(8 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Valley/Wai’anae)

We’ll follow steep, muddy trails, and roads built to access the rain forest, alongside flumes & pipe lines that bring water down to the fields. An optional route is through a 400’ long tunnel (Your feet will get wet, and you’ll need a flashlight). Coordinator Steve Rohrmayr, ph 696-4746.

Apr 12 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KONAHUANUI

(6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Manoa)

Konahuanui is the massive, mist shrouded pair of peaks at the back of Manoa Valley. The short, but steep climb to its summit involves some serious scrambling. At the top, don't expect a view, but maybe you'll get one anyway. Coordinator Larry Lee, ph 263-4690.

Apr 19 Sun 8:30AM MANANA

No Meeting @ Palace – Meet @ the upper end of Koko Mai Drive

(12 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Pacific Palisades)

This long roller coaster of a trail will test your endurance, stamina, and hiking mettle.  There are lots of ups & downs on the way to the Ko’olau Summit (and return), but a grand view await if you complete the test! Coordinator Arnold Fujioka, ph 551-0227.

Apr 25 Sat 8AM WAIHE’E VALLEY

(3 Mi/Novice/Valley/Kahalu’u)

Stroll along the road to the Board of Water Supply’s water tunnel, then continue uphill on the road to lovely Hamama Falls. The mountain peaks surround your route, and panoramic valley views abound. Coordinators Dayle & Jacque Turner, ph 384-4821 or turner@hawaii.edu.

Apr 25 Sat 8AM KALUANUI RIDGE

Apr 26 Sun 8AM KAIPAPA’U GULCH

(8 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Hau’ula)

This trail consists of numerous stream crossings over slippery rocks as it winds thru lush native forest.  A refreshing plunge pool under a tall waterfall is our lunch spot.  Hazards:  flash flood, falling rocks, slippery rocks and mud-borne, water-borne, and mosquito-borne nasties. Coordinators Grant & Joyce Oka, ph 674-1459.

May 3 Sun 8AM WAHIAWA HILLS

(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Valley/Wahiawa)

This twisting rambling trail generally follows Kaukonahua Stream.  There's even an inviting swimming hole at the lunch spot, if you're inclined to take a dip.  It might feel refreshing after working up a sweat on the "hills"! Coordinator Peter Kempf, ph 384-2221 or 735-2220.

May 9 Sat 8AM ‘AIEA BISECTUAL

(3 Mi/Novice/Ridge/’Aiea)

Part of this trail bisects the guava, Cook pine forests of the ‘Aiea Loop Trail.  Turn off from the loop trail after a short distance, walk through the woods down a long forested ridge, veer off to the middle ridge amongst the paperbark trees and end at the large grassy lawn of the camp grounds. Coordinator Phil Booth, ph 382-4709.

May 10 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY GODEK-JASKULSKI RIDGE

(11 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Moanalua)

Another outing into vast Moanalua Valley, this one climbs steeply to the top of the left ridge, follows its ups & downs to a rustic lunch spot, before descending to the valley floor, and returning on the old Damon Estate road. Coordinator Mike Algiers, ph 422-1048.

May 16 Sat 9AM to Noon CLUBHOUSE WORKDAY

Come on out to help with a few projects which are always needed to keep our Waimanalo Clubhouse in top-top shape.

May 17 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY DUPONT

No Meeting @ Palace

(10 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Waialua)

One of the gems in our hiking inventory, this long and difficult trail climbs to the highest point on O’ahu, through a mix of native plants and thorny blackberries. We hike through pastures, along razor thin dikes, and up steep ridges. If the clouds part, the view is breathtaking. A walk through the summit "bog" is a special treat. Coordinators Kris Corliss & Larry Oswald, ph 638-7268.

May 23 Sat 8AM WAIMANO TUNNELS

(5 Mi/Intermediate/Contour/Pearl City)

This short, but unusual hike takes you underground, proving that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Bring a flashlight, hard hat, or expect some head knocks. Coordinator Stuart Ball, ph 247-5380.

May 24 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY – LANIHULI

(7 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Kapalama)

Access to this peak above Kalihi can be as elusive as its misty summit.  But, if the winds are favorable, the view from the top is worth it. Coordinator Kevin English, ph 271-5125.

May 31 Sun 8AM ‘ILIAHI RIDGE

(5 Mi/Intermediate/Valley-Ridge/Pacific Palisades)

This pleasant loop off the Manana Trail has several ups and downs, which make for a good workout. Don't miss the key junctions, or you could end up walking much farther than you bargained for. Coordinator John Hall, ph 377-5442.

Jun 6 Sat 8AM NATIONAL TRAILS DAY

PU’U PIA

(2 Mi/Novice/Ridge/Manoa)

A short valley hike, followed by a scramble up to a delightful pu’u with a view. Coordinator Wil Kawano, ph 373-1492.

