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.
Oct 4 Sun 8AM MA'AKUA GULCH
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Hau'ula)
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 Charlotte Yamane and Carole Moon,
ph 596-4864.
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.
Oct 11 Sun KONAHUANUI Trail Maintenance
Oct 11 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY PU'U MANAMANA
(6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Ka'a'awa)
You can talk the talk, but to walk the walk, there is no substitute
for Pu'u Manamana. The climb to crouching lion is steep and crumbly,
the sun is hot, the views are awesome, there is a rock to climb,
the mud at the top is mind muddling. The ridge down to the cemetery
is narrow and steep. May the mana be with you. Coordinator Arnold
Fujioka, ph 625-9431.
Oct 17 Sat 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KAUPO CLIFFS TO NIU VALLEY SUPER HIKE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: LIMIT OF 15; PARTICIPANTS SCREENED AND APPROVED BY THE HIKE COORDINATORS
(9 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Waiamanalo)
"From the mountain to the ocean, from the windward to the
leeward side..." The super hike team takes its act to 'Nalo
country where we'll climb Kaupo Cliffs en route to the Ko'olau
summit and onward to Niu Valley. Step up to the challenge! Coordinators
Dayle Turner and Patrick Rorie, ph 676-2748.
Oct 17 Sat 7:30 PM Clubhouse, Midway Atoll, a slide show by Marcia Stone and John Hoover
During World War II, Midway's claim to fame was being the location
of a decisive battle. There are still visible signs of the war,
however, the atoll has a different identity. It is a center for
eco-tourism and is our newest
wildlife reserve. From this perspective, we will view the fish
and the birds. Bring a snorkel and cookies to share or pay $1
at the door.
Oct 18 Sun WAI'ANAE KAI Trail Maintenance
Oct 18 Sun 8AM KEALIA
(7 Mi/Intermediate/Graded Hillside/Mokule'ia)
Gliders and butterflies, rocks and dust, switchbacks and uphill
roads, this trail has it all, including pretty good vistas of
both (count em, both) sides of the island. Coordinator Roy Kikuta,
ph 623-2427.
Oct 24 Sat 9AM Koko-Kahi Ridge
(3 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Kane'ohe)
The views from this ridge are incredible. It starts on a well
maintained trail up to the ridge. This section of the trail is
called the Friendship Garden. As we get higher on the ridge the
view of Kane'ohe Bay to Kualoa Park is spectacular. The Ko'olau
mountains toWaimanalo are spellbinding. Coordinator Sandy Klein,
ph 235-8330.
Oct 25 Sun HALAWA RIDGE Trail Maintenance
Oct 25 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KONAHUANUI
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Manoa)
Our goal is the twin peaks of the highest mountain in the Ko'olau
range. Usually, the summit is shrouded in mist and rain. If we're
lucky, we'll see a view that is splendid, spectacular, stupendous
and superb. Coordinator Ken Suzuki, ph 845-4691.
Nov 1 Sun PU'U HELEAKALA Trail Maintenance
Nov 1 Sun 8AM WAI'ANAE KAI
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Valley/Wai'anae)
This loop hike is part uphill, then a ramble, then a downhill,
then another ramble with lots of native flora and superb views
along the way. Be alert at key junctions to avoid getting off
trail (we never get lost). Coordinator Grant Oka, ph 674-1459.
Nov 7 Sat 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KO'OLAU REPRISE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: LIMIT OF 30
(5 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/'Alewa Hts.)
We have another opportunity to hike this pleasant woodsy loop.
Reserve early to ensure your spot. Coordinator Steve Brown, ph
836-4940.
Nov 8 Sun KALENA Trail Maintenance
Nov 8 Sun 8AM HALAWA RIDGE
(14 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Halawa)
The hum of the H-3 vehicular
flow will be at your left as you ascend a side ridge, up to the
unpaved dirt road, and on to the trail head and soon it'll be
mum as you hike this long graded trail under a tree-canopied
forest, up to her vegetated crossover, to the sum of incredulous
panoramic views of the windward coastline at her crest. Coordinator
John Hall, ph 377-5442.
Nov 14 Sat 7:30 PM Clubhouse, Mysterious Rapa Nui, a slide show by Jim Yuen.
Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is called the navel of the earth. Mystery
shrouds the stone statues. But the Rapanuians are our Polynesian
cousins. Jim accompanied the Kamehameha School's Hui Lama Club
last June to Rapa Nui and will share his photos and experiences
with us. Hopefully, he will present the first digitally projected
"slide show" at the clubhouse. Bring Easter eggs or
pay $1 at he door.
