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Waimano Trail Division of Forestry and Wildlife



Description

Ewa Forest Reserve (Waimano section).  Waimano Trail begins at a chain link fence next to the parking area. You will quickly come to a fork where lower Waimano Trail splits from upper Waimano Trail. They form a loop. Lower Waimano Trail continues on an old jeep road to the floor of the valley and then follows the stream for a distance up the valley. The trail will then climb back uphill to join the upper Waimano Trail. The upper trail goes continues from the split along the road for 0.5 mile. It then turns left and follows a ditch and tunnels to an intake in the east branch of Waimano Valley. It then climbs over a ridge and continues along a stream to an old abandoned dam. The trail then goes slightly to the right, makes several switchbacks and then continues gradually up to the Ko`olau summit. This trail offers a wide variety of native and non-native vegetation and spectacular views of Waimano Valley. From the summit, the ends at a view of the windward side of O`ahu. This trail traverses a public hunting area - hikers should exercise caution. Wear bright colored clothing and be aware that you may encounter hunters who may be hunting off trail - stay on the trail. As access to campsites requires stream crossings, IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO HIKE THIS TRAIL DURING HEAVY RAINS due to the possibility of flash flooding.  Campsites not designated.  Camping is allowed anywhere within the trail corridor (10 feet from center line), but camping at the trail shelters is preferred.

Know before you go! All Forest Reserves will be closed during Tropical Storm and Hurricane Warnings.  Keep informed on weather conditions and forecasts.

NO GROUND FIRES.  Camp fires must be in a container such as a hibachi or 50 gallon drum.  Almost all wildfires in our Forest Reserves are caused by campfires.  Make sure you put it our before you hike out!

See the brochure, Hiking Safely in Hawaii

No changes will be accepted to an existing permit less than seven (7) days prior to the check-in date.  Permits are not transferable. No refunds will be given if requested within 15 days of your first scheduled camping day - all payments will be forfeited.  Permit must be printed, signed and in your possession while camping.



Location

From H-1, exit at the Pearl City/Waimalu exit. Turn right on Moanalua Road at the end of the ramp. As Moanalua Road ends, turn right on Waimano Home Road. Continue on Waimano Home road until you reach a guard shack with a parking area on the left. Park here - the trails begin at the end of the chain link fence.  Please park responsibly and do not leave valuables in you vehicle.



Special Conditions

This trail traverses a public hunting area - hikers should exercise caution. Wear bright colored clothing and be aware that you may encounter hunters who may be hunting off trail - stay on the trail. As access to campsites requires stream crossings, IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO HIKE THIS TRAIL DURING HEAVY RAINS due to the possibility of flash flooding. Campsites not designated. Camping is allowed anywhere within the trail corridor (10 feet from center line), but camping at the trail shelters is preferred.

Hazards

icons/hazards/icon-dangerouscliff.gif Hazardous Cliff

icons/hazards/icon-flashflood.gif Flash Flood

icons/hazards/icon-fallingtree.png Falling Tree

Prohibited

icons/prohibited/no-motorizedvehicles.gif No Motorized Vehicles/ATV's

icons/prohibited/no-alcohol.gif No Alcoholic Beverages

icons/prohibited/no-openfires.gif No Open Fires

icons/prohibited/no-littering.gif No Littering/Dumping

icons/prohibited/no-plantsanddirtrockremoval.gif No Plant Removal


Activities

icons/activities/icon-dogwithleash.gif Dogs on Leash

icons/activities/icon-hiking.gif Hiking

icons/activities/icon-hunting.gif Hunting

icons/activities/icon-wildlifeviewing.gif Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

icons/amenities/icon-picnic.gif Picnic tables icons/amenities/icon-hiking.gif Hiking trails
icons/amenities/icon-pavilion.gif Pavilion icons/amenities/icon-noportablewater.gif Non-potable water
icons/amenities/icon-no_restroom.gif NO Restrooms

Facilities

icons/facilities/icon-nodrinkingwater.gif No Drinking Water

icons/facilities/icon-picnictable.gif Picnic table

icons/facilities/icon-scenicview.gif Scenic Viewpoint



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