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ASL Hikers - Lyon Arboretum (10/17/09) : Aloha, It was the weekend of our ASL Hikers group and we headed to beautiful Lyon Arboretum at the back of Manoa Valley. There was only 3 of us this time...David, Huy & me. We trekked onto some older less used trails that took us up the hill and down some gulleys until we came to a stunning view of Manoa Falls. Went to `Aihualama Waterfall but it was just a trickle. Had a great trip and Huy really enjoyed himself. DaBoyZ

ASL Hikers - Lyon Arboretum (10/17/09)

Aloha, It was the weekend of our ASL Hikers group and we headed to bea ...

Updated: Nov 22, 2009 12:24am PST

Manoa Cliff Trail (09/20/09) : Aloha, We jumped back onto Manoa Cliff Trail (2.3 miles) (we've done this trail almost 3 times in the last 2 months) and headed back towards Makiki. Got some beautiful shots of a rainbow & Manoa Falls. DaBoyZ

Manoa Cliff Trail (09/20/09)

Aloha, We jumped back onto Manoa Cliff Trail (2.3 miles) (we've done t ...

Updated: Oct 19, 2009 3:20pm PST

Going down the Mountain (09/20/09) : Aloha, At the end of Manoa Cliff Trail you can walk across Round Top Drive and connect with Moleka Trail (0.75 miles). We followed the trail to the end and connected with the Makiki Valley Trail and onto the Maunalaha Trail (0.7 Miles) which ends at the Makiki Forest Recreation Area. DaBoyZ

Going down the Mountain (09/20/09)

Aloha, At the end of Manoa Cliff Trail you can walk across Round Top D ...

Updated: Oct 18, 2009 6:46pm PST

Pauoa Flats Trail (09/20/09) : Aloha, At the end of the Kalawahine Trail we connected with Pauoa Flats and went to the lookout. We hadn't been to this lookout in almost 4 years. It is just beautiful there and you can see through the Pali gap to Kane`ohe. The lookout is the end of Pauoa Flats trail (well the end of the official trail...there is another unofficial trail that takes you deeper into the mountains), so we turned around and headed down the trail towards the intersection of the Manoa Cliff Trail. DaBoyZ

Pauoa Flats Trail (09/20/09)

Aloha, At the end of the Kalawahine Trail we connected with Pauoa Flat ...

Updated: Oct 18, 2009 12:52pm PST

Kalawahine Trail (09/20/09) : Aloha, After coming out at the top of Tantalus (near the summit of Mount Tantalus) we connected with Kalawahine trail (1.5 miles). This beautiful trail traverses the top of Pauoa Valley and takes you back deep into the mountains. We followed Kalawahine until we connected with Pauoa Flats. DaBoyZ

Kalawahine Trail (09/20/09)

Aloha, After coming out at the top of Tantalus (near the summit of Mou ...

Updated: Oct 18, 2009 11:53am PST

Making our way up the Mountain (09/20/09) : Aloha, We did a 8-mile loop hike in the beautiful Ko`olau Mountains behind our apartment. We started on the Kanealole Trail (0.7 miles), connected to the Makiki Valley Loop Trail (a short portion of this 1.1 mile trail), onto our favorite lookout for a lunch break, and then onto Nahuina Trail (0.75 miles). At the end of Nahuina you come out near the top of Mount Tantalus. The rest of the pictures to follow. DaBoyZ

Making our way up the Mountain (09/20/09)

Aloha, We did a 8-mile loop hike in the beautiful Ko`olau Mountains be ...

Updated: Oct 18, 2009 11:09am PST

ASL Hikers - Pu`u Pia (09/19/09) : Aloha, For our monthly ASL Hike we went to one of our favorite hikes....Pu`u Pia. This beautiful hike in back of Manoa Valley (the valley of rainbows). Lori and Dale were the first to arrive (David had to work). Dianne, Ryan, Will & Jamie arrived soon afterward and we all headed up the trail. Once we arrived to the halfway point we saw tons of strawberry guava all over and around the trail. Everyone began picking and eating the yummy fruity treats and we met several other hikers doing the same thing! At the end of the trail we even found some guava! We all had an awesome hike and are looking forward to the next hike at Lyon Arboretum. DaBoyZ

ASL Hikers - Pu`u Pia (09/19/09)

Aloha, For our monthly ASL Hike we went to one of our favorite hikes.. ...

Updated: Sep 29, 2009 12:01am PST

Makiki Valley/Kanealole Trails (09/13/09) : Aloha, We took the Makiki Valley trail and connected to Kanealole Trail and headed into the Makiki Forest Recreation Area. DaBoyZ

Makiki Valley/Kanealole Trails (09/13/09)

Aloha, We took the Makiki Valley trail and connected to Kanealole Trai ...

