Kamiloiki Ridge
I woke up to one of those near-cloudless mornings with a bit of a nip in the air--excellent conditions for heading into the mountains for a bit of exercise and exploration. After eating breakfast and posting my daily sports report, I packed up my gear, jumped in my vehicle and motored for Oahu's east end to put in some trail time. My starting point on this day was a cul de sac in Hawaii Kai that sits at the base of a ridge that rises above Kamilonui Valley to the west and Kamiloiki Valley to the east. Also at the base of that ridge is an agricultural heiau called Pahua. According to a plaque at the entrance to the heiau grounds, Pahua was originally constructed in the 15th century and refurbished in 1984 by the members of the Hawaii Kai Outdoor Circle. I found the trail by chance on a previous scouting sojourn. While driving down that steep section of Hawaii Kai Drive from Kalama Valley in the latter part of '95, I noticed the ridge and went cruising around the neighborhoo...