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So like, I can’t always give away the pseudo-secret spots on the island… but this one is right in your backyard. I can point you in the right direction, but you folks should learn to do a little research and you can probably figure out where this one is in Manoa (as we had to). […]

[Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3] [Part 4] [Part 5] [View All Photos] The day after we arrived, we thought we’d head into valley to explore Kalalau Stream. The main valley trail is listed as being 2 miles on the sign, but the trail to Waimakemake Falls was not listed or distinctly marked… there were […]

[Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3] [Part 4] [Part 5] [View All Photos] In addition to the many activities to experience while camping at Kalalau, this trip was specifically planned around watching the full moonrise from Kalalau Beach in July. As the beach gets moonlit to near daylight, a different perspective of landscape illuminates. This […]

[Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3] [Part 4] [Part 5] [View All Photos] In addition to 6-weeks of rigorous physical training / conditioning for the Kalalau Trail (slow twitch muscle/ endurance exercises, strength training, joint conditioning, pack weight balancing etc.), there are several items you will need to acquire and be familiar with before your […]

Moanalua Saddle (below left) to Haiku Stairs (below center) has been a hike that’s been on my radar for sometime now. However, inclement weather conditions had yielded my attempts to do the trail in the past. In addition, excellent cardio-conditioning, climbing skills and calm nerves are required for a hiker to do this trail. Honored […]

After doing a Laie 18 and Kalo Falls (in Hauula), Lost Trailblazers Troy Takara, Reanne Solomon and I decided to tackle another northeast Oahu hike to shine a little limelight in the area. Honored to be in the company of veteran hikers, Baron Yamamoto and Josh Serrano (of the 808 Goonies), we began the trek […]

Laie Falls Trail is known by many Oahu hikers as a fairly easy trail. The trailhead is located on Poohaili Street, just up the road from Laie Neighborhood Park (Please mind that a permit is required for this trail). However, instead of just seeing Laie Falls, rumors of there being 18 waterfalls in Kahawainui Gulch, […]

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