Updated: Sep 27, 2009 10:57pm PST

Makiki Forest Recreation Area (09/13/09) : Aloha, After coming back from the unmarked trail we headed up the steep Maunalaha Trail and made our way to the 4-way interesection, where we jumped onto Makiki Valley Trail. We then made our way to the Moleka Trailhead which traverses it's way to the Manoa Cliff Trail. Once to the end of the trail we turned back around and headed back on the Moleka Trail towards the Makiki Preserve. DaBoyZ

Makiki Forest Recreation Area (09/13/09)

Aloha, After coming back from the unmarked trail we headed up the stee ...

Updated: Sep 27, 2009 10:13pm PST

Unnamed Trail (09/13/09) : Aloha, Found this trail somewhere in Makiki. Very beautiful and not used a lot. DaBoyZ

Unnamed Trail (09/13/09)

Aloha, Found this trail somewhere in Makiki. Very beautiful and not us ...

Updated: Sep 27, 2009 7:01pm PST

Pu`u Ohia (09/12/09) : Aloha, After the beautiful hike on the Manoa Cliff Trail, we veered off onto Pu`u Ohia Trail. This trail takes you from the end of the Manoa Cliff trail through the bamboo forest to the top of Mt. Tantalus. The normal trail follows a Hawaiian Telephone service road, however near the green building is a trail through the bamboo that takes a fantastic route with some great views of Manoa Falls. It eventurally meets back up with the official Pu`u Ohia trail. Had another great hike up into the mountains behind our apartment. Can't wait to do this hike for an ASL Hike!! It's tough but sure everyone would enjoy it. DaBoyZ

Pu`u Ohia (09/12/09)

Aloha, After the beautiful hike on the Manoa Cliff Trail, we veered of ...

Updated: Sep 27, 2009 3:14pm PST

Manoa Cliff Trail (09/12/09) : Aloha, We picked a trail that we've never been on before...Manoa Cliff Trail. This narrow but beautiful trail is just amazing. We were able to see Manoa Falls, rainbows below us, and the misty mountains of Hawai'i! We were able to see native plants like the O`hia and Kokio'keo'keo. DaBoyZ

Manoa Cliff Trail (09/12/09)

Aloha, We picked a trail that we've never been on before...Manoa Cliff ...

Updated: Sep 27, 2009 1:59pm PST

Byron Ledge Trail (09/06/09) : Aloha, After coming back from Pu'u Pua'i Overlook we veered off onto the Byron Ledge Trail. The unpaved trail (.6 mile each way) to the Byron Ledge trailhead takes you across the cinders being reclaimed by a variety of native and alien species. We only walked a short distance down this trail. Will have to do this next time because it looks awesome. DaBoyZ

Byron Ledge Trail (09/06/09)

Aloha, After coming back from Pu'u Pua'i Overlook we veered off onto t ...

Updated: Sep 24, 2009 10:16am PST

Devastation Trail (09/06/09) : Aloha, We drove a bit farther down the road and came to one of the trailheads for Devastation Trail. You can park your car here and take a 30-minute walk through the cinder outfall of the 1959 eruption of Kilauea Iki. This 1/2 mile (each way) paved trail. We hiked to Pu'u Pua'i Overlook located 1/2 mile away and then came back to the fork in the trail. More pictures to come! DaBoyZ

Devastation Trail (09/06/09)

Aloha, We drove a bit farther down the road and came to one of the tra ...

Updated: Sep 24, 2009 9:39am PST

Pu'u Puai Overlook (09/06/09) : Aloha, We jumped in the car after our dark walk through Thurston Lava Tube and made our way to the Pu'u Puai Overlook on the otherside of the Kilauea Iki Overlook. Pu'u Puai is a cinder cone that formed during the 1959 eruption at Kilauea Iki Crater. Pu'u Puai means "gushing hill." Gas leaving the magma propelled incandescent cinder and ash as high as 1,900 feet above the vent. Tradewinds blew the cinder and ash to the southwest, where it accumulated to form the cinder cone. With increasing distance to the southwest, the cinder and ash deposit gets thinner and the size of the volcanic particles gets smaller. Pu'u Puai parking area is on the rim of Kilauea Iki crater. DaBoyZ

Pu'u Puai Overlook (09/06/09)

Aloha, We jumped in the car after our dark walk through Thurston Lava ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2009 12:37am PST

Sulphur Banks Trail (09/06/09) : Aloha, After breakfast we walked over to the original Volcano House to check out the beautiful art gallery there. We bought a book titled Pulelehua and Mamaki by Janice Crowl and Harinani Orme as the artist. Harinani is a fantastic artist that frequents the Rubber Stamp Plantation. After buying the book we headed to the Sulphur Banks Trail. We had a beautiful walk through the steam vents and the rocks were yellowed from the sulphur. DaBoyZ

Sulphur Banks Trail (09/06/09)

Aloha, After breakfast we walked over to the original Volcano House to ...

Updated: Sep 21, 2009 11:10pm PST

Climbing Out of the Crater (09/04/09) : Aloha, We finally made it to the other side of the Kilauea Iki Crater and crawled up the steep steps and made our way back to the car. As we were coming out of the crater we could see the smoking Halema'uma'u Crater. DaBoyZ

Climbing Out of the Crater (09/04/09)

Aloha, We finally made it to the other side of the Kilauea Iki Crater ...

