Aiea Loop

A delightful journey through a eucalyptus, Cook pine and strawberry guava forest. A wide trail with views of the Waianaes, H-3 and Pearl Harbor. Be sure to look for the crashed airplane from WWII. If rainy, it could be muddy and slippery if wet, otherwise a very enjoyable and relatively easy hike for all.

Please note: HTMC will be hosting the Auckland Tramping Club (ATC – our sister club from New Zealand) at this time and their members are invited to join this hike. 

A $5 donation is requested for each non-member, age 18 or over.

Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft.

Trail Conditions: Can be muddy and slippery when wet.

Trail Features: historic airplane crash site, large trees including a eucalyptus forest.

Trail Route: Loop

Native Plants: Koa, ‘ie’ie, haupu’u, ohia lehua.

Moku & Ahupua’a: Ewa & Aiea

Hawaiian Name Meaning: Aiea is named after the critically endangered ‘aiea tree (Nothocestrum latifolium).

Historic Information: ‘Aiea Loop was built in 1935 by the CCC as a 4-feet wide trail. The loop passes the location where a B-24 crew suffered a fatal mishap.

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