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 a.m. unless otherwise noted. For trail maintenance, please call the leader for meeting place and time. Please sign our release and abide by our rules.
Transportation is not provided!! 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. Hikers are responsible for themselves 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 HTMC hikes require special permission. For trails open to the public, refer to the State Forestry map.
Firearms, pets, radios, and other audio devices are prohibited on hikes.
Apr 5 Sun 2PM ANNUAL MEETING
All are invited to take part in the business side of our club.
Reports of the past year as well as planning for the next year
will be discussed. Your vote is important. Come early and enjoy
the beach.
Apr 10 Fri 9AM ULUPA'U HEAD
(1/2 Mi/Novice/Shoreline/Mokapu)
Good Friday's the best day to do this pilgrimage to plumage as
we view the baby booby birds. Wear a hat as protection from the
dive bombing parents. Coordinator Donna Davis-Brown, ph 422-7830.
Apr 12 Sun PAUOA WOODS Trail Maintenance
Apr 12 Sun 8AM MOANALUA
(10 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Moanalua)
The first trek takes us into the historic Damon family summer
estate. The cobble-stone road crosses turn of the century hand-built
bridges and a famous petroglyph rock. Finally, into the valley
with its numerous stream crossings, hau tree tangles and steep
final ascent that brings us to a windswept panoramic view of Haiku
Valley, H-3, and Kane'ohe Bay. Coordinator John Hoover, ph 528-1206.
Apr 18 Sat 7:30PM, Clubhouse, "England Swings...", a slide show by Joyce Tomlinson
"...like a pendulum do, bobbies on bicycles two by two...".
View London at the time of Princess Diana's death. On to Bath,
Chester, a hike in the Lake Country and walks in the old walled
city of York. Bring crumpets or pay $1 at the door.
Apr 19 Sun 'AIEA RIDGE Trail Maintenance
Apr 19 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY BOWMAN
(12 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Kalihi)
A sultry hike in the beginning climbing her numerous undulating
steep hills and scanty ledges and then dank and dripping at the
end walking through her moss-laden bog at the often shrouded summit.
If you're lucky she may give (views!). Coordinator Arnold Fujioka,
ph 625-9431.
Apr 25 Sat 8AM MEMBERS ONLY PU'U O KONA
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Kuli'ou'ou)
An interesting hike with a combination of valley, ridge and crossing
the summit trail from Pu'u O Kona to the Kuli`ou`ou state trail.
A steep climb to the right ridge of Kuli'ouou, dropping down into
Ka'alakei valley with another uphill grind on Haha'ione ridge
to the summit. The summit trail requires caution on the eroded
section of the trail. Coordinator John Hall, ph 377-5442.
Apr 26 Sun KAUNALA Trail Maintenance
Apr 26 Sun 8AM PAUOA WOODS
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge-Valley/Tantalus)
From Manoa Cliff Trail to Pauoa Flats to Nu'uanu Trail and along
Pauoa ridgeline down to the pipeline. Then along a contour trail
back up the valley until we climb up through a dense ti forest
and back to the trailhead. Definitely a hike of varied terrain
and sore muscles. Coordinator Doug Klein, ph 235-8330.
May 3 Sun TRIPLER Trail Maintenance
May 3 Sun 8AM 'AIEA RIDGE
(12 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/'Aiea)
A rewarding hike with lots of beautiful views. The hike starts
on the 'Aiea Loop Trail to warm up your muscles. As you hike along
the ridge, the trail gets very narrow as you approach the summit.
The view from the summit is awesome. Please use extreme caution
as people (certain presidents who will remain anonymous) have
fallen off this trail. Coordinator Dave Sanford, ph 488-4419.
May 9 Sat 6:30 PM KA'IWA RIDGE
(note special meeting place below)
(3 Mi/Novice/Ridge/Lanikai)
This full-moon hike is so beautiful, people have been known to
become engaged, in one way or another! Bring flashlights, as there
are steep drop-offs in places. Meet at Kailua Beach Park opposite
Buzz's Steak House. Coordinators Miles & Maureen Brubacher,
ph 261-7814.
May 10 Sun KOLOA KAIPAPA'U Trail Maintenance
May 10 Sun 8AM KAUNALA
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Paumalu)
Some forest trail hiking, some dirt-road strolling will make this
pleasant Ko'olau foothills jaunt appeal to the pedestrian in us
all. Mind the ribbons and 'ware the junctions to forestall embarrassing
loss of satisfactory closure (returning safely back to the trailhead).
Coordinator Steve Poor, ph 638-8387.
May 16 Sat 7:30 PM Clubhouse "Paddling Spitsbergen", a slide show by guest Mark Rognstad
A true last frontier, Spitsbergen is part of a group of islands
in the Arctic Ocean, North of Norway. Brrrrr. And our guide does
it paddling an inflatable kayak. In this ten day trip, he explored
a fjord and saw a lot of wildlife including reindeer. Finding
a dry camp site on shore was a challenge. Come hear how he did
it. Bring a goodie or pay $1 at the door.
May 17 Sun WAILUPE GULCH Trail Maintenance
May 17 Sun 8AM TRIPLER
(12 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Moanalua)
It's a tedious 11-miler ungraded ridge hike past windswept slopes,
steep narrow drop-offs, hazarding her meandering trail life life's
many ups and downs. But at the summit you can have your cake and
eat it too while sitting at a picnic table amidst astounding views
of the leeward and windward coasts! Coordinator Ken Suzuki, ph
845-4691.
