As I work towards slowly conquering as many Oahu trails as I am able, I constantly seek out new ones to add to my list of completed trails. I definitely use Alltrails for much of my information and this particular trail is listed on their site. Many of the trails on Oahu are private or off limits due to liability problems that may arise due to careless hikers. This trail starts near the skatepark in Hawaii Kai off Malahuena Lane. Please stay to the left and do not disturb the sacred Heiau. The start to the trail is slightly deceiving because of the overgrown grasses and the downed trees, but continue up the faint trail and as you climb, the trail is easier to follow. Most of this trail is exposed to the elements so be prepared for the weather. This weather this day was bright and sunny so I ended up with a sunburn. I also ran out of water at the end, which is rare, for I usually carry more than I need. Fortunately we were almost through when I emptied the bladder and I had more water in the car. This hike has continuous views of the Kamiloiki valley and most of Hawaii Kai. It follows the ridge that is mostly rocky and desert like with short Kiawe trees. I manage to step on a Kiawe thorn that went straight into my hiking boot & when removed was over 1/2 inch; ouch! As we traversed up and down the ridge with the sun beating down on us we noticed, with relief, a forest towards the end. Here was a campers paradise. It was a completely flat area with a beautiful Eucalyptus tree grove where the shade and wind provided a nice resting spot! Back on the trail there was a bit more up and down: mostly up: and soon we reached the KST. Turning right from here it was a short climb to the top and a drop dead gorgeous view of Waimanalo Beach. This trail took us 4 1/2 hours, however we did spend a good amount of time on photo taking and breaks! This hike really is a special one for both the killer views & the fact that there was not a soul on the trail!
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Kauai
I have been incredibly lucky! I have been to the beautiful Garden Isle, Kauai four times since moving to Oahu. Here are some pics of all my trips to Kauai!
Trip one – July 2017 Pride of America Hawaii Cruise. We rented a car and took a wonderful trip around the island. We had been taking care of my Father who developed Dementia so our family decided to take him on a grand vacation as sort of a last hurrah. What a trip that was! Here are a few photos from that memorable first visit to the garden isle!
Waimea Canyon 
Suprise Waterfall 
Misty 
Plane & Lighthouse 
Waterfalls Everywhere 
Church with the Palms 
Haena Park 
Pops last sunbathe 
Nawiliwili Harbor 
Cocky cock 
Na Pali coast from the ship 
Kilauea Lighthous 
Kalalau Lookout
Trip 2 September – 2017 After visiting beautiful Kauai, my desire to return was mighty and I decided to book a trip on the Kalalau trail to see the Na Pali coast in person. My friend and I were to arrive in September of 2017. All packed, arrived in Kauai, headed to Walmart for supplies and to Wailua to the camping store to rent a camp stove. All is well and on schedule. While driving we started to notice smoke in the air. Not thinking much of it and excited for our adventure we arrive to Haena state park and are met with a road block. Unreal news from the Ranger, the park is CLOSED due to forest fire resulting from a father & son fire throwing ceremony to celebrate the arrival of Hokule’a. We both were disappointed, however we decided to make the best of our four days and enjoy the beautiful island. With no plans or reservations, we turned around & visited Queens Bath. So much fun & so beautiful. Our next find was Hanalei Harbor where we were able to see the beautiful Hokule’a, played in the sand & had some killer grinds. Found secret beach next and spent a restless night on that big beautiful beach. Next day we hiked to some waterfalls, toured the Rainbow Eucalyptus Arboretum and later hooked up with a friend and was invited to crash on their floor. Rachel was a lovely host and tour guide with specialty coffee in the AM and took us on a tour of the gardens at the Koloa Plantation, drove us four wheeling somewhere near Koke’e State Park, and we went camping at Polihale as well. So much fun and adventure was packed into one trip and lasting memories were made.
Fire on the mountain 
Queens Bath 
BLUE tide pool 
Rocky View 
Hokulea 
Hawaii Life 
Beach for days 
Secret Beach 
Sunrise over Kilauea Lighthouse 
My friend 
Ho’opi’i Falls 
Opaekaa Falls 
Keahua Stream 
Keahua Arboretum 
Papaya and ancient mountains 
Poipu sunset 
Local tour guide 
Kohana Plantaion 
Waimea Canyon 
Adventuring 
Waimea Canyon 
Kalalau Lookout 
Those Na Pali Views 
Four Wheeling to this spot 
Polihale 
Campsite 
Most beautiful place on earth 
My bed for the night 
Hanapepe 
Coffee Stop 
Flying home to Oahu
January 2019.
JMy dear college friends visited Kauai in January, so Jon & I decided to visit them during their stay. we shared many wonderful adventures & I was able to explore even more of Kauai.
Where I want to Be 
Surfboards 
Polihale 
Wailua falls 
Wailua Falls 
Kelly 
Golden Plover 
Sunrise 
Ancient Hawaiiana 
Up a Tree 
Wailua Canyon 
Chris & Kelly 
Looking Down 
Awaawapuhi Trail 
Awaawapuhi Trail 
Yin Yang Shadow 
Rooster Crow 
Sunrise 
Sakred Rudraska Forest 
Ancient Trees 
New Monument 
Kalo 
Rainbow 
Misty Mountains 
Nene 
Kilauea Lighthouse
June 2019-
Free trip to Kauai to stay at a swanky resort; yes please! My husband had a job to do & asked me to come along. I always can find a hike or two to explore! It actually was a fun trip because I was free to do whatever I wanted during the day and then enjoyed a nice evening with Jon. I decided ahead of time that Hanakapiai Beach and Falls was my big hike of the trip and loved being able to see the falls close up, plus I was the only one there for a bit. I visited Glass Beach, Salt Pond Beach, the blow hole, completed a good portion of the Maha’ulepu Heritage Trail & explored Hanapepe. Please enjoy the gallery below and be sure to contact me for prints.
Kauai Shores 
Gorgeous Grounds 
Orchids & Views 
Hanakapawai Beach 
Na Pali Peaks & Mist 
tropics 
Na Pali Coast 
GINGER 
Hanakapawai Falls 
Double falls 
Close Up 
In My Element 
Hanakapawai Canyon 
Egret 
Hard Working Hubby 
Heritage Trail Views 
Varied Coastline 
Jagged Edges 
Blow Hole 
Hanapepe Bridge 
Glass Beach 
Fisher Man 
Weird House 
More of the Weird House 
The Road Is Closed 
Salt Pond Beach 
Rainbow Chairs 
Homeward Bound