Nu’uanu

This is a point-to-point hike that begins in Manoa Valley and ends in Nu’uanu. We head off on the Manoa Falls trail, then follow the Aihualama trail to Pauoa Flats, and through the forest on tantalus and down to Nuuanu Valley on the Nuuanu trail.

We are looking for volunteers to shuttle hikers from Nu’uanu back to their cars and ask that those who can help text or call Wil Kawano (at 808-397-8680).

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

Elevation Gain: 1,577 ft

Trail Conditions: Slippery and muddy when wet, roots along trail,  mosquitos, steep ups and downs, sheer drop offs.

Trail Features: Pauoa Flats boardwalk, giant blue marble trees, views of Manoa Valley, Cook Pine forest.

Trail Route: Point to Point hike.

Native Plants: O’hia lehua,

Moku & Ahupua’a: Kona & Honolulu.

Hawaiian Meaning: Nu‘uanu (cool height). “Ka makani k’‘ili kapa o Nu‘uanu” meaning, the garment-snatching wind of Nu‘uanu.

Hawaiian Legends: The Legend of Keaomelemele: Long legend with many characters including Kane and Kanaloa, Mo‘oinanea (supernatural being that could take the form of a lizard), and Keaomelemele or “yellow cloud” herself. One important component of the legend is the geologic formation of Nu‘uanu. At one point in the legend Keaomelemele gave an exhibition of her hula and chanting skills at Waolani. The hula exhibition and Keaomelemele’s chanting were so powerful, the great mountain K?n?huanui was cleft in two, separating it from Waolani, which is what caused the modern appearance of Nu‘uanu Valley. (HistoricHawaii.org)

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