Hike Schedule • Safety and Ecological Rules

LIKEHIKE gang usually meets on the designated Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in front of Hilo Hattie’s in the Ala Moana Shopping Center. Be sure to check the individual outings for other meeting times and places. Hikers should bring lunch, a canteen of water, and rain gear. Hiking boots are appropriate footwear, but walking shoes are generally okay. We hike to experience the natural environment, so please turn off or mute your cell phone and avoid making casual calls while on the trail.

Hikers joining the group for the first time must call Ed at (808) 455-8193 (before 9:00 p.m. HST) or send e-mail to Ed for information about the hike.

By its very nature, hiking can be hazardous. The hike leaders will point out the major dangers of each trail, but each hiker is responsible for their own well-being and safety. All hikers must read and agree to follow the Safety and Ecological Rules.

We hike to experience the natural environment; so please turn off or mute your cell phones and avoid making casual calls while on the trail.

 LikeHike Schedule thru November 2008 

Sunday, August 31
Malaekahana Ridge
Trail Rating:	Elevation Gain:	Total Distance:	Return to Ala Moana:
Difficult	1,400 feet	5 miles	Around 5:00
We start out from Laie along agricultural roads, and up a gradual, open path to Malaekahana Ridge. After a short climb up the ridge we drop down a rather steep and potentially muddy trail (but with ample roots for footholds) to the stream. After an easy crossing we come to a small pool above a waterfall, with a steep roped decent to the swimming hole below the falls. As you are drying off, you can peer down an even larger falls below the pool, and return the same route. Mosquito repellent, sunscreen, and rain gear might be handy things to bring. If there is enough interest, and the day is good, we may go the extra mile to the summit ridge. Bring at least 2 liters of water.

Sunday, September 14
Manoa Cliffs
Trail Rating:	Elevation Gain:	Total Distance:	Return to Ala Moana:
Moderately Difficult	600 feet	5 miles	Around 3:00
This trail above Honolulu begins by winding through the forest above Pauoa Valley, and eventually leads to Pauoa Flats. We will hike across the flats through the bamboo forest to the Nuuanu reservoir overlook for lunch. After returning to the cliffs trail, we will follow it around Mt. Tantalus to prime views of Manoa Valley. There are a number of interesting and rare plants along the way that includes Ohia, Koa, Mountain Naupaka, Kopiko and a native white Hibiscus.

Sunday, September 28
Kayaking Kailua Bay
Trail Rating:	Elevation Gain:	Total Distance:	Return to Ala Moana:
Difficult	0 feet	6 miles	Around 5:00
It’s not hiking, but we will explore a part of the island we don’t often get to. We plan to kayak out to Popoia – flat island - and to the Mokulua Islands, so some kayaking experience is desirable. Bring lunch, plenty of water, sun screen and sun glasses. Contact the hike leader at least a week in advance for reservations. There is a cost involved if you have to rent a kayak. While on the island we will hike around to the backside and check out an exciting cove.

Sunday, October 12
Waianae Kaala - Dupont
Trail Rating:	Elevation Gain:	Total Distance:	Return to Ala Moana:
Strenuous	3,400 feet	11 miles	Around 6:00
Meet at 8:00 a.m. LikeHike has hiked this ridge up to 2600 feet elevation, but has never gone all the way to the top of Mt. Kaala from the Waianae side. It is a spectacular hike with great views of the Waianae Coast. There are a number of native plants and if we are lucky we might see some of the rare native snails. The trail starts in the back of Waianae Valley at the end of a BWS access road. From there it traverses in an out a couple small valleys, before a steep ascent to the ridge. Those not wanting to go all the way can return down along the ridge separating Waianae from Makaha and connect with the ancient Hawaiian Kumaipo Trail which descends steeply to the access road. The extreme hikers will continue up the knife edge ridge using a series of ropes to climb over the steeper rock faces and obstacles. Once on the top of Kaala we will hike across the bog on the board walk and climb down the Dupont Trail that exits near Waialua High School. Bring at least four liters of water if you want to go to the top of Kaala. At least two are required for the shorter route. Sunscreen is a good idea. These trails are not for acrophobic hikers since the trails are steep and have steep drop off in places.

Sunday, October 26
Tom-Tom
Trail Rating:	Elevation Gain:	Total Distance:	Return to Ala Moana:
Difficult	1,100 feet	4 miles	Around 4:00
The Tom-Tom Trail leads up a steep ridge above the eastern side of Waimanalo. It's quite a climb, but the views of the valley and the eastern side of Oahu from the top are terrific. After lunch on the ridgeline we will enjoy the breezes as we hike along the summit ridge. We will hike down a route on the leeward side instead of returning via the pali. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen. This hike is definitely not for acrophobic hikers. The trail climbing the ridge is very dangerous in places as is the trail along the summit ridge. The last time we did this hike was in 2002

Sunday, November 9
Mokolii Island (Chinaman's Hat)
Trail Rating:	Elevation Gain:	Total Distance:	Return to Ala Moana:
Moderately	0 feet	1 mile	Around 3:30
Instead of hiking we will swim to our destination point. Off the point from Kualoa Beach Park, the Island has a terrific open water beach and a steep hill to climb (bring shoes for the climb). From the top one gains a lovely panoramic view of the green windward coast. Everyone must know how to swim well, and have a floatation device. Snorkeling might give you a different view of the swim. Be sure to bring plenty of water and sunscreen. We will have a potluck lunch on the island.