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| Hiking | 13.24 Miles |
3,458 AEG |
| | Hiking | 13.24 Miles | 5 Hrs 57 Mns | | 2.65 mph |
| 3,458 ft AEG | 57 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | I've been tossing around the idea of tackling the Ko'olau Range as a multi-night backpacking trip at some point... but Jared is of the opinion that I should build up some stamina first (is he calling me soft? Jerk!). We overloaded our packs, and started out from Dillingham Airfield with a carefully considered plan to "wander around" and "figure it out as we go".
This worked out pretty well! We took the Kealia Trail to its end, then continued along the ridge to the west on an unmarked trail. I originally just wanted to get to the top of the closest peak, which appeared to be the highest point nearby... but then I noticed all the pine trees and neat-looking geology up ahead, so we just kept going. We eventually reached the Air Force base on the west side of the island, with big signs warning not to trespass, and another sign with a map! The map identified the trail we'd taken as the Kuaokala Trail, and showed an access road heading back to the Kealia Trail- perfect!
Judging from how sore my legs are, I must begrudgingly admit that Jared was right-- I'm definitely getting soft. |
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