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Spreading the aloha one hike at a time!


WEST KULI'OU'OU RIDGE
The unmaintained, less trafficked, and sketchier neighbor to the popular Kuli'ou'ou ridge. Worth it? Absolutely.
Mar 16, 2024
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STAIRWAY TO HELL
The little known and far more grueling of Oahu's windward "stair" hikes. Sure it's not heaven, but the views are fire.
Mar 3, 2024
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KAMAILE'UNU RIDGE
Challenging west side ridge to the third highest peak on Oahu. Bring lots of water.
Mar 2, 2024
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HONOPU RIDGE--KAUA'I
Unmaintained trail in Koke'e state park that's terminus reveals those sharp and colorful ridges that make the Na Pali Coast famous.
Jan 19, 2024
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KAHEKILI RIDGE to MANAMANA
A waterfall, sharp and narrow ridges, rock scrambling and free climbing, and eye watering views. This loop is Oahu hiking at its best.
Jan 6, 2024
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BOWMAN TRAIL
Long, grueling ridge to the Ko'olau summit. Expect a few scrapes and muddy shoes, but also some great views on this tough ridge.
Dec 5, 2023
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KAPALAMA TRAIL to PU'U LANIHULI
Low trafficked and overgrown ridge to this prominent Ko'olau summit. Hope for some clear weather, because the views up here are stellar.
Nov 25, 2023
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LANIPO RIDGE (MAU'UMAE) TRAIL
Your standard KST ridge-- long, ungraded, overgrown, but also epic views. This ones sure to provide some memories (and maybe a few cuts).
Nov 11, 2023
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