HIKE (Easy/Moderate) It was another beautiful day in PARADISE so we worked our way up to the tourist packed Manoa Falls which is almost a 1 mile hike each way. We then took the Aihualama Trail which is not traveled on by tourists but does start at the end of Manoa Falls where all the tourists cluster to. Aihualama Trail is about 3 miles each way and is VERY MUDDY and covered by an AMAZING bamboo Forest. We then took Pauoa Flats Trail which is only about a ½ mile to the top and ends with the pay off of Nuuanu valley. The total hike isn’t bad and the MANY SWTICHBACK, I can’t count how many, helps in making your journey up the mountain an easy one. The total hike will be about 8 miles and a total of 4-5 hours depending how long you stay at the Pauoa Flats/Nuuanu Valley Outlook, have lunch or if you choose to go a little further. If you go LEFT at the outlook, up a steep short ridge past a phone poll, there are GREAT VIEWS up there. If you choose to go RIGHT after a few more hours of VERY severe hiking it will take you to the peaks, K1 and K2. These two mountain points on Oahu are the tallest on the Ko’olau mountain range at over 3000ft above sea level. Whatever you guys do be smart, hike with a partner and pack proper supplies. Food, Plenty of water or Gatorade in case you choose to keep hiking. Much Aloha all. See you out there!
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LANIKAI PILLBOX TRAIL HD “Waydes World Hawaii”
(Easy / Moderate Activity) The Lanikai Pillbox Trail is considered by most to be one of the easiest hikes with some of the most amazing views. However, I don’t recommend it for children under 12. The start of the hike consists of a major incline up to the first outlook. Once you reach that outlook the views will carry you to the final destination…This hike has several Pillboxes as your incline continues but just the excitement alone within you carries you higher and higher. You will forget all about the fact that you are climbing a ridge line to reach that final Pillbox and STUNNING VIEW of not only Kailua and Lanikai but all the way to the Makapuu Lighthouse! If you watch this video at several points I do some things that look dramatic. I choose to go the harder way right along the rocky ridge line but there are several ways to reach the Pillboxes and all are easier then the way I choose. You choose which way to go easy or hard. I have done this trail so many times I continue to try to find harder ways to get to the top. Please enjoy this hour hike. It’s truly a hike you should not MISS if you are on Oahu. Also I would highly hope you attempt this at SUNRISE. Bring a flashlight or head lamp and head up about 5am. YOU WILL NOT REGRET sitting on top of the Pillbox as the SUN RISES for you! Bring your camera and the one you love and enjoy a moment in time that will be cherished. *NOTE if it is a bright sunny day the SUN will be brutal so bring plenty of water and SUNBLOCK …