Sunday, April 29, 2012

Tantalus Ramble Part II

March 31, 2012 (091/366)

On March 31 2012 I headed up Maunalaha Trail and connected to the `Ualaka`a Trail and topped out at the Pu`u `Ualaka`a State Wayside and lookout. Maunalaha is relatively uninteresting. It's a moderately steep climb to the `Ualaka`a Trail junction.

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 The trail offers virtually no views or scenic lookouts.

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At the end of the trail there is a junction with the Makiki Valley Trail and the `Ualaka`a Trail. I headed right on the Makiki Valley trail which connects further down the trail to the `Ualaka`a Trail.

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 The Makiki Valley Trail crosses Tantalus Drive then descends to Pu`u `Ualaka`a Park and the lookout.

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Along the was a swing setup. The swing had a beautiful view of Diamond Head.

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The trail to Pu`u `Ualaka`a Park was lined with tall trees.

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At the park the views of Manoa, Kaimuki, Waikiki, McCully and Diamond Head were magnificent.

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 I returned to Maunalaha Trail on the `Ualaka`a Trail. I passed this interesting skirt on one of the tall pine trees.

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From there it was back to the Makiki Valley/Maunalaha Trail junction, down Maunalaha Trail and back to my car.

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