Hiking Trails on Oahu

Makua Rim – February 17, 2013 I always thought that Makua Rim was near the Makua Overlook. After today, I became even more confused. Previously, I’ve done Kealia and Kuoakala which both led to the Makua Overlook. The Makua Overlook doesn’t give a great vantage point of Makua Valley. In fact, Makua Valley is a bit away from the overlook vantage point. Wanting to understand the Northern part of the Waianae Summit Trail, I figured the Makua Rim would be the final piece of the puzzle. In my mind, this hike would connect Kealia and Kuoakala. Crap, I was wrong. The day started off on the Mokuleia Access Road, a long 4 mile road which goes pass the Peacock Flats camping grounds and the Mokuleia Trail. At the meeting spot on Farrington Hwy, I met Erik, Daniel, and David – mainstays in the HTMC. Leading the hike was Fred. Fred in my mind is old, but legendary. He is probably best known for his expertise of the Manana-Waimalu Valley area. Today, he was leading this hike. Since the hike involved ...

  Kawai Nui Marsh – February 9, 2013 I was sick all week with the flu. This flu was nasty, I mean sitting on the toilet or my face in the toilet for hours at a time nasty. I wanted to hike so badly, but with my body still recovering and trying to hold nutrients, I decided to gather up the kids and do a short hike which has been on the list for ages.   Many people go here, its free, what makes it interesting is the vast amount of land that is so picturesque, it makes Oahu look even better than what it already is.   I didn’t know too much about this place, only that it’s a wetland and is home to many native and endangered plants and animals. The website is listed here:  http://www.kawainuimarsh.com/Site%20Folder/index.html  can tell you more of what is going on. Believe me, there is a mother load of stuff that appears to be going on to help preserve this marsh. I can bore you with facts I’ve read, but I would do a poor job compared to the website listed above whic...