‘Ohana Trail

This relatively easy hike follows a mountain bike trail and offers peak-a-boo views of the Olomana Peaks and Kailua and Waimanalo. Trail starts with gradual switchbacks up to a ridge and then is fairly flat as the trail follows the contour of the Olomana Peaks in the Waimanalo Forest Reserve. Trail is mostly in the trees and shaded.

This is about a 4-5 hr hike or shorter depending on how often you stop to admire the views or stop to snack at the 5-Way Junction. The turn around point will be a view point just past the 5-Way Junction.

Reservations are required to join this hike. A sign up link will be added 2 weeks before the hike. Please do not attend this hike unless you have received a hike confirmation which will include the meeting location. Stay tuned for the sign up link. Mahalo! 

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

Reservations required.

Cumulative Elevation Gain: 610 ft.

Trail Conditions: Sharing Trail with Mountain Bikers, Possibly Muddy, Shaded.

Trail Features: Scenic Views, Shade

Trail Route: Out and back.

Native Plants:

Moku & Ahupua’a: Ko’olau Poko & Kailua

Hawaiian Name Meaning: ‘Ohana means family but in a broader sense than just immediate blood relatives. It encompasses a network of people who support and sustain you, whether related by blood or chosen family, who you feel indebted to and responsible for.

Historic Information: This trail was built in 2013 by a group of mountain bikers – The Oahu Mountain Bike Ohana (OMTBO). They got permission from DLNR and they continue to maintain this trail. Here and there you will find rakes and other train maintenance tools stashed along the trail. Rarely will you find obstacles like downed trees on this trail.

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Reservations are required.