Wailele Falls Laie

The weather was to absolutely "DIE FOR " kinna weather ... it was sunny & breezy and I was so happy I decided to hike in a bikini top with shorts. Because anything more than that and this hike wouldve been very unpleasent.

So we set off at about 9 am after Kanani arrived. We drove out to Gentry to pick up Odanaus and headed out towards the North Shore. We ended up at the trailhead at about 12 noon. Only because we stopped to get something to eat and everybody wanted Gatorade for the hike.

This was my first time on this trail as there are 2 other waterfalls in this area and so I packed extra ribbons just in case , but later learn that this trail was rather clear and aside from all the river crossings we made it up in less than 2 hours.

The guys were up front leading the way , while us ladies dropped back for some picture taking and just exploring the beautiful flowers and fruits we came across along the way.

At the start point there is and old house which probabley belongs to the caretaker of a nursery we past that had alot of fruits and vegi's yumm . So we were sure not to make any noise to avoid getting kicked out.

The falls is absolutely beautiful and clean to swim. Theres also alot of flat rocks to tan on in the open sun. The sound of the wind is very smooth here as it blows thru the valley.

While everyone was swimming I decided to venture futher and came across many abandonned firepits and hunting shells. Also the waterfall goes up another 1/4 mile or so and it kinna looks like something out of Narnia up here.

We spent the day up here and as we notice the sun slowly setting made our way back down.

We ended up meeting with Uncle them in Punaluu where we cruised til about 8 pm watching them fish.

It was a lovely day and Im so glad this time I brought my sounds with me , Im so famous for going on hikes and leaving my Ipod dockcase home. It was absolutey a beautiful hike ... with mellow sounds :) ... Irie

Directions: Up behind PCC , you will need to google as this is one of 3 Waterfall hikes in this exact location. There is another trailmarker on the property located next to this trailhead with an iron gate that rolls back. However it is ownned by the Texiera Family and its is 120 acres of Private Land which you *CANNOT* enter. Attempting to do so , you will be greated by a welcoming party which will have you arrested. So if you end up walking into what seems like a horse ranched area nestled to the right of the trailhead . Stay Out! I would know this because Ive visited this place frequantly from childhood. Take My Word For It ... Happy Hiking ...

Waimano Waterfall

Directions: From H-1, take the Pearl City-Wailamlu exit (#10) and head north. Turn right on Moanalua, then right on Waimano Home Rd. Take a left on Komo Mai Dr (going straight quickly takes you to the Waimano Ridge TH). Follow Komo Mai Dr through a subdivision and park at the end of the road.



This is a repeat hike. Had a huge crew with us on this particular day and so much fun.

Our morning started out at Sam's Club where the entire booyah convoyed out and had a huge lunch before our journeys. Also we accidently left back Nalu Boi , so we all waited for him to get dropped off before heading out.

Our Crew : Pana , Arona , Adam , Myron , Tua , BJ , Bethel, Lila , DJ , Yuri, Jeff and Troy

We started off at the trailhead at the very top of Komo Mai Drive .

Because this is a repeat hike its no use I go into detail of the hike itself. But will give a friendly reminder of Cardiac Hill. And me almost passing out with a few other after the treacherous hike up. Guess thats how that hill got its nick name. Aside from us in full butt action at some points and climbing down slippery muddy slopes, most of the day remained overcast until the rain came pouring down. But thats the best part of any hike is rolling around getting dirty I must admit.

Everyone ended up swimming and we even had some stunt jumppers ; which I personally did the inspection of the water depth, prior to any jumping.

I couldnt have asked for better company and really had a great time like always ... But hey with me its always a great time. Thank You once again Waimano for your majestic clean pools. And Im so glad that I had the best people I know in the world joinning me on this day ... I love you all ... my Aiga ...

Makapuu Rock Faces 3/2011

Preparing for my long awaited trip to Sin City , I decided to rock climb on the first Saturday of March to welcome in the spring and also my new theory of life and my expectations of it.

So the crew all headed out to Sandy Beach where friends and family would spend the day bodysurfing and eating while I would continue on to my journey of Makapuu Bunkers. Although my ass and legs were in extreme pain from a jump I had attempted the week prior out at Kahuku on a bike trail I was not in anyway gonna let that hold me back from staring down into the depths of death on this very day , as my need for adrenaline was at its very peak to the point when no chocolate in the world could suffice this feeling.

I reached the bottom of the mountains face at about a little after 12 noon as I managed to walk along side the South Bound Freeway which from the East of Oahu leads into a little town where I grew up called Waimanalo.

It was a very sunny day with alot of tourist visiting the Makapuu Lighthouse where remenants of old bunker stations and the recently renovated lighthouse sits.

I started at the point where the lookout to Makapuu Beach sits and made my way over the look out railings which lead me sideways up the side of the cliff face. Because this cliff rarely maintained the chances of landslides and perhaps even a hiker being thrown over the cliffs due to rock slippage are very high. I would recommend this hike to only the very experienced of hikers.

I continued up alone and was amazed to see along the way many rock climbers on this day and managed to catch a picture of a girl decending. I later learned that she was visiting from Australia and exchanged information with me so on my next trip out there she could give me a tour of the outback as her husband is a mountain ranger there and has informmed me of the many uncharted waterfalls he has come across while working.

Honestly I believe that this couple mustve thought I was crazy due to :

1. I had absolutely no hike gear or first aid on me
2. I was wearing my Nike Airs which are about $120 to hike this face
and lastly the fact that I was alone on such a beautiful day : BY CHOICE may I add.

So we said our farewells and I continued. It took me about 1 hour to reach the highest ponit which I believe to be a little under 175 ft. I may be wrong.

On my decent I decided to tour the exotic tide pools and came across an partially underwater cave, which I ( out of curiousity, that always ends up getting my ass in trouble ) climbed into and ran the hell out of as I stummbled across a mass of eels "YUCKY". It was like something out of the movie CONAN where all I could see was slippery slimy snake like creatures everywhere , just thousands all over this cave.

I think the shear fear of what I had seen alone, flew me back up to my start point in less than 20 minutes. Rocks giving away under my feet and above me catus filled with nest of centipede's could not stop my determination of getting the hell away from that cave before those suckers made lunch outtah me.

All in all not quite my fort`e and probabley just a hike to documentate for my life journals. This will not be repeated.

For those that are geared with harnesses , hike boots , ropes , crampers or webbing this is a very scenic view for face repelling.

It gets very windy at some points up top so proper anchoring would be needed as well.

Still I await my Scared Falls ...