Guided Hike through Native Forest Manoa Cliff Trail
Friday, July 30, 2010
What better way to celebrate the end of conservation week than hiking through a native forest right in our backyard with State of Hawaii’s own Oahu Trails and Access Specialist, Aaron Lowe?
The Manoa Cliff trail begins in a thick swamp mahagany and guava forest, ascending slowly. Shortly, the trail bursts out onto the cliffs above Manoa Valley. The trail contours the cliffs above Manoa Valley, and around Tantalus Crater to Pauoa Valley. This trail offers spectacular views of Manoa Valley, and 3 waterfalls in the back of the valley. Once out of the thick guava forest, the trail becomes mostly native, offering hikers the opportunity to view koa, o`hia, mamaki, haha, kokio`keo`keo, and many other native plants. This trail is also a good place, close to town, to view native birds and see on-the-ground ecosystem management practices in action!
We will meet at the trailhead at 8:20 and start the adventure at 8:30. Please bring proper hiking attire- long pants, hiking shoes/boots, water & snacks, rain gear if desired (it can be wet!). At the end of the hike vehicles will be arranged to take hikers back to the trailhead. We will be back to the trailhead by 12:00 pm. Space is limited so be sure to RSVP as soon as possible to Melissa.J.Kolonie@hawaii.gov.
Directions: Proceed mauka on Round Top Drive, past Pu`u `Ualaka`a State Park. Continue winding up the road, until you begin to see brown and yellow trailhead signs along the side of road. Manoa Cliff Trail shares a small parking lot on the makai side of Round Top Drive, with Moleka Trail. The parking lot is directly adjacent the Moleka Trail. Manoa Cliff Trail is across the street from the lot
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