Pu’u Ka’aumakua
Waikane Valley was used by the Marine Corps for training. Over 1,000 acres is fenced off.
The trail starts with a walk along a dirt road, which parallels Waikane Stream.
Heliconia blossoms
We walked under a canopy of huge Albezia trees
Water tunnel through the Koolaus
Lots of Awapuhi, the shampoo ginger
Will Joseph cross this old concrete bridge?
House foundations being taken over by the forest
The views open up, as we gain elevation along the contour trail
Lehua ahihi, endemic to the island of Oahu
This rusty stake marks the intersection with the Koolau Summit Trail
Interesting moss
Amazing views towards Ka’a’awa and Kahana
It’s super windy at the summit!
Joseph with the Waianae Range on the horizon
(click to enlarge)
(click to enlarge)
maliamariko.wordpress.com 