Updated: Sep 14, 2009 11:56pm PST

Walking through the Fire! (09/04/09) : Aloha, After climbing 400 feet down into Kilauea Iki Crater we walked across the still-steaming crater floor, past the gaping throat of the vent that built Pu'u Pua'i cinder cone, and climbed the opposite crater rim. It was a bit intimidating watching all the steam rise up around us. Very stark and very beautiful! DaBoyZ

Walking through the Fire! (09/04/09)

Aloha, After climbing 400 feet down into Kilauea Iki Crater we walked ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2009 12:13pm PST

Walking into the Crater (09/04/09) : Aloha, After checking out the main crater, the museum, and the Volcano House we drove to the Kilauea Iki Lookout and began the trail there. Kilauea Iki Trail starts in the rain forest on the crater's rim. The trail descends 400 feet through the rain forest, with native birds in the canopy, to the crater floor. DaBoyZ

Walking into the Crater (09/04/09)

Aloha, After checking out the main crater, the museum, and the Volcano ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2009 11:19am PST

ASL Hikers (08/15/09) : Aloha, We had our official 4th ASL Hikers group. During the summer they have many Deaf events here in Hawai'i and so once again we were competing with the other events and we lost again! David and I decided to walk around along the lower trails and in the Makiki Preserve area. Had a beautiful time anyways and hope we get more people in the next group! DaBoyZ

ASL Hikers (08/15/09)

Aloha, We had our official 4th ASL Hikers group. During the summer the ...

Updated: Aug 30, 2009 3:59am PST

St. Louis Heights (08/08/09) : Aloha, DaBoyZ rode the #14 bus to the top of St. Louis Heights (corner of Ruth & Peter) and walked over to the Wa'ahila Ridge Recreation Park. We walked down the big trails to the base of the mountain on UH Manoa campus. DaBoyZ

St. Louis Heights (08/08/09)

Aloha, DaBoyZ rode the #14 bus to the top of St. Louis Heights (corner ...

Updated: Aug 27, 2009 10:08pm PST

Kealia Trail (07/19/09) : Aloha, Caleb, David & I drove up to Dillingham Airfield and to the trailhead of Kealia Trail. This trail switchbacks up the Wai'anae Mountains to a Boy Scout picnic area atop the mountain. While hiking up the mountain we were eye level with some gliders. We were also greeted with some amazing views of Hale'iwa & Waialua! DaBoyZ

Kealia Trail (07/19/09)

Aloha, Caleb, David & I drove up to Dillingham Airfield and to the tra ...

Updated: Jul 27, 2009 1:01am PST

Nu'uanu Trail (07/11/09) : Aloha, Here are the last few shots from our hike through the Ko'olau Mountains. This set is from Manoa Cliff Trail, which we jumped onto near the top of Mount Tantalus, then we jumped onto Pauoa Trail which connected us to Nu'uanu Trail which dropped us down into Nu'uanu Valley and onto Judd Trail where Deb Z picked us up. DaBoyZ

Nu'uanu Trail (07/11/09)

Aloha, Here are the last few shots from our hike through the Ko'olau M ...

Updated: Jul 22, 2009 2:06am PST

Nahuina (07/11/09) : Aloha, After our stop at the lookout we veered off onto Nahuina Trail and then connected to Pu'u O'hia Trail which took us to the top of Mount Tantalus. DaBoyZ

Nahuina (07/11/09)

Aloha, After our stop at the lookout we veered off onto Nahuina Trail ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2009 8:43pm PST

Kanealole Trail (07/11/09) : Aloha, Well this was suppose to be our 3rd ASL Hike however there was so many other Deaf events, happening at the same time....no one showed up. Our friend Deb Z had a friend from CT in town, Caleb. He joined us and we did an 3+ mile hike. We started in Makiki and hiked all the way to the top of Mt. Tantalus, then traversed over to Pauoa Valley & into Nu'uanu Valley where Deb picked us up. It was great meeting Caleb & an awesome hike!! DaBoyZ

Kanealole Trail (07/11/09)

Aloha, Well this was suppose to be our 3rd ASL Hike however there was ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2009 10:15am PST

Pu'u Pia (07/05/09) : Aloha, DaBoyZ went into Manoa Valley and caught these ducks walking around in Manoa Stream. We jumped back on the #6 bus and headed to Alani Drive & Alani Lane where we jumped off and followed Alani Lane to the end where the trailhead was located. Once we got near the top we stopped at our favorite lunch spot under this tree with a beautiful view of the back of Manoa. When the hike was over we went home & David got some shots of the sunset bouncing off the Moana Pacific buildings. DaBoyZ

Pu'u Pia (07/05/09)

Aloha, DaBoyZ went into Manoa Valley and caught these ducks walking ar ...

