Hiking Trails on Oahu

Paperbark Corridor - March 28, 2016 Erik was off on this day. Daniel and I were off too. On our last day of Spring Break, we decided to revisit Waikakalaua. Erik and I have been here at least 4 times already, so we already knew our way. Daniel hasn't been here, so he was in for a treat. This is the type of trail Daniel likes to do. We started at 10am. The best place to start a trail...in a residential neighborhood where no one bothers. It took us 40 minutes to get to Waikakalaua Ridge. Daniel seemed impressed at what the trail had to offer. Its just a cool place to hike. From the ridge, I thought it would be fast to the paperbark corridor, but it took 45 minutes. When we got there, it was money. Daniel was impressed and we were loving it. Erik brought his hammock and we tried it out. It was interesting.  After a 45 minute rest, we left and headed towards the jeep road. Waikakalaua is a great trail in the middle of Wahiawa and Mililani towns. One day we will clear the top of it and ...

Kahikilani (Washington Stone) This ancient site has been much harder to find than the rest of the North Shore Old Ancient Hawaiian sites. Starting in around 2013-2014, I've tried a a number of times, following the books directions, scouting, coming up with ideas, but all roads have led to dead ends. I've persistently tried to look for clues only to come up disappointed every time. I even bought binoculars to go look for this damn thing.  I think I have narrowed the search down to a particular location, but I still can't find it. Fellow OAG member, Daniel agrees with me on the location. Here are the clues on a ridge in the Pamalu Area can see it from the Chevron bus stop the rock has an old Lehua lei around it supposedly a plaque to identify it near the Ehukai pillboxes second bunker March 23, 2016 On this day, we went for the gusto. It would be Daniel, David, Aprille, Kellie and I. Daniel had a strong hunch it was a rock face on the next ridge over from the second pillbox o...

  Big Island Trip March 18-20 (stories are in no particular order) Since I was running the Hilo Marathon, I decided to do the tourist things. Here are some of the most popular sites in Hilo. Coconut Island - March 18, 2016 Coconut Island seemed to be a place where people would go. Its a tiny island and who doesn't want to go to a tiny island? I got a bomb ass plate at Puka Puka Kitchen, Ahi Don with the best salad. Fresh veggies, Big Island grown. From Puka Puka was a 5 minute drive to Coconut Island. I took a bunch of shit to carry with me; camera, fanny pack, lunch, and drink.  I was stunned by its beauty. Waves hitting the rocks and water flying in the air. Little tide pools to swim in. There is also a bathroom and a huge field to play on.  To my surprise, no tourist where there. Its funny because it is by all the hotels. There were a lot of local families fishing and playing in the small tide pools. I ate my lunch in peace and tranquility. There are a number of picnic...