May 24 Sun MANANA DITCH Trail Maintenance
May 24 Sun 8AM MALAEKAHANA STREAM
(5 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge-Valley/La'ie)
Prolonged stretches of her sweltering, never-ending road; then
yielding to the boughs of her verdant stands of strawberry guavas
and iron woods; and finally climaxing with a long, cool dip in
her waterhole down at the stream. Coordinators Carole Moon, ph
596-4864 and Charlotte Yamane, ph 235-1748.
May 30 Sat 9AM KOLOA KAIPAPA'U
(5 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Hau'ula)
The whole is more than the sum of its parts - thus is the case
with this combo hike including ridge and valley rambling for a
bit of a work-out, good views and interesting vegetation. Coordinator
Joyce Tomlinson, ph 674-1459.
May 31 Sun PU'U KAMAPUA'A Trail Maintenance
May 31 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY WAILUPE GULCH
(6Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Aina Haina)
Come one, come all to the bigtop in East O'ahu! It's a brand new
show brought to you by Ringling Bros, Leao and Denison. Featuring:
a rare appearance by the ferocious Hawaii Kai Cougar, aaand a
death-defying tightrope walk along the Ko'olau Summit, aaand freaks
of nature, like a wild guava with strawberries growing on it!!!
You will be amazed, shocked, awed. Coordinator Stuart Ball, ph
247-5380.
Saturday June 6 is National Trails Day
8:30AM Trail Building, KALAWAHINE TRAIL
(meet at the Forestry Baseyard, 2135 Makiki Heights Drive)
Join the volunteers from HTMC and our sister organizations who have helped Na Ala Hele build trails over the years. As well as benefiting the trail, this is an opportunity to learn some trail building techniques and socialize with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Speaking of socializing, the second part of the event is:
2:00PM Celebration/Refreshments at the Forestry Baseyard. Juice & snacks will be served (no alcoholic beverages allowed). There will be a presentation, door prizes and other interesting events.
For additional information, see the article in the newsletter,
or call Aaron Lowe at 973-9782.
Jun 7 Sun WAIKANE SADDLE Trail Maintenance
Jun 7 Sun 8AM MANANA DITCH
(8 Mi/Intermediate/Valley-Ridge/Pacific Palisades)
A very interesting hike with a lot of trails going everywhere,
follow the ribbons and you won't go wrong. Pay close attention
on your way in and watch for landmarks. A much easier route with
less steep ups and downs makes this an enjoyable hike. Coordinator
Steve Brown, ph 836-4940.
Jun 14 Sun WAIKANE SADDLE Trail Maintenance
Jun 14 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY PU'U KAMAPUA'A
(7 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Hau'ula)
This hike starts out steep as it takes us above Sacred Falls on
a side ridge. From there we head towards the summit. Our goal
is the junction with the famed Castle Trail. If the weather is
good and the trail clearers have been ambitious, we may push on
to the summit. Coordinator Grant Oka, ph 674-1459.
Jun 20 Sat 8AM MEMBERS ONLY MANANA-WAIMANO SUPER HIKE
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: LIMIT OF 10; PARTICIPANTS SCREENED AND APPROVED BY THE HIKE COORDINATORS
(15 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Pacific Palisades)
Join Paka-Lolo and the Ko'olau Teddy Bear for a rollercoaster
hike, a sprint across the rugged Ko'olau Summit, and a
jog down a graded trail where the miles fly by. Coordinators Dayle
Turner and Patrick Rorie, ph 676-2748.
June 20 Sat 3PM, Clubhouse. Show and Tell, Camp Gear Expo and Barbecue
Bring your newest equipment and lets talk gear for hiking, camping,
and backpacking. We'll review the features of new materials and
products. Get acquainted with resources, too, as catalogs and
magazines are invited. Bring your own picnic to enjoy under the
arbor later. We will have hot coals if you want to barbecue. We'll
salute the last day of spring as the sun sets.
Jun 21 Sun PUPUKEA SUMMIT Trail Maintenance
Jun 21 Sun 8AM MAKIKI TANTALIZER
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Tantalus)
Round top is a maze of trails and this hike threads through a
number of them for an unpredictable and intriguing trek. Coordinators
Wil Kawano and Jay Feldman, ph 259-5443.
Jun 27 Sat 9AM HANAUMA-HALONA
(3 Mi/Novice/Shoreline/Hanauma)
Watch the waves and the wake of the whales' tails crashing on
this rocky scramble at the edge of the ocean. The views are great,
the sun is hot (sunscreen recommended) and the route is subject
to change due to restrictions for approaching Hanauma Bay. Coordinator
Donna Davis-Brown, ph 422-7830.
Jun 28 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY WAIKANE SADDLE
(8 Mi/Advanced/Valley/Kahana)
For 3 years running we have ended this hike at the saddle below
Pu'u 'Ohulehule. Now it's time fo try for the top of this alluring
peak. Bring your sure feet, sturdy arms and your clear head. Don't
forget the anti-acrophobial pills. Coordinator Mike Mottl, ph
254-6360.
Jul 4 Sat 9AM MEMBERS ONLY WAIHE'E VALLEY
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: LIMIT OF 30
(3 Mi/Novice/Valley/Kahalu'u)
The Board of Water Supply offers this tour of their hole in the
hill which leads a short distance to a water bearing rock face.
Beyond is the trek to heavenly Hamama Falls. Coordinator Zon Owen,
ph 597-8493.
Jul 5 Sun 8AM PUPUKEA SUMMIT
(9 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Pupukea)
This is a good way to experience a portion of the Ko'olau Summit
Trail. The turnaround is a nice lookout at the Kahuku Trail junction.
Coordinator Joe Bussen, ph 262-5506.
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