Thursday, January 21, 2010

Traveling Kuliou'ou Ridge Trail

Today's Travel post is a hike I posted about once before. But it is one of my favorite hikes and worthy of reposting as a Travel Tip. Kuliou'ou Ridge Trail. For those of you who like to hike and enjoy beautiful views, this trail is something you should work into a vacation on Oahu. For those of you who hate hiking, especially an hour and a half of uphill hiking, come along on the virtual photo tour...

And, as always, click on the photos if you would like to see a larger version.



The begining of the hike looking out over Kuliou'ou Valley.

A favorite spot of mine. The tree that looks like it could come to life.


Looking through the foliage at Koko Head Crater and Hawaii Kai.



Clearer view of Koko Head and Hawaii Kai.




Some kind of berries. Probably best not to eat them, no idea if they are poisonous.



The end of the trail gets pretty steep.



Reward at the end. Looking out over Waimanalo, another side of the island...

Make sure you bring water. We also packed sandwiches and fruit and had lunch at the top of the trail.

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30 comments:

  1. SurfieJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    Oh, that hike looks beautiful! I would love to do that one day. My DH loves to hike and backpack, so I know he'd like it too. The idea of a picnic at the top is a great idea. What a view!

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  2. JanJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Just LOOKING at that steep trail left me out of breath. Wow!

    But I'm with Surfie - what a view!

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  3. sageJanuary 21, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    Beautiful! I'd love to hike there! My post is also of hiking as I've returned to trying to get my journals of the Appalachian Trail posted.

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  4. Mama BadgerJanuary 21, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    Was it warm there? Because it looks warm.

    Those views are incredible! Look at all that green. Beautiful.

    Thanks for taking me hiking. I needed to work off that breakfast donut...

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  5. Liz MaysJanuary 21, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    I swear if I ever make it to Hawaii I wanna look you up and go to one of these special spots and just sit there with you, take it in, live, and breathe.

    (((hugs)))

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  6. Kitty MooreJanuary 21, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    That looks beautiful (if a little hard going!)

    Kitty

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  7. Brian MillerJanuary 21, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    the pics are wonderful...beautiful country. would love to hike it!

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  8. cheatymoonJanuary 21, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    That's the hike you'll take me on when I ever make it out there to your rock, okay?

    xo

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  9. Liz Wilkey (a.k.a. A Mom on Spin)January 21, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    Yup! I'm exhausted!

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  10. Sprite's KeeperJanuary 21, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Oh yeah, just the shot at the ending view is worth the climb!

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  11. Twenty Four At HeartJanuary 21, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Beautiful! Be glad you're not here right now. I think we're about to float away!

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  12. MrsbearJanuary 21, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    The view at the end is spectacular but coming from a flat state, the mountains in the first picture blew my mind, they're awe inspiring.

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  13. MikeJanuary 21, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    One of these days, I am going to email you and say, "I'm here! Show me around!" :)

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  14. Irish GumboJanuary 21, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    Spectacular views!

    Given the current winter weather here, though, just being on Oahu would be enough...le sigh...:)

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  15. BethJanuary 21, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    I'm with Otin! I'd love to pop over to Hawaii and have a Pseudo tour. Plus, I think I'd love having a glass (or bottle) or two of wine while chatting about life.

    As always, I love your travel posts! You've really made me want to see Hawaii.

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  16. tattytiaraJanuary 21, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    I want to be there so bad!

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  17. Maureen@IslandRoarJanuary 21, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    Oh, I want to go! It looks like an amazing doable hike. Is it an hour-and-a-half just up?
    Love that tree.

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  18. JoanieJanuary 21, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    I always feel peaceful after looking at your photos.

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  19. MattyJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    Although I enjoy exercise, I think this virtual trip up the hill was just as enjoyable.

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  20. mo.stoneskinJanuary 22, 2010 at 4:29 AM

    I'm glad you warned me about them berries, I was just about to go and eat some.

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  21. People Who Know Me Would Say:January 22, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    That is spectacular! Wow! And that tree looks as if it's asking, "Shall we dance?"!

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  22. ShadowJanuary 22, 2010 at 6:20 AM

    its so lush and green....

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  23. DebbieJanuary 22, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    I think even I might get out and hike if I had that great scenery to look at.
    No, you're right. I probably still wouldn't:)

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  24. CaseyJanuary 22, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    What a beautiful trail! No destinations in mine here besides maybe my pillow.

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  25. DuchessJanuary 22, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    What a great hike! If I ever get to Hawaii I'll be there.

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  26. Smart Mouth BroadJanuary 22, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    Oh, I want to do that hike and I want to do it with you. Someday, Pseudo, someday.

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    I do enjoy a good hike, but that looks like a toughy (but with an awesome destination!)

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  28. JoanieJanuary 22, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    The picture on my blog post should work now. Please let me know if it does!

    http://joanies-random-rambling.blogspot.com/

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  29. HeatherJanuary 22, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Wow, such a beautiful place!

    I really do need to get out more.

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    simple put ....

    beautiful.....

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