Participants in Windward outings which are designated with an asterisk (*) may also meet at 8:15 am at the First Hawaiian bank parking are in the Windward City shopping Center (intersection of Likelike and Kamehameha Highways in Kane'ohe).
Participants age 14 and under and Sierra Club members with a Sierra Club membership card - $1; all others - $3. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday/April 5-Sunday/April 7
EASTER WEEKEND SERVICE TRIP:
KILAUEA POINT (Kaua`i)
See service trip schedule for information.
Sunday/April 7
DIAMOND HEAD BREAKFAST HIKE
1.5 mi/moderate/uphill
Meet promptly at 7:15 am inside Diamond Head Crater, at the big tree in
the parking lot, next to the restrooms. We'll be climbing along a wide
path, lots of stairs, and a tunnel to fabulous views at the top. Please
bring snacks and a flashlight. All hikers need hiking boots or running
shoes. No sandals, please. Leaders: Denby Fawcett 734-7017; Bob Moore
942-2734
KA`ALA NATURAL AREA RESERVE PROJECT
Ride a state truck up to the bog on Mt. Ka`ala, to help protect its
native plant integrity through supervised labor. Send your name, phone
number and address to Kokua Ka`ala, c/o Sierra Club, Hawai`i Chapter, P.O.
Box 2577, Honolulu, HI 96803. You'll be notified by mail when it is your
turn to participate. First Sunday and third Saturday of each month.
Sunday/April 14
TRAIL CLEARING: TRIPLER RIDGE [Strenuous]
We need to clear a considerable blockage of uluhe ferns and clidemia from
the trail in preparation for our National Trails Day hike. We will provide
tools and work gloves, and pau hana refreshments. Bring 2 liters of water.
Suggest long pants and shirt sleeves. Trail builder t-shirt
credit. Leaders: Scott Sabado 946-7404; Thomas Yoza 239-6362
WAIMANO VALLEY
2mi/Easy/Valley/Waimano
1:00 p.m. meeting time. Take a short stroll into Waimano
Valley, then walk along a lovely stream. Your heart will be pumping hard
during the hike out on this loop trail. Leaders: Lorna Lee 575-7441;
Gwen Sinclair 734-3214
Saturday/April 20
EARTH DAY MICONIA REMOVAL
2mi/Moderate/Valley/Manoa
Meet at Lyon Arboretum, at the end of Manoa Rd at 8:00 a.m. Miconia
is the terrible cousin of the clidemia we all hate, and it's a very
serious threat in our islands. Bring insect repellant and rain gear. Work
area is off the trail and surrounded by thick brush -- recommend long
pants/shirt. Trail builder t-shirt credit. Leaders: Pat Conant
988-7538 (R); 973-9526 (W); Doreen Line 395-3196
OUTING FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED HIKERS: To Be Announced
For the visually impaired and their sighted guides. Reservations required;
call for information. Leader: Casey Jarman 293-9558; Asst: Mary
Menkhaus
KA`ALA NATURAL AREA RESERVE PROJECT
See April 7 for description.
Sunday/April 21
*EARTH DAY EVENT: STREAM CLEANUP
Easy/Work Project/Kane`ohe
Join us for a Stream/Estuary Cleanup and Storm Drain Stenciling. Meet at
9:00 a.m. at the parking lot next to the Hygienic Store at 47-528
Kamehameha Highway. Bring gloves, boots/tabis and clothes that can get
wet/stained. Trail builder t-shirt credit. Leaders: Arlene
Buchholz 988-9806; Mike Gawley 254-3424
Sunday/April 28
MT. OLYMPUS
6mi/Strenuous/Ridge &;Summit/Wa`ahila
Following the ridge from Wa`ahila State Recreation Area, we will end up on
this colossal peak above Manoa Valley and Maunawili with great views of
the island. Leaders: Bill Aoki 247-4035; Bill Gorst 261-3176; Asst:
Peter Klein, Bob Goetschkes
WA`AHILA-KOLOWALU
3mi/Moderate/Ridge &;Valley/Wa`ahila
We'll start at the top of St. Louis Hts. and hike along the ridge, then
down into Woodlawn, where we will have planted some cars. Views of Manoa
and Palolo valleys. Leaders: Gerald Toyomura 988-9213; Doreen Line
395-3196
Saturday/May 4-Sunday/May 5
OUTINGS LEADER SERVICE WEEKEND
Outings leader service project and retreat at Malaekahana State Recreation
Area, Kahuku Section. Overnight for Outings Leaders and Assistant Leaders.
