The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club
A $3.00 donation is requested for each non-member, age 18 or over. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
For hikes, we meet at Iolani Palace, mountain side, at 8 AM unless otherwise noted. For trail maintenance, call Mike Algiers, 422-1048. Please sign our release and abide by our rules.
We do not arrange transportation. However, you are welcome to arrange your own. You are cautioned not to leave valuables in parked cars.
Bring lunch and water on all hikes. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing. Extra caution may be required on some trails. You are responsible for yourself at all times.
Keep trails and lunch sites free of litter; treat trees and plants with respect and care. ALWAYS be careful with fire, matches and cigarettes.
Many of our hikes require special permission. For trails open to the public, refer to the State Forestry maps. Firearms and pets are prohibited on hikes.
VISITING HIKERS ARE WELCOME
HAWAIIAN TRAIL AND MOUNTAIN CLUB, Inc.
P.O.Box 2238, Honolulu, Hawaii 96804
Visit our web site on the Internet: http://htmclub.org
Jan 1 Thu 8AM KOKO CRATER
No
Meeting @ Palace – Park @ Sandy Beach
& Meet @ Blowhole Parking Lot
(3 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Hawai’i Kai)
Our contribution to an alcohol-free
New Year's Eve is the annual trek up Koko Crater early the next day.
The
slanted stone arch in the beginning only foretells the narrow, rocky
path that
partly circumnavigates the crater rim to the
Jan
3 Sat 8:30AM PU’U MA’ELI’ELI
(3 Mi/Novice/Ridge/Kahalu’u)
A rather short trail on a very small
ridge, but the views of
Kane’ohe
Jan 4 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY KAMAILE’UNU
No
Meeting @ Palace – Meet @
8:30 at
(7 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Wai’anae)
It’s gonna be a glorious 2009 after this glorious 2nd hike of the year. Ya gotta get “junk yard dog mean” to ascend this honkin’ pile of shadeless rocks from sea level to 3,000’ then turn around and hike back down with the setting sun in your face. Oh, and did I mention the crumbly rocks and steep drop-offs? Coordinator Arnold Fujioka, ph 551-0227.
Jan 11 Sun 8:30AM KUAOKALA
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – LIMIT OF 35
No
Meeting @ Palace
(5
Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Makaha)
The majority of the elevation gain is
by car, driving up a
narrow military road to those mysterious "golf balls" above
Jan 17 sat 8AM MAKAPU’U
SCRAMBLE
(2 Mi/Advanced Novice/Hillside/Makapu’u)
We’ll walk the road up to the lookout
above the lighthouse,
and hope for whale sightings (bring your binoculars). An option on the
return
is to scramble down the steep fisherman’s “trail” to the rock shelf and
tide
pools. Coordinator
Jan 18 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY PU’U ‘OHULEHULE
No
Meeting @ Palace – Meet @
(8 Mi/Advanced/Valley-Ridge/Kahana)
Ever wonder what's on top of that pointed peak you see when driving toward Kualoa? Here's your chance to find out! The climb to the top is steep (repeat STEEP!) with precipitous drop-offs, so be forewarned. But if you make it, a surprise may await you at the "point". Coordinator Ralph Valentino, ph 864-8130.
Jan 25 Sun 8AM WAILUPE
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Aina Haina)
This loopy hike begins with a long grinding uphill climb, then crosses the razor-thin summit ridge with its sheer drop offs, before plunging back into the valley to complete the loop. Be prepared to swing from tree to tree like a monkey! Coordinator Jay Feldman, ph 234-9069.
Jan 31 Sat 8AM WAIMANO
POOL
(3 Mi/Novice/Valley/Pacific
An easy hike (except for coming back up Cardiac Hill) leading to a series of small pools, waterfalls and a shady forest for a relaxing day. Just follow Uncle Phil. Coordinator Phil Booth, ph 382-4709.
Feb 1 Sun 8:30 AM MEMBERS ONLY WAI’ANAE-KA’ALA
No
Meeting @ Palace – Meet @ 8:30
at Wai’anae Steve’s
(8 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Wai’anae)
This
trail to the highest point on O’ahu begins at the end of
Feb 8 Sun 8AM KUOLANI-WAIANU
(5 Mi/Intermediate/Contour/Waiahole)
A favorite for lush tropical hiking beside (and across) a rushing stream. The bird’s nest ferns nestled in the trees are a sight to behold. Bug repellant is highly recommended. Coordinator Doug Klein, ph 263-8330.
Feb 14 Sat MOKULE’IA
CAMPOUT – LIMIT OF 15 –
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY JAN 31 – PARTICIPATION
IS SUBJECT TO THE COORDINATOR’S APPROVAL
An up and down, highly scenic hike
along the rim of
Feb 15 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS
ONLY MAKUA RIM
No
Meeting @ Palace – Call
Coordinator for Rendezvous Info
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Mokule’ia)
We’ll follow the Mokule’ia
Trail to the Wai’anae Summit and
turn right along the rim of
Feb 21 Sat 8:30AM
(7 Mi/Intermediate/Valley-Ridge/Waimea)
No Meeting @ Palace. Meet @ the 1st parking lot on the right, before the public lot.
