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.
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 LA'IE Trail Maintenance
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 Steve Brown, ph 836-4940.
July 11 Sat 7:30 PM Clubhouse Three Campouts on Three Islands, A Slide Show by Grant Oka and Joyce Tomlinson.
Out-back-packing
members of HTMC have their favorite campouts to which they return
year after year. Sit atop their backpacks as they take us to
Halape on the"Big Island", Mokuleia on the "Gathering
Place" and Hana on the "Valley Isle". Find out
what it is about these places which draws them back again and
again. Bring freeze dried snacks or pay $1 at the door.
Jul 12 Sun KAIPAPA'U GULCH Trail Maintenance
Jul 12 Sun 8AM MANANA
(12 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Pacific Palisades)
Experience her rounded, fern-covered
rolling hills, her saddleback ridges commanding copius ups and
downs, her sheer drop offs on the last stretch of her ridges and
at her peak the graphic sandbars of Kane'ohe Bay and the fishponds
of Kahalu'u. Coordinator Ken Suzuki, ph 845-4691.
Jul 19 Sun KOLOA GULCH Trail Maintenance
Jul 19 Sun 8AM LA'IE
(10 Mi/Advanced/Graded Ridge/La'ie)
There's a fabulous view of the interior of the island at the end
of the trail. But many hikers get side tracked by the sparkling
pool halfway up the trek. Either way, you'll enjoy the contoured
path and, hopefully, a sunny stroll. Coordinator Steve Poor, ph
638-8387.
Jul 25 Sat 9AM WILIWILINUI
(4 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Wai'alae)
It's public, it's public, and we're taking advantage of this pleasant
uphill stroll on the road, followed by a bit more strenuous ascent
to the Ko'olau Summit. Coordinator Donna Davis-Brown,
ph 422-7830.
Jul 26 Sun PU'U KEAHI A KAHOE Trail Maintenance
Jul 26 Sun 8AM KAIPAPA'U GULCH
(8 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Hau'ula)
Located in Hau'ula is this challenging trail. There's lots of
rock hopping and criss-crossing
the stream so don't be confused. Watch for the ribbons and you
will reach the waterfall with a small plunge pool. Coordinator
John Hall, ph 377-5442.
Aug 2 Sun WAIMALU DITCH Trail Maintenance
Aug 2 Sun 8AM KOLOA GULCH
(7 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/La'ie)
This one will fool ya - starts
out as a ridge, but then dives down the hillside to criss-cross
Koloa Stream more times than you'll care to count. A majestic
valley with ever narrowing walls leads to a pool & waterfall.
Extra caution is needed on the slippery rocks -
limu tabis or other suitable footwear are required. Coordinator
Marc Morinaga, ph 235-6543.
Aug 8 Sat 9AM 'AIHUALAMA-NU'UANU
(5 Mi/Intermediate/Valley-Ridge/Manoa)
A car shuttle is required then a quick side trip to visit the
ruins of Kamehameha III's summer palace. Then onto the Judd Trail,
up the steep Nu'uanu Trail to Pauoa Flats. After lunch , down
'Aihualama Trail to Manoa Falls. Coordinator Grant Oka, ph 674-1459.
Aug 8 Sat 7:30 PM Clubhouse Return to Haleakala & Mauna Loa, A Slide Show by Wing You Tong.
Our guest presenter shared slides with us years ago. He is returning
with pictures from two backpacking trips. The first is into Haleakala
Crater on Maui where the group camped. Then, they went up Mauna
Loa where they experienced hail, snow and rain in the same expedition.
The adventurers are an as yet un-named
hui of heroic hearty hikers one of whose initials is AK. Bring
a treat or pay $1 at the door.
Aug 9 Sun WAHIAWA HILLS Trail Maintenance
Aug 9 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY PU'U KEAHI A KAHOE
(11 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Moanalua)
This is a "wow" hike because the grand view at the top
will wow you. It's also a "whoa" hike because the route
along the top is whoa so narrow. It's even a "Whoopee"
hike because that's what you yell while sliding down the middle
ridge through the uluhe. Why wait? Join us on this wild wondrous
walk. Coordinator Dave Sanford, ph 488-4419.
Aug 15 Sat 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KONAHUANUI-OLYMPUS SUPER HIKE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED:LIMIT OF 10;PARTICIPANTS SCREENED AND APPROVED BY THE HIKE COORDINATORS
(9 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Manoa)
Come hike the stretch between Kona's private parts and the Greek
god Olympus. Experience true horror at the lone ironwood and observe
the sedan sized rock firsthand. Coordinators Dayle Turner and
Patrick Rorie, ph 676-2748.
Aug 16 Sun KA'AU CRATER Trail Maintenance
Aug 16 Sun 8AM WAIMALU DITCH
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Waimalu)
We follow an abandoned irrigation ditch to its intake in the wilds
of Waimalu Valley. There are two deep inviting swimming holes,
one after the second stream crossing and the other at the end
of the hike. Keep you head down in the hau tangles. (See if you
can guess where the lowest point on the hike is.) Coordinator
Steve Brown, ph 836-4940.