Updated: Jul 14, 2009 10:42pm PST

Makiki Valley Trail 3 (06/28/09) : Aloha, Here is the 3rd and final section our hike on this day. This group includes the rest of the 'Ualaka'a Trail, Maunalaha Trail & finally a beautiful double rainbow at the Archie Baker Mini Park. DaBoyZ

Makiki Valley Trail 3 (06/28/09)

Aloha, Here is the 3rd and final section our hike on this day. This gr ...

Updated: Jul 11, 2009 11:37am PST

Makiki Valley Trial 2 (06/28/09) : Aloha, Here is the 2nd group of the Makiki Valley Trail. Again we were looking back at our favorite lookout and some cuties were walking around there. If you continue on to the end of the Makiki Valley TRail you come to Roundtop Drive where you cross the street and you come to the trailhead for 'Ualaka'a Trail. DaBoyZ

Makiki Valley Trial 2 (06/28/09)

Aloha, Here is the 2nd group of the Makiki Valley Trail. Again we were ...

Updated: Jul 11, 2009 1:21am PST

Makiki Valley Trail (06/28/09) : Aloha, DaBoyZ decided to hike on the Makiki Valley Trail. We walked half way up Tantalus to the trailhead. Along the way we saw a plane take off from the Honolulu International Airport. Just a little ways down the trail we came to our favorite lookout. You get the most amazing views of Makiki Valley and Waikiki. As we continued on the trail we came upon this snail who was moving quiet quickly. Walking in and out of the little valley's we final came to a point where we could look back and see our favorite lookout spot. DaBoyZ

Makiki Valley Trail (06/28/09)

Aloha, DaBoyZ decided to hike on the Makiki Valley Trail. We walked ha ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2009 11:47pm PST

ASL Hike #2: Manoa Falls (06/20/09) : Aloha, We had our 2nd monthly ASL Hikers hike on Saturday. This time we decided to go to Manoa Falls and what a beautiful and muddy day for it. Only 3 of us were able to show up this time (Sharon, David & Dale). We began our hike just as the rain was stopping so the ground was a bit muddy. Manoa Falls is a short trail but we took our time and took us about 45 minutes to get to the falls. Once there we all had a lite lunch and chatted with various other people that were showing up. A 8-year-old boy by the name of Chase from California came up to us and introduced himself to us in ASL. Apparently his older brother taught him some ASL. He didn't know a lot but it sure was fun anyways. Someone kept throwing there trash along the trail, so we picked up a lot of it along the way. All 3 of us had a great time and really hope that everyone can come for the next hike (keep an eye on Facebook - ASL Hikers - for more information). DaBoyZ

ASL Hike #2: Manoa Falls (06/20/09)

Aloha, We had our 2nd monthly ASL Hikers hike on Saturday. This time w ...

Updated: Jun 22, 2009 3:44am PST

Mariners Ridge Part 4 (06/11/09) : Aloha, Here is the last group of our wonderful hike to Mariners Ridge. DaBoyZ

Mariners Ridge Part 4 (06/11/09)

Aloha, Here is the last group of our wonderful hike to Mariners Ridge. ...

Updated: Jun 16, 2009 12:20am PST

Mariners Ridge Part 3 (06/11/09) : Aloha, Here's a few more shots from the top of Mariner's Ridge. DaBoyZ

Mariners Ridge Part 3 (06/11/09)

Aloha, Here's a few more shots from the top of Mariner's Ridge. DaBoyZ

Updated: Jun 15, 2009 11:27pm PST

Mariners Ridge Part 2 (06/11/09) : Aloha, Here's the group of pictures were we finally arrived at the top. You can see into Waimanalo, Bellows Beach and even all the way out to Kane'ohe Bay and even can see Chinaman's Hat! DaBoyZ

Mariners Ridge Part 2 (06/11/09)

Aloha, Here's the group of pictures were we finally arrived at the top ...

Updated: Jun 15, 2009 10:21am PST

Mariners Ridge (06/11/09) : Aloha, Went to Hawai'i Kai to help our friend with her computer, there were these very large caterpillars in her yard. After we finished she gave us a ride up to Mariner’s Ridge, our new favorite hike. This is the first part of this hike. DaBoyZ

Mariners Ridge (06/11/09)

Aloha, Went to Hawai'i Kai to help our friend with her computer, there ...

Updated: Jun 15, 2009 12:45am PST

Heading Home (06/07/09) : Aloha, After we jumped back onto Tantalus from Kalawahine Trail we headed back the way we came to Nahuina Trail, then over to the Makiki Valley Trail and then onto Kanealole Trail. We exited the Makiki Forest Recreation Area around 6:55 PM just as the sun was landing on the horizon. DaBoyZ

Heading Home (06/07/09)

Aloha, After we jumped back onto Tantalus from Kalawahine Trail we hea ...

