Tripler Ridge

Tripler ridge is across the valley from Moanalua middle trail (the back way to Haiku Stairs). It is uncrowded, steeper, and narrower. Additional highlights include the Damon house remains, petroglyphs at bridge 7.

This hike is about 9 miles, and 7+ hours for average hikers, so please bring at least 2-3 liters of water. If the trail is wet, microspikes may be helpful, but are not required.  Depending on your route, 4-6 miles are on dirt road. We will hike up marker 12 and then down to end of road. Folks can choose to summit or not.

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

Elevation Gain: 3,662

Trail Conditions: When conditions are wet the trail can be muddy and slippery, steep ascent and decent, steep drop offs, stream crossings, area susceptible to flash flooding.

Trail Features: Historic carriage road with bridges, homestead ruins, petroglyph rock and native plant garden project.

Trail Route: Lolipop Loop.

Native Plants: Koa, Ohia Lehua.

Moku & Ahupua’a: Kona & Moanalua.

Hawaiian Name Meaning: Moanalua, literally, 2 open spaces. Said to be called that for 2 encampments where travellers from Ewa to Honolulu would rest.

Historic Information: HTMC member Richard H. Davis (of Likeke fame) developed this trail in 1961.

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