Hiking Trails on Oahu

Rock Bridge – July 12, 2013   My second time to the rock bridge had one simple mission: to photograph the bridge. Last time, the waves pounded the rock bridge making a photo opt. anywhere near the bridge dangerous. I hoped today we would get a better opportunity. The small crew consisted of us OAG members, Erik, Aprille, as we tried to meet up at the Hanauma Bay parking lot. Erik and Aprille got in, however, I got turned away because the parking lot was full. I parked at Kokohead Park and walked up to the bus stop meeting Erik and Aprille. Even in the hot sun, we hiked at a blistering pace, getting to the rock bridge in under 45 minutes. There, the waves sporadically crashed over the bridge making it easier to get a good shot this time. Erik seemed to want to walk on top the bridge. He took a bunch of pictures, but in his mind, he was going to find a way onto the bridge. I didn’t want to because I knew if I fell, that would be it. Believe me a fall into the water and the prospects ...

Rock Bridge – May 19, 2013 This attraction became popular within the past few months. The hiking community has promoted the rock bridge and so everyone has to do it, right!   To get there is not too easy. Initially, I thought it was an easy hike to do. But after today, it is apparent that it is more on the intermediate level and caution should also be warranted.   With my mom taking the kids to the zoo because of military appreciation day, Michelle and I went to check the rock bridge out for ourselves. But, we needed to finish the hike by at least 1:00pm because we had reservations at Adega, a Portuguese/Brazilian restaurant in the Chinatown District.   We took the long drive to Hanauma Bay, paid the $1 for parking and started hiking the ridge. It was very hot today, with hot wind blowing on the exposed ridge from time to time. A few months ago, I got a gps track from Will and Marvin. It helped out today as it guided us in the right direction.   After getting to a ce...