Details to be mailed to leaders in late March. Leaders: Cindy &;Jim
Waddington 947-2732
Sunday/May 5
KA`ALA NATURAL AREA RESERVE SERVICE PROJECT
See April 7 for description.
Saturday/May 11
TRAIL BUILDING
Calling all trailbuilders! At press time, the location of trail building
had not been determined. The project will either be improvement of the
`Aihualama Trail in Manoa, or rerouting of the Maunawili Falls trail. Call
the leader for more information and alternate meeting time/place. Everyone
can contribute -- we have tools for all strengths and all age levels from
14 to... Refreshments provided. Participants who come out on two trail
maintenance events qualify for a special award. Leader: Bill Gorst
261-3176; Asst: Peter Klein
OUTING FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED HIKERS: KEALIA TRAIL
For the visually impaired and their sighted guides. Reservations required;
call for information. Leader: Casey Jarman 293-9558; Asst: Mary
Menkhaus
Sunday/May 12
PU`U KALENA
7mi/Strenuous/Summit/Kolekole
Not for those uneasy about heights. This trail starts at Kolekole
Pass and ascends to the second highest peak on O`ahu at 3,500 feet. You
must be in good condition. Recommend you carry gloves. Reservations
required. Leaders: Cedric Yoshimoto 988-5175; Dave Lassner
MAUNAWILI FALLS TRAIL BUILDING
See May 11 for description. Leader: Bill Aoki 247-4035; Asst: Bob
Goetschkes
Monday/May 13
OUTING LEADER SEMINAR
Would you like to contribute to our outings program and develop your
leadership and interpretation skills? Come to this evening seminar and
learn about Sierra Club outings policies and our training program for
leaders. Policy make-up credit. 606 Coral Street, 5:45 p.m., side
door; pre-registration required. Leaders: Reese Liggett 732-4489;
Atomman Kimm
Saturday/May 18
KALIHI UKA MICONIA REMOVAL
2mi/Moderate/Ridge/Kalihi
Meet at Church of the Crossroads at 8:00 a.m. Miconia is the most
terrible cousin of the clidemia we all hate, and it's a very serious
threat in our islands. Bring insect repellent, rain gear. Work area is off
the trail and surrounded by thick brush -- recommend long pants/shirt.
'95 Trail builder t-shirt credit. Leaders: Pat Conant 988-7538
(R); 973-9526 (W); Thomas Yoza 239-6362
KA`ALA NATURAL AREA RESERVE SERVICE PROJECT
See April 7 for description.
Sunday/May 19
MAUNAWILI FALLS TRAIL BUILDING
See May 11 for description. Leader: Lorna Lee 545-7441; Asst: Adam
Liss
SIERRA SEMINAR ON FOOT: KAMAIPA
3mi/Moderate/Ridge/Wai`anae
This interpretive hike is for people who want to learn about our native
flora and geology. If we are lucky we'll see native snails. Leader
training credit. Reservations and deposit required. Leaders: Betsy
Gagne 239-4280; Bob Moore
Saturday/May 25
MAUNAWILI FALLS TRAIL BUILDING
See May 11 for description. Leader: Betsy Weatherford 545-3199
Saturday/May 25-Monday/May 27
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SERVICE TRIPS
HAKALAU (Big Island)
KALAUPAPA (Moloka`i) (Outings Leader Orientation)
See service trip schedule for information.