Updated: Jun 12, 2009 11:56pm PST

Kalawahine Trail (06/07/09) : Aloha, After climbing all the way to the top where Tantalus & Round Top meet, we jumped onto a trail we had never been on called Kalawahine Trail around 2:09 PM. Oh it was one of the most beautiful trails we have been on. It traverses through Pauoa Valley to Pauoa Flats and almost to the top of Mount Tantalus. Along the way we stopped in a beautiful area for a lite lunch. Once we started hiking and had gotten about a mile down the trail I realized I had forgotten my sunglasses. David watched my backpack as i ran along to find them. I looked all over the place and finally found them under this log and since it was getting dark it took me a bit to find the black sunglasses. We arrived at Pauoa Flats Trail and connected to Manoa Cliff Trail and connected back into Kalawahine Trail and came back onto Tantalus around 5:34 PM. DaBoyZ

Kalawahine Trail (06/07/09)

Aloha, After climbing all the way to the top where Tantalus & Round To ...

Updated: Jun 12, 2009 11:03pm PST

Forest kind of Day (06/07/09) : Aloha, From Tantalus we jumped onto the Makiki Valley Trail then at the first junction we jumped onto Nahuina Trail which brings you the top of Tantalus Road (near Pu'u Ohia and Mount Tantalus). We walked on Tantalus until we got to the trailhead of Kalawahine. DaBoyZ

Forest kind of Day (06/07/09)

Aloha, From Tantalus we jumped onto the Makiki Valley Trail then at th ...

Updated: Jun 12, 2009 8:51pm PST

ASL Hikers Debut Hike (05/30/09) : Aloha, DaBoyZ took there love of American Sign Language (ASL) and hiking and made a group called "ASL Hikers" (look us up on Facebook if your interested in joining us for a hike). We did our debut hike atop Saint Louis Heights in the Wa'ahila Ridge Recreation Area. Six of us showed up for the first hike (Sharon, Trina, Benaline, Natasha, & DaBoyZ). Everyone had a great time despite all the accidents. Natasha fell several times and scraped up her knee, Trina crashed and burned, Benaline scraped her knee up, David got a cut, Dale has a huge bruise on his butt and hurt his hand, Sharon however was the only one not hurt. We slowly made our way down the mountain. When we arrived at the Wa'ahila Water supply towers we stopped for a lunch break. We continued on down to the Hawaiian Studies department at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa where we separated. Had a great time and can't wait for next month's hike!! DaBoyZ

ASL Hikers Debut Hike (05/30/09)

Aloha, DaBoyZ took there love of American Sign Language (ASL) and hiki ...

Updated: Jun 04, 2009 3:05pm PST

St. Louis Heights (05/24/09) : Aloha, DaBoyZ decided to do another hike atop Saint Louis Heights. We followed this bike bath that we had never gone on before that took us back along the road and along the ridge nearest the homes of Saint Louis Heights. As we hiked down the mountain we came upon a homeless encampment and a dead end. We turned back around and started to hike back up the mountain. We came upon this open area as someone yelled out "HIKERS!". We thought we were being ambushed but quickly realized that it was just a bunch of people playing paintball in the woods. After we walked around them we came to this steep hill and took turns running down the hill. We then followed the gully down and connected back with the one of the numerous trails that drop you near the Hawaiian Studies department at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa! DaBoyZ

St. Louis Heights (05/24/09)

Aloha, DaBoyZ decided to do another hike atop Saint Louis Heights. We ...

Updated: May 31, 2009 11:33am PST

'Ualaka'a Trail (05/23/09) : Aloha, DaBoyZ went back into Makiki Valley and jumped onto the Maunalaha Trail for a steep climb to the 4-way intersection. Once there we followed the Makiki Valley Trail further up the mountain and all the way to the end at Roundtop Drive. From there we saw another trailhead across the road which turned out to be a section of 'Ualaka'a Trail that we had never been on. We hiked that until we looped back around the the 4-way intersection and then continued on Makiki Valley trail towards Tantalus Road. Once we arrived at the intersection of Kanealole Trail we veered down the mountain into the Makiki Recreation Area. DaBoyZ

'Ualaka'a Trail (05/23/09)

Aloha, DaBoyZ went back into Makiki Valley and jumped onto the Maunala ...

Updated: May 30, 2009 12:28am PST

Maunalaha Trail (05/23/09) : Aloha, DaBoyZ went back into Makiki Valley and jumped onto the Maunalaha Trail for a steep climb to the 4-way intersection. Once there we followed the Makiki Valley Trail further up the mountain and all the way to the end at Roundtop Drive. From there we saw another trailhead across the road which turned out to be a section of 'Ualaka'a Trail that we had never been on. We hiked that until we looped back around the the 4-way intersection and then continued on Makiki Valley trail towards Tantalus Road. Once we arrived at the intersection of Kanealole Trail we veered down the mountain into the Makiki Recreation Area. DaBoyZ

Maunalaha Trail (05/23/09)

Aloha, DaBoyZ went back into Makiki Valley and jumped onto the Maunala ...