WA’AHILA-KOLOWALU

(5 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/St. Louis)

Ascend Kolowalu Trail out of Manoa Valley to Wa’ahila Ridge where a breezy lunch spot awaits you with views of Manoa Valley and the Ko’olau mountain range. Coordinator Thea Ferentinos, ph 375-0384.

Jun 6 Sat 5PM CLUBHOUSE POTLUCK / SLIDESHOW

(Potluck @ 5PM) Join your hiking friends for a potluck. Diane Kellett will share a slide show entitled “Everyone has their Mountains:  A journey along the Inca trail to Machu Picchu.” Please bring a potluck dish to share. Sorry, we are not providing BBQ this time, nor offering the option to pay in place of bringing potluck.  RSVP via Email (preferred) HTMCEntertainment@yahoo.com or call Bev at 384-5100. Non-members pay normal clubhouse fee to attend.

Jun 7 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY PU’U O KONA

(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Kuli’ou’ou)

A circumnavigation of Kuli’ou’ou Valley, following steep (and eroded) trails which climb up to the Ko’olau Summit ridge. Be forewarned, some stretches are very precipitous.  The route intersects the "State Trail", providing a bailout if you want a shorter hike. Coordinator Steve Davis, Steve_Davis@ymail.com (preferred) or 371-1492.

Jun 12-14 Fri-Sun KUALOA BEACH CAMPOUT – LIMIT OF 30 – RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Reservations accepted beginning Monday June 1

Excellent tent camping for families and children, lifeguard on duty, restrooms, cold showers, picnic tables, BBQ grills, gate hours 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, night security, strong ocean currents occur occasionally, Moili fishponds lies southwest of park, on Kualoa Point salt marshes home to Hawaiian stilts, Mokoli'i Island aka Chinaman's Hat just offshore from park. Coordinators Carole Moon and Charlotte Yamane, ph 387-0044.

Jun 14 Sun 8:30AM LA’IE

No Meeting @ Palace

(10 Mi/Advanced/Graded Ridge/La’ie)

This trail has no dangerous sections to speak of, just a long uphill dirt road then a long uphill contour trail.  The views are grand along the way as well as at the intersection with the Koolau Summit Trail. Coordinator Karen Liliker, ph 349-8336.

Jun 20 Sat 10AM MEMBERS ONLY LULUMAHU

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: LIMIT OF 30

Reservations accepted beginning Monday June 8.

No Meeting @ Palace

(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 Steve Brown, ph 247-8845.

Jun 21 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY PU’U O KILA

No Meeting @ Palace – Meet at Kahana Valley State Park parking lot

(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! Coordinator Patrick Rorie, ph 342-0617.

Jun 28 Sun 8:30AM SCHOFIELD-WAIKANE

No Meeting @ Palace – Meet at the end of California Avenue in Wahiawa

(9 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Wahiawa)

This old Army trail traverses some of the wildest country left on O`ahu. The trail is graded, sort of, but don't be surprised if you slip a few times and come out muddy and wet. At the top is one of the best windward views, weather permitting. Coordinator Ralph Valentino, ph 864-8130.

Jul 5 Sun 8AM HALAWA RIDGE

(14 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Halawa)

This wonderful old CCC trail begins steeply, but then contours comfortably all the way to the Ko’olau Summit. It's a long trek, but turning around is always an option.  The parallel H-3 freeway eventually begins to sound like a distant river.

Coordinator Darrell Teruya, ph 227-4572.

Jul 7 Tue 6PM KA’IWA RIDGE

No Meeting @ Palace – Meet @ 6PM across from Buzz’s Steak House in Kailua

(3 Mi/Novice/Ridge/Lanikai)

Ascend Ka’iwa Ridge to the WWII bunkers as the sun sets in the west, then await the moonrise in the east.  Bring a soft cushion and refreshments to add to the gaiety of this lunar celebration.  A good flashlight is needed for the descent as there are numerous steep sections and dropoffs (ie, cliffs!). Coordinator Sandra Klein, ph 263-8330.

        Trail Maintenance

       Mar 22 Manana  *

       Mar 29 Konahuanui

       Apr 12 Kaipapa’u Gulch

       Apr 19 Wahiawa Hills

       Apr 26 Godek-Jaskulski  *

        May 3 Dupont

       May 10 Lanihuli  *

       May 17 Pu’u O Kona

       May 24 ‘Iliahi Ridge

       May 31 La’ie  *

        Jun 7 Pu’u O Kila

       Jun 14 Schofield-Waikane  *

       Jun 21 Halawa Ridge  *

* - Trail requires a lot of work.  Additional help would be greatly appreciated.

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