Sunday/May 26
SCHOFIELD WAIKANE
12mi/Strenuous/Ridge/Wahiawa
This trail takes us to the wildest part of our island. Be sure you are in
good physical shape and "up" for a muddy, strenuous climbing hike. Call
leaders for alternate meeting place and time. Leaders: Scott Sabado
946-7404; Reese Liggett 732-4489
MAUNAWILI FALLS TRAIL BUILDING
See May 11 for description. Leader: Linda Onomoto 396-0553
Saturday/June 1
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY OUTING: FULL MOON HIKE TO MAKAPU`U
2 mi/Easy/Ridge/Makapu`u
5:45 p.m. meeting time. Bring a supper picnic to enjoy while watching
the moonrise and celebrating National Trails Day. This is also a National
Sierra Club outing recruitment event; join at the time of the hike and get
a free t-shirt and dues reduction (also for renewals)! Leaders: Mike
Gawley 254-3424; Bob Moore 942-2734; Asst: Bob Goetschkes
Sunday/June 2
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY OUTING: TRIPLER RIDGE
4mi/Easy/6mi/Moderate/11mi/Strenuous/Ridge/Moanalua
Celebrate National Trails Day on this super ridge walk, one of the finest
hikes on the island. The trail is rough and muddy, but great fun. This is
also a National Sierra Club outing recruitment event; join at the time of
the hike and get a free t-shirt and dues reduction (also for renewals)!
Take your pick of easy, moderate, or strenuous hikes or trail clearing.
Leaders for easy hike: Betsy Weatherford 545-3199; Sylvianne Yee
373-3062
Leaders for moderate hike: Bill Aoki 247-4035; Gwen Sinclair 734-3214
Leaders for strenuous hike: Lorna Lee 545-7441; Cedric Yoshimoto
988-5175
Leader for trail clearing team: Reese Liggett 732-4489
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY EVENT: TRAIL BUILDING
Celebrate National Trails day by helping to rebuild this beautiful trail.
See May 11 for description. Leader: Mark Morita 833-3023
KA`ALA NATURAL AREA RESERVE SERVICE PROJECT
See April 7 for description.
Saturday/June 8-Monday/June 10
KAMEHAMEHA DAY WEEKEND SERVICE TRIPS:
KAMAKOU PRESERVE (Moloka`i)
WAIKAMOI PRESERVE (Maui)
See service trip schedule for information.
Saturday/June 8
TRAIL BUILDING
See May 11 for description.
Leader: Dave Lassner 734-2452
Sunday/June 9
WILIWILINUI RIDGE
2mi/Easy/3.5mi/Moderate/5mi/Strenuous/Ridge/Wai`alae Iki
Enjoy terrific views on this short hike to the Ko`olau summit. Slower
hikers can enjoy a leisurely uphill hike along a jeep road. This is also a
National Sierra Club outing recruitment event; join at the time of the
hike and get a free t-shirt and dues reduction (also for renewals)!
Leaders for easy hike: Mike Gawley 254-3424; Ralph Toyama 941-0460
Leaders for moderate hike: Ron Chock 263-8090; Linda Onomoto 396-0553
Leaders for strenuous hike: Arlene Buchholz 988-9806; RoxAnne Lawson
696-3475
TRAIL BUILDING
See May 11 for description. Leader: Denby Fawcett 734-7017
Saturday/June 15
KA`ALA NATURAL AREA RESERVE SERVICE PROJECT
See April 7 for description.
Sunday/June 16
TRAIL BUILDING
See May 11 for description. Leader: Doreen Line 395-3196
*MA`AKUA GULCH BOTANY SPECIAL
6mi/Moderate/Gulch/Hau`ula
SIERRA SEMINAR ON FOOT
Other names for this hike could be Plants for the Botanically Challenged,
or Plants for Dummies. The trail is rough and muddy, of course.
Reservations required. Leader training credit. Leaders: Bob
Butchart 235-0582; Gina Goodman
Saturday/June 22
TRAIL BUILDING
See May 11 for description. Leader: Sue Garner 942-2238
Sunday/June 23
TRAIL BUILDING
See May 11 for description. Leader: Bill Aoki 247-4035; Asst: Adam
Liss
*KAMANAIKI
5mi/Moderate/Ridge/Kalihi
Not for those uneasy about heights. We'll ascend a steep, beautiful
ridge that divides Kalihi, offering beautiful vistas so close to town.
Meeting time for both sides of the island is 8am (either Kane`ohe or
Bingham St.) Leaders: Atomman Kimm 538-3364; Scott Sabado 946-7404;
Asst: Peter Klein, Steve Salsedo
OUTING FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED HIKERS: MANOA CLIFFS TRAIL
For the visually impaired and their sighted guides. Reservations required;
call for information. Leader: Casey Jarman 293-9558; Mary
Menkhaus
Saturday/June 29
KALIHI UKA MICONIA REMOVAL
2mi/Moderate/Ridge/Kalihi
See May 18 for description. Leaders: Pat Conant 988-7538 (R); 973-9526
(W); Bob Butchart 235-0582
Sunday/June 30
TRAIL BUILDING
See May 11 for description.
