Hikes 25 and 27: Kamanaiki Trail, west Honolulu and Diamond Head
Monday and Friday The Highpoint of the Hike Hawaiian Blue Waters We planned to undertake a difficult but spectacular hike today. When we got close to the range, we both gulped. That’s a monster, we thought. We parked and walked the mile to the trailhead, positioned in a country club. We should have brought golf clubs—much less intimidating. However, the guard refused us entry as the club had decided, after three days of rain, that the climb would be too dangerous. We were extremely disappointed; we hope to return, perhaps next week. We have never seen a mountain like that before—the peak rises to a point. Koko Head Crater from Diamond Head (Home of the 1048 steps and challenging rim) Back to the car and plan “B”. We set-off for a hike on the west side of the city, which was most enjoyable. We climbed straight-up. Switchbacks are not something that appeals to the Hawaiian mind, it seems. As we mentioned before, we find the hikes and climbs to be very challenging, to say the le...