The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club
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
Jul 4 Sat – No hike
– See Tues Jul 7
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
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 (i.e. cliffs!).
Coordinator
Sandra Klein, ph 263-8330.
Jul 11 Sat 8AM KALAUAO
(5
Mi/Intermediate/Valley/’
We descend to a
lovely valley with a small waterfall and pool off the ‘Aiea
Loop trail. Expect
native flora, mountain apples, and a steep climb back up to the loop
trail. Coordinators
Thea Ferentinos, ph 375-0384 & Justin Ohara.
Jul 12 Sun 8:30AM
MEMBERS ONLY KA’AU CRATER
No Meeting @
Palace
(6
Mi/Intermediate/Steep Valley-Ridge/Palolo)
Expect lush
vegetation, a swimming hole, waterfalls, a fascinating crater, and a
superb
open ridge walk along the Ko’olau summit, featuring outstanding views
of
Jul 19 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY CASTLE
RESERVATIONS
REQUIRED: LIMIT OF 50
Reservations
accepted beginning 8AM, July 6
No Meeting @
Palace
(12
Mi/Advanced/Ridge-Contour/Punalu’u)
Built in 1906,
this graded trail switchbacks up the side of Punalu’u Valley to
Kaluanui Stream
well above
Jul 25 Sat 8AM KAWA’EWA’E
(3
Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Kane’ohe)
We
start in the pleasant
Jul 26 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY MAKAPU’U
TOM-TOM
No Meeting @ Palace
– Meet @ 8:30 at the
Clubhouse
(4
Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Makapu’u)
Don’t
let the short mileage of this hike fool you…every strenuous foot of it
seems to
be either straight up or straight down. The consolation is that every
foot of
it has a fabulous panoramic view. You can relax & recover at
the clubhouse
afterward. Coordinator Karen
Liliker, ph 349-8336.
Aug 1 Sat 5PM CLUBHOUSE POTLUCK / SLIDESHOW
(Potluck @ 5PM) Join
your hiking friends
for a potluck. The famous Kalapana black sand beach and town of
Aug 2 Sun 8AM
(6
Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Kahana)
Hike
this circuitous route through lush jungle, crossing streams and
tramping muddy
trails. A nice
lunch spot next to a cool
swimming hole beckons all to sit and socialize for a while. Be aware of the numerous
side trails and pay
attention to the ribbons marking today’s route. Coordinator Grant
Oka, ph 674-1459.
Aug 8 Sat 8AM ULUPAINA
(4
Mi/Intermediate/Graded/Ridge/Kahalu’u)
This trail,
pioneered
by the legendary Dick Davis, begins from the pet cemetery section of
Valley of
the
Aug 9 Sun 8:30AM
MEMBERS ONLY KULEPEAMOA RIDGE
No Meeting @ Palace
– Call Coordinator
for Rendezvous Info
(6
Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Niu Valley)
Stroll through a
quiet valley; stride up a windy ridge; scramble along a narrow summit;
slide
down a slippery staircase; slalom past guava gates. Coordinator Peter
Kempf, ph
384-2221 or 735-2220.
Aug 16 Sun 8AM KOLOA GULCH
(7
Mi/Intermediate/Valley/La’ie)
This is a ridge
and a stream hike with 25 crossings over slippery rocks and occasional
rock
fall. At the junction take the right fork to the waterfall, where a wet
plunge
will feel great after the long hike. Look for o’opu, hihiwai, and
prawns in
pools along the trail, and maybe the mountain apples will be ripe for
the
picking. Coordinator Laura Owens, ph 388-5373.
Aug 22 Sat 8AM TANTALUS RAMBLE
(5
Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Tantalus)
This hike, first
surveyed by the senior Booth, is found less than an hour away from
Aug 23 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY PU’U MANAMANA
No Meeting @ Palace
– Meet @
(6
Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Ka’a’awa)
This
is the scary big dog on the schedule! It’s steep & strenuous,
with crumbly
rock, razor thin ridges, and sheer drop offs. The views are eye-popping,
but don’t take your eyes off your feet!
And don’t be embarrassed to use hands & knees. Coordinator Arnold
Fujioka, ph 551-0227.
Aug 30 Sun 8AM WAIMALU DITCH
(6
Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Waimalu)
Our
route follows an abandoned plantation ditch into a lush valley. Cross
the
stream seven times to reach an idyllic lunch spot and swimming hole. Coordinator
Sep 6 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY KAWAINUI
No Meeting @ Palace
– Meet at
(5
Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Hale’iwa)
It’s been 15 years since we’ve been able to hike this beautiful steam trail, ending at the largest freshwater pool on O’ahu. Use caution along the narrow sections with steep dropoffs to the stream below. Coordinator Stuart Ball, ph 247-5380. Coordinator Steve Brown, ph 247-8845.
Sep 12 Sat 8AM ‘AHUIMANU
(2
Mi/Novice/Valley/Kahalu’u)
Wander in the
woods to the base of the pali near
Sep 13 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY KALENA
No Meeting @ Palace
– Meet @ 8:30 at
Kemoo Farm Parking Lot
(7
Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Schofield)
This significant
hike to the second
highest point on O’ahu is challenging (steep) and rewarding (great
views, sense
of accomplishment). Extra caution is required while negotiating the
narrow dike
formations. Coordinator Patrick Rorie, ph 342-0617.
Sep 20 Sun 8AM ’AIEA RIDGE
(12
Mi/Advanced/Ridge/’
We
start on the novice ’Aiea
loop trail, but
then branch off onto a long rigorous ridge trail, which undulates its
way,
seemingly forever, to the Ko’olau
Summit. Good luck
if you make it that far! Turning back early is always an option. Coordinator Kevin
English, ph 271-5125.
Sep 26 Sat 8AM LUA’ALAEA
(2
Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Manoa)
A pleasant
little waterfall to the right of
Sep 27 Sun 8AM WAILUPE
(6
Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Aina Haina)
This combination
valley-ridge-summit hike circles around the back of ‘Aina Haina. Be
prepared
for serious ups and downs and watch for several crucial left turns.
Coordinator
Jay Feldman, ph 234-9069.
Oct 4 Sun 8AM PAUOA WOODS
(6
Mi/Intermediate/Ridge-Valley/Tantalus)
This
mixed plate hike rambles through various terrains & vegetation
zones in the
Tantalus area. Some sections are level & wide, others are steep
&
narrow. Experience native forest, bamboo groves, and guava thickets.
Watch for
ancient rock walls, and critical junctions. Coordinator Mike
Algiers, ph 422-1048.
Trail Maintenance
Jun
28 Ka’au
Crater
Jul
5 Castle **
Jul
12 Makapu’u
Tom-Tom
Jul
19
Jul
26 Kulepeamoa
Aug
2 Koloa
Gulch
Aug
9 Pu’u
Manamana**
Aug
16 Waimalu
Ditch**
Aug
23 Kalena
Aug
30 Kawainui**
Sep
6 ’Aiea
Ridge**
Sep
13 Wailupe
Loop
Sep
20 Pauoa
Woods
** - Trail requires a lot of work. Additional help would be
greatly appreciated.
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