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Ka Iwi Explorations 2024: Hike Guides & Sweeps Needed

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This year the Annual Ka Iwi Explorations 2024 will be on Saturday & Sunday November 16th & 17th. This hiking event organized by Livable Hawaii Kai Hui (LHKH) provides public access to the Ka Iwi Mauka lands. LHKH is currently looking for experienced hikers for the role of a guide or sweep.

The main expectations for hike guides and sweeps are to:

(1) Lead a group of 12-15 hiker at a designated start time on November 16-17.

(2) Complete the orientation hike on the morning of Saturday, November 9th.

(3) Attend an online Zoom meeting during the week before to November 16-17.

Please see below for key dates. In appreciation for your time and skillset, LHKH will offer a small monetary stipend as an honorarium.

Key Dates:
  • 10/1-10/4 Week: Launch RSVP webpage and send email announcement to past hikers plus Ka Iwi distribution list (TPL)
  • Wednesday, 10/16: Trail Clearing Workday (HTMC only)
  • Wednesday, 10/30: Trail Clearing Workday (HTMC only) (*TBD )
  • Weekend of 11/2-11/3: Trail Clearing Workday (*TBD).
  • Saturday, 11/9 8:00-11:30am: Hike lead/sweeper orientation hike
  • Week of 11/12-11/15: Final hiker orientation via zoom, close off rsvps, finalize logistics.
  • Weekend of 11/16-11/17: Ka Iwi Explorations

If you are interested in helping out this year and available on the key dates, or have further questions, please reach out to Kendrick S. Chang via email kendrick@lhkh.org

For more information about Livable Hawaii Kai Hui visit their Facebook page, Instagram and/or YouTube.

Cover Photo: 2023 Ka Iwi Hike Orientation provided by LHKH.