KULIOUOU RIDGE HD "Waydes World Hawaii"

HIKE (Moderate/Difficult) We left for KULIOUOU RIDGE which is located at the back of Kuliouou Valley in Aina Haina next to Hawaii Kai. All you do is take Kuliouou Road and turn right onto Kalaau Place. Park near the end of the road but DON'T park at the dead end and DON'T park in front of someone's DRIVEWAY or MAILBOX...It's very disrespectful to the Ohana there. Please respect those living there and be quite till you reach the trailhead at the end of the road. When you go past the concrete water supply sign continue a short distance down the road then stay to the RIGHT of the road to start the Hike. After a little while down the Hike you will come across a sign again that tells you Left for the Kuliouou Valley Hike and up the mountain to the RIGHT to do the Kuliouou Ridge Hike. You go RIGHT. This is a 6 mile round trip with an elevation gain of about 2,000 feet but with the help of switch backs it comes easy until the final ascent. This final half mile to the summit consists of major root climbing and stair cases so be prepared. PLEASE remember to always look back at those amazing views during your entire way up to the summit, they are AMAZING! At about the Half Way point you will reach the pine forest and the picnic tables to stop for a quick rest and snack. Once past the pine forest you will reach the ridge line where things start to get fun and the incline gets more severe. There are MANY micro climates up there and the scenery changes often so please smell the flowers, look at the spiders, bees and other creatures that flourish along your journey. I would put aside 3-4 Hours for this hike depending if you plan on stopping for a lot of picture taking and perhaps having lunch at the top. If you plan on continuing toward Pu'u O Kona along the left ridge line from the Kuliouou Ridge summit put aside 5-6 hours and be prepared for a total hike of 7 miles. I can not recommend this summit ridge loop hike to Kona unless you are an expert hiker and know the area and are going to an experienced crew. This is a sick crazy trek up to the top of the Ko'olau Mountain range and is amazingly beautiful with clear skies or cloud covered. Don't get discouraged if the clouds roll in. During these type of hikes it is a very spiritual and mystical experience to be in the clouds. On a cloud covered day you won't have much of a view but on a clear day you will be able to have an almost complete view of the entire South and East side of Oahu and you will be able to see everything from Diamond Head to the Sandbar of Kaneohe Bay if it's a clear day. THERE IS NO DOUBT, THIS IS A MUST HIKE for those who want to take the road less traveled here in Hawaii. Aloha and stay safe out there!

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[aljurmyto]

super!!!!!!!:)))**

[irisphloxe]

I very appreciate it.

Have a nice day!

Warm greetings and hugs,

Your friend Angeline de France

[gusthebroken2]

The best hike U had ....nice !!!

[theworker808]

Did this hike twice last week. Thanks for posting the video. I would have never done it without seeing how it's done first.

[Earlybit]

I had this as an alternate or additional hike planned in February. I wish I would have gone. There is another populare hike (Mariners Ridge) where you only see the East coast and the view is stunning but with this one you can see so much more. Maybe next time.

Thanks so much for this clip. They help me plan my vacation.

[5thwideCantLose]

Wish I was there! Nice!

[gazman1963]

Awesome video, great music SIXX:AM life is beautiful. Gave me shivers & can't wait to get to Hawaii in October. Thanks Wayde from down under!

[baribob]

I was a kid in Niu Valley in the 60's and it was our crew's dream to make it to the ridge one day. I left the islands in 1969 before the trail was blazed. Cool video.

[bakabreath]

Good choice with Incubus on the ascent. I really wish I was there

[ebiannah]

Too cool!