Manuka State Park Nature Trail-November 16, 2024
The Kona Hiking Club will visit the Manuka State Park on Saturday, November 16. The park is 32 miles… [more]
Manuka State Park Nature Trail-November 16, 2024
The Kona Hiking Club will visit the Manuka State Park on Saturday, November 16. The park is 32 miles… [more]
Manuka State Park Nature Trail-November 16, 2024
The Kona Hiking Club will visit the Manuka State Park on Saturday, November 16. The park is 32 miles… [more]
Manuka State Park Nature Trail-November 16, 2024
The Kona Hiking Club will visit the Manuka State Park on Saturday, November 16. The park is 32 miles… [more]
Manuka State Park Nature Trail-November 16, 2024
The Kona Hiking Club will visit the Manuka State Park on Saturday, November 16. The park is 32 miles… [more]
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Hiking Checklist
Day Hiking Checklist Note: This list is intentionally extensive. Not every person will carry every item on every day hike. Helpful Pre-hike Hints: Check that shoes soles are fully intact before hike Clip toenails straight across and short The Ten Essentials (for safety, survival and basic comfort) 1. Navigation Map (with protective case) Matches or lighter Compass GPS (optional) 2. Sun protection Sunscreen and lip balm Sunglasses 3. Insulation Jacket, vest, … [Read More...]
Liability Waiver
*Prior to each hike, all participants are required to sign the following waiver: “I understand that the areas that the Kona Hiking Club will be visiting today can be dangerous on account of natural conditions or the activities or negligence of man. I realize that the hike organizers are untrained volunteers, and have no expertise in navigation, first aid, rescue, or dealing with emergency situations, beyond that of the average hiker. Therefore, I assume full responsibility for my own safety. I … [Read More...]
Honuaula Forest Reserve-Kaloko- September 21, 2024
Saturday, September 21, 2024, the Kona Hiking Club will hike through Honuaula Forest Reserve Makaula O’oma Tract, a beautiful upland rainforest on Hualalai Mountain in Kaloko. The region is accessed via Kaloko Drive. The hike will be about 4 miles total with an elevation change of about 750’. The surface is relatively good with some loose rocks and tree roots. The hike starts at Makahi Street, goes through Honuaula Forest Reserve and returns via “Jurassic Park Trail” to Makahi Street. This … [Read More...]
Kiholo Bay-October 19, 2024- RSVP
The Kona Hiking Club will hike to Kiholo Bay on Saturday, October 19, 2024. We will begin by hiking a 4WD road along the ocean following the coast north with an opportunity to swim in its beautiful lagoon and have our lunch/snack break. From there we will go back south along the coastline stopping at the Queen’s Bath to see this special feature. After our break those who want to continue on south will enjoy the views of some beautiful black sand beaches. We will then return to our cars. Those … [Read More...]
Manuka State Park Nature Trail-November 16, 2024
The Kona Hiking Club will visit the Manuka State Park on Saturday, November 16. The park is 32 miles south of Kona between the 81 and 82 mile markers. The Manuka Natural Area Reserve covers 25,000 acres on the southwestern slope of Mauna Loa. The name Manuka means "blundering" in the Hawaiian Language and was the name of the ancient land division ahupua`a that ran from a bay on the southwest side of the island up the slopes of the Mauna Loa volcano. The arboretum of 8 acres was originally … [Read More...]