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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 AM unless otherwise noted. For trail maintenance,
call Mabel Kekina, 488-0044. 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 map. Firearms, pets,
radios and other audio devices are prohibited on hikes.
VISITING HIKERS ARE WELCOME
HAWAIIAN TRAIL AND MOUNTAIN CLUB, Inc.
P.O.Box 2238, Honolulu, Hawaii 96804
For information: 674-1459 377-5442 596-4864
(We cannot return long distance phone calls)
Check out our web site on the Internet!
- http://www.geocities.com/yosemite/trails/3660/
- http://htmc.u4l.com
http://www.webalias.com/htmc/
Oct 2 Sat 8AM TANTALUS RAMBLE
(5 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Tantalus)
Ramble with us in the Tantalus area over trails familiar and
some not so. Follow the coordinator's instructions to avoid unpleasant
and embarrassing situations (getting lost). Coordinator Phil
Booth, ph 627-1693.
Oct 3 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY WAI'ANAE-KA'ALA
(5 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Wai'anae)
The climate changes from dry Wai'anae to cool and wet Ka'ala
as we ascend to the highest point on O'ahu. This is a short but
very steep climb to the Ka'ala bog. Coordinator Ken Suzuki, ph
845-4691.
Oct 10 Sun 8AM KEALIA
(7 Mi/Intermediate/Graded Hillside/Mokule'ia)
There's a nice sheltered picnic bench at the top of the switchbacks.
There's an up and down road walk beyond. There's great views
of Makua Valley and the Leeward Coast at the end of the route.
Coordinator Roy Kikuta, ph 623-2427.
Oct 17 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY BOWMAN
(12 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Kalihi)
Named after Army Colonel Donald S. Bowman, Commander of Fort
Shafter during World War I, HTMC has hiked this difficult ungraded
ridge annually since the 1920's, longer than any other trail
on O'ahu. Coordinator Arnold Fujioka, ph 625-9431.
Oct 23 Sat 8AM HANAUMA-HALONA
(3 Mi/Novice/Shoreline/Hanauma)
This route follows the shoreline shelf between Hanauma Bay and
the blowhole at Halona Point. Use caution when this close to
the unpredictable ocean; always keep an eye on the water. Coordinator
Joyce Tomlinson, ph 674-1459.
Oct 24 Sun 8AM WAILUPE GULCH
(6Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Aina Haina)
This valley-ridge combo has it all: a pleasant valley stroll;
a stiff ridge climb; a summit tightrope walk. Watch the ribbons
religiously, or you could end up in some millionaire's backyard.
Coordinators Judy & Kim Roy, ph 988-5372.
Oct 30 Sat 8AM PU'U MA'ELI'ELI
(3 Mi/Novice/Ridge/Kahalu'u)
A great little hike! 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.
Oct 30 Sat 3PM, Clubhouse Gear Expo
/ Swap Meet / Barbeque / Slide Show
3:00 pm - Gear Expo / Swap Meet
4:00 pm - Demo on Knot-tying / Tarp set-up / Lightweight Stoves
4:45 pm - Dehydrated Food Sampling
5:00 pm - Barbeque / Potluck
7:00 pm - Slide Show
9:30 pm - Special Event
Barbeque your favorite recipes while seeing the latest hiking,
backpacking, and camping gear. Some of our most avid backpackers
will display their equipment--see how the "minimalists"
do it. And if your closets are filled to the brim with gear you
no longer use, exploit this opportunity to line your pockets
with extra cash while offering your compadres good deals on used
gear! And to top-off the day, Kim & Judy Roy and several
others will give a slide show of their kayaking adventure to
the Na Pali Coast of Kaua'i and their backpaking expedition to
the Sierra-Nevadas. Be there or be square!
Oct 31 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KO'OLAU
SURPRISE
(4 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Makapu'u)
This hot, dry hike scrambles up and down some steep narow ridges.
The descent follows an old Hawaiian trail named after its two
rediscoverers. Coordinator Stuart Ball, ph 247-5380.
Nov 7 Sun 8AM WAIMALU DITCH
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Waimalu)
The hike follows an old ditch trail into Waimalu Valley. At
the second and
eighth stream crossings are cool, inviting swimming holes. Keep
your head
down through the hau tangles. Coordinator Steve Brown, phone
836-4940.
Nov 13 Sat 8AM PALI FALLS
(4 Mi/Novice/Graded Hillside/Nu'uanu Pali)
A short novice hike starts from the Pali lookout. We hike down
the Old Pali Road and duck under the Pali Highway, continue on
an old section of the Pali Road. A contour trail takes us to
our destination. After lunch at the picturesque waterfall, we
return to our cars via the same route. Coordinator Donna Davis-Brown,
ph 422-7830.
