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
Apr 4
Sun 2PM ANNUAL MEETING
Join
your fellow HTMC members when they help to turn another page in the latest
chapter of the club's history. Wouldn't
you like to be there when we convene the annual meeting that marks, almost to
the day, 100 years since HTMC's incorporation on April 5, 1910. This is a big
deal and you can be a part of an event that has historical significance for our
island state. There will be club business to handle, but our minds and hearts
will be focusing on our 100 years of hiking in
Apr 10 Sat 8AM KAUNALA 100-Mi
(6
Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/Paumalu)
Drive to
the north shore for this pleasant woodsy stroll. The club first hiked this
trail on April 14, 1935. Coordinators
Dayle & Jacque Turner, ph 384-4821 or turner@hawaii.edu.
Apr 11 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY BOWMAN 100-Mi
No Meeting @ Palace – Call
Coordinator for Rendezvous Info
(12
Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Kalihi)
National
Guard troops under Colonel Bowman developed a training route behind
Apr 17 Sat 8AM to noon Trail
Stair Building Training WILIWILINUI
No Meeting @ Palace
(4Mi/Intermediate/Ridge/
Wai'alae)
The
State Na Ala Hele program is looking for groups of 6 to 12 volunteers to
build/replace the stairs to the summits on
Apr 18 Sun 8AM KAMANA NUI
(10
Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Moanalua)
Hike two
miles on a dirt carriage road, crossing several stone bridges, and passing the
historic Damon summerhouse site, before plunging into the hau jungle. There are
numerous stream crossings, then a steep climb to the Ko’olau summit,
overlooking
Apr 24 Sat 8AM ‘AHUIMANU
(2 Mi/Novice/Valley/Kahalu’u)
An easy
walk in the woods nestled behind a quiet neighborhood. Remnants of old stone terraces
and a water flume lead us to a pool of clear water flowing from a hole in a dike.
Coordinator Joyce Oka, ph 674-1459.
Apr 25
Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KULEPEAMOA RIDGE 100-Mi
No Meeting @ Palace – Call
Coordinator for Rendezvous Info
(6
Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Niu Valley)
This
short, but strenuous loop offers an exciting variety of valley, ridge, and
summit hiking. Kulepeamoa was put together from old and new routes by Jason
Sunada, Stuart Ball, and Gerald Leao in 1995. Coordinator
May 2
Sun 7:30AM MALAEKAHANA RIDGE
(10
Mi/Advanced/Ridge/La’ie)
This long uphill trail above La’ie begins on hot dirt roads, ten enters a thick guava forest, which
eventually turns to native vegetation near the Ko’olau Summit (your goal). Half way to the
summit, you may opt to detour to a refreshing waterfall and plunge pool
instead. Coordinator Kevin English, ph 271-5125.
May 8
Sat 4PM to 9PM CENTENNIAL LUAU
(14 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Halawa)
After an initial steep climb, we’ll access the CCC contour trail which leads leisurely (and lengthily) to the Ko’olau Summit, overlooking Kane’ohe and Ha’iku. Ignore the sounds of H-3, or pretend it's a wild river cascading alongside the trail. Coordinator Patrick Rorie, ph 342-0617.
May 9
Sun 8AM WAIAU
(12
Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Waiau)
A tough, ungraded ridge trail to the Ko’olau Summit. Only the stout of
heart and fleet of foot will make it to the summit. The lovely native flora and summit views of
Waihe’e Valley are worth it!
Bring plenty of water, and don’t forget your gaiters & sun block. Coordinator
May 16 Sun 8AM WAIMANO 100-Mi
(14 Mi/Advanced/Contour/Pearl
City)
One of the old CCC trails. HTMC
first did this hike on March 28, 1920.
It’s a long but pleasant graded contour trail to the Ko’olau Summit. Follow the
abandoned irrigation ditch past tunnels and a dam, then zigzag and climb until
you reach the summit overlooking Kahalu’u and Kane’ohe Bay. Pay attention to the turn around time so
you don’t come out in the dark! Coordinator Larry Lee, ph 263-4690.
May 22
Sat 8AM @ Palace, 9AM @ Trailhead KAHUKU
SHORELINE
(4 Mi/Novice/Shoreline/Kahuku)
Enjoy
the sand, sea, & sun (bring sunscreen !) as you stroll and beachcomb this
stretch of unpopulated Kahuku shoreline. You may see an interesting mix of
seabirds at the bird sanctuary before turning around. Packing out a bag of
beach trash is encouraged. Coordinator
May 23
Sun 8:30AM MEMBERS ONLY DUPONT 100-Mi
No
Meeting @ Palace
(10
Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Waialua)
We tread
lightly in the footsteps of HTMC hikers who have gone before us, as this 4000’
ascent takes us through a landscape that transitions from pastureland to pristine
native vegetation. This trail traverses sections with steep drop-offs and
requires caution. First hiked by HTMC on July
24, 1920. Coordinator Grant Oka, ph 674-1459.