Leader: Gwen Sinclair 734-3214
*KAHANA VALLEY
5mi/Moderate/Contour/Ka`a`awa
This pleasant trail crosses a dam and a stream through a bamboo forest to
a nice swimming hole upstream. May be muddy in May. Bring a swimsuit.
Leaders: Mike Gawley 254-3424; Gerald Toyomura 988-9213
Thursday/July 4-Sunday/July 7
INDEPENDENCE DAY SERVICE TRIP:
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK (Big Island)
See service trip schedule for information.
Sunday/July 7
TRAIL BUILDING
See May 11 for description. Leader: Arlene Buchholz 988-9806; Asst:
Steve Salsedo
*AHUIMANU LATE HIKE
2mi Easy/Valley/Kahalu`u
This is an interpretive hike -- families welcome, but children should be 9
or older. The path is steep, rough in places, muddy, but rewarding. We'll
see ancient rock-wall taro terraces, a spectacular dike, and a fresh
spring. Meet at 1pm at the First Hawaiian Bank parking area in the
Windward City Shopping Center. Leaders: Lorna Lee 545-7441; Doreen Line
395-3196
KA`ALA NATURAL AREA RESERVE SERVICE PROJECT
See April 7 for description.
Saturday/July 13
TRAIL BUILDING
See May 11 for description. Leader: Sylvianne Yee 373-3062
OUTING FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED HIKERS: `AIEA LOOP TRAIL
For the visually impaired and their sighted guides. Reservations required;
call for information. Leader: Casey Jarman 293-9558; Asst: Mary
Menkhaus
Sunday/July 14
TRAIL BUILDING
See May 11 for description. Leader: Bill Aoki 247-4035
POAMOHO
12mi/Strenuous/Ridge/Helemano
This is a beautiful trail to the Ko`olau Ridge, offering incredible views
along the way. The length of this hike depends on the passableness of the
road -- as short as 6 miles if the road is okay. 4WD vehicles welcome!
Leaders: Wally Hiraoka 595-7767; Randy Ching 668-7167
Saturday/July 20
KALIHI UKA MICONIA REMOVAL
2mi/Moderate/Ridge/Kalihi
See May 18 for description. Leaders: Pat Conant 988-7538 (R); 973-9526
(W); Gwen Sinclair 734-3214
KA`ALA NATURAL AREA RESERVE SERVICE PROJECT
See April 7 for description.
Sunday/July 21
TRAIL BUILDING
See May 11 for description. Leader: Denby Fawcett 734-7017; Asst: Adam
Liss
WAIMANO
15mi/Strenuous/Ridge/Pearl City
This hike along a Civilian Conservation Corps trail leads to the Ko`olau
Ridge. The trail is graded all the way and we'll be walking over 2 miles
in almost completely native forest. Call leaders for alternate meeting
time/place. Leaders: Sue Garner 942-2238; Gina Goodman 247-1841
Saturday/July 27
TRAIL BUILDING
See May 11 for description. Leader: Bob Moore 942-2734
Sunday/July 28
TRAIL BUILDING
See May 11 for description. Leader: Atomman Kimm 538-3364; Asst: Steve
Salsedo
`APAE`ULA
2mi/Easy/Valley/Hale`iwa
This hike is suitable for children 9 and older. We'll hike to a favorite
swimming hole, after fording the stream a couple of times. Call leaders
for alternate meeting time/place. This is also a National Sierra Club
outing recruitment event; join at the time of the hike and get a free
t-shirt and dues reduction (also for renewals)! Leaders: Dave Lassner
734-2452; Betsy Weatherford 545-3199; Asst: Peter Klein
FAMILY HIKES
These hikes are for everyone...kids 5 and over accompanied by an adult, as
well as adults without kids! They last about 2-2.5 hours. Bring water,
snacks, raingear, mosquito repellent. Hiking boots or running shoes a
must. No sandals. Free refreshments afterwards. Standard hiking fees.
FAMILY HIKES MEET DIRECTLY AT THE TRAILHEAD ONLY. Call leaders for
information and directions.
