Waahila Ridge Park (05/04/08)

Wa`ahila Ridge Park

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:15:18 -0700

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Wa`ahila Ridge Park

From the H1 freeway eastbound take the Waialae Road exit.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:16:01 -0700

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From the H1 freeway eastbound take the Waialae Road exit.

Turn left on St Louis Drive.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:16:40 -0700

DaBoyZ05
Turn left on St Louis Drive.

Continue up St Louis Drive and take a slight left onto Bertram St. Continue up Bertram,

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:17:15 -0700

DaBoyZ05
Continue up St Louis Drive and take a slight left onto Bertram St. Continue up Bertram,

then back up via St Louis Drive and back onto Bertram.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:17:52 -0700

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then back up via St Louis Drive and back onto Bertram.

Turn left onto Peter Drive and left onto Ruth Place.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:18:39 -0700

DaBoyZ05
Turn left onto Peter Drive and left onto Ruth Place.

The park entrance entrance will be at the end of the road.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:19:28 -0700

DaBoyZ05
The park entrance entrance will be at the end of the road.

Enjoy resh air and wonderful views along with picnicking and hiking opportunities.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:20:12 -0700

DaBoyZ05
Enjoy resh air and wonderful views along with picnicking and hiking opportunities.

Located on the very top of Saint Louis Heights,

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:21:25 -0700

DaBoyZ05
Located on the very top of Saint Louis Heights,

the drive to the park entrance is barely two miles from the H-1 freeway

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:23:00 -0700

DaBoyZ05
the drive to the park entrance is barely two miles from the H-1 freeway

but light years from the urban Honolulu heat and traffic.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:24:23 -0700

DaBoyZ05
but light years from the urban Honolulu heat and traffic.

The small entrance to the park can be found by following narrow neighborhood roads

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:25:28 -0700

DaBoyZ05
The small entrance to the park can be found by following narrow neighborhood roads

up Saint Louis Heights to the end of Ruth Place.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:26:46 -0700

DaBoyZ05
up Saint Louis Heights to the end of Ruth Place.

The drive brings you up the steep streets and through

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:28:05 -0700

DaBoyZ05
The drive brings you up the steep streets and through

the quiet hillside residential area past homes that are easily 40 or 50 years old.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:29:13 -0700

DaBoyZ05
the quiet hillside residential area past homes that are easily 40 or 50 years old.

The two lane gated entry is lined with tall Norfolk pine trees

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:30:16 -0700

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The two lane gated entry is lined with tall Norfolk pine trees

and wild roosters and hens can be seen wandering about.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:31:14 -0700

DaBoyZ05
and wild roosters and hens can be seen wandering about.

The 50 acre park is cool, breezy and has an abundance of shade, picnic tables, benches, barbecue grills and a comfort station.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:32:06 -0700

DaBoyZ05
The 50 acre park is cool, breezy and has an abundance of shade, picnic tables, benches, barbecue grills and a comfort station.

The quiet setting attracts families who prefer the cool upland breezes to the hot beaches for a leisurely family outing.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:33:01 -0700

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The quiet setting attracts families who prefer the cool upland breezes to the hot beaches for a leisurely family outing.

One can enjoy magnificent views of Manoa Valley

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:33:57 -0700

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One can enjoy magnificent views of Manoa Valley

and Tantalus along with the sound of the trade winds

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:34:48 -0700

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and Tantalus along with the sound of the trade winds

as it rushes through the tall trees and dense vegetation.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:35:37 -0700

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as it rushes through the tall trees and dense vegetation.

The most popular attraction at this park is the entrance to the Waahila hiking trail.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:36:22 -0700

DaBoyZ05
The most popular attraction at this park is the entrance to the Waahila hiking trail.

The trailhead is located in the back of the park

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:37:00 -0700

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The trailhead is located in the back of the park

and hikers who hike the ridge trail will be treated with wonderful views of Manoa

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:37:42 -0700

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and hikers who hike the ridge trail will be treated with wonderful views of Manoa

and adjacent Palolo Valley and a trail that gradually descends into a Manoa Valley residential area.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:38:26 -0700

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and adjacent Palolo Valley and a trail that gradually descends into a Manoa Valley residential area.

The forest reserve hiking trail is not considered an easy one,

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:39:20 -0700

DaBoyZ05
The forest reserve hiking trail is not considered an easy one,

and is steep, muddy and narrow in places, so its not recommended for children or novice hikers.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:40:35 -0700

DaBoyZ05
and is steep, muddy and narrow in places, so its not recommended for children or novice hikers.

The best views by far are those that can be seen when leaving the park for the drive down the hill.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:41:16 -0700

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The best views by far are those that can be seen when leaving the park for the drive down the hill.

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nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:41:42 -0700

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The sweeping views of Honolulu, Diamond Head, Waikiki

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:42:15 -0700

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The sweeping views of Honolulu, Diamond Head, Waikiki

and the airport are unforgettable especially during sunset. Written By: Lottie Tagupa

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:42:44 -0700

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and the airport are unforgettable especially during sunset. Written By: Lottie Tagupa

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Waahila Ridge Park (05/04/08)

Wa`ahila Ridge Park

From the H1 freeway eastbound take the Waialae Road exit.

Turn left on St Louis Drive.

Continue up St Louis Drive and take a slight left onto Bertram St. Continue up Bertram,

then back up via St Louis Drive and back onto Bertram.

Turn left onto Peter Drive and left onto Ruth Place.

The park entrance entrance will be at the end of the road.

Enjoy resh air and wonderful views along with picnicking and hiking opportunities.

Located on the very top of Saint Louis Heights,

the drive to the park entrance is barely two miles from the H-1 freeway

but light years from the urban Honolulu heat and traffic.

The small entrance to the park can be found by following narrow neighborhood roads

up Saint Louis Heights to the end of Ruth Place.

The drive brings you up the steep streets and through

the quiet hillside residential area past homes that are easily 40 or 50 years old.

The two lane gated entry is lined with tall Norfolk pine trees

and wild roosters and hens can be seen wandering about.

The 50 acre park is cool, breezy and has an abundance of shade, picnic tables, benches, barbecue grills and a comfort station.

The quiet setting attracts families who prefer the cool upland breezes to the hot beaches for a leisurely family outing.

One can enjoy magnificent views of Manoa Valley

and Tantalus along with the sound of the trade winds

as it rushes through the tall trees and dense vegetation.

The most popular attraction at this park is the entrance to the Waahila hiking trail.

The trailhead is located in the back of the park

and hikers who hike the ridge trail will be treated with wonderful views of Manoa

and adjacent Palolo Valley and a trail that gradually descends into a Manoa Valley residential area.

The forest reserve hiking trail is not considered an easy one,

and is steep, muddy and narrow in places, so its not recommended for children or novice hikers.

The best views by far are those that can be seen when leaving the park for the drive down the hill.

DaBoyZ05's photo

The sweeping views of Honolulu, Diamond Head, Waikiki

and the airport are unforgettable especially during sunset. Written By: Lottie Tagupa

DaBoyZ05's photo

DaBoyZ05's photo

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The most popular attraction at this park is the entrance to the Waahila hiking trail.

and is steep, muddy and narrow in places, so its not recommended for children or novice hikers.