Sierra Club Hawaii Chapter, Oahu Group

Hikes & Outings Schedule

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March 2012
April 2012
May 2012
June 2012

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- Sunday, March 4
- Manoa Falls Trail Project
- Help improve one of Oahu's busiest trails and make it a showcase for hiking in Hawaii. Tasks include trail graveling and widening, soil top dressing, removal of old boardwalk and rock work. Mel Yoshioka 224-3765
- Sunday, March 11
- Yoga and hike: Pu`u `Ualaka`a (F)
- 2 mi/Easy/Ridge/Tantalus
- We'll start with 15 minutes of yoga warmup and end with 15 minutes of yoga stretches and a cool down. Bring a mat or towel for yoga. Beginners welcome. Joanna Alexander 223-6993 joalex.gypsy@gmail.com, Jim Waddington, Mariza Silva, asst. Nicole Lowen
- Sunday, March 11
- Puu Ma`eli`eli (F)
- 3 mi/Moderate/Ridge/Kahaluu
- Reservations required. Uphill hike to pillbox overlooking beautiful Kaneohe Bay. Clyde Kobashigawa 262-6092, John Shimogawa, Stan Oka, Marie Laberge, asst. Jason Thompson, Susan Tom
- Saturday, March 17
- Manoa Falls Trail project (S)
- Help improve one of Oahu's busiest trails and make it a showcase for hiking in Hawaii. Tasks include trail graveling and widening, soil top dressing, removal of old boardwalk and rock work. Jean Fujikawa 203-8508, Gwen Sinclair 753-0528
- Saturday, March 17
- Kaena Point NAR service project (S)
- Reservations required. We will travel to Mokuleia and walk (or drive) out to the entrance of the Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve. While there, we will remove invasive plants. Colleen Soares: Csoares48@gmail.com, 748-9215
- Sunday, March 18
- Old Pali Road late hike (F)
- 4 mi/Moderate/Contour/Nuuanu Pali
- Meet at Church of the Crossroads at 12:30 p.m. Journey from ancient times at the Pali Lookout to a modern trail that leads to a cascade between the Likelike and Pali Highways. Jean Fujikawa 203-8508, Joanna Alexander 223-6993
- Saturday, March 24
- Kaena Point Seminar Hike (E)
- 6 mi/Moderate/Shoreline/Mokuleia
- Reservations required. Space is limited. We will learn about native coastal plants and animals on this interpretive hike. We hope to see whales, monk seals and albatross chicks. Deborah Blair 955-4168
- Saturday - Monday, March 24 - 26
- Mauna Kea Forest Restoration Project
- Leaders and trainees only.
- Sunday, March 25
- Photography hike: Leeward Community College Native Plant Garden (E/F)
- Reservations required. The pace of photography hikes is extremely slow. LCC's native plant gardens contain dry land, coastal, mesic forest and Polynesian plants. John Shimogawa 227-9925, Clyde Kobashigawa, Stan Oka, asst. Susan Tom
- Sunday, April 1
- Aiea Ridge (F)
- 12 mi/Very strenuous/Ridge/Aiea
- Meet at the Church of the Crossroads at 7 a.m. Hiking boots and extra water required, no tabis, recommended for hikers in good health. Excellent views of the Ko’olau summit and lots of native plants. Dave Iacobucci, 531-3129
- Sunday, April 1
- Photography hike: Lyon Arboretum (E/F)
- Reservations required. The pace of photography hikes is extremely slow. Meet at the Church of the Crossroads at 9 a.m. $5 suggested donation to Lyon Arboretum. Learn about native and tropical plants. Bring raingear and insect repellent. Stan Oka 429-9814, Clyde Kobashigawa, John Shimogawa, Marie Laberge, asst. Susan Tom
- Sunday, April 1
- Beginner hike: Kuliouou Valley (F)
- Meet at Church of the Crossroads at 9 a.m. Wear closed-toe shoes with good traction. Bring a liter of water, snack, raingear. Sunscreen, hat, insect repellent recommended. For those who have not hiked in a long time or would like an easy hike. Randy Ching 942-0145, asst. Roxanne Villanueva
- Friday to Sunday, April 6 - 8
- Haleakala National Park, Maui (S)
- Leader: Clyde Kobashigawa 262-6092
- Our accommodation is Kapalaoa Cabin, situated in the center of Haleakala Crater. The work will be eradicating California telegraph plant and plantago. This trip is for hikers in good physical condition and for those who don't mind roughing it. We have a 7 mile hike in via the Sliding Sands Trail and will exit via the Halemau'u trail. The cabin was built in the 1930's by CCC workers and is rustic. There are no washroom or shower facilities, but there is an outhouse. We do have a 2 burner gas stove top and a wood burning stove to cook and keep warm. The reward is spending the weekend in a beautiful National Park.