Nov 14 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY THREE
CORNERS
(8 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Mokule'ia)
Its called Three Corners, a broad hill at 2,600 feet elevation
where three valleys meet on the Wai'anae Range. It features spectacular
vistas to the west of Makua Valley and the Leeward Coast, to
the north of Mokule'ia and the north shore, and to the south
of Mount Ka'ala - O'ahu's highest point. We will start near Dillingham
Ranch, ascend through dryland forest, and traverse the Makua
Rim in route to this fabulous panorama. Coordinator Patrick Rorie,
ph 676-2748.
Nov 21 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY PU'U MANAMANA
(6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Ka'a'awa)
This narrow ridge hike is a roller coaster ride with thrills,
chills and, hopefully, no spills. Everyone is a screamer down
the slippery, moss-covered ridge. The ride ends appropriately
at a graveyard. Coordinators Jay Feldman, ph 262-9596 and Wil
Kawano, ph 373-1492.
Nov 25 Thu 11AM Clubhouse - Pot Birdee
VI, Thanksgiving Dinner
Come join the gang for a great feast. Lynn Agena has kindly offered
to cook the turkey this year. So bring your favorite other dishes,
trimmins or fixins. The meal is at noon, so come early to gab
before gobbling. Phone Nathan at 685-1764 to reserve a spot and
to insure that we don't end up with all desserts.
Nov 27 Sat 8AM KA'ENA POINT
(4 Mi/Novice/Shoreline/Ka'ena)
A very mellow, windy, wild coastline hike taking you pass the
nesting habitats of the booby birds, the famed jumping-off rock
of the spirits into the netherworld, and finishes at the northernmost
point with its automated lone, lighted beacon. Coordinator Phil
Booth, ph 627-1693.
Nov 28 Sun 7AM PU'U HELEAKALA
(6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Nanakuli)
This hot dry one requires lots of water (2-3 liters) and lots
of energy to complete, but the views and sense of accomplishment
are worth it. Coordinator Fred Dodge, ph 696-4677.
Dec 4 Sat 8AM MEMBERS ONLY 'AKALA
HOLO HOLO, SPECIAL MEETING PLACE, RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, LIMITED
TO 25
(10 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Waialua)
Hazards: steep drop offs, narrow sections. Call Kris or Larry
to reserve your spot on this classic north shore trek to the
clouds. Coordinators Kris Corliss and Larry Oswald, ph 638-7268.
Dec 5 Sun 8AM PAUOA WOODS
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge-Valley/Tantalus)
As usual, insted of following the standard tantalus trails, we
have to be odd, deviant, and convoluted. Ups and downs, woods
and waterfalls abound on this interesting and varied loop. Don't
step on the pipe, but don't fall downslope, either. Coordinator
(odd? deviant?) John Hall, ph 377-5442.
Dec 11 Sat 8AM MEMBERS ONLY PU'U O
KILA SUPER HIKE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: LIMIT OF 15; PARTICIPANTS
SCREENED AND APPROVED BY THE HIKE COORDINATOR
(6 Mi/Advanced/Valley-Ridge/Kahana)
And you thought the broad pleasant promise of Kahana Valley offered
only leisurely streamside rambles. Ha! Will you be surprised!
This gem runs the gamut from novice to advanced, and the pinnacle
of our success requires a sure foot and a steady eye on the practically
vertical ridge. Go as far as you want, but know that we will
keep track of those who go all the way. Coordinator Dayle Turner,
ph 455-0414.
Dec 12 Sun 8AM WAI'ANAE KAI
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Valley/Wai'anae)
A rambling loop hike with the rambling man himself. Lotsa native
plants to oogle but pay attention to the 3 key junctions. There
is a good hill to huff and puff your way up and a good hill to
zing your way down. Coordinator Ken Suzuki, ph 845-4691.
Dec 19 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY PU'U O
KONA
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Kuli'ou'ou)
Hazards: steep drop offs, narrow sections. This loop hike will
take you up a ridge, down into a valley, up a steep ridge, then
the summit walk to Pu'u O Kona, and a final ridge descent back
to civilization. Coordinator Mike Algiers, ph 422-1048.
Dec 26 Sun 8AM OLOMANA
(3 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Olomana)
Come join our annual Christmas event, where we attempt to string
multicolored hikers along the slope of Olomana to gild it like
a Christmas tree. Tinsel in your hair is a must. Coordinator
Doug Klein, ph 235-8330.
Jan 1, 2000 Sat 8AM KOKO CRATER
(3 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Hawai'i Kai)
Hazards: steep drop offs, narrow sections. All HTMCer's need
to start the new year and the new millenium with a good climb
followed by a walk on the narrow crumbly rim. Live long and prosper.
Coordinator Grant Oka, ph 674-1459.
Jan 2 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KALENA
(7 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Schofield)
A very perilous hike with narrow rock dikes, steep dropoffs,
craggy spires, abounding with blackberry thickets as you near
the summit. But her voluptuous views make up for these risks.
Coordinator Dave Sanford, ph 488-4419. |
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