(7 Mi/Intermediate/Valley-Ridge/Waimea)
Join us for a hike up
Feb 21 Sat 9AM to Noon CLUBHOUSE WORKDAY
Come on out & help to put the finishing touches on our Waimanalo Clubhouse, following the renovation project. We want to have it in top-top shape for next week’s open house.
Feb
22 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY BOWMAN
(12 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Kalihi)
Bowman is probably the most difficult of the ungraded Ko’olau ridge hikes. The route starts with a steep climb, ends with a sharp descent, and has nothing but ups and downs in between. When you reach the summit, you may need to spend some time there to get a view. Coordinator Arnold Fujioka, ph 551-0227.
Feb 28 Sat 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY KANEHOA HAPAPA
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: LIMIT OF 15
No
Meeting @ Palace
(9 Mi/Advanced/Ridge-Contour/Kunia)
Portions of our route pass through
areas with sensitive
ecosystems, hence our need to limit the number of hikers, thereby
reducing the
impact to the area. Native plants and spectacular views along the
Wai’anae
summit make this a very special hike. Coordinator Kevin English, ph 271-5125.
Feb 28 Sat 5PM CLUBHOUSE POTLUCK / SLIDESHOW / OPEN HOUSE
(Potluck
@ 5PM) Join your hiking friends for a potluck, and take a tour of our
newly
renovated Waimanalo clubhouse! Met Lebar will share a slide show and a
video,
presenting a blend of culture, hiking and kayaking adventures in
Thailand and
Laos. These are still great, pristine and inexpensive places to visit,
before
the fast pace of economic development in
Mar 1 Sun 8AM KEALIA
(9 Mi/Intermediate/Graded Hillside/Mokule’ia)
The route changes each year, so cut the gab and watch for those ribbons. Whichever way we go, expect steep climbing, panoramic vistas, and many twists and turns. Coordinator Stuart Ball, ph 247-5380.
Mar 8 Sun 8AM WAIMANO
(14 Mi/Advanced/Contour/Pearl City)
This combination ditch and CCC trail
is our longest official
hike. However, as the footing is good, and the grade is easy, the miles
just
come and go, and before you know it you're on top. Coordinator
Mar 14 Sat 8AM
(6 Mi/ Intermediate/Ridge/St. Louis Hts.)
A favorite “town” hike with easy access and superb views. The trail starts with a few ups and downs then climbs steeply to the summit where a small but nice lunch spot with views of the windward side awaits your presence. Coordinator Thea Ferentinos, ph 375-0384.
Mar 15 Sun 8AM MAKIKI TANTALIZER
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Tantalus)
This
hike is a combination of seven trails in the Tantalus area that form a
loop.
Start on Kanealole, across
Mar 21 Sat 5PM CLUBHOUSE POTLUCK / SLIDESHOW
(Potluck
@ 5PM) Join your hiking friends for a potluck at our Waimanalo
clubhouse. Nathan
Yuen will show photos of the native plants and animals found in rain
forests,
cloud forests, bogs, and other unusual Hawaiian ecosystems. He will also give a
photographic history of
the early years of the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club from archival
photos
from the
Mar 22 Sun 8AM MOANALUA
(10 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Moanalua)
This is an excursion into the
tranquil and historic
Mar
28 Sat 8:30AM PUPUKEA
No
Meeting @ Palace. Meet 0830 at the top of
(9 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Pupukea)
Yes, it’s a long drive and a long walk up a dirt road before we get to do this short hike but,,,, this is THE start of the infamous Ko’olau Summit Trail. On the return leg we will take the Kaunala Trail just for fun. Coordinators Joyce & Grant Oka, ph 674-1459.
Mar 29 Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY KEA’AU RIDGE
No
Meeting @ Palace. Meet 0830 at
(7 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Kea’au)
Join Pat for a walk on the wild side
and a 2,800’ elevation
gain. A long walk
up a dirt road and
then a confusing ramble brings you to Kea’au Ridge where the serious
climbing
begins. The ridge
ends with views of
Apr
4 Sat 8:30AM MALAEKAHANA
No
Meeting @ Palace. Meet 0830 at the La’ie Community soccer field.
(5 Mi/Intermediate/Ridge-Valley/La’ie)
After a pleasant drive out to the country, take a wonderful circuitous romp thru the backwoods. A good hiking workout but stay alert as the numerous twists and turns define the correct route. Coordinator Laura Owens, ph 388-5373.
Apr 5 Sun 2PM ANNUAL
MEETING
Come out to Waimanalo to enjoy our “country” setting and visit with other HTMC members who are excited about planning the club’s direction for the next several years. Check out our newly renovated clubhouse and hear more about preparations for our centennial celebration. At our meeting you’ll be able to vote on two expiring Board member positions, and you may want to become more involved in the centennial celebration planning. Much is starting to happen, and you don’t want to miss out on the excitement. See ya there!
Trail
Maintenance
Jan 4 ‘Ohulehule *
Jan 11 Wailupe
Loop
Jan 18 Wai’anae-Ka’ala
Feb 1 Mokule’ia-Makua Rim
Feb 8 Bowman *
Feb 22 Waimano *
Mar 8 Moanalua
* - Trail
requires
a lot of work. Additional
help would be
greatly appreciated.
HTMC
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