- Sunday, April 8
- Bicycle outing in Kapolei/Barbers Point (F)
- 20 mi/Moderate
- Reservations required. We will cycle around the mostly flat Kapolei and Barbers Point area, taking in the sights in the former Naval Air Station. All types of bicycles welcome; helmets mandatory. Gwen Sinclair 753-0528sinklair808@earthlink.net, Colleen Soares
- Saturday, April 14
- Manoa Falls Trail project (S)
- Help improve one of Oahu's busiest trails and make it a showcase for hiking in Hawaii. Tasks include trail graveling and widening, soil top dressing, removal of old boardwalk and rock work. We can accommodate only 20 people per work day.
- RSVP required. Send email to restoremanoa@gmail.com and include your phone number and the dates you wish to participate. Ed Mersino
- Saturday, April 14
- MCBH Kaneohe Bay Service Project (S)
- Reservations required. Call Annette Kaohelaulii at 235-5431 by April 12. Help clear a wetland of mangrove plants to create habitat for Hawaii's endangered water birds. Because MCBH is a secured military facility, we must provide your name to the base in advance, and we will send you a waiver, which you must bring with you. Deborah Blair 955-4168, Dan Anderson
- Sunday, April 15
- Yoga and hike: Mau`umae Ridge (Lanipo) (F)
- 3.5 mi/Moderate/Ridge/Kaimuki
- We'll start with 15 minutes of yoga warmup and end with 15 minutes of yoga stretches and a cool down. Bring a mat or towel for yoga. Beginners welcome. Joanna Alexander 223-6993, Gwen Sinclair, Mariza Silva, asst. Nicole Lowen
- Saturday, April 21
- Ala Wai Boat Harbor Cleanup (S)
- Meet at 8 a.m. at the Harbor Master's Office, between the 3rd and 4th row of boats behind the Ilikai Hotel. Park in street stalls or public lot Ewa of Hilton lagoon. Wear sturdy shoes with gripping soles and bring a hat, thick rubber gloves, sunscreen, and water. All participants under 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian to participate. Please contact the leader for the waiver. Closed toe shoes only. Deborah Blair 955-4168
- Sunday, April 22
- Manoa Falls Trail project (S)
- Help improve one of Oahu's busiest trails and make it a showcase for hiking in Hawaii. Tasks include trail graveling and widening, soil top dressing, removal of old boardwalk and rock work. We can accommodate only 20 people per work day.
- RSVP required. Send email to restoremanoa@gmail.com and include your phone number and the dates you wish to participate. Mel Yoshioka
- Saturday April 28
- Likeke from Hoomaluhia (F)
- 7 mi/Moderate/Koolau
- Meet at 9 am at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens Pa Launa parking lot, which is one lot past the visitor's center on the left. We start from the park, ascending about 200 feet toward the Koolaus. Trek through varying forest conditions with native and introduced plants, and views of Kaneohe Bay. Lunch at Likeke waterfall. Colleen Soares csoares48@gmail.com, 748-9215
- Sunday, April 29
- Beginner hike: Manana (partial) (F)
- Meet at Church of the Crossroads at 9 a.m. Wear closed-toe shoes with good traction. Bring a liter of water, snack, raingear. Sunscreen, hat, insect repellent recommended. For those who have not hiked in a long time or would like an easy hike. Randy Ching 942-0145, asst. Roxanne Villanueva
- Sunday, May 6
- Sandy Beach Cleanup (S)
- Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Sandy Beach bathroom at eastern side of beach park. Cleanup along highway and coastal areas until 10:30. Call Tred (394-2898) for information. Bags, gloves provided. All participants under 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian to participate. Please contact the leader for the waiver. Closed toe shoes only. Deborah Blair 955-4168
- Sunday, May 6
- Beginner hike: Judd Trail (F)
- Meet at Church of the Crossroads at 9 a.m. Wear closed-toe shoes with good traction. Bring a liter of water, snack, raingear. Sunscreen, hat, insect repellent recommended. For those who have not hiked in a long time or would like an easy hike. Randy Ching 942-0145, asst. Roxanne Villanueva
- Saturday, May 12
- Manoa Falls Trail project (S)
- Help improve one of Oahu's busiest trails and make it a showcase for hiking in Hawaii. Tasks include trail graveling and widening, soil top dressing, removal of old boardwalk and rock work. We can accommodate only 20 people per work day.
