I started clearing occasionally in 2001 and regularly from around 2005.  Until recently Mabel was always there to guide the newcomers... offering advice on which plants to cut and where the most work would be needed.  I was always amazed that, despite no longer hiking to the summit on most clearings, she still knew every trail as if she had been there only yesterday.  She also knew all of the connecting and alternate trails in the area.  I think there is more than one trail described as "Mabel's Trail".

A couple of years ago I got a call from a lady requesting help in finding her dog which got lost during a hike in the Palolo area.  They called me because my name had been on the HTMC schedule recently for the Ka'au Crater hike and they thought I would be able to help.  I referred them to Mabel and based on their description, Mabel was able to tell exactly where the dog would be.  They next day, it was found in that exact area.  I am not sure how she knew.