May 30
Sun 8AM POAMOHO 100-Mi
Reservations
Required – Limited # of Hikers – No meeting @ Palace
(6
Mi/Intermediate/Contour/Wahiawa)
Call the
coordinator as early as possible if you have a 4-wheel drive vehicle, since
these are required, and the number available will determine how many hikers can
participate. The summit is a Jewel in the
Crown with breathtaking views. The trail
holds a potpourri of native plants, including patches of Lobelia on the
downward slopes. HTMC first did this
hike on July 14, 1935. Coordinator John Hall, ph 377-5442.
Jun 5 Sat 8AM
Celebrate National Trails Day by
choosing among 3 interesting hike options:
‘AIEA
RIDGE 100-Mi
(12 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/’
After a
short jaunt along the loop trail, we head up the rugged ridge route to the Ko’olau
crest. First hiked by the club on May 24,
1936, this trail
has plenty of ups and downs before reaching the top and a stunning view of
windward O’ahu. Coordinator Steve Davis, Steve_Davis@ymail.com (preferred) or 371-1492.
‘
(4 Mi/Novice/Contour/’
We'll
see great views of H3, the Waianae mountains and
‘
(3 Mi/Novice/Ridge/’
This
short hike connects the upper and lower sides of the ‘Aiea Loop Trail, through
a paperbark forest. Coordinator
Jun 6
Sun 8AM
(6 Mi/
Intermediate/Ridge/St. Louis Hts.)
Starting
from the pine
Jun 12 Sat POTLUCK / SLIDESHOW (Potluck @ 5PM) Met Lebar will present a slide
show on Hiking in Italian Dolomite and Slovenian Alps: "Leave your tent,
food and heavy back packs behind. Travel light cabin to cabin, where bunk beds
and schnapps are awaiting and all the essential needs will be taken care of.
Visit the WW 1 bunkers and climb Via Ferratas." Please bring a potluck
dish to share or pay $7. We will be providing BBQ. RSVP via Email (preferred)
HTMCEntertainment@yahoo.com or call Bev at 384-5100. Non-members pay normal
clubhouse fee to attend.
Jun 13
Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY CASTLE 100-Mi
RESERVATIONS
REQUIRED: LIMIT OF 50
Reservations
accepted beginning 8AM, June 1
No
Meeting @ Palace
(12
Mi/Advanced/Ridge-Contour/Punalu’u)
First
hiked by the club on February 20, 1920,
this magnificent switchback route was built by plantation workers under James
B. Castle in 1906. CCC crews then extended the trail from the saddle to
the summit in 1935. Take extreme care on the narrow eroded sections and look
out for the bottomless mudholes. Coordinator
Jun 19 Sat 9AM to Noon CLUBHOUSE WORKDAY
Come on out to help with a few
projects which will keep our Waimanalo Clubhouse in tip-top shape.
Jun 20 Sun 7:30AM KAIPAPA’U GULCH 100-Mi
(8 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Hau’ula)
First hiked by HTMC on Mar 11, 1928, this winding trail
follows Kaipapa’u Stream into its
lush valley. Slippery rocks underfoot, native plants greet our eyes and,
overhead, a ribbon of sky meets the steep side walls of Kaipapa’u.
Coordinators Jennie Chadbourne and Karen Liliker, ph 625-4803.
Jun 26 Sat 6PM KA’IWA RIDGE
No Meeting @ Palace – Meet @ 6PM
across from Buzz’s Steak House in Kailua
(3 Mi/Novice/Ridge/Lanikai)
A mix of
shadows and moonlight may conjure an enchanted evening of hiking on this ridge
overlooking the Lanikai shoreline where from across the crowded concrete
bunkers at the top you may find your true love. There'll be some climbing
but not particularly challenging overall on this ridge of loose and rocky terrain.
Strap on your head lamps, lace up your sturdy shoes, zip up your
wind jackets and never let her go. Coordinator
Jun 27 Sun 8AM MEMBERS ONLY KONAHUANUI 100-Mi
No
Meeting @ Palace
(6 Mi/Advanced/Ridge/Manoa)
Give
your lungs and legs a great workout on this climb to the highest elevation on
the Ko’olau range. First hiked by the club on June 19, 1911, Konahuanui
is frequently shrouded in clouds. Coordinator Karen Liliker, ph 349-8336.
Jul 4 Sun 8AM WAIMALU DITCH 100-Mi
(6 Mi/Intermediate/Valley/Waimalu)
We
descend steeply then follow the remnants of the old water ditch trail into
Trail
Maintenance
Apr
11 Kulepeamoa
Apr
18 Malaekahana *
Apr
25 Waiau *
May
2 Waimano *
May
9 Dupont
May
16 Poamoho
May
23 Castle
May
30 Mt.
Jun
6 Kaipapa’u Gulch
Jun
13 Konahuanui
Jun
20 Waimalu Ditch
Jun
27 Schofield-Waikane *
* - Trail requires a lot of work. Additional help would be greatly appreciated.
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