Both Sides Now, Inc.
EVENT
- TITLE:
- LGBT Hiking Group
- WHEN:
- 08/11/12 8:30am
- Category:
- Social Activities
DESCRIPTION
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We will be Hiking the Waihou Springs Trail in Olinda.
Quick History:
This is an·experimental forest of pines that was planted by the USGS and Hawaii's Division of Forestry and Wildlife·planted in the 1920s. The trail begins on the tree plantation road and loops through a forest of·Monterrey·Cypress, Pines, eucalyptus, and Koa.
Description of Hike: The Trail follows the Waihou Springs Forest Reserve tree plantation road and descends southward to the Waihou Springs gulch below. Monterey cypress and eucalyptus trees can be seen, as well as the native tree species `ala`a, halapepe, and koa. The boulder-strewn gulch bottom marks the end of the trail. Looking up from the gulch, hikers can see a series of small water-diversion tunnels cut into the side of the rock face 30` above.
Elevation gain: + 500 ft
Difficulty: 2 / 5
Length:· 2.5 miles
Carpool: We will plan to Carpool from StarBucks at the Maui MarketPlace (near Lowes) or you can meet us at the trailhead.· See directions below:
Meet: at Starbucks by 8:30 am.· We will leave the parking area at 8:45am. If you are running late, please call and let us know (870.2564).
Directions to: From Airport in Kahului, turn right on Hana Highway (Hwy. 36) and continue driving north until the next intersection, where you will turn right onto Haleakala Highway (Hwy. 37) up toward Haleakala. Turn left on Makawao Avenue (Hwy. 365). Once in Makawao, turn right on Olinda Road. ·Continue all the way up winding skinny road till you see the bird sanctuary (Olinda Endangered Species Propagation facility) on your left, then you will enter the redwood forests and keep an eye right for the pullover spot and trail. Parking is available on the right before the Forest Reserve gate.
Photos:
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Credit: Hawaii.Gov
Gate from the side of the road
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Credit: Ironic Points
The walkway in
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Credit: MauiHikes.org
When you see this sign you're there!
See you next month!
Maui Hiking Group
See LGBT Hiking Group page for additional information here.
Please RSVP to Maui Hikers at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
for additional details and carpooling information. Hikes are discussed by the group then planned 1-2 months in advance.·Email with any questions!
Please mark your calendar to join us for our next GLBT and Friends Hike Saturday, August 11th. We will be Hiking the Waihou Springs Trail in Olinda. Quick History: This is an experimental forest of pines that was planted by the USGS and Hawaii's Division of Forestry and Wildlife planted in the 1920s. The trail begins on the tree plantation road and loops through a forest of Monterrey Cypress, Pines, eucalyptus, and Koa. Description of Hike: The Trail follows the Waihou Springs Forest Reserve tree plantation road and descends southward to the Waihou Springs gulch below. Monterey cypress and eucalyptus trees can be seen, as well as the native tree species `ala`a, halapepe, and koa. The boulder-strewn gulch bottom marks the end of the trail. Looking up from the gulch, hikers can see a series of small water-diversion tunnels cut into the side of the rock face 30` above.
See you next month! Maui Hiking Group See LGBT Hiking Group page for additional information here. Please RSVP to Maui Hikers at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for additional details and carpooling information. Hikes are discussed by the group then planned 1-2 months in advance. Email with any questions! |
