Extreme hiking off the beaten path in Hawaii

Aloha from Honolulu

getting lost heading to Kaupo Cliff 2

Thank you for stopping by. So, when you hear hiking, what do you imagine? Maybe a long walk in the forest or mountain along a paved trail, right? Sometimes there's a bench. A water fountain or even a bathroom. Lucky you.

I'm no expert on hiking trails anywhere but I can tell you what hiking trails are like in Oahu. It's no picnic, that's for sure.

Although there are many hiking trails on government property that have such amenities, most true hikers on the island enjoy the off-the-beaten path types of hiking. That means that you are out venturing to the wild where rarely others have ventured before you, as you can see from the black and white photo. No bathroom. No water fountains. No paved roads. Good luck and be prepared to get lost, get scared, get very hungry and tired. Lets' hope you brought enough water. And get home in one piece.

Words can't express what wild hiking is, so I will show you some of my hiking photos, instead. Lets' see what you think of it.

There are two options: turn back or keep going. Hikers don't turn back. Only one option; go forward. Take all the time you need to tackle this obstacle...
koko crater rim

Too high up but not wide enough?! Use your smart. Start with your ass. Straddle your beautiful rocks. Again, your only option is to move forward. Good luck. Take all the time you need. You're on your own. Don't look down!
True-manamana was my birthday hike. I spent months hiking other trails just to prepare for this one. It took two hours of straight up climb to get to this hike trail head for another super scary five hours. A total of over nine grueling hours when we finally made it back to our parked cars. That was my last crazy hike.
true-manamana

Once in a while you get rewarded. What?! You're scared of bacterias?! What did you think was in the mud in your shoes? None sense. Jump in. Cool down before another treacherous uphill climb in the heat.

Kahikili is located on the North side of Oahu. It's specific location is above the Crouching Lion.
A straight up climb while fighting with slippery muddy pathway, fighting neck deep sticky overgrown ferns. I hated this hike.
kahikili

The only way to get to the other side, use your short legs and your long jump skills. Nope. I needed help from my friends. Hold my hand really tight just in case I loose me into a small dry stream!
I can't remember trail name

So, based on these pictures of some of my hiking, what are your thoughts? Would you like to participate or congratulate?! Either way, I hope you enjoyed a small exciting scare. I was always scared. By the way, I don't get that crazy anymore. True story. So, is this something you might want to try in the future?

Again, thank you for stopping by. Until we meet again, have a wonderful day.

Aloha!