Updated: May 27, 2009 1:45am PST

Honolulu Mauka Trail System (05/10/09) : Aloha, DaBoyZ rode the #15 bus just past the Contemporary Museum where we disembarked from the bus. We turned right off of Makiki Heights onto Tanatalus and proceeded to walk up the curvy road to the Makiki Valley Trailhead. We headed down the trail to the first intersection, where we veered off onto Nahuina Trail. We followed the trail almost all the way to the top of Mount Tantalus. When we came out we mistakenly walked back down Tantalus and back to Makiki Valley trailhead once again. From there we followed the trail past the intersection with Nahuina, to a 4-way intersection with a bench. From there we took off onto our hidden trail to have some lunch and relaxation. After our break we hike down Maunalaha to the Makiki Forest Recreation Area and then onward home. The whole hike was roughly around 2.55 miles. DaBoyZ

Honolulu Mauka Trail System (05/10/09)

Aloha, DaBoyZ rode the #15 bus just past the Contemporary Museum where ...

Updated: May 22, 2009 6:41pm PST

Mariners Ridge Part 3 (05/03/09) : Aloha, Here are the last group of shots from our awesome trip to Mariners Ridge. DaBoyZ

Mariners Ridge Part 3 (05/03/09)

Aloha, Here are the last group of shots from our awesome trip to Marin ...

Updated: May 17, 2009 2:06am PST

Mariners Ridge Part 2 (05/03/09) : Aloha, Here is the 2nd group of shots from our Mariners Ridge Hike. Too many pretty shots to choose from. DaBoyZ

Mariners Ridge Part 2 (05/03/09)

Aloha, Here is the 2nd group of shots from our Mariners Ridge Hike. To ...

Updated: May 17, 2009 12:59am PST

Mariners Ridge Part 1 (05/02-05/03/09) : Aloha, DaBoyZ did a quick stop at Shark's Cove on 05/02/09. Next day we went into Hawai'i Kai to Mariners Ridge for an amazing hike with a wonderful view of Waimanalo! DaBoyZ

Mariners Ridge Part 1 (05/02-05/03/09)

Aloha, DaBoyZ did a quick stop at Shark's Cove on 05/02/09. Next day w ...

Updated: May 13, 2009 1:00am PST

Tantalus & Mauna Place Fire (04/26/09) : Aloha, So after DaBoyZ left the Tantalus-Arboretum Trail we walked down Tantalus until we hit Makiki Heights, turned left, walked until we got to Mott-Smith and took a right. We saw the house where there was a fire just recently. Someone started the house fire which killed 2 people. DaBoyZ

Tantalus & Mauna Place Fire (04/26/09)

Aloha, So after DaBoyZ left the Tantalus-Arboretum Trail we walked dow ...

Updated: May 01, 2009 2:21pm PST

Tantalus-Arboretum Trail (04/26/09) : Aloha, We came out onto Tantalus and then headed down the mountain. As we were walking we came across the hidden Tantalus-Arboretum Trail which was this itty bitty trail that looped back into the woods and had some impressive trees along it's course. DaBoyZ

Tantalus-Arboretum Trail (04/26/09)

Aloha, We came out onto Tantalus and then headed down the mountain. As ...

Updated: May 01, 2009 12:47pm PST

Makiki Valley Trail (04/26/09) : Aloha, DaBoyZ arrived at the junction for the Makiki Valley Trail and we took a left and headed towards Tantalus. Just before we arrived to Tantalus we came across the most beautiful lookout. We could see all the way into town and even caught a glimpse of Round Top Drive. DaBoyZ

Makiki Valley Trail (04/26/09)

Aloha, DaBoyZ arrived at the junction for the Makiki Valley Trail and ...

Updated: May 01, 2009 12:16pm PST

Kanealole Trail (04/26/09) : Aloha, DaBoyZ were looking for a new adventure and thought they had discovered a big loop that would take them back up to Pauoa Flats and around Mount Tantalus and down the mountain back into the Makiki Forest Recreation Area. Unfortunately the attempted hike didn't work out. No need to worry though, we still had a wonderful time and discovered a new trail we had only read about but couldn't find. This is the Kanealole Trail section. A very nice hike back into the Makiki Valley with a mini-botanical garden of Hawaiian plants towards the beginning of the trail (just after the first bridge after you get onto Kanealole Trail. DaBoyZ

Kanealole Trail (04/26/09)

Aloha, DaBoyZ were looking for a new adventure and thought they had di ...

Updated: May 01, 2009 11:32am PST

Pauoa Flats Trail (04/11/09) : Aloha, As we connected from the Nu'uanu Trail and around to Pauoa Flats Trail and then down through Tantalus region and dropped down into the Makiki Valley. We started hiking around 12:01 PM and got to the bottom of the trail system in Makiki around 6:04 PM. Really beautiful views! DaBoyZ

Pauoa Flats Trail (04/11/09)

Aloha, As we connected from the Nu'uanu Trail and around to Pauoa Flat ...