- RSVP required. Send email to restoremanoa@gmail.com and include your phone number and the dates you wish to participate. Gwen Sinclair
- Saturday, May 12
- Sierra Seminar: Kaunala West (E/F)
- 5 mi/Moderate/Contour/Pupukea
- Native plants are the highlight on this trail, with beautiful views of central Oahu. John Shimogawa 227-9925, Stan Oka, Clyde Kobashigawa, asst. Susan Tom
- Sunday, May 13
- Wailupe Valley Hike (F)
- 4 mi/Strenuous/Valley, Ridge/Wailupe
- A pleasant walk along an easy valley trail is turned on its head when we ascend two difficult ridges, one of which, Kului, is rarely hiked. Expect to see unusual views and explore barely used trails. Rich Bailey 723-2213
- Saturday, May 19
- Kahuku Beach Scavenger Hunt (F)
- 2 mi/Easy/Coastal/Kahuku
- Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Kahuku municipal golf course. Join us for fun, education, and environmental awareness as we pick up stuff on the beach. Prizes for the best scavengers! Gwen Sinclair 753-0528, sinklair808@earthlink.net; Ed Mersino
- Sunday, May 20
- Photography hike: Waimea Valley (E/F)
- 2 mi/Easy/Valley/Waimea
- Reservations required. The pace of photography hikes is extremely slow. Bring a lunch for a day of fun. Nominal entrance fee required. Botanical Garden with native plants, colorful flowers and foliage. Stan Oka 429-9814, Clyde Kobashigawa, John Shimogawa, Marie Laberge
- Saturday - Monday, May 26-28
- Manuka, Big Island (S)
- We will be working with NARS for the long weekend at Manuka, the largest reserve in the State's system. Our accommodation will be at a ranger station a few miles from South Point. This trip requires a Friday evening departure. Leader to be announced. For info, contact Deborah Blair 955-4168 deborahblair1@mac.com
- Sunday, May 27
- Manoa Falls Trail project (S)
- Help improve one of Oahu's busiest trails and make it a showcase for hiking in Hawaii. Tasks include trail graveling and widening, soil top dressing, removal of old boardwalk and rock work. We can accommodate only 20 people per work day.
- RSVP required. Send email to restoremanoa@gmail.com and include your phone number and the dates you wish to participate. Colleen Soares
- Sunday, May 27
- Judd-Nuuanu-Pauoa Flats-Puu Ohia (F)
- 5 mi/Moderate/Ridge, Contour/Nuuanu
- Reservations required as car shuttle will be necessary. We will be going uphill nearly the entire hike. We begin at Nuuanu stream and climb up the Nuuanu trail with beautiful views of Nuuanu Valley from different vantage points and then we exit viewing Diamond Head. Some native plants along the way. John Shimogawa 227-9925, Clyde Kobashigawa, Stan Oka
- Saturday, June 2
- Black Point snorkeling (F/E)
- ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM. Get to know your fish, coral, and limu neighbors at Black Point/Diamond Head. Bring your swim things, 2 liters of water, reef walkers, sun screen, snack, towel, and change of clothes. Sherine Boomla 739-3936.
- Saturday, June 2
- Waimano National Trails Day Hike (F)
- 4 mi/Moderate/Ridge/Pearl City
- Celebrate National Trails Day and explore irrigation tunnels on this short hike to a beautiful view. Gwen Sinclair 753-0528, sinklair808@earthlink.net, Jean Fujikawa
- Sunday, June 3
- Wa'ahila Ridge via UH (F)
- 4mi/Moderate/Ridge/Manoa
- Go green on this hike as the trailhead is the usual meeting spot Church of the Crossroads at 2510 Bingham. From there we'll hike, yes hike not drive, to the top of Wa'ahila Ridge admiring spectacular views from Diamond Head to Airport. Crisscrossing a myriad of paths through UH we top out under windy shady pine trees in the State Park, but may go further afoot. Rich Bailey 723-2213, Dan Anderson
- Saturday, June 9
- Kaneohe Bay MCBH service project (S)
- Reservations required. Call Annette Kaohelaulii at 235-5431 by June 7. Help clear a wetland of mangrove plants to create habitat for Hawaii's endangered water birds. Because MCBH is a secured military facility, we must provide your name to the base in advance, and we will send you a waiver, which you must bring with you. Deborah Blair 955-4168, Dan Anderson
- Saturday, June 9
- Manoa Falls Trail project (S)
- Help improve one of Oahu's busiest trails and make it a showcase for hiking in Hawaii. Tasks include trail graveling and widening, soil top dressing, removal of old boardwalk and rock work. We can accommodate only 20 people per work day.