Aug 23 Sun KUOLANI-WAIANU
Trail Maintenance
Aug 23 Sun 8AM WAHIAWA HILLS
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Valley/Wahiawa)
HTMC loves to meander. This hike includes stream crossings, up
and down ridges, a swimming hole, a hill to climb and lots of
meandering. Coordinator John Hoover, ph 528-1206.
Aug 29 Sat 9AM TANTALUS RAMBLE
(5 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Tantalus)
The ins & outs, the ups & downs, the sweats and the glories
- Phil knows 'em all and will
happily share them with you on this convoluted complicated concoction
of trails. Be prepared for ridges & valleys & mosquitoes
& mud. Coordinator Phil Booth, ph 627-1693.
Aug 30 Sun KAHANA VALLEY Trail Maintenance
Aug 30 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KA'AU CRATER
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Steep Valley-Ridge/Palolo)
HTMC loves waterfalls. We hike up to and around the gem of Palolo
by first following Palolo Stream into the valley, then climbing
up Ka'au's waterfall, then circumnavigating the crater via the
Ko'olau summit. We use Dick Davis' trail to get back down to
Palolo. Coordinator Arnold Fujioka, ph 625-9431.
Sep 5 Sat KUOLANI CAMPOUT
(1/2 Mi/Novice/Ridge/Waiahole)
It's a skip, a hop and a jump from the road to the campsite; a
home-away-from-home
among the Norfolk Island pines. Fun and frolic at a swimming hole,
hammock lounging and lolling with a book or two, day-hiking
explorations, star gazing at night, and taste-testing
culinary treats like Ralph's camp-made
apple pies and Grant's camp-oven
brownies. Coordinators Carole Moon, ph 596-4864
and Charlotte Yamane, ph 235-1748.
Sep 6 Sun KAHEKILI Trail Maintenance
Sep 6 Sun 8AM KUOLANI-WAIANU
(5 Mi/Intermediate/Contour/Waiahole)
Nestled in Waiahole Valley is this interesting loop hike. Two
stream crossings will take us to a rock lined trail with water
tunnels and a scenic forest. Giant bird's-nest
ferns along the trail are most impressive. Coordinators Jay Feldman
and Wil Kawano, ph 539-9734.
Sept 13 Sun KULEPEAMOA RIDGE Trail Maintenance
Sept 13 Sun 8AM KAHANA VALLEY
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Kahana)
Kahana Valley's serenity belies its strong cultural and historic
background. The trail meanders past monster mango trees and rusting
remnants of WWII, bunkers and all. Best of all is the lovely pool,
deep in the interior, just waiting for you; a cooling dip and
or a luscious lunch would be appropriate. Coordinator Mike Mottl,
ph 254-6360.
Sept 19 Sat 6PM Clubhouse APPRECIATION NIGHT
Our annual Mahalo evening to honor the trail maintenance crew,
hike coordinators, 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.
Sep 20 Sun PU'U MA'ELI'ELI Trail Maintenance
Sep 20 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KAHEKILI
(6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Ka'a'awa)
What? We're going up there??!! Yup, so pack your courage, stamina,
water, and sense of balance for this precarious uphill scramble
to the top of the precipice. Coordinator Doug Klein, ph 235-8330.
Sep 26 Sat 9AM PU'U MA'ELI'ELI
(3 Mi/Novice/Ridge/Kahalu'u)
A great hike! It's a relatively new approach for the club to this
hike, starting from He'eia State Park. We do a rather short climb
to the top of the ridge where there is an old World War II bunker.
We get expansive views of Kane'ohe Bay with its multi-hued
waters. Coordinators Miles & Maureen Brubacher, ph 261-7814.
Sep 27 Sun KALAUAO Trail Maintenance
Sep 27 Sun 8AM KULEPEAMOA RIDGE
(6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Niu Valley)
This hike has everything that makes hiking in Hawai'i so special:
a hot scramble up a steep slope; a steady climb along an open,
windswept ridge; a narrow summit stretch with awesome views; a
tree hugging descent down a rocky ridge; a quiet walk through
a lovely valley. Coordinator Stuart Ball, ph 247-5380.
Oct 4 Sun 8AM MA'AKUA GULCH
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Ha'uula)
You hike on the right of the stream, you hike on the left of the
stream, and you shake your boots about, you do the rock hop hop,
and you twist and turn around, that's what it's all about. Rock
hop hopping, rock hop hopping all the way to the lunch spot at
the first pool. Coordinators Carole Moon, ph 596-4864
and Charlotte Yamane, ph 235-1748.
Oct 10 Sat 9AM KALAUAO
(5 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/'Aiea)
A lovely valley off the 'Aiea Loop Trail. The descent
is steep thru native vegetation. We follow Kalauao stream past
a small waterfall. Look for the route out of the valley which
climbs steeply back to 'Aiea Loop Trail. Coordinator Joyce
Tomlinson, ph 674-1459.
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