Hiking Trails on Oahu

Pupukea - April 1, 2017 This will be a short entry. I documented my hikes because it gives me a reminder of certain reference points needed on the trail. It gives time frames so I would know how long it was from point A to point B. Most of all, it told a story of my experience on the trail. Six years have gone by. I have hiked so many trails. It has come to the point where I have done these hikes 6x already if not more.  Pupukea is no exception. Today was like any other day. The OAG's were going to celebrate my birthday which was awesome. I appreciate all they do for me.  We met at the trailhead at 9am. Joining today was David, Daniel, Erik, Aprille, Bernice, and Michelle. Daniel just got his new dog Hina and we will be going to the top of Pupukea which is called Pu'u Hina. While on Pupukea road we seen some major landslides. The road was literally falling apart. It was a scary site to behold.  There were at least 4 major breaks and I'm not sure what the army would do, bu...

Kamanaiki Ridge Trail - May 31, 2011 Ever got the feeling that you fell short, but thought you succeeded. That happened to me today.  It was my third day of hiking in a row and I felt good. Body was sore, but my mind was still strong. The passion I felt inside was flowing all through my body. Today was also the first day of summer vacation for me and there was no better way to start the summer than to go on a hike.  I went through Stuart Ball's book,  Hiker's Guide to Oahu  and found a trail called Kamanaiki. Its a five mile ridge hike that does not end at the summit, rather it ends on a hill. On that hill you can view the Ko'olau summit. Doesn't sound too appealing, especially after doing the Stairway to Heaven a few days before.   This was my first hike in Kalihi. I parked on a side street near Kalihi Street and traveled on foot towards the end of a street. I walked up a green astroturfed staircase that appeared to be part of someone's house. The sta...