Updated: Apr 26, 2009 12:09am PST

Nu'uanu Trail (04/11/09) : Aloha, DaBoyZ took off onto the Nu'uanu Trail on our way up and over towards Pauoa Valley. Very beautiful trail with lots of great views! DaBoyZ

Nu'uanu Trail (04/11/09)

Aloha, DaBoyZ took off onto the Nu'uanu Trail on our way up and over t ...

Updated: Apr 25, 2009 11:07pm PST

Judd Trail (04/11/09) : Aloha, David and I decided to do a hike from Nu'uanu Valley all the way over to Makiki Valley (approximately an 8 mile hike). We started by riding the #4 bus to Nu'uanu Pali Road and then walking up the road to the Judd Trailhead. We walked froward and across the stream and continued forward instead of off to the right towards the Nu'uanu Trail. DaBoyZ

Judd Trail (04/11/09)

Aloha, David and I decided to do a hike from Nu'uanu Valley all the wa ...

Updated: Apr 25, 2009 8:50pm PST

Saint Louis Heights (04/10/09) : Aloha, Dale and our friend, Kreanna, hiked from atop of St. Louis Heights and took the bike trails down to the left and zig zagged back and forth taking different directions each time we came to a split. David met us at the bottom in Kreanna's car. DaBoyZ

Saint Louis Heights (04/10/09)

Aloha, Dale and our friend, Kreanna, hiked from atop of St. Louis Heig ...

Updated: Apr 25, 2009 6:43pm PST

Hau'ula Loop Trail (04/05/09) : Aloha, We took Kim to one of our favorite hikes out in Hau'ula. We took the Hau'ula Loop Trail. It was a beautiful day and got lots of great shots of La'ie, Hau'ula and of the trail. DaBoyZ

Hau'ula Loop Trail (04/05/09)

Aloha, We took Kim to one of our favorite hikes out in Hau'ula. We too ...

Updated: Apr 25, 2009 6:11pm PST

Ko'olau Mountains (04/05/09) : Aloha, Our friend, Judy, was out of town and let us use her vehicle (Mahalo Judy)!! So we took our friend, Kim, to the Valley of the Temples, a memorial park. Well, way in the back of the park is a few short trails and some stunning views of the Ko'olau Mountains. DaBoyZ

Ko'olau Mountains (04/05/09)

Aloha, Our friend, Judy, was out of town and let us use her vehicle (M ...

Updated: Apr 24, 2009 8:26pm PST

Saint Louis Heights (03/29/09) : Aloha, DaBoyZ took Kim up to the top of Saint Louis Heights and took these bike trails down and went on the trail to the right which took us along the edge of the Manoa Valley and down the mountain and came out near a bus stop across from the University of Hawai'i dorms. DaBoyZ

Saint Louis Heights (03/29/09)

Aloha, DaBoyZ took Kim up to the top of Saint Louis Heights and took t ...

Updated: Apr 19, 2009 9:20pm PST

Contemporary Diamonds (03/03/09) : Aloha, Some deaf University of Tsukuba students came to Hawai'i and we got the chance to show them around. David and I took them to the top of Diamond Head Crater. Then later Dale took them with some co-workers to the Contemporary Art Museum and did their closing ceremony's there. DaBoyZ

Contemporary Diamonds (03/03/09)

Aloha, Some deaf University of Tsukuba students came to Hawai'i and we ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2009 6:46pm PST

Tantalus Hike (02/16/09) : Aloha, DaBoyZ walked up Makiki to Roundtop Drive and up past Tantalus Lookout to a state park at the top of the hill. Once there we walked down via some trails back into Makiki Valley to the Makiki Forest Reserve. DaBoyZ

Tantalus Hike (02/16/09)

Aloha, DaBoyZ walked up Makiki to Roundtop Drive and up past Tantalus ...

Updated: Feb 21, 2009 7:47pm PST

A Day With Heidi (02/07/09) : Aloha, Our friend Heidi from Arizona was here doing some work, and we got to spend some time with her during her last day here. We Hiked Diamond Head, hung out in Waikiki, and headed to the South Shore in the late afternoon to see if we could see some whales. Enjoy the pics, DaBoyZ

A Day With Heidi (02/07/09)

Aloha, Our friend Heidi from Arizona was here doing some work, and we ...

Updated: Feb 15, 2009 10:24am PST

Diamond Head Hike (01/13/09) : Aloha, Took a hike with some new friends up to the top of Diamond Head and back. DaBoyZ

Diamond Head Hike (01/13/09)

Aloha, Took a hike with some new friends up to the top of Diamond Head ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2009 9:17pm PST

St. Louis Heights (01/04/09) : Aloha, David and I went exploring St. Louis Heights and found another trail up there that takes you all the way down the mountain and drops you off at the Hawaiian Studies Department on UH campus. DaBoyZ

St. Louis Heights (01/04/09)

Aloha, David and I went exploring St. Louis Heights and found another ...

