Rules of the Road With a little preparation, Oahu hiking will reap boundless rewards for your entire family. Be prepared with these essentials: •Treaded hiking shoes •Hat & sunscreen •Light shirt & pants to keep cool, or shorts •Light rain jacket and mosquito repellent (especially for rainforests or valleys) •Backpack with ample water & food/snacks •Cell phone For longer, tougher hikes with older keiki, also bring: • First aid kit • Flashlight/headlight • Work gloves • Pocket knife • Additional water & food • Compass • Topographical map Also follow these safety tips: • Never hike alone & always tell someone where you’re hiking • Review the latest trail information • Never head out in bad weather • Follow trailhead markers • Never drink from streams or freshwater ponds–and don’t enter these with open cuts • Pay attention to your environment & use common sense! To learn more about theState of Hawaii Na Ala Hele Trail and Access System, visit dlnr.hawaii.gov/recreation/nah. If you’re more comfortable starting out with an organized group, contact Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club (htmclub.org) and Hawaii Nature Center (HawaiiNatureCenter.org). Bomber that crashed in 1944. Running along Halawa Valley’s west ridge, it unfolds to vistas stretching from Pearl Harbor and Waianae Range to Honolulu and Diamond Head. Count on a frenzy of lemon eucalyptus trees, strands of Norfolk pines, and native ohia and koa trees along the way. Challenges include gradual uphill climbs, a steep switchback and stream crossing at the finale. Trail Length: 4.8-Mile Loop • Difficulty: Easy-Moderate • Terrain: Forested & Open • Elevation Change: 900 Feet March/April 2025 HAWAII PARENT 125
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