Nov 15 Sun 7AM PU'U HELEAKALA
(6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Nanakuli)
On the Leeward side is this enticing ridge which will reward the
stalwart hiker with a good work-out
and great views. Bring at least 2 quarts of water. Coordinator
Dave Sanford, ph 488-4419.
Nov 21 Sat 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KAUA
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: LIMIT OF 15
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Kunia)
Advance reservations with the coordinator are required. The rounded
peak on the Wai'anae summit that you can see from so many
places on the island is our goal today, and man will we have some
fun getting there! In order to reduce the negative impact and
potential damage to this sensitive area, the number of hikers
is limited to 15. Coordinator Stuart Ball, ph 247-5380.
Nov 22 Sun NIHOA GULCH Trail Maintenance
Nov 22 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KALENA
(7 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Schofield)
Into the mist you climb up on her knife-edged
ridges with steep drop-offs
on both sides, ascending up to her lofty peaks and down to her
saddles, ever hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive Hawaiian
tree snail in her native rain forest, and at her summit a panorama
of the windward, the leeward, and Diamond Head views. Coordinator
Mike Mottl, ph 254-6360.
Nov 26 Thurs 2:00 PM Clubhouse, Pot Birdee V, Thanksgiving Dinner
Bring your appetite, a holiday mood and join others at the clubhouse
for a festive dinner to start the holiday season. Talk story
and then have a sit down meal under the arbor at 3:00 PM. Please
bring a covered dish which complements the turkey Joyce will roast
and bring. Call Joyce at 674-1459
to tell her what you are bringing and how many of you are coming.
Nov 29 Sun WAI'ANAE-KA'ALA
Trail Maintenance
Nov 29 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KO'OLAU SURPRISE
(4 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Makapu'u)
Absolutely not for those with acrophobia. This hike is a lung
busting leg cramping workout. The views are world class. Warning:
do not view and hike at the same time or it may be your last
cavalier act. Coordinators Jay Feldman and Wil Kawano, ph 373-1492.
Dec 6 Sun SCHOFIELD-WAIKANE
Trail Maintenance
Dec 6 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY NIHOA GULCH
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: LIMIT OF 15
(6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Mokule'ia)
A side trail to solve the mystery of Crystal Canyon, around a
bend to catch a glimpse of the mercurial rock climbers, looking
skyward to view the quiet whoosh of the soaring gliders, and hiking
a beautifully reconstructed trail with cables and foot paths to
ascend the top with fantastic views of the north shore. You
may either descend the same path or hike the Kealia Trail and
down her switchbacks. Coordinator Steve Poor, ph 638-8387.
Dec 13 Sun OLOMANA Trail Maintenance
Dec 13 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY WAI'ANAE-KA'ALA
(5 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Wai'anae)
Climb the steep (bleep) ridge, over the fabled, cabled rock. Then
scramble through the bramble, up to the bog in the fog. Easier
said than done! Coordinator Ken Suzuki, ph 845-4691.
Dec 20 Sun 8AM SCHOFIELD-WAIKANE
(9 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Wahiawa)
This circa 1920 U.S. Army trail offers great views, an abundance
of native flora and fauna and simply superb trekking all the way
to the Ko'olau summit. Expect hot sunny skies or mud and torrential
rain. Coordinator John Hoover, ph 528-1206.
Dec 27 Sun 8AM OLOMANA
(3 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Olomana)
This striking pocket mountain thrusting up from the Kawainui plains
has always enticed the "Hillary"s in us (of both genders).
A 1600 feet high trek to the first peak provides a 360º view
of the Windward Side. Two other peaks tempt the more acrophilic
trekkers. Coordinator Doug Klein, ph 235-8330.
Jan 1 Fri 8AM KOKO CRATER
(3 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Hawai'i Kai)
Celebrate the new year with us on our annual scramble up the over
the natural arch and along the edge of this interesting geologic
phenomenon. Although somewhat deteriorated over time, it used
to be Maui the Demigod's mug. The natural arch was the handle
by which he held it while sipping cocoa. Coordinator Zon Owen,
ph 597-8493.
Jan 3 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KAMAILE'UNU
(7 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Wai'anae)
Kamaile'unu is the real super hike. You don't even need a reservation!
So come out and tackle this hot (cold?), dry (wet?), gnarly (yo),
scenic (yes), good for nothing (yeah) ridge. Please be respectful
of the heiau on the lower section of the hike. The trail will
be rerouted around it. Do not hike through the heiau. Coordinator
Arnold Fujioka, ph 625-9431.
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