Pu'u Manamana (Turnover)

The coalition forces of DGC PiNoY, WeLikeHike, and Keoni proudly present you: Pu'u Manamana! It has been referred by local hikers as "Devil's Horseshoe", "Death Ridge", "Crouching Lion Death Plunge".

This is listed as one of the most rugged and difficult trails in Hawaii. According to Stuart Ball's "The Hiker's Guide to Oahu", this hike traverses ridges that are "legendary". Legendary as in razor sharp ridges with 2,000ft drop offs on either side. In otherwords, if you fall off, you die. Period.

This was the picture perfect (no pun intended) day to hike as it was virtually clear of clouds, making for some breathtaking views from along the ridgeline and the summit that are normally covered in misty clouds and rain showers.

We also unexpected came face to face with a wild boar on the descent portion of the loop (the one with the 6 inch razor thin ridge) and we startled it while it startled us. Two of us scrambled up the nearest tree, one of us went back up the ridge in a futile effort to outrun the boar, and I just stood there stoned like a deer with the headlights. What a rush!

Although it's only a 4 mile loop, don't underestimate the short distance. You climb 2,100ft in little as 1 or 2 miles, making for some serious climbing. Added to that is the fact that you are in extreme danger of falling off a 2,000ft drop off on both sides of the razor thin ridge. Hikers have perished in the past on this very trail so if you do attempt it, PLEASE proceed with EXTREME caution!

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• Pu'u
• Manamana
• Crouching
• Lion
• Puu
• Mahie
• Ridge
• Turnover
• Ka'a'awa
• Valley
• Oahu
• Hawaii

[ca91342]

First off, I love the video! No complaints! As for the hike itself, I have to agree with milkmandan77. This was a fairly simple hike. I was with a group of 6 and one of them has major vertigo problems so he was crawling the ridge portions. We still completed the entire loop in four and a half hours. Yes, the dropoffs were 'legendary,' but dangerous? Not really. As dangerous as crossing a busy street I guess. Not even scary. Spent lots of time taking pics. Didn't even use the ropes.

[dgcpinoy]

@ca91342: Back then when I did this hike for the first time, I didn't really do much "dangerous" hikes at all prior to this one so this was pretty intimidating BACK then, but I look back on it now today and say "Yeah, this isn't really dangerous at all compared to other hikes I've recently done." You are right, not really dangerous.

[5172006]

@tsol006 thanks! video was the gopro 2 editing was with the windows live movie maker!

[uilani131]

Wow! Amazing video we are planning to do this hike! Hope it's ok if I share your video so my family and friends can virtually see my experience???

[tsol006]

Congratulations on completing this hike, it is an accomplishment, especially if you want to conquer Oahu Trails. The editing techniques were crazy. What kind of program did you use?

[artdogman]

Awesome video!

[lauriejamjam]

Awesome video as always. I am going to add this to the list of hikes to do! Your videos are always inspiring!! Thanks for posting.

[Areausmg]

@milkmandan77 Just hiked last weekend, Its still rough hiking 2000ft in that short distance. Awesome video, gives this hike more justice than just images!

[Emmett2000]

I just finished this hike today, took me 7 HOURS!!! It's one of the craziest things I've ever done...

[Highroller4747]

Ya, i disagree, Im doing this hike in the next few days, looks legendary and dangerous. great video, dont change it.