Saturday/April 6
MAUNAWILI 2.5 mi/Easy/Pali
Stroll along a portion of the trail constructed by the Sierra Club,
panoramic views. Meet on the Pali Hwy. at the hairpin turn, 9:30 a.m.
sharp!
Leaders: Suzan Harada &;Reese Liggett 732-4489
Saturday/May 4
KANE`OHE 1 mi/Easy/Birds
Special! See the fabulous nesting booby birds at the Marine Corps Base
Wildlife Sanctuary, with a biologist as our guide. RESERVATIONS
REQUIRED.
Leaders: Roz Wright 623-1444; Mike Gawley &;T.J. McAniff
Saturday/June 8
MANOA 1 mi/Easy/Lyon Arboretum
Gently sloping pathways lead to exotic plants &;views. Meet at Lyon
Arboretum parking lot, 12:30 p.m. sharp! Leaders: Bob Moore 942-2734;
Roz Wright 623-1444 &;T.J. McAniff
Sunday/July 21
KANE`OHE 1 mi/Easy/Contour
View a garden of native Hawaiian plants, a lake, ducks, and a rare
Hawaiian Coot. Meet at the visitor center parking lot at Ho`omaluhia
Botanical Garden, 1:30 p.m. sharp! Young children &;strollers okay.
Leaders: Mike Gawley 254-3424; Bob Moore 942-2734
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1996 O`ahu Group Service Project Schedule
These three-day service trips offer two days of work and a day of outings. Often, they allow entree where the general public is not permitted. To hold a space on the trip you need to send a deposit of $25.00 per person to the leader listed first. Make your check payable to the leader. The trips fill quickly, so send in your deposit now. Trips cost from $120-$150 per person, which includes airfare, ground transportation, meals, lodging, and a portion of the leaders' trip fees. See the January-March issue of the Malama for complete descriptions.
Friday/April 5-Sunday/April 7
EASTER WEEKEND SERVICE TRIP:
KILAUEA POINT (Kaua`i)
Randy Ching/Sue Garner
87-678 Manuaihui Street
Wai`anae, HI 96792
Participants stay at the Kilauea Point Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Service activities are geared toward the preservation of bird habitat. Outings include hiking and birding.
Saturday/May 25-Monday/May 27
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SERVICE TRIPS
HAKALAU (Big Island)
Wally Hiraoka/Mel Yoshioka
2830A Easy St.
Honolulu, HI 96817
The Hakalau National Wildlife Refuge trip involves alien plant removal. Participants stay in a cabin on the slopes of Mauna Kea, and activities include hiking and birding.
KALAUPAPA (Moloka`i) (Outings Leader Orientation)
For outings leaders and assistant leaders only. Information will be mailed
to all leaders at the end of March.
Saturday/June 8-Monday/June 10
KAMEHAMEHA DAY WEEKEND SERVICE TRIPS:
KAMAKOU PRESERVE (Moloka`i)
Suzan Harada/Wally Hiraoka
4489 Sierra Drive
Honolulu, HI 96816
Participants stay in a cabin in this Nature Conservancy preserve. The service activity varies, but often involves removal of alien plants. Outings may include Papa`opae Bog and Mo`omomi dune area.
WAIKAMOI PRESERVE (Maui)
Gina Goodman/Gwen Sinclair
P. O. Box 25506
Honolulu, HI 96825
Camp at a Nature Conservancy preserve on the slopes of Haleakala. Work has recently been removing pine seedlings. Enjoy hiking and birding excursions on Haleakala during free time.
Saturday/July 4-Tuesday/July 7
INDEPENDENCE DAY SERVICE TRIP:
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK (Big Island)
Wally Hiraoka/TBA
2830A Easy St.
Honolulu, HI 96817
Participants will stay at a historic ranch house under renovation in the
park, doing restoration or alien control work in the area. Outings will
feature the many park venues.
Spring Hike Schedule for Castle and Kaimuki High Schools
Leader for all hikes: Bill Gilmartin 293-9558
Wednesday/March 27 - Monday/April 1
HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK HIKING EXPEDITION (Castle High School
only)
Saturday/April 6
MAKAPU`U LIGHTHOUSE WALK AND WHALE WATCH
Sunday/April 28
PUPUKEA HIKE
Sunday/May 19
MA`AKUA GULCH HIKE