- RSVP required. Send email to restoremanoa@gmail.com and include your phone number and the dates you wish to participate. Gwen Sinclair
- Saturday, June 16
- Kokokahi (F)
- 5 mi/Strenuous/Ridge/Kaneohe
- Reservations required. Beautiful panoramic views of Kailua’s Kawainui Marsh on one side, Kaneohe on the other side, and the Koolau mountains ahead. This ridge hike begins at the Kawaewae Heiau in Kaneohe. Car pooling required due to limited parking. Pack a lunch and plenty of water as we will be eating lunch overlooking Kapaa Quarry. Clyde Kobashigawa 262-6092, John Shimogawa, Stan Oka, asst. Susan Tom
- Saturday, June 16
- Maunawili Contour (partial) (F)
- 6 mi/Moderate/Contour/Maunawili
- We'll start from the hairpin curve on the Pali Highway and eat lunch in a shady spot under the ironwoods. Sherine Boomla 739-3936
- Saturday, June 23
- Pu'u Kaua (F)
- 3 mi/Strenuous/Ridge/Kunia/ 1900' elevation gain
- This is a trail we haven't done in a while. It goes through a dry forest up, up, up to a peak in the Waianae Range that overlooks Nanakuli. Great views abound. Ed Mersino mersino@hawaii.edu 223-5765.
- Sunday, June 24
- Manoa Falls Trail project (S)
- Help improve one of Oahu's busiest trails and make it a showcase for hiking in Hawaii. Tasks include trail graveling and widening, soil top dressing, removal of old boardwalk and rock work. We can accommodate only 20 people per work day.
- RSVP required. Send email to restoremanoa@gmail.com and include your phone number and the dates you wish to participate.
- Sunday, June 24
- Photography hike: Koko Crater Botancial Garden (E/F)
- 2 mi/Easy/Crater floor/Hawaii Kai
- Reservations required. The pace of photography hikes is extremely slow. Various plants and flowers from around the world. Plumerias and hibiscus should be in bloom this time of year. Good for macro photography! Marie Laberge 545-1252,
- Stan Oka, Clyde Kobashigawa, John Shimogawa
- Saturday, July 7
- Ala Wai Boat Harbor Cleanup (S)
- Meet at 8 a.m. at the Harbor Master's Office, between the 3rd and 4th row of boats behind the Ilikai Hotel. Park in street stalls or public lot Ewa of Hilton lagoon. Wear sturdy shoes with gripping soles and bring a hat, thick rubber gloves, sunscreen, and water. All participants under 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian to participate. Please contact the leader for the waiver. Closed toe shoes only. Deborah Blair 955-4168
- Sunday, July 8
- Kaluanui (Mariners Ridge) (F)
- 3 mi/Moderate/Ridge/Hawai'i Kai
- Enjoy hiking the shortest route to the Ko'olau summit! As we gain 800' elevation, we'll be stopping to admire the views of Moloka'i and Maui as well as native plants along the way. Outstanding views from Waimanalo to Mokoli'i Island (Chinaman's Hat) await you at the summit! Jim and Cindy Waddington 947-2732
- Sunday, July 8
- Photography hike: Liliokalani Garden (E/F)
- Reservations required. The pace of photography hikes is extremely slow. Named after Hawaii’s last reigning monarch, Lili’uokalani Botanical Gardens is centrally located in lower Nu’uanu valley. Nu’uanu stream and Waikahalulu falls are favorite subjects among professional photographers and photo enthusiasts alike. The garden plantings consists of many interesting native Hawaiian plants in a natural setting. Stan Oka 429-9814, Clyde Kobashigawa, John Shimogawa
- Saturday, July 14
- Manoa Falls Trail project (S)
- Help improve one of Oahu's busiest trails and make it a showcase for hiking in Hawaii. Tasks include trail graveling and widening, soil top dressing, removal of old boardwalk and rock work. We can accommodate only 20 people per work day.
- RSVP required. Send email to restoremanoa@gmail.com and include your phone number and the dates you wish to participate.
- Saturday, July 14
- Late hike: Likeke Cascade from Pali Lookout (F)
- 2 mi/Moderate/Valley/Nuuanu
- Meet at the Church of the Crossroads at 1 p.m. Hikers on this rough but short hike will be rewarded by a beautiful cascade named Likeke in honor of renowned hiker and trail blazer Dick Davis. Sherine Boomla 739-3936
- Sunday, July 15
- Sierra Seminar: Aiea Ridge Partial (E/F)
- 5mi/Moderate/Ridge/Aiea
- Wet ridge trail, off the Aiea Loop Trail with many native plants and beautiful scenery. Clyde Kobashigawa 262-6092, John Shimogawa, Stan Oka, asst. Susan Tom
- Sunday, July 29
- Manoa Falls Trail project (S)
- Help improve one of Oahu's busiest trails and make it a showcase for hiking in Hawaii. Tasks include trail graveling and widening, soil top dressing, removal of old boardwalk and rock work. We can accommodate only 20 people per work day.
- RSVP required. Send email to restoremanoa@gmail.com and include your phone number and the dates you wish to participate.