Hiking Trails on Oahu

  Pali Puka to Lanihuli – August 25, 2013 I thought I’d never again do a hike this dangerous. Today, I did. This hike is seriously very high on the danger level. I do not condone anyone to do a hike like this. The crossover has obstacles and the ridge is razor thin. Jay invited a group of great hikers via facebook. Joining the group today was Jay, Agnes, Dave F., Pip, Sara “The SharkCaller”, & OAG members – Erik, Darren & myself.  The plan today was to start at the Pali Lookout, go left up the ridge towards the Puka, climb up towards the crest, tackle major obstacles on a thin ridge, continue towards Lanihuli, and come down the Alewa trail. Some of us met at Na Pueo at 6:15am. Jay arrived with Nate. Nate would do the Alewa trail to Lanihuli to take pictures of some lobelia while waiting for us. We staged cars at the park, and drove to the Pali Lookout. We met Dave, Agnes, and Pip there. After some discussion and a brief look at the weather, the hike was a go. The winds...

Lanihuli – September 11, 2011 Today was the 10 th  anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Many hiking groups honored the fallen by hiking. Most notable was the Koko Crater Memorial hike where people went in teams to hike up Koko Crater. With all that being said, I decided to do a hike that only a few years ago was highly coveted. The Lanihuli trail once lay in a watershed area. Even today, you have to go on private property to gain access. Access to the trailhead is on land owned by Kamehameha Schools. Of course, some hard work by the HTMC in recent years made this hike a yearly thing. Coordinating the hike was Grant. For those of you who don’t know, he is a long time member of the HTMC and is stuff of legends. He emailed me that there will be two groups: early bird at 7:30 am and regular start time group which started at 8:00 am. He also provided some directions. Lanihuli is the massive peak between the Pali and Likelilke Highways. Although vegetation blocks the view most of t...