Updated: Jan 16, 2009 5:57pm PST

Punchbowl Walk (12/28/08) : Aloha, We took a walk through the Punchbowl area and took some Panoramic shots from up high. DaBoyZ

Punchbowl Walk (12/28/08)

Aloha, We took a walk through the Punchbowl area and took some Panoram ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2009 2:22am PST

Maunawili Falls Trail (10/02-10/04/08) : Aloha, Got some rainbows shots on 10/2. On the 4th we headed to Maunawili Falls over in Kailua with our buddy Dusty. Really was a beautiful hike with some great falls! DaBoyZ

Maunawili Falls Trail (10/02-10/04/08)

Aloha, Got some rainbows shots on 10/2. On the 4th we headed to Maunaw ...

Updated: Oct 09, 2008 7:33pm PST

Kaunala Trail (09/28/08) : Aloha, We got to use miss Judy's vehicle again while she was out of town (mahalo again Judy for helping us discover this new place) so we headed to Pupukea on the North Shore and found this new trail!!! We drove up Pupukea Road up to the Boy Scout Camp and parked there and then walked up to the trailhead. What an amazing area. Never have I seen the North Shore from this perspective and we were just blown away. It was a very beautiful area and we could only hear the birds chirping and the wind in the trees that's how quiet it was here! However, this was a tough hike. It really made us work hard but well worth it!!! Many beautiful orchids too. DaBoyZ

Kaunala Trail (09/28/08)

Aloha, We got to use miss Judy's vehicle again while she was out of to ...

Updated: Oct 05, 2008 10:46pm PST

Ma'akua Ridge Trail (07/20/08) : Aloha, We had such a great time relaxing on the Hau'ula Loop Trail that the next day we headed up in the same area again to hike the Ma'akua Ridge Trail which is on the next ridge over from Hau'ula. What great views & again we were totally alone & it was peaceful & beautiful. DaBoyZ

Ma'akua Ridge Trail (07/20/08)

Aloha, We had such a great time relaxing on the Hau'ula Loop Trail tha ...

Updated: Aug 03, 2008 5:32pm PST

Hau'ula Loop Trail Part 3 (07/19/08) : Aloha, Here's the last of the Hau`ula Loop Trail. If you can you should make the effort for this beautiful trail!!! We didn't see a person at all and all you could here in the back of some of these valleys were the birds and the wind through the trees!! DaBoyZ

Hau'ula Loop Trail Part 3 (07/19/08)

Aloha, Here's the last of the Hau`ula Loop Trail. If you can you shoul ...

Updated: Jul 27, 2008 1:44pm PST

Hau`ula Loop Trail Part 2 (07/19/08) : Aloha, This trail was so amazing and I had a really hard time trimming them down!!! So I figured I would share this beautiful trail with you in a few sections to make it more easily digested!!! LOL. DaBoyZ

Hau`ula Loop Trail Part 2 (07/19/08)

Aloha, This trail was so amazing and I had a really hard time trimming ...

Updated: Jul 27, 2008 12:50pm PST

Hau`ula Loop Trail (07/19/08) : Aloha, Since the last 3 weeks have been so hectic and with the loss of my beloved friend we decided we needed to escaped the concrete jungle and return to our roots in the forest!! David had me do some research & I looked up trails that were far away and that we might not be able to reach as easily by bus. I found 2 trails in Hau`ula (Hau`ula Loop Trail & Ma`akua Ridge Trail). We got some amazing views of a hidden & seemingly untouched valley, and some amazing shots of La'ie Point & the Windward coast!! Needless to say this went a long ways towards making us feel more sane & more in touch with each other & ourselves!! DaBoyZ

Hau`ula Loop Trail (07/19/08)

Aloha, Since the last 3 weeks have been so hectic and with the loss of ...

Updated: Jul 27, 2008 11:37am PST

Diamond Head (07/14/08) : Aloha, After we had a few drinks Jasmine & I headed off to hike Diamond Head Crater. We booked up the trail and made it in half the time they say. We also ran up 2 flights of stairs (75 & 98 stairs each). Had a great lookout at the top with some amazing views of an oncoming storm. DaBoyZ

Diamond Head (07/14/08)

Aloha, After we had a few drinks Jasmine & I headed off to hike Diamon ...

Updated: Jul 25, 2008 8:05pm PST

Manoa Falls (05/31/08) : Aloha, Jas, David & I all went up in the rain to Manoa Falls. We had an amazing time. All of us really enjoyed the aloha. DaBoyZ

Manoa Falls (05/31/08)

Aloha, Jas, David & I all went up in the rain to Manoa Falls. We had a ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2008 11:46pm PST

Diamond Head Crater (05/07/08) : Aloha, On Tammi's first day in Hawai'i we hiked up Diamond Head Crater. It's a beautiful hike with some amazing views of Waikiki and the ocean!! Da BoyZ

Diamond Head Crater (05/07/08)

Aloha, On Tammi's first day in Hawai'i we hiked up Diamond Head Crater ...

Updated: